TribCast: Looking ahead to the Texas Legislature’s special session

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In this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with James, Cassi and Isabella about lawmakers’ planned return to the Capitol in July, Gov. Greg Abbott‘s executive powers and the fight over critical race theory.

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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. Matthew is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended public schools and graduated from Texas A&M...