T-Squared

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 

Today, Texas Weekly becomes The Blast, a daily email newsletter aimed at people with more than just a sporting interest in Texas politics and government. Full Story 

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 

In the run-up to the legislative session, we're beefing up our editorial team with two new additions — and moving some of our most talented reporters into new roles. Full Story 

It was a banner year for The Texas Tribune at the annual Online Journalism Awards: We swept all three categories in which we were finalists, including General Excellence. Full Story 

This week we launch “Unholstered,” a nearly yearlong investigation into when and why officers used lethal force in Texas between 2010 and 2015. Full Story 

To the Trib's big-city readers: We know you want more coverage of the issues affecting you, from poverty to population growth to infrastructure. Which is why we've hired Brandon Formby, one of the best reporters in the business, to give it to you. Full Story 

Late last night we finally posted the 2016 Texas Tribune Festival program — the best three days of panel discussions and one-on-one conversations since our first gathering of big names and big brains back in 2011. Full Story 

As our inaugural social media manager, Bobby will apply his digital savvy and real-time reporting reflexes to growing and engaging the Tribune's audiences. Full Story 

We were already proud of “God and Governing,” our five-part documentary series on how Texas legislators’ faith drives their decision-making. Now we have a terrific honor to back it up. Full Story 

While several high-profile cases have fueled a national debate on police shootings, there is no comprehensive data on such shootings in Texas. With reader support, we hope to introduce a new layer of transparency here. Full Story 

We're streaming "Life on the Line" — our mini-doc on a day in the life of a high-traffic Texas smuggling corridor — live on Facebook on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. CT. Tune in here, and stick around for a live Q&A with reporters Jay Root and Julián Aguilar. Full Story 

The Texas Tribune is now on HTTPS, a security standard that's a big deal in tech circles, as well as for our users’ peace of mind in an age of phishing attempts and malware. Full Story 

Throughout Mental Health Month in May, the Tribune is partnering with the Mental Health Channel and KLRU for a series focusing on some of Texas’ biggest challenges in providing mental health care. Full Story 

Sharing The Texas Tribune’s news, data and events with as many Texans as possible is at the core of our mission. That's why we’ve hired Amanda Zamora, the best-in-our-business audience development expert, to take us to the next level. Full Story 

It's the first day of our spring membership drive, a great time — maybe the best time — to support our nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization. Full Story 

Tickets for the 2016 Texas Tribune Festival are finally on sale, and we can't wait to tell you about all the amazing people we've confirmed as speakers and the ambitious panels we've pulled together. Full Story 

The consequential and accomplished leader of our newsroom, Emily Ramshaw, will take on an expanded set of responsibilities as well as a new title: editor-in-chief. Full Story 

Break out your credit cards and crack open your checkbooks: We're at the halfway point of the 24-hour online fundraising campaign known as Amplify Austin, and we want you to take part. Full Story 

I'll be interviewing POTUS this Friday at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival — and in addition to my questions, I'll ask some of yours. What's on your mind? Full Story