Transform a dull spreadsheet into a compelling, interactive map for readers
Check out this amazing presentation at Google I/O 2011 about Google Fusion Tables.
Journalism
WOAI story about towing company’s aggressive tactics leads to $62,000 fine
State regulators have responded to this outrageous, informative and entertaining story by WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaei Avila.
How two Pulitzer finalists used public data and the Internet to connect with readers
The reporters used reader-friendly multimedia presentations to make the data come alive.
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.
Watchdog blog roundup for 2-21-11
What others are saying about watchdog journalism
WOAI exposes aggressive tactics by Bexar Towing at Greyhound station
This story by WOAI’s Jaei Avila about aggressive tactics by Bexar Towing has a little bit of everything.
A news show without the yelling: Rick Casey hosts ‘Texas Week’ on KLRN
Rick Casey is back in San Antonio and trying something new.
How turmoil in San Antonio newsrooms spawned a new competitor: Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas is an alternative voice that, overall, is good for readers. But it’s also an offspring of the turmoil at the Current and the Express-News. And now they have one more competitor out there.