The Texas Tribune will host a free, open-to-the-public event — A Conversation with Beto O’Rourke, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate — at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, at the McLennan Community College in Waco.

Beto O’Rourke of El Paso has represented U.S. House District 16 since he was elected in 2012. He sits on the House Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs committees. Previously, O’Rourke served on the El Paso City Council for six years.

He is a co-founded of Stanton Street Technology. On March 31, 2017, O’Rourke announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the 2018 U.S. federal midterm election.

A lunch will be provided. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A session. The conversation will be live streamed at texastribune.org/events and the video will be available for viewing afterward. For media RSVP, contact Natalie Choate at nchoate@texastribune.org. General registration is open at texastribune.org/events.

–WHAT: A Texas Tribune Conversation with Beto O’Rourke, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate

–WHO: U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-El Paso), Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate and Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune

–WHERE: The event will be held at the McLennan Community College Conference Center at 4601 North 19th Street, Waco TX 76708. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot (map).

–WHEN: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 3. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Conversation and live stream begin promptly at 1 p.m.

–CONTACT: The Texas Tribune – Natalie Choate (512-716-8640 or nchoate@texastribune.org)

This event is supported by Pearson and Southwest Airlines, the official airline of Texas Tribune events. Though donors and corporate sponsors underwrite Texas Tribune events, they play no role in determining the content, panelists or line of questioning. Tribune events are also supported through contributions from our founding investors and members.

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