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.
I’m famous! Colbert Report mocks John Tedesco! Wait, what?
I’m assuming the other John Tedesco is Bad Spock because they both have goatees and a Vulcan death grip.
Daily Diversion: LBJ orders pants
Wait for the Homer Simpson moment.
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.
Telling the story of the Texas Legislative session with a creative timelapse video
This video by the Texas Tribune was a creative way to give readers a sense of what it’s like in Austin during the first day of the 2011 Texas Legislative session.