Past Contributions

• T-Squared: Help us hear more voices from more Texans

  By Evan Smith Nov. 22, 2016

  No matter if you're elated or dejected by the election results, one thing is clear: It’s a good time for the press to hone its listening skills. Help fund the Trib’s first-ever community reporter, whose beat will be Texans. Full Story 

• A conversation with Isaac and Murr

  By Evan Smith Nov. 15, 2016

  Full video of my 11/14 conversation with state Reps. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, and Andrew Murr, R-Junction, on the campus of Schreiner University in Kerrville. Full Story 

• A conversation with Beto O'Rourke

  By Evan Smith Nov. 4, 2016

  Full video of my 11/4 conversation with U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, Democrat of El Paso. Topics discussed included border security, free trade, term limits, the 2016 presidential race and his possible run for the U.S. Senate. Full Story 

• T-Squared: It's been a magnificent seven

  By Evan Smith Nov. 3, 2016

  On this date seven years ago, we first flipped the switch on The Texas Tribune. Did we think we'd make it this far? Puh-leeze. Full Story 

• A conversation with Michael McCaul

  By Evan Smith Oct. 25, 2016

  Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz. Full Story 

• A conversation with Price and Smithee (video)

  By Evan Smith Oct. 5, 2016

  Full video of my 10/4 conversation with state Reps. Four Price, R-Amarillo, and John Smithee, R-Amarillo, on the campus of Amarillo College. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Pete Gallego (Video)

  By Evan Smith Sept. 22, 2016

  Full video of my 9/22 conversation with Pete Gallego, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the 23rd District. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Tribune Editor-in-Chief Joins Pulitzer Board

  By Evan Smith Sept. 22, 2016

  I couldn't be happier to spread the word that the Tribune's fearless, visionary editor-in-chief, Emily Ramshaw, will soon take a seat on the Pulitzer Prize board — one of the most sought-after gigs in our industry. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Incoming House Members (Video)

  By Evan Smith Sept. 15, 2016

  Full video of our 9/15 conversation with three incoming members of the Texas House: Republican Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg and Democrats Lina Ortega of El Paso and Gina Hinojosa of Austin. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Larson and Menéndez (Video)

  By Evan Smith Sept. 15, 2016

  Full video of the latest installment of our San Antonio and the Legislature series: a conversation about the 85th session with state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and state Sen. José Menéndez, D-San Antonio. Full Story