Her $1 million gift — including a $500k match — honors Tribune Founder John Thornton’s vision, and asks the next generation to see themselves as founders too.
T-Squared
T-Squared is an occasional series about the inner workings of The Texas Tribune.
Meet our new class of fall fellows
The college students and recent graduates join our nonprofit as we produce TribFest and cover heated midterm elections. Our fellows gain real-world experience while helping us serve Texans.
We investigated development rules after the deadly 2025 Hill Country flood. Then it flooded again.
A Tribune-ProPublica investigation found Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas.
The Texas Tribune is investing in coverage of education and Houston
One of the state’s most important topics and one of its most important regions will get more attention.
Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions
Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September
The Tribune introduces 11 summer fellows
Our fellowship program offers college students and recent graduates hands-on professional experience in one the country’s most innovative news organizations.
Announcing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for September’s TribFest
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Amy Webb, Pete Sessions and Annette Gordon-Reed among newly announced TribFest voices helping us navigate a world in flux.
The first 2026 TribFest speakers are here
Rahm Emanuel, Tate Reeves, Gina Hinojosa, Erin Harkey and more join us in downtown Austin in September
Help Texans shape our future
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Eva-Marie Ayala will lead the Tribune’s education team into a new era
A renowned Texas journalist, the Education Writers Association president joins us as we expand our team covering Texas schools and universities.



