Kelly Darby

Just having another gander through the 5th Circuit's 2018 ruling that upheld the ruling that the Texas #fostercare system was unconstitutional. This is deeply cynical & deeply disturbing POV to be held by the custodians of these "already damaged" kids. #txlege

Upcoming tour: Visit TNC’s 2,701-acre Marathon Grasslands Preserve in West Texas this Friday, May 15th at 9am! These stunning views and wildlife like prairie dogs and ornate box turtles waiting for you. Book your spot: nature.ly/433meae 📷 : Jerod Foster

Spring member drive ends tomorrow. Please consider becoming a @texastribune member today. Your donation funds Texas reporting with no paywall. trib.it/donate.

Look who stopped by and asked to be a part of the team! Our Davis Mountains Preserve staff got a delightful surprise when this Texas Horned Lizard—a threatened species—said hello at the office door. 📷 : Kaylee French (aka Ms. Frizzle for the day)

Wealthy restauranteur, 52, kills his PREGNANT wife, their two young children and himself in horrific murder-suicide at $1.2m home in Houston's smartest suburb trib.al/2x8Cqib

The #TxLege conversation has grown tenfold in a decade. Our 15 Years of #TxLege report breaks down how we got here: thedigitaladvance.com/15-years-of-tx…

We're hiring a VP of Policy & Advocacy! Great opportunity for anyone seeking a leadership role advocating for state policies that support Texas kids and families! Learn more: txchildren.org/work-with-us/ #TXlege #NonprofitJobs #ATXjobs

A must-read from @baylisswagner I reported on a very similar situation in 2024 with a former contracted tutor who was assigned to work with Austin ISD students despite TJJD OIG investigating him for sexual misconduct. kxan.com/investigations…

EXCLUSIVE: When an Austin-area teacher was arrested & accused of molesting an 8th grader, Elgin ISD officials expressed shock. But months before they hired him, he was barred from working in Texas youth prisons. What his path says about gaps in the system...🧵#txlege

May flowers are here! Join us for a wildflower tour at TNC’s 1,475-acre Clymer Meadow Preserve on May 16, 2026. This rare Blackland prairie habitat is a true Texas treasure—come see it in bloom. 🌼 Reserve your spot: nature.ly/3FzjtoD

“It just seems like the courts are enabling an abuser to continue to abuse,” said Robbie Parker, who lost his 6-year old daughter Emilie Parker in the Sandy Hook shooting. statesman.com/business/artic…

🚨 Do you know an undergraduate college student in Texas? We have an amazing opportunity available! Five days of free outdoor learning at TNC's Davis Mountains Preserve from July 29 - August 2, 2026. Applications are due May 31: bit.ly/WTXSIC26

TX race flying under the political radar is Comptroller - Dem @SarahEckhardtTX vs MAGA Millionaire @DonHuffines. Eckhardt is extraordinarily qualified, capable, & prepared. Huffines is an odd, failed, Nepo-baby MAGA ideologue, & that's being nice to him. texastribune.org/events/2026/04…

An exhibition of works by Banksy is coming to Austin from May 29 through Sept. 7, featuring more than 200 pieces and immersive installations. statesman.com/entertainment/…

We're hiring a VP of Policy and Advocacy! Spread the word if you know anyone looking for a leadership role advocating for state policies that support Texas kids and families! Here's more info: txchildren.org/work-with-us/ #TXlege #NonprofitJobs #ATXjobs

Get to know our new Texas state director James McGuire in today's Q&A with @dallasnews written by @TheLanaBanana: nature.ly/4sVvacb

In 2025, one in three children placed in foster care was sent to a different region, sometimes hundreds of miles away, a Texas Tribune analysis of state data shows. bit.ly/3OF42jC

Throughout the Great Plains, people are bringing back endangered prairies. At TNC, our nature preserves help restore landscapes with something small but mighty: seeds. 🌻 Read about restoration in this @HarvestPM story by Jess Savage: nature.ly/3QhCxxh 📷 : Nicki Evans

Texas’ foster care system is more likely to move children away from their communities #TXlege @TexasCASA texastribune.org/2026/04/23/tex…

@emilykmay Public affairs in the public policy/legislative space 😃

if you have a masters in social work and you don't work in private practice, what do you do for a living?

Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis, state says. That new amount is more than double the amount predicted four years ago. The new forecast comes as supply is already drying up. bit.ly/4ciBypa