A collection of photos by Carlos Sebastián for Nómada and Michael Stravato for the Tribune shows David Xol and Florinda Bol in Guatemala and the Texas facility where their son has been held since late May.
John Jordan
John Jordan is the deputy director of photography, part of the team that ensures our stories are graced with arresting visuals. Based in Austin, John grew up in South America and has managed to hang on to some Spanish. A lifelong musician, John switched careers at the age of 50, working for the Austin bureau of The Dallas Morning News for four years before joining the Tribune in early 2012.
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Families Divided
Chaos at the Texas-Mexico border: Scenes from Tornillo to the Rio Grande Valley
The Tribune is at the border with reporters, photographers and videographers as we follow this fast-moving story. Here are scenes from the hectic weekend.
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Politics
The Republican Party of Texas convention in San Antonio: A photo gallery
There were lots of speeches, a contentious race for state party chair and a debate over the party’s platform. Check out scenes from the 2018 Republican Party of Texas convention.
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2017 Year in Review
(Some of) the best Texas Tribune photos of 2017
From tumultuous sessions in the Texas Legislature to widespread devastation from Hurricane Harvey, reporters and photographers for The Texas Tribune were on scene to capture the big picture and the human details.
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TribCast
O’Rourke v. Cruz, Abbott’s Latino outreach, Confederate monuments (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the Beto O’Rourke-Ted Cruz matchup, Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to make inroads with Latino voters and what to do about Confederate monuments at the Capitol.
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TribCast
Gun politics, Rex Tillerson and the state’s health commission (podcast)
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Edgar about gun politics in Texas, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s Trump press conference and our investigation into unrest at the state’s health commission.
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In Harvey's Wake
Slideshow: Digging out from Hurricane Harvey
Since Hurricane Harvey first hit the Texas coast on Aug. 25, Texans have had to come to terms with widespread damage caused by the storm. Take a look at just some of what Texans are dealing with.
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In Harvey's Wake
Slideshow: Scenes from Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey’s direct — and seemingly endless — hit on Southeast Texas has left a path of destruction and unprecedented flooding. Take a look at what the region’s residents and first responders are facing.
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Politics
Slideshow: “Mother’s Day Massacre” of bills in the Texas House
One night last week at the Texas Capitol, a group of Republican lawmakers announced a plan to kill a lot of bills. Observers on social media called it the “Mother’s Day Massacre.” Here is the long day in pictures.
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State Government
The House takes up the budget: a day in pictures
After more than 15 hours of debate, the Texas House passed its budget proposal early Friday morning, 131-16. Here’s the story in pictures.