We are excited to announce that Melissa Barragán Taboada will be the inaugural editor-in-chief for our new, expanded local newsroom launching this fall. “Austin is home — it’s where we raised our sons, built lasting roots, and where my heart has always been. She has also served as an adjunct journalism professor at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin. She’ll work with Joel Gross, general manager of the new Austin newsroom, and longtime news editor Liz Pagano to create a team that will deliver on that goal. In keeping with our dedication and unwavering commitment to serve the community, we invite you to add your voice to our reader survey and directly influence how the new newsroom will serve Austin.