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Top investigative stories of 2019 show why newspapers are still worth reading
If you didn’t read your friendly neighborhood newspaper in 2019, you missed out on some incredible investigative journalism. Last year the Houston Chronicle published watchdog stories about Child Protective Services unfairly taking children away from families; stories about how Texas is shortchanging students; and stories about a sexual abuse crisis in the Southern Baptist Convention, …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for August 1, 2018
Welcome to the latest installment of the Texas watchdog journalism roundup, a showcase of hard-hitting investigative stories in Texas that uncovered hidden facts, held officials accountable and demonstrated why journalism matters.
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for June 2, 2018
Welcome to the latest installment of the Texas watchdog journalism roundup, a series that showcases hard-hitting investigative stories in Texas that uncover hidden facts, hold officials accountable and demonstrate why journalism matters. Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for April 9, 2018
Welcome to the latest installment of the Texas watchdog journalism roundup, a series that showcases hard-hitting investigative stories in Texas that uncover hidden facts, hold officials accountable and demonstrate why journalism matters. Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Feb. 25, 2018
Welcome to the latest installment of the Texas watchdog journalism roundup, a series showcasing hard-hitting investigative stories in Texas that uncovered hidden facts, held officials accountable and demonstrated why journalism matters. Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Jan. 28, 2018
Investigative stories in Texas about vicious dog attacks, immigration raids, and a city official using public resources for personal business. Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Jan. 21, 2018
If it seems like facts no longer matter in politics, there’s a sliver of good news:
Investigative journalists are still writing powerful, evidence-based stories that help us understand a complicated world.
Here are the latest examples of watchdog stories in Texas that show why facts still matter
Bigger wells, but more water | San Antonio Express-News
“Shale wells are swallowing twice as much water as they did a few years ago — around 10 million gallons each, or about 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools.” Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Jan. 14, 2018
If it seems like facts no longer matter in politics, there’s a sliver of good news:
Investigative journalists are still writing powerful, evidence-based stories that help us understand a complicated world.
Here are the latest examples of watchdog stories in Texas that show why facts still matter.
Gov. Abbott’s appointees have given him more than $14 million | The San Antonio Express-News
“Despite pleas for more diversity and less of a big-money presence, Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointments to state boards and commissions remain mostly Anglo, largely male and liberally sprinkled with donors to a giant campaign war chest years in the making, a San Antonio Express-News analysis shows.” Read more …
Must reads: Texas watchdog journalism roundup for Dec. 10, 2017
At a time when it feels like facts don’t matter, there’s a sliver of good news.
Investigative journalists are still writing stories that help us understand a complicated world.
Here are the latest examples of watchdog stories in Texas that uncovered hidden facts and held officials accountable: Read more …