Untold stories: What happens when good reporters leave the news business
It’s difficult to calculate the lost impact of all the great stories that will probably go untold by a single talented reporter.
Journalism
What is the function of journalism? How hard is it to become a journalist? Why is it so important? Find answers from a real journalist.
Texas Tribune: An exciting experiment, still defining itself
The philanthropic nature of the Tribune is sending a message that journalism matters.
Video: Covering Hurricane Alex with no crazy media stunts
Wouldn’t it be nice if reporters didn’t become the center of the story, and simply show us what was going on when Hurricane Alex made landfall?
Daily Diversion: Chicago lightning storms
Cool time lapse video of lightning hitting the three tallest buildings in Chicago.
Daily Diversion: Awareness test
There’s a lesson for journalists somewhere in this video …
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.
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.
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.