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Irving Mejia-Hilario

@Irving_Mejia_

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General assignment reporter for @SBJ | Formerly: @dallasnews , @BridgeMichigan , @Automotive_News , @TheSouthEndWSU | Any/All | Genderfluid femboy |

Dallas, TX
Joined April 2014
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Today is my first day at the Sports Business Journal as their general assignment reporter! Welcoming all sources and anyone else to email me at my new SBJ address: imejia-hilario @sportsbusinessjournal .com Also, here's the official desk setup!
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NEW: ERCOT paid a Colorado Bitcoin mining company $13.3 million from June to September to cut back on its energy usage. The company doubled its revenue from reducing operations instead of mining Bitcoin.
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@TomSchnauz why tf did any of us believe you
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8 years
Waking up this morning to find USS Deadass and USS Hennessy trending. Black Twitter will forever be undefeated.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 months
Been waiting on this day for a while. I'm excited to announce that I'm joining the Sports Business Journal as their general assignment reporter starting Sept. 9! Welcoming any pitches. For now, please send stuff to my personal email at ismejia48 @gmail .com Let's go to work.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
11 months
My intern days are over! Today is officially my first day as the @dallasnews breaking news business reporter! I'll still be covering topics like auto, sports, tech, and other interesting stuff in business. Looking forward to continuing my journey as a Texan with you folks :)
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(1) All good things must come to an end. I will be leaving The Dallas Morning News at the end of August. I'll have more to say on where I'm headed next at a later time. In the meantime, I want to thank everyone who's helped me get here. I love you all and I'll miss each of you.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
@BoonDocksClips Walking tf away. Messing with Stinkmeaner is like calling 1-800-Collect-An-Ass-Whooping, and no, that ain't no toll free call, partner.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
The majority of network media may have forgotten you, but we haven't. You're an inspiration, never stop fighting for the rights of others.
@LittleMissFlint
Mari Copeny
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While #FreedomofPress is trending lets remind you what most mainstream media has forgotten, #FlintWaterCrisis Day 1,036 #Flint
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GUYS WE DID IT!! Thank you to all of you for donating and for your continued support, it means the world to our family and you guys have no idea how elated I am at the moment. Wow, just thank you guys, I'm speechless
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2 years
Excited to share my first story for @BridgeMichigan ! The Monarch population has taken a significant dip due to climate change and agricultural approaches. But Michigan can play an important role in stabilizing the population before it's too late.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
9 years
C'mon. You knew I was gonna post a crying Michael Jordan meme...
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@Irving_Mejia_
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8 years
What a shock that a loudmouth coach who nobody likes endorses a loudmouth politician who nobody likes. More reasons to hate Rex Ryan.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
5 months
There's so much I want to say, but 240 characters isn't enough. @MariaHalkias is one of the most inspiring reporters and people I've ever met. It's the end of an era at the DMN. I'll always cherish our conversations across our desks. We love you so much.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I didn't want to go to Twitter to ask for help because I don't know if it'll work but my family needs your help
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@Irving_Mejia_
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Vice President Mark Cuban? Though the White House seemed like a far-fetched dream for the Dallas billionaire a few months ago, times have changed. Betting odds place him at 50/1 to become Kamala Harris' VP choice.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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BREAKING: Texas wants to have its own national stock exchange by 2026. It will be headquartered in Dallas and expects to have 100 employees when it's fully operational. If all goes according to plan, the impact it could have on our region is massive.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
@GrangeBronson He called black people thugs, and said that everyone involved with BLM should be in jail, like animals. But free speech...
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
@confessions_WSU it ain't that it's a norm you fucking dork. call me crazy but we should apply empathy to people who may be affected. idc whether you are or aren't personally affected, there's no reason people in class w/you should have to take notes while griefing with their friends miles away
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
Very proud to present my final story for @BridgeMichigan ! Highland Park has long been plagued by frequent power outages. With the help of Soulardarity, a non-profit organization, the city could control its own destiny through an independent power grid.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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me coasting along to the end of the senior year
@kenricekdka
Ken Rice
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Dumpster on the move on flooded Route 51 in Pittsburgh @kdka
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If I could sum up high school in one gif...
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
1 year
I went on TV for the first time today to speak with NBC 5 about a story I recently wrote about Rogers O'Brien Construction and some new technology they're using to keep workers safe in the brutal heat. Check out my interview with them here!
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An exclusive story and my latest from @Automotive_News . Lordstown Motors' Edward Hightower has become the first Black CEO of a U.S. automaker in over 100 years. Read all about his journey and reaction to being a part of history only on AN.
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@Irving_Mejia_
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BREAKING: All Elite Wrestling and Warner Bros Discovery have renewed their partnership, keeping Dynamite and Collision on TBS and TNT respectively. The deal also lands AEW programming and pay-per-views on Max starting in January.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
@GrangeBronson There's a difference between hate speech and free speech... I guess that you can overlook that if you want.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
5 months
if i had a nickel for every time one of my scoops was upstaged by a pro athlete with an association to dallas being arrested... I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird it happened twice
@dallasnews
Dallas Morning News
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Breaking: Scottie Scheffler reportedly detained by police prior to PGA Championship 2nd round
