Skip to content

John Tedesco

Investigative Journalist in Houston, Texas

  • Home
  • About John Tedesco
  • Clips
  • Comments
  • Contact an investigative reporter

Watchdog blog roundup for 8-8-11

August 8, 2011

Printing Press

What others are saying about watchdog journalism …

  • The New City Watchdogs | City Journal
    Can the Web drive investigative journalism in a post-newspaper era?
  • To feed or not feed the digital beast | Chicago Reader
    How do investigative outlets like ProPublica and the Voice of San Diego keep Web traffic flowing?
  • ProPublica’s outreach a welcome step toward “open source” journalism | Online Journalism Review
    The Web can make journalism more open and effective.
  • Read more:

    • IRE Conference in Orlando, Florida 2018
      Insanely awesome journalism tips from IRE's 2018…
    • Daily Diversion Chicago lightning storms John Tedesco
      Daily Diversion: Chicago lightning storms
    • The Houston Chronicle newspaper in Houston, Texas
      Top investigative stories of 2019 show why…
    • Must-have Android apps for journalists
      Updated: A running list of must-have Android apps…
    Categories Journalism Tags Watchdog Journalism
    Just how bad is the Texas drought? View San Antonio’s precipitation data from 1900 to 2011
    How to use time-lapse photography to take viewers on a journey

    Contact John

    Contact John Tedesco, investigatve reporter in Houston, Texas

    Reach me directly if you have news tips, story ideas or important documents to share.

    Blog Updates

    Top Posts

    • How to solve impossible problems: Daniel Russell's awesome Google search techniques
      How to solve impossible problems: Daniel Russell's awesome Google search techniques
    • How some journalists are encouraging bloggers to republish their stories
      How some journalists are encouraging bloggers to republish their stories
    • Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Jan. 14, 2018
      Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Jan. 14, 2018
    • About that $5.5 million debt, Mr. Leibowitz
      About that $5.5 million debt, Mr. Leibowitz
    • Burn fat while you sleep? Not so fast ...
      Burn fat while you sleep? Not so fast ...
    • How to find and analyze tax records of charities: The IRS 990 form explained
      How to find and analyze tax records of charities: The IRS 990 form explained
    • How to do a confrontational interview: Bob Costas grills Jerry Sandusky
      How to do a confrontational interview: Bob Costas grills Jerry Sandusky
    • How to check the quality of a nursing home
      How to check the quality of a nursing home
    • Today's watchdog blog roundup
      Today's watchdog blog roundup
    • Investigating why investigative reporters are losing their jobs
      Investigating why investigative reporters are losing their jobs

    Reviews:

    Sometimes I blog about stuff that helps journalists. I pay for all the products I review on my blog. To help defray those costs, I use Google ads and Amazon's affiliate advertising program, which provides a way for sites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com. I'll never link to stuff I don't like or try to make you buy something that sucks. These reviews are my honest opinions. Thanks for reading.

    Update

    Sign up for the latest updates, reviews and the stories behind the story.

    Newsletter

    © 2026 John Tedesco • Built with GeneratePress