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.
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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.
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.
Pattern of concealed handgun licenses in Texas tied to income and politics
We teamed up with the Texas Tribune for this story that explores why Texans tend to get concealed handgun permits in affluent areas, but not in low-income neighborhoods with higher rates of crime.
From surgeon to bank robber: What caused Dr. John Christian Gunn’s fall from grace?
“I’ve been watching doctors do lots of bizarre things for many years, but robbing a bank was new.”
Uncovering hidden ties between state Rep. Jose Menendez and a housing developer
Since joining the Legislature in 2000, Menendez has been one of the most outspoken supporters of NRP and other developers in the affordable-housing sector.
How to keep a secret if you’re a crooked politician in Texas
Hand it to Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson — his feud with the Texas Attorney General and the San Antonio Express-News is, at the very least, exposing a flaw in the state’s open-records law. Adkisson doesn’t want to release private e-mails in which he discussed public business. The attorney general’s office told him he has …
Smart phone apps for mobile journalists
These nifty apps are simply tools that help us tell stories. The technology should not overshadow the journalism.
Mechanical problems with your plane? Check its safety record online
You can search the safety history of the plane you’re going to board.