Some of Justin’s favorite pieces:
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Former professor requested thousands from Jeffrey Epstein Foundation to fund campus rape policy conference
A major investigative story breaking a major story, cited in the Austin-American Statesman, Chron.com and more.
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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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One of the Top Texas House Races Could Come Down to a Single Issue: Water
As Corpus Christi reels from a severe water crisis, debates rage on at the city level and in a top targeted fight for state House District 34, currently held by a Republican.
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Travis County court case could force Texas to rethink child neglect findings
After Dallas County parents challenged a child welfare ruling they couldn't appeal, a judge's decision could reshape abuse and neglect investigations statewide.
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Is the Freedom of Information Act becoming too slow to matter?
A Poynter story investigating barriers to public information that directly affect the public’s ability to understand what their government does on their behalf.
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Austin ISD has many failing schools. These chronic issues may trigger a state takeover.
An in-depth look at Austin’s public education makeup, including the shortcomings that could lead the Texas Education Agency to order an outside takeover of AISD.
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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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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.
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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.