Thread by @TexasTribune

1/ As part of our yearlong exploration on the future of Texas, we’ll be traveling to El Paso on Feb. 20 for a discussion on the future of the border region: bit.ly/2twQD3E

Follow this thread to see what we’ll be discussing! #ttevents

2/ In December, @elpasotimes reported that borderland business leaders applauded the agreement between the @POTUS administration and House Democrats on a new North American trade deal. bit.ly/2GZzLpu

@elpasotimes @POTUS 3/ While the passage was uncertain at times, the Texas delegation unanimously supported the international agreement that will replace #NAFTA. bit.ly/2Osivgr

@elpasotimes @POTUS 4/ In June 2019, census estimates showed Texas' Hispanic population growth continues to surpass white population growth. Hispanics are expected to become the largest population group in Texas as soon as 2022. bit.ly/3bogfku

@elpasotimes @POTUS 5/ Earlier last year, @washingtonpost reported that shutting the door between symbiotic bi-national communities would force many Americans out of work and out of daily routines. wapo.st/2ud5eBS

@elpasotimes @POTUS @washingtonpost 6/ @MarshallProj: “El Paso, with its quiet suburbs, and Juárez, with its lively plazas, have a combined population of 2.5 million people, many of whom lead lives that straddle both sides.” bit.ly/370k4Zy

@elpasotimes @POTUS @washingtonpost @MarshallProj 7/ We reported in December that according to U.S. officials, Mexican border cities are too dangerous for Americans to travel to. Yet they’re safe enough for asylum seekers who are sent there to wait for their court hearings. bit.ly/2UsLm8d

@elpasotimes @POTUS @washingtonpost @MarshallProj 8/ Meanwhile, data showed the number of migrant children living in Texas shelters dropped dramatically in 2019: bit.ly/3730Gv3

@elpasotimes @POTUS @washingtonpost @MarshallProj 9/ At our 2019 #TribFest, @lbarronlopez led a discussion about how border and immigration policy and politics are shaping the 2020 landscape. Watch: bit.ly/2SkGJL1

@elpasotimes @POTUS @washingtonpost @MarshallProj @lbarronlopez 10/10 Keep up with more ‘Future of’ events, panel discussions and #Studio919 conversations and to tune in to our livestreams here: bit.ly/2SpKGhf

And explore the next ten years with us here: bit.ly/386XJLf