Posted on 04/30/2019 1:03:35 PM PDT by The Bat Lady
AUSTIN — Today, former state senator Konni Burton announced the launch of The Texan, a news outlet dedicated to shedding light on the stories that matter most to Texans.
Recent surveys have shown that 7 out of 10 Americans believe the media knowingly spreads misinformation at least some of the time. The Texan is here to change that, with the goal of ensuring Texans have access to reliable and accurate reporting in order to make informed decisions for their state.
“Trust in legacy news organizations is waning,” said Konni Burton, founder and CEO of The Texan. “Our mission is to provide relevant, objective news in a manner that respects the worldview of Texans.”
The Texan is comprised of an energetic and talented team who believe in informing the public without the agenda-driven narrative of legacy media. Drew White serves as The Texan’s senior editor and brings years of experience in public policy, both at the state and federal level.
The Texan’s committed reporters will focus on the most critical policy issues facing the state in the final weeks of the 86th Legislature. These issues include property tax reform, school finance, abortion, border security, and the state’s ongoing budget debate.
Additionally, The Texan will feature updates on Texas lawmakers in Washington D.C., reporting on statewide campaigns, and profiles of individuals who embody the Texas spirit.
“I am absolutely thrilled to finally reveal this exciting project. We have a wonderful team who have already hit the ground running in order to provide coverage on the issues that matter most to Texans,” said Burton. “Check out our launch video, and join the discussion on social media by using the hashtag #IAmTexan.”
To learn more about where The Texan began, listen to the outlet’s first podcast, an interview with Konni Burton.
check this out.
Yeah.
So... it’s a podcast?
Thanks Bat Lady. Just checked it out and subscribed. Thank you.
WOOOHOOO Konni Burton!
That is the point.
Thanks for posting about this news outlet, The Texan, Bat Lady.
More info....
The Texan, founded in 2019 by former state Senator Konni Burton, is dedicated to providing information that you need to know about issues in politics and policy that impact your life.
As an online, subscriber-based news outlet, The Texan is set apart from legacy media organizations with non-profit or clickbait business models. These models have resulted in news organizations that produce content for a few well-connected donors, or clickbait to satisfy their advertisers.
The Texan has no advertisers and is not donor-funded. When you subscribe to The Texan, you receive quality, ad-free content that prioritizes you, our reader.
Trust in traditional media institutions is eroding. Recent surveys have consistently shown that seven out of 10 Americans believe the media knowingly spreads misinformation at least some of the time. The Texan provides relevant, objective journalism in a manner that respects the values of everyday Texans while capturing the independent spirit of what it means to be Texan....
I hope it’s agenda-free!
#MeToo :-)
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