Sign up for The Texas Tribune’s regular newsletter, The Brief, to stay informed about the most important news from Texas.
We’re thrilled to share some late-breaking information just before the start of the best Texas Tribune Festival system always.
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will visit our roster for a one-on-one conversation with Laura Barrón-López, the White House correspondent for” PBS News Hour.” The conversation will center on the agency’s efforts to protect us from threats. Their talk is at 5: 15 p. m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Paramount Theatre.
In 2021, Mayorkas took the oath of office as land security minister. His 30-year job includes practicing law in the personal business and as the attorney for the Central District of California. He held the positions of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services from 2009 to 2013 as the assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Mayorkas is one of more than 300 officials, entrepreneurs and changemakers at this year’s TribFest, which features more than 100 significant discussions on issues that impact our country, our condition and our communities.
Two nights and calculating. We ca n’t wait to see you.
You have limited time to purchase TribFest cards!
Been there Sept. 5–7 for 100-plus amazing conversations featuring more than 300 listeners, including Stacey Abrams, Colin Allred, Liz Cheney, Richard Linklater, Nancy Pelosi, Rick Perry, Gretchen Whitmer and Glenn Youngkin.
Come- buy your tickets nowadays!
