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We’re taking over Austin’s Congress Avenue for a day of fun, free events! Open Congress brings The Texas Tribune Festival to Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue Sept. 7 for a one-of-a-kind, full-day free street fest. Join us for must-see interviews, stellar programming, exciting interactive experiences from Festival partners and more. Open Congress speakers include: - Richard Linklater, Academy Award-nominated Director and Screenwriter - Ana Liz Pulido, Owner/Chef, Ana Liz Taqueria - Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio - Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, President, NextGen America - Douglas Brinkley, Presidential Historian; Professor, Rice University - Lyle Lovett, Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter - Louise Story, Former Chief News Strategist and Chief Product and Technology Officer, The Wall Street Journal - Garrett Graff, Journalist and Historian - Kirk Goldsberry, Executive Director, Business of Sports Institute, University of Texas at Austin … with more to be confirmed soon! RSVP at https://trib.it/l6NJS8. Presented by Google

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Join us online Wednesday, July 31 at 9 a.m. for “Texas and the AI revolution: business and government.” At the event, AI leaders in Texas will talk about the impact AI is already having on their work and ways to address concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy. Speakers include: • Amina Al Sherif, technical engineering lead in machine learning and generative AI, Google • Sherri Greenberg, chair, Good Systems; assistant dean for state and local government engagement, University of Texas at Austin • Angela Wilkins, chief data officer, Starling Medical; member, Texas Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Darla Cameron, the Tribune’s interim chief product officer, will moderate. RSVP today at https://trib.it/SCSJmc

Join us at the center of the universe. 📍TribFest, Texas. Texas’ breakout politics and policy event, The Texas Tribune Festival, is happening live and in person in the heart of downtown Austin Sept. 5–7. For three days this September, TribFest will be the center of the universe for people who care about politics and public policy. Our newsroom is curating an exceptional lineup of leaders, innovators and lawmakers to give you their takes on where we are and what’s around the corner. Be there for an up-close look at the issues facing Texas and the nation. Texas Tribune members who give $50 or more get a Fest discount, access to members-only sessions and more. Discounted tickets and group rates are available for government and nonprofit employees, educators and students! Buy tickets at https://trib.it/kYEFK8

Big news: 20 speakers added to The Texas Tribune Festival lineup, happening September 5–7 in downtown Austin. Join us at TribFest to hear from Academy Award-nominated director and screenwriter Richard Linklater; NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher; U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California; and Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Hear their insights into coverage of the 2024 elections, the workings of Congress, how the arts help us to better understand the American story, the state of the news media, and so much more. Look for the Executive Ticket package, which includes premium seating at the opening and closing keynotes, access to the Executive Lounge and a luncheon with other insiders like you, exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, priority entry at designated venues and more. Buy tickets at https://trib.it/Mmcjca

Big news: 20 speakers added to The Texas Tribune Festival lineup, happening September 5–7 in downtown Austin. Join us at TribFest to hear from Academy Award-nominated director and screenwriter Richard Linklater; NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher; U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California; and Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Hear their insights into coverage of the 2024 elections, the workings of Congress, how the arts help us to better understand the American story, the state of the news media, and so much more. Look for the Executive Ticket package, which includes premium seating at the opening and closing keynotes, access to the Executive Lounge and a luncheon with other insiders like you, exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, priority entry at designated venues and more. Buy tickets at https://trib.it/Mmcjca

Big news: 20 speakers added to The Texas Tribune Festival lineup, happening September 5–7 in downtown Austin. Join us at TribFest to hear from Academy Award-nominated director and screenwriter Richard Linklater; NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher; U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California; and Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Join these newsmakers — and many others — this September at Texas’ breakout politics and policy event. Look for the Executive Ticket package, which includes premium seating at the opening and closing keynotes, access to the Executive Lounge and a luncheon with other insiders like you, exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, priority entry at designated venues and more. Buy tickets at https://trib.it/Mmcjca

Teachers earn CPE credits at The Texas Tribune Festival! Connect the classroom with current events at The Texas Tribune Festival, Sept. 5–7 in downtown Austin. At TribFest, you’ll hear from state and national leaders as they discuss what’s next for Texas and the nation. Through a partnership with the Association of Texas Professional Educators - ATPE, teachers earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit at select TribFest sessions! Educators attend TribFest for just $75 — $194 off general admission tickets. Buy tickets at https://trib.it/3G3IWl

Big news: 20 speakers added to The Texas Tribune Festival lineup, happening September 5–7 in downtown Austin. Join us at TribFest to hear from Academy Award-nominated director and screenwriter Richard Linklater; NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher; U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California; and Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. Hear their insights into coverage of the 2024 elections, the workings of Congress, how the arts help us to better understand the American story, the state of the news media, and so much more. Look for the Executive Ticket package, which includes premium seating at the opening and closing keynotes, access to the Executive Lounge and a luncheon with other insiders like you, exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities, priority entry at designated venues and more. Buy tickets at https://trib.it/Mmcjca

Join us for “Inside the Interim: A conversation with Dallas lawmakers,” happening in Dallas or online Thursday, July 11. Whether it’s education, the state budget or housing affordability, state lawmakers will have a long list of priorities to address during the 2025 Texas legislative session. James Barragán, Texas Tribune politics reporter, will talk with State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, and State Rep. Morgan Meyer, R-University Park, about their priorities for the 2025 Texas legislative session and what it all means for Dallasites. RSVP today at https://trib.it/Xzxgge