Konni Burton is Founder and CEO of The Texan. Previously, she was a grassroots activist who worked on numerous campaigns for local, state and federal races. Konni then went on to run for office and was elected in 2014 to serve Tarrant County’s Senate District 10 in Austin. Her experience as a grassroots activist, elected official, and taxpaying citizen provides a unique and valuable perspective on the political landscape in Texas. To invite Konni Burton to speak at an event, click here.
McKenzie DiLullo serves as Senior Editor of The Texan. Previously, she worked as State Representative Kyle Biedermann’s Capitol Director during the 85th legislative session before moving to Fort Worth to manage Senator Konni Burton’s campaign. In her free time, you might find her enjoying dog memes, staring at mountains, or proctoring personality tests. Read McKenzie’s articles.
Daniel Friend is the Marketing and Media Manager for The Texan. After graduating with a double-major in Political Science and Humanities, he wrote for The Texan as a reporter through June 2022. He enjoys working on creative projects in his spare time, such as writing a novel, making a new podcast, screenwriting, or photography. Read Daniel’s articles.
Mazlin Jordan is the Administrative Assistant of The Texan. She was born and raised in Texas and in 2019 graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. In her free time, Mazlin enjoys photography, putting lemon on all her food, and playing with her dog, Trout.
Rob Laucius is the Assistant Editor of The Texan. He graduated summa cum laude from Hillsdale College in 2022 with his Bachelor’s in History, and has interned for the U.S. House of Representatives and Veterans Administration. In his free time, he continues to read and write. Read Rob’s articles.
Brad Johnson is a senior reporter for The Texan and an Ohio native who graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017. He is an avid sports fan who most enjoys watching his favorite teams continue their title drought throughout his cognizant lifetime. In his free time, you may find Brad quoting Monty Python productions and trying to calculate the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow. Read Brad’s articles.
Hayden Sparks is a senior reporter for The Texan and a lifelong resident of the Lone Star State. He has coached competitive speech and debate and has been involved in politics since a young age. One of Hayden’s favorite quotes is by Sam Houston: “Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.” Read Hayden’s articles.
Matt Stringer is a reporter for The Texan who writes about all things government, politics, and public policy. He graduated from Odessa College with an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Leadership. In his free time, you will find him in the great outdoors, usually in the Davis Mountains and Big Bend region of Southwest Texas. Read Matt’s articles.
Cameron Abrams is a reporter for The Texan. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Tabor College and a Master’s Degree from University of the Pacific, Cameron is finishing his doctoral studies where his research focuses on the postmodern philosophical influences in education. In his free time, you will find him listening to a podcast while training for an endurance running event. Read Cameron’s articles.
Holly Hansen is a regional reporter for The Texan living in Harris County. Her former column, “All In Perspective” ran in The Georgetown Advocate, Jarrell Star Ledger, and The Hill Country News, and she has contributed to a variety of Texas digital media outlets. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Central Florida with a degree in History, and in addition to writing about politics and policy, also writes about faith and culture. Read Holly’s articles.
Seth Morehead is a regional reporter for The Texan in Tarrant County, and was born and raised in Fort Worth. He spent time in high school competing in speech and debate competitions, as well as covering local high school football games with his friends both as a writer and a photographer. He loves visiting new places and has traveled all over the world. Seth is an avid sports fan and is passionate about his community. Read Seth’s articles.
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