Some of Justin’s favorite pieces:
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'Taking away food is taking away everything": Texans brace for SNAP cuts
A feature on SNAP cuts originating from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and how they’ll affect Texans. Originally penned for Houston Public Media.
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A Thirsty Tesla Refinery Could Exacerbate Corpus Christi's Water Crisis
A deeply reported investigation into a new refinery threatening an already drought-struck portion of East Texas. For The Texas Observer.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett looks back on life of public service post-Forty Acres
The Texas Ex has been called the most progressive member of the Texas congressional delegation. This feature revisits his time at UT, his impact in Washington and the uncertainty surrounding his future post-redistricting.
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Former Denali park ranger speaks out about federal firings
A narrative centered on National Park Service layoffs, told through the eyes of a former Denali National Park and Preserve ranger. For TSTV News.
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Who calls the shots in Texas higher education? Under a new bill, the answer could increasingly be the state
An in-depth look at SB 37, a proposed bill that is now law affecting higher education at public universities like UT Austin. For TSTV News
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Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard
Federal funding changes have led to drastic cuts at food banks that act as lifelines for Texans. What impact do the cuts have on the ground across the state?
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Bricks in Houston's historic Freedmen's Town damaged by construction work
A classic news feature on a historic oversight that brought up difficult memories in a Houston community’s past. For Houston Public Media.