WOAI story about towing company’s aggressive tactics leads to $62,000 fine
State regulators have responded to this outrageous, informative and entertaining story by WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaei Avila.
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.
How two Pulitzer finalists used public data and the Internet to connect with readers
The reporters used reader-friendly multimedia presentations to make the data come alive.
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.
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.
Four women are in prison for a bizarre case of child abuse. Did they do it?
Reporter Michelle Mondo dug up old court records, tracked down family members, and interviewed the convicted women.
Hearst execs meet with Express-News staff, discuss future of news biz
Executives from Hearst Corp., which owns the San Antonio Express-News, met with staff and answered questions about the future of the paper.
Google Refine: A tool for journalists looking for great stories in data
Hopefully it encourages more journalists to take the plunge into computer-assisted reporting.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow is completely different from ‘Antiques Roadshow’
Not many media outlets note the distinction between Treasure Hunters Roadshow and the PBS program, “Antiques Roadshow.”
When a news story is just the beginning of the conversation, try Storify
Storify is for people who think a news story isn’t the end of a conversation, but the beginning of one.