Smart phone apps for mobile journalists
These nifty apps are simply tools that help us tell stories. The technology should not overshadow the journalism.
The federal stimulus: Tips and resources
Success stories or problems with projects in Bexar County that are funded by Recovery Act money.
Watchdog blog roundup for 6-15-10
What others are saying about watchdog 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.
Open records quiz: Can officials question your motives and withhold documents from you?
The motives of the person requesting the information has no bearing on whether a document is public.
Daily Diversion: Scoops Callahan
Scoops Callahan is the bees knees who knows his onions.
Watchdog blog roundup for 6-3-10
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Developers get tax breaks, while the poor get not-so-affordable housing
Struggling families paid as much as $1,040 a month in rent last year for a three-bedroom apartment.
How to spark readers’ interest and tell a hell of a story they won’t forget
Chivers left us hanging. He didn’t immediately tell us if the boy lived. And that suspense is a good thing.
Updated: A running list of must-have Android apps for journalists
When you’re covering a story, some apps can be just as useful as a notebook and pen.