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Editor/SVP @houstonchron | new Texan 📍 Houston | past: EIC @aldotcom @reckonnews + @aledlab, @RGJ + @USAT Network. | #Media + #Innovation + #Spaniels

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Reid Laymance@ReidLaymanceSep 3
The @HoustonChron is hiring for a reporter to cover Texas A&M eevd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/…
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Mike Morris@mmorris011Jul 23
I'm excited to announce two new reporters are joining our expanded @HoustonChron local politics team - @sgonzalezkelly and @isaacyu_ Make sure to follow if you don't already! houstonchronicle.com/about/n…
2 new reporters join expanded Houston Chronicle local politics team

2 new reporters join expanded Houston Chronicle local politics team

The Houston Chronicle’s local politics team is expanding with the addition of reporters Sam González Kelly and Isaac Yu. 

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In tears, @HoustonISD parents pleaded with the district not to proceed with special education changes in the 2026-27 year. Despite a federal investigation, HISD's top leaders defended the plans at Thursday's board meeting. w/@partain_claire houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
HISD leaders defend special education changes despite federal investigation

HISD leaders defend special education changes despite federal investigation

Despite a federal investigation, HISD leaders defended plans at May's board meeting to move thousands of special education students to different campuses in the 2026-27 school year.

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Megan Menchaca@meganmmenchacaMay 11
I’m so excited that @HoustonChron has announced the six student journalists joining the paper as summer 2026 interns. Can't wait to welcome @kathleenmortiz, @nainazaara, @JacobLujan_DT, Matthew Gomez, McKenzie Henningsen and Temiloluwa Alagbe to Houston. houstonchronicle.com/about/n…
Meet the Houston Chronicle’s summer 2026 intern class

Meet the Houston Chronicle’s summer 2026 intern class

The Chronicle will welcome six early career journalists in June for a 10-week program where they will work with journalists across our newsroom.

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Breaking: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into @HoustonISD’s special education plans. “The allegations described here are alarming. The Trump Administration will fully investigate this situation.” houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
HISD under federal investigation over plans for special education services

HISD under federal investigation over plans for special education services

Despite the federal investigation, HISD appears to be continuing its plan to move some students with disabilities to new campuses.

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Abby Church⭐️@abbschurchMay 7
What does your city council member have to say about Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $5 "administrative fee" to help Solid Waste? @Rya_n_ickerson and I asked them all what they think: houstonchronicle.com/project… via @HoustonChron
See where your Houston City Council member stands on Whitmire’s new $5 trash fee

See where your Houston City Council member stands on Whitmire’s new $5 trash fee

We asked every Houston City Council member their take on Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $5 trash fee. Here's what they said.

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As National Teacher Appreciation Week approaches next month, the Houston Chronicle wants to celebrate Houston's favorite teachers at public, charter and accredited private schools. bit.ly/4mSVKBt
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Our past reporting has shown that Houston-area homeowners face some of the highest property taxes in the U.S., but many skip the protest process because it feels daunting or complicated. Try our new tool to help you with filing a protest: houstonchronicle.com/project…?
Property taxes too high? Protest them yourself using customized data

Property taxes too high? Protest them yourself using customized data

Protest Houston-area property taxes in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County with TX Tax. Use HCAD appraisal district data to build your case.

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Our new property tax protest tool, TX Tax, is designed to make it easier to understand your appraisal, review the data and build a stronger case that may reduce your tax bill. Give it a try here: houstonchronicle.com/project…
Property taxes too high? Protest them yourself using customized data

Property taxes too high? Protest them yourself using customized data

Protest Houston-area property taxes in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County with TX Tax. Use HCAD appraisal district data to build your case.

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Varun Shankar@ByVarunShankarJan 16
What I hope to bring Rockets fans with my coverage:
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Wrote about Alief, one of Houston's most special neighborhoods. I've always admired how hard people from Alief ride for it, so I was curious about why it's lost thousands of residents over the last couple years. Hit the gift link below to get into it houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…
Alief exemplifies Houston's diversity. Why is it losing residents?

