Watch live as Texas Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith interviews state Sen. Kel Seliger and state Reps. John Smithee and Walter “Four” Price at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.
Ayan Mittra
Ayan Mittra was the senior managing editor at The Texas Tribune. Ayan joined the Tribune after working more than 10 years at The Dallas Morning News and has built expertise in Texas politics. He spent his first seven years there as a copy editor. In 2008, he moved to the political desk, supervising the daily presentations and working with reporters in the field. He then worked as a night city editor, supervising the coverage of late-breaking news. He was also on the editing team for the 2009 and 2011 legislative sessions. A native of Beaumont, Ayan graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is based in the Austin area.
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Livestream: Leticia Van de Putte at TribLive
Watch live as Texas Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith interviews State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Livestream: Greg Abbott Discusses Border Security
We’re livestreaming gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott’s address at an event in Dallas. He’s scheduled to discuss border security, criminal justice and more. All throughout the 2014 election cycle, the Tribune will provide live video coverage from the campaign trail.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Jan. 27 to 31, 2014.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best for the week of Jan. 13 to 17, 2014.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Dec. 2-6, 2013.
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Politics
Cornyn Ad Says He Brings “Texas Common Sense” to Washington
In a new ad, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election campaign touts his record, saying he’s “conservative like Texas.”
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Root details Davis’ gubernatorial announcement, Walters looks at the state’s bid to attract more video game companies, Malewitz on a pledge from Railroad Commission candidates, Murphy and Aaronson design an interactive that looks at health plans in the federal marketplace, Aguilar details the latest immigration reform plan, Ramsey on the impact of Cruz’s marathon speech, Batheja and Root on Abbott’s American Airlines announcement, Satija spotlights a divide on global warming, and Hamilton describes how Prairie View is getting an on-campus polling site. The best of our best for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2013.
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Criminal Justice
Liveblog: Keynote Speakers at The Texas Tribune Festival
We liveblogged The 2013 Texas Tribune Festival’s Keynote track, which included conversations with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and state Sen. Wendy Davis, a talk on the Tea Party’s goals and a session on efforts to turn Texas blue. Read the highlights here.
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Economy
Liveblog: Transportation at The Tribune Festival
We’re liveblogging this weekend from The Texas Tribune Festival’s Transportation track, which features panel discussions on planning, high-speed rail, road funding and rural transportation.