Reposted by Matt EwaltShelly Brisbin @shelly.brisbin.net · 11/03/2025At last, my many hours spent playing trivia games on the Internet will pay off IRL. Join us! 161
Matt Ewalt @mjewalt.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Join @texastribune.org and @texasstandard.bsky.social and for Texas trivia March 27 at Batch in Austin! With co-hosts @shelly.brisbin.net and @mwatkinstrib.bsky.social, we’ll cover current events, history, sports, arts and culture, and more. triviawithtxtribuneandtxstandard.splashthat.com/ 150
Reposted by Matt EwaltTerri Langford @tlangford.bsky.social · 23/01/2025School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education. Here is a guide to all things vouchers. www.texastribune.org/2025/01/23/t... via @texastribune.orgtexastribune.orgSchool choice, vouchers and the future of Texas educationEverything you need to know about what they are and how they might change the state’s educational landscape. 1219
Reposted by Matt EwaltDarla Cameron @darlacameron.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Today @texastribune.org published a special report on school choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education — and it includes our first AI assistant built with in-house tech! www.texastribune.org/2025/01/23/t...texastribune.orgSchool choice, vouchers and the future of Texas educationVouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them. 5178
Reposted by Matt EwaltGarrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 21/12/2024This is an incredible testament to the loss of local news coverage. A congresswoman disappeared for six months and no one noticed. 30575342118
Reposted by Matt EwaltSandra Santos @sandrasantos.bsky.social · 20/12/2024The Texas Tribune's Kayla Guo has the latest escalation in the political fight over the case of death row inmate Robert Roberson. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/19/r...texastribune.orgAttorney General Ken Paxton files motion to block death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifyingThe motion escalates a tense standoff between Paxton and a bipartisan Texas House committee, which had subpoenaed Roberson to testify at the Capitol on Friday. 0147
Reposted by Matt EwaltMatthew Watkins @mwatkinstrib.bsky.social · 19/12/2024NEW: Texas has never publicly reported where it has built border wall. So @texastribune.org requested records, interviewed landowners and traveled the Rio Grande to compile a first-of-its-kind look of the $3.1 billion in construction. apps.texastribune.org/features/202... 816265
Reposted by Matt EwaltRob Reid @robcat26.bsky.social · 12/12/2024🧵 While fielding a torrent of paper-airplane-delivered song requests in Austin, @actualbenfolds.bsky.social repeatedly reflected on the role newspapers played in helping him make sense of the world: 1) his songwriting lessons asking students to write based on articles in today's news… 252
Reposted by Matt EwaltOliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Scoop: After the LA Times published a piece about Elon Musk that carried a headline owner Patrick Soon-Shiong didn't like, a new rule was implemented: Prior to publishing opinion stories, headlines must be emailed to Soon-Shiong, where he can then choose to weigh in. www.status.news/p/los-angele...status.newsThe Times They Are A-Changin’Staffers at the Los Angeles Times described to Status a demoralized publication depleted of its spirit in which employees are "confused," "offended," and "frustrated." 48572082992
Reposted by Matt EwaltRobert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 25/11/2024EDITORS: Come work with us. The ProPublica-Texas Tribune investigative unit has an opening.boards.greenhouse.ioDeputy Texas EditorAustin, Texas, United States 15837
Reposted by Matt EwaltMatt Adams @mattadams.bsky.social · 22/11/2024We now have a weekly news quiz @texastribune.org Give it test and let me know your score. www.texastribune.org/weekly-news-...texastribune.orgTribune news quiz: What happened in Texas this week?How closely did you follow the news in Texas this week? Take The Texas Tribune’s news quiz to find out! 3128
Reposted by Matt EwaltTexas Tribune @texastribune.org · 22/11/2024On Friday, the Texas State Board of Education approved a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings. Here’s what you need to know about the new lessons and how an Abbott-appointee became the deciding vote. 🧵 103735
Matt Ewalt @mjewalt.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Grateful for the opportunity to chat with @penamerica.bsky.social about @texastribune.bsky.social events and how live journalism can empower audiences and counteract disinformation. 053
Matt Ewalt @mjewalt.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Last week, @texastribune.bsky.social convened officials and civic leaders to discuss the future of rural Texas, the challenges our regions face and the opportunities they offer. Grateful to our regions team for its leadership and to our speakers for giving voice to these issues.texastribune.orgRural Texas officials and civic leaders discuss economic development, health care and water supply in smaller communitiesThe Tribune’s rural symposium highlighted the challenges the state’s far-flung regions face — and the opportunities they offer. 182