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Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here
Get ready, policy wonks: the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin just announced its full lineup, including some big names who shape our national conversations.
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and "Regime Change" author Maggie Haberman will also join the diverse discussions. They plan to tackle pressing issues such as the future of public education, energy policy, and the state of American democracy, all topics with direct implications for West Texas.
For folks back home in Lubbock, especially those following state politics or involved with Texas Tech, these discussions matter significantly. Debates on public education funding or future energy policy in Austin directly affect our schools, like those near the Depot District, and industries here on the South Plains. Hearing these national voices could offer new perspectives on issues hitting our neighborhoods, from Tech Terrace to Raintree, influencing how our representatives vote on major bills.
It shows just how much our state capital pulls in national attention, even if it's a long drive from 19th Street.
Common questions
Who are some of the main speakers at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival?
- U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt lead the roster of speakers. Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta and author Maggie Haberman will also join the diverse discussions on pressing issues relevant to West Texas.
When and where is the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival taking place?
- The three-day festival runs from September 24-26, 2026. It will be held in downtown Austin, gathering influential voices across American political and civic life to discuss key issues with national implications.
What topics at the festival are relevant to Lubbock and West Texas?
- Speakers plan to tackle pressing issues such as the future of public education, energy policy, and the state of American democracy. These discussions have direct implications for residents in West Texas and Lubbock, affecting their daily lives.
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