Sarah is an Austin native who brings a rare combination of vision and leadership experience to the job.
T-Squared
T-Squared is an occasional series about the inner workings of The Texas Tribune.
Welcoming Melissa Barragán Taboada as the first editor-in-chief of our new Austin newsroom
A veteran Austin journalist, Melissa will lead a newsroom dedicated to closing the information gaps in Austin; fostering strategic collaborations with local organizations; and delivering relevant, timely journalism that keeps pace with Austin’s explosive growth.
Champions of truth and democracy, the Tribune’s fall fellows are eager to represent and serve Texas
Student fellows support vital initiatives like the Texas Tribune Festival and provide in-depth coverage of key issues.
We experimented with ways to engage with “news avoiders.” Here’s what we learned.
We wanted to learn more about how to reach younger Texans through short-form video, how to build trust with folks who distrust the news and how to revamp our in-person engagement.
What are your current views on AI in journalism?
Artificial intelligence develops at a rapid pace. We are inviting you to share your thoughts in our second AI reader survey.
Renewing our commitment to political and investigative journalism
In the last few months, we’ve restructured our teams and made new hires that will help us build on our reputation as the state’s go-to source for news on Texas government and politics.
Meet the Tribune’s 2025 summer fellows
Fellows learn from experienced Tribune professionals, while bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and valuable skills.
You Spoke. We Listened. Together, we make Texas stronger.
We’re sharing insights from our 2025 audience survey as we launch our Spring Member Drive.
We’re excited to announce the first batch of 2025 Texas Tribune Festival speakers
Maureen Dowd, Tony Gonzales, Mattie Parker, Adam Schiff, Jasmine Crockett and many more join us in downtown Austin in November.
The Texas Tribune wins 5 top awards from Texas Managing Editors
Tribune journalists were honored for coverage of the Texas-Mexico border, design and photography.



