Thread by @TexasTribune

1/ 🎂 Happy birthday to us! The @TexasTribune turned 10 this weekend — and we’re excited to celebrate 10 years of exceptional journalism for an exceptional state. Will you join us?

Here are 10 reasons to support 10 more years of The Texas Tribune. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

2/ First: We’re one of a kind. We’re the only member-supported, digital-first, nonpartisan media organization focused exclusively on keeping Texans informed on politics and policy. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

3/ We have the largest statehouse bureau in the country — more than 20 reporters, supported by editors, an audience team and more.

After all, Texas is an exceptional state with exceptional news. We need a big team to keep you informed. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

4/ We don’t do paywalls. Our journalism is free to read and free to republish. This year, our stories were re-published by news outlets across the state more than 200 times.

More Texans reading our work = a better Texas.

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5/ When there’s a crisis on the border, we’re there.

When there's corruption in state government, we're there.

Holding powerful people and institutions to account through investigative reporting is in our DNA. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

6/ We put on an annual festival that brought more than 400 speakers and more than 8,000 attendees this year. #TribFest19 bit.ly/2NgkaWm

7/ We vow to be fair, thorough and accurate in everything we publish.

No thumbs on the scale.

Only the public interest — your interest — is our motivation and our inspiration. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

8/ Have you heard of our Strategic Plan? We’ve got room to grow, and a plan for doing so.

In 2025, we know exactly where we’re going to be — check it out here 👉 bit.ly/32i77bc

9/ It’s our mission to engage you on the issues that impact your life, which means you always have a seat at our table and we’re always excited to answer your questions. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

10/ The @TexasTribune has been #TexanSince 2009 — but many who run the Tribune have been here longer. Like you, our team calls Texas home, has roots here and understands the many nuances of our great state. bit.ly/2NgkaWm

11/11 And the most important reason to support us: You’re part of that team.

We can’t do it without you.

Every member donation supports the work that we do.

Will you join the thousands of Texans who support this mission? bit.ly/2pH6dYr