Just how bad is the Texas drought? View San Antonio’s precipitation data from 1900 to 2011
All this dutiful work helps us compare this year’s drought to past dry spells.
Express-News Stories
A look at enterprising journalism at the San Antonio Express-News and how it’s done.
Interactive Census map shows population trends in Bexar County and San Antonio
The population explosion occurred during a decade when city officials emphasized the importance of living near downtown and limiting urban sprawl.
Telling old stories in new ways: The 175th Anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo
Alamo Immortal by the Express-News put a new twist on the old story of the Battle of the Alamo.
How and why a reporter dug into allegations of abuse against Father John Fiala
Abe Levy relied on hundreds of court records to trace Fiala’s past transgressions, and the Catholic Church’s inability to deal with the priest.
Four women are in prison for a bizarre case of child abuse. Did they do it?
Reporter Michelle Mondo dug up old court records, tracked down family members, and interviewed the convicted women.
After car wreck and lawsuit, what happened to Patrick Davis?
Patrick Davis made headlines when he sued General Motors for $50 million, but after the lawsuit was settled, the media moved on and forgot about Davis.
Telling stories with data: Police chases and drug smugglers on the Texas-Mexico border
Public databases empower journalists to do their own research and find surprising answers.
Express-News and WOAI team up for story about court-appointed lawyers
Collister did something weird — he asked if the Express-News would team up for a detailed story about court-appointed lawyers.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow is completely different from ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Not many media outlets note the distinction between Treasure Hunters Roadshow and the PBS program, “Antiques Roadshow.”
When a news story is just the beginning of the conversation, try Storify
Storify is for people who think a news story isn’t the end of a conversation, but the beginning of one.