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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SCOOP: I sat down with Dr. Phil to discuss how and why he's launching his new venture, Merit Street Media, in North Texas. He told me that it's not just about money. He wants to help fight for the future of American culture.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Hold up I need a minute cause god damn man this is something else
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
6 years
I woke up to the sight of a dog in my face and a mexican birthday cake, I just wanted to say that bc I realize that sometimes life doesn't suck
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Yep, definitely just bombed my geometry exam...
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
4 months
Reunited our interns with everyone's favorite retail reporter and our former retail queen, @MariaHalkias Big thanks to @umaxbhat for setting up this shindig
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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If you're somehow not yet convinced that the Caitlin Clark effect is real, it's time for you to look at the numbers. Look no further than her signature basketball, which cleared out Wilson's stock of tens of thousands in less than 40 minutes.
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1 year
BREAKING: General Motors announced a $500M investment in its Arlington plant to continue building SUV's. Story to come soon
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
GUYS, I'M MORE THAN LIKELY GOING TO BE ACCEPTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY AND MY EMOTIONS ARE A HAPPY MESS RIGHT NOW
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*cries in student journalist
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Oliver Darcy
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"American journalists are part of the elites. They are rich."
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All eyes turn to the Dallas Stars after the launch of their free, direct-to-consumer streaming service, Victory+. According to my conversations with APMC and the Stars, NBA and MLB teams have reached out asking about the platform's capabilities.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I spent the first six years of my life in Querétaro, Mexico. I didn't know it then, but the city's wine market is on the brink of colossal growth. The region's wine, made from grapes grown in peculiar conditions, is starting to break into Texas markets.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Today I obtained a letter sent internally to employees at Merit Street Media, the network partly operated and funded by Dr. Phil. The network is laying off 38 employees with the cuts impacting its news team. The network launched Apr. 2 out of Ft. Worth.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Here's the link to my Ray Rice article. Remember guys, all the money from this article will go to charity.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
my brother is parading around the apartment singing professional wrestling themes while I'm trying to muster up the courage to ask a girl out and he's throwing me off my already nonexistent game
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I was one of the only reporters over the weekend that got to see Cosm's massive 87-foot dome in action. I spoke with Cosm's leaders and the architect behind the project. The goal is simple: To bring patrons into a new era of experiential entertainment.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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November 27th. Prepare yourself for my mixtape to drop. It's going to melt the steel beams right off. #BelieveTheHype2k15
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
1 year
To close out the week, here's my latest and one of my favorite stories I've written since arriving in Dallas. An auto strike seems almost inevitable between the UAW and the Big Three. So where does that leave Texas?
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I interviewed Dirk Nowitzki during Wednesday's Venture Dallas conference. Without basketball, he wants a new challenge in his life. He says Dallas' thriving business ecosystem has brought him back to where his NBA journey started over 20 years ago.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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This is my view tonight live from Grandscape where Cosm is unveiling its immersive dome venue. Story coming soon. Also sorry to remind Dallas fans about this series.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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NEW: A story where technically I'm a part of the stats. Young people are moving from states like Michigan and ending up in Texas more than anywhere else. But why? For the same reason I'm in Texas: It all comes down to jobs and economic opportunities.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Help us verify our account! Please spread the word! We are growing every day and it's time to #VerifySpark
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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(7) And a big thank you to The Dallas Morning News in general. This place was my first home as a journalist and I'll never forget the memories we made together. There's a part of me that hopes this isn't goodbye forever, just goodbye for now. Truth and righteousness forever.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Ellenson and Gbinije, another good draft for the Pistons. Detroit basketball is back. Details on Spark Sports:
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
To everyone in my mentions... You claimed these men were menaces to society. History will be on our side...
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I had to have "the talk" with my brother to explain to him what horse girls and furries were and tbh I have no clue how to feel about this
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
I'm beyond honored and excited to finally announce that I'll be a member of the DJNF's Class of 2022 and that I'll be interning at @Automotive_News this summer!
@DJNF
Dow Jones News Fund
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Meet the @DJNF Class of 2022 – 107 exceptional journalists ready to embark on a week of learning and growing, before heading to work for the nation’s top media companies. #djnf22
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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@RodRock1 There are studies against homework and waking up as early as we do... But I guess those don't exist, right?
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
9 years
Ladies and gentlemen, my official mixtape will be dropping at 9:30 P.M. tonight. Spread the word. #IndianLawnService
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I actually got accepted to Detroit Mercy! I'm beyond words to express just how happy I am right now! See you in the big city, everyone! #BuildABoundlessFuture
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how jumping back into the texas news cycle after being checked out for a day feels like
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Reporting live from AT&T Stadium today and Dallas will be hosting 9 World Cup games in 2026. Still waiting to hear if we will be getting a finals or semi-finals match.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Can't emphasize this enough, but this tweet definitely ain't it man
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7 years
I'm going to need years of therapy to forget about this stupid water challenge
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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@MaxxBrennan Well, Clarkston schools are so full of whiny conservatives. But hey, you're allowed to have an opinion.