Investigative Journalist in Houston, Texas
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.
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.
Reporter Michelle Mondo dug up old court records, tracked down family members, and interviewed the convicted women.
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.
Executives from Hearst Corp., which owns the San Antonio Express-News, met with staff and answered questions about the future of the paper.
Public databases empower journalists to do their own research and find surprising answers.
Hopefully it encourages more journalists to take the plunge into computer-assisted reporting.
Collister did something weird — he asked if the Express-News would team up for a detailed story about court-appointed lawyers.
What others are saying about watchdog journalism and how to fund it.
Not many media outlets note the distinction between Treasure Hunters Roadshow and the PBS program, “Antiques Roadshow.”