Uniting politicians and the politically inclined from all corners of Texas, the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival featured panelists who covered key issues including gerrymandering, voter apathy and education reform.

The 2018 Texas Tribune Festival opened in front a cheering crowd with a keynote by former secretary of state and senator John Kerry.

From Thursday through Saturday evening, politicians, media representatives and the politically-interested from all backgrounds will gather in downtown Austin to consider today’s pressing issues. For the eighth consecutive year, the Texas Tribune Festival offers the promise of bringing communities together to engage in meaningful discussions.

The Texas Tribune Festival, an Austin staple for the past eight years, kicks off downtown today with a keynote featuring former Secretary of State John Kerry.

While recognizing the disarray surrounding domestic policy decisions, the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival also considered an equally uncertain future regarding America’s place in the world.

Presenting the largest program in its history, the seventh annual Texas Tribune Festival sparked dozens of political discussions throughout the weekend.

From Sept. 22 to 24, students and professionals of all interests will gather to attend the seventh annual Texas Tribune Festival at the University of Texas at Austin.

ORANGE questioned Sen. Ted Cruz at this year's Texas Tribune Festival.

Here's a recap of the events ORANGE attended at the festival.

Here's a list of five speakers ORANGE thinks you should have on your radar.

In case you didn’t get to attend, here’s a breakdown of some of the biggest events at Texas Tribune Festival.