Evan Smith on the Secret of Texas Tribune’s Success

Founder and CEO on the present and future of nonprofit journalism

"...A pitch meeting with Evan Smith resides somewhere between a very best man’s wedding..."

March 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

A Night at the Movies With Evan Smith

Texas Tribune founder honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame for his services to cinema

"...Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards ceremony has given Evan Smith so many memorable moments. Watching from the wings..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Smith Takes 'TM' Helm

Monthly presses on in wake of layoffs, shrinking budget

"...running pictures of Brangelina's spawn is struggling, longtime Editor Evan Smith, a nebbish Yankee with slicked-back hair and glasses,..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Deveare Smith Visits – and Inhabits – Austin

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center is hosting a special performance by Anna Deveare Smith in which she'll present theatrical portraits of select Austinites

"...Last summer, House Arrest showed us Anna Deveare Smith's search for the American character in the White House...."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pride of the Yankees?

Evan Smith translates a New York pedigree into the editorship of Texas Monthly.

"...editor and lead political reporter for the magazine. "But Evan Smith, though ... that's an interesting story." Which is..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...We may never know, since he straight-up blew off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Film Awards Becomes a Toast to Texas Film

Hall of Fame cofounder Evan Smith to be honored

"...to Texas Film, and will honor Texas Tribune founder Evan Smith for his contributions to the state's film scene...."

Feb. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Noriega's No Pacifist

Democratic Senate candidate supports Obama's position on a Pakistan raid

"...a taping of KLRU's Texas Monthly Talks, wherein TexMo's Evan Smith interviewed Houston state Rep. Rick Noriega, the Democratic..."

Oct. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

At the Top of His Game

Longtime Texas Monthly editor Gregory Curtis calls it quits; deputy editor Evan Smith will succeed him. Louis Dubose, editor of the Texas Observer for 13 years, announces he will retire.

"...replaced on July 1 by 34-year-old New York transplant Evan Smith, TexMo's deputy editor...."

June 9, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Burka on Bush

How did Texas Monthly's Paul Burka, a Democrat, end up becoming one of George W. Bush's biggest fans in the press corps?

"...Both Burka and Evan Smith point out that, in Smith's words, "we were..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

After a Fashion

Okay, SXSW has officially begun and your Style Avatar is deep in it. Watch where you step.

"...Ms. Bacall at the home of Texas Monthly editor Evan Smith. The garrulous diva (and I don't mean Mr...."

March 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Getting Their Due

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Debuts

"...Film Society board member and editor of Texas Monthly Evan Smith voices a long-held sentiment among film fans: Texas'..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Media Watch: 'A Sense of Purpose'

Texas Tribune makes its debut in realm of nonprofit journalism

"...Former KVUE-TV political reporter Elise Hu talks with almost evangelical zeal about her new job with the Texas Tribune,..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Column by Kevin Brass

Texas Tribune Festival 2022

"...Texas Tribune founder Evan Smith..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Photo Gallery

Texas Tribune Festival 2019

"...Texas Tribune Festival, in a one-on-one with Tribune Publisher Evan Smith...."

Sept. 30, 2019 Photo Gallery

Texas Tribune Festival

September 30, 2013. 26 photos.

"...Moderator Evan Smith during the "Turning Texas Blue" closing session of..."

Oct. 1, 2013 Photo Gallery

Larger Than Life

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...is endangered like never before. That's ironic, according to Evan Smith, who finds that "the general state of Texas..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen goes to the Texas Film Hall of Fame and tells who was dripping in what

"...anniversary), and TFHOF gala co-chair Carla McDonald (of whom Evan Smith said, "She makes us better."). I also spent..."

March 17, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Encore!

The second annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards honors Texas' finest contributors to cinema.

"...New York or any place in the world," proclaims Evan Smith, Austin Film Society board member and editor of..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...unfairly by male colleagues, including then Assistant Chief Jim Evans, when she tried to remedy the disparity. Sutton says..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature

State Fair

Recognizing the pictures, but also the kinds of spirits who appreciate them: the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...Editor and Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards co-founder Evan Smith hasÊtold more than once, but under the circumstances,..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

Live From (Your Laptop on) Congress Avenue, It's #TribFest2021!

The virtual Texas Tribune Festival kicks off on Sept. 20

"...earlier at his VIP live session with Tribune CEO Evan Smith, Monday at 1pm.)..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Buttigieg Back for SXSW, Plus Kenan Thompson and More

New speaker list adds keynotes and notables to virtual conference

"...speaker. He'll be in conversation with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith to discuss his new book, Out of Many,..."

Feb. 24, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Jonathan Greenblatt & Evan Smith (Social Impact): Jonathan Greenblatt is the CEO and..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Land of Plenty Time

The fifth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"..."We'd rather honor deserving people," explains Evan Smith when asked why the Texas Film Hall of..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar has attended 10 of Club De Ville's fashion shows and has this to say about the direction they are going in: "Pfffft~!"

"...dozens of bold-faced names in attendance, including Texas Monthly's Evan Smith, the exotic Alberta Phillips of the Statesman, Vollmer..."

May 21, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Short Cuts

Dead Man Talking: A panel of local film academics & critics discuss the Tim Robbins' film in anticipation of the opera adaptation.

"...at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary; and Texas Monthly editor Evan Smith. The event will be moderated by Evan Carton,..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...like him a lot personally," says Texas Monthly Editor Evan Smith, voicing the sentiments of many. "It's hard not..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...are taken seriously in the corridors of power; Amy Smith's calls to Kirk Watson and Lloyd Doggett are returned,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

The Plumber's Publisher

Mike Levy stays in the background as Texas Monthly's publisher, but takes center stage as a one-man activist group.

"...Mike Levy does good things for this magazine," says Evan Smith. "For 30 years, Mike Levy has not interfered..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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