Alief exemplifies Houston's diversity. Why is it losing residents?

U.S. Census Bureau data shows that Alief lost about 7% of its total population between 2018 and 2023. Residents hope to reverse that trend.

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The Michelin Guide announced its picks for top Texas restaurants in Houston. In total, 22 local restaurants won recognition as Bib Gourmand spots bit.ly/3JtJMPl
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📢 Help spread the news 📢 The @HoustonChron is hiring five (!!) new data reporters to produce high-impact data stories for Texas communities. Here's everything you need to know (plus links to apply or share). A thread🧵⬇️
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Join Lisa Falkenberg, State Rep. Gene Wu and State Rep. Ann Johnson as they unpack the redistricting showdown with Gov. Abbott— and its impact on Texas voters and democracy. houstonchronicle.com/events/…
EVENT: State Reps. Gene Wu, Ann Johnson sit down with Lisa Falkenberg

EVENT: State Reps. Gene Wu, Ann Johnson sit down with Lisa Falkenberg

Join Lisa Falkenberg, State Rep. Gene Wu and State Rep. Ann Johnson as they unpack the redistricting showdown with Gov. Abbott— and its impact on Texas voters and democracy.

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New from @megankimble, @neenareports & me: @TDEM Director Nim Kidd today told lawmakers that poor coordination between state and local emergency managers hampered the response to the July 4 flash floods that killed 136 people statewide. #txlege houstonchronicle.com/politic…
Poor coordination hampered flood response, Texas official tells lawmakers

Poor coordination hampered flood response, Texas official tells lawmakers

Lawmakers also questioned local river officials' decision not to use their reserves to fund an early flood warning system.

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Worth your time, #Texas from @neenareports and @keribla
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NEW: Despite having $3.4 million in reserves, the Upper Guadalupe River Authority in Kerr County chose to cut taxes and turn down a 0% interest loan from the state rather than fund a $1 million flood warning system upgrade. W/@keribla houstonchronicle.com/news/in…
Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert upgrades

Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert upgrades

The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert system before the July 4 Hill Country flood.

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Jhair A. Romero@JustJhair22 Jul 2025
Who was here before we were? On the Indigenous people who called this land home, long before Houston was ever Houston: houstonchronicle.com/explain…
Who were the Indigenous tribes living in the Houston area before settlers?

Who were the Indigenous tribes living in the Houston area before settlers?

Long before Houston's skyscrapers and suburbs, tribes like the Karankawa and Atakapa lived here, shaped the land and were violently displaced over centuries.

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We have a fun new tool on the @HoustonChron website... ✨a city budget explorer✨ Curious what cash went into or was taken from your city services under this year's budget? @matt_zdun and I break it down here: houstonchronicle.com/project…
These Houston departments were hardest hit by Mayor Whitmire's budget cuts

These Houston departments were hardest hit by Mayor Whitmire's budget cuts

Which city departments gained and lost funding in Houston’s new $7B budget passed by Mayor John Whitmire and the City Council last month.

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Claire Hao@clairehao_19 Jul 2025
Houston solar powerhouse Sunnova Energy had a quick rise — and a dramatic fall. What happened, and what does Sunnova's bankruptcy filing mean for the U.S. residential solar industry's future? I tackled those questions here: houstonchronicle.com/busines…
The dramatic rise and fall of Houston solar powerhouse Sunnova Energy

The dramatic rise and fall of Houston solar powerhouse Sunnova Energy

Houston-based rooftop solar company Sunnova Energy filed for bankruptcy in June. It offers stark lessons for the future of the U.S. residential solar industry.

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Alan Fossler@alanfossler20 Jul 2025
Catastrophic Texas flooding tests the Hill Country's deep Christian faith, via @haajrahgilani houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron
Texas Christians search for answers after deadly floods test faith

Texas Christians search for answers after deadly floods test faith

As the senior pastor at the Kerrville First United Methodist Church, David Payne is familiar with the question: “If God has the ability to stop it, why didn't he?” 

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