Past Contributions

• T-Squared: Save the date! The Texas Tribune Festival is Sept. 22-24 — in person, in Austin, just as you remember it

  By Evan Smith March 29, 2022

  We cannot wait to see you there. With elections looming and issues aboil, we have our best-ever program planned. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Ross Ramsey, our executive editor and co-founder, will retire on May 1 after more than four decades in journalism

  By Evan Smith Feb. 24, 2022

  A beloved reporter and columnist who knows more about Texas politics than just about anyone alive, he’s been instrumental to the Tribune’s operations and evolution. No him, no us. Our success is his legacy. Full Story 

• T-Squared: 2022 will be my last year as The Texas Tribune’s CEO

  By Evan Smith Jan. 12, 2022

  I feel luckier each day to have had the chance to launch and lead this amazing org. I believe in public interest journalism more than ever. But it’s time to hand off the reins. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Happy birthday to us! (And many more.)

  By Evan Smith Nov. 3, 2021

  Twelve years ago today, we flipped the switch on The Texas Tribune. We’re thrilled and gratified to see what we’ve been able to accomplish — with your help. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Here are more than 60 amazing sessions at the all-virtual 2021 Texas Tribune Festival

  By Evan Smith Aug. 17, 2021

  Today we’re releasing the program for our signature annual ideas conference (Sept. 20-25 on the screen of your choice). It’s chock full of powerful conversations on big issues. And we’ve added even more marquee speakers. Full Story 

• T-Squared: With COVID cases and hospitalizations climbing, The Texas Tribune Festival will be all-virtual after all

  By Evan Smith Aug. 11, 2021

  We’d hoped to present some programs in person, but the health and well-being of our attendees, speakers and staff is top of mind. The good news is that we can stream the same smart conversations online, where they can be viewed conveniently, comfortably and safely. Full Story 

• T-Squared: Sewell Chan is The Texas Tribune’s next editor-in-chief

  By Evan Smith Aug. 5, 2021

  The visionary, venerated editorial page editor of the Los Angeles Times — a veteran of The New York Times and The Washington Post — will lead our nonprofit newsroom in a moment when more Texans than ever are clamoring for reliable, credible nonpartisan journalism. Full Story 

• T-Squared: What you can expect at this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

  By Evan Smith July 20, 2021

  Nearly 150 speakers (including 20 more biggies revealed today) across more than 50 sessions. Four days of virtual programs. Two jampacked days of in-person programs. Everything streamed. Everything on demand. Are you as excited as we are? Full Story 

• T-Squared: Tickets for the 2021 Texas Tribune Festival are on sale now

  By Evan Smith June 15, 2021

  As we emerge from the pandemic, our signature annual ideas conference will be a best-of-both-worlds convening. Some of our programming will be virtual. Some of it will be in person. All of it will be awesome. Full Story 

• Point of Order: The long goodbye

  By Evan Smith May 28, 2021

  In the latest episode of our podcast about the Texas Legislature, Evan Smith talks to state Rep. Donna Howard and state Sen. Kel Seliger about sniping and snark on the road to sine die. Full Story