Express-News and WOAI team up for story about court-appointed lawyers
Collister did something weird — he asked if the Express-News would team up for a detailed story about court-appointed lawyers.
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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.”
Collaboration: A touchy feely buzzword in journalism that’s actually good for readers
As scores of nonprofit, public-service media organizations sprout up around the country, “collaboration” is the latest buzzword in journalism circles.
Pattern of concealed handgun licenses in Texas tied to income and politics
We teamed up with the Texas Tribune for this story that explores why Texans tend to get concealed handgun permits in affluent areas, but not in low-income neighborhoods with higher rates of crime.
From surgeon to bank robber: What caused Dr. John Christian Gunn’s fall from grace?
“I’ve been watching doctors do lots of bizarre things for many years, but robbing a bank was new.”
Mexican authorities arrest “La Barbie”
You can hear a Mexican ballad that extols the virtues of the drug boss, and how he’s such an intelligent businessman. Great stuff.
Uncovering hidden ties between state Rep. Jose Menendez and a housing developer
Since joining the Legislature in 2000, Menendez has been one of the most outspoken supporters of NRP and other developers in the affordable-housing sector.
What stimulus projects are being funded in Bexar County, and what’s the price tag?
The Recovery Act is funding high-profile projects that will benefit future generations — and paying for obscure work that hardly will be noticed.
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.
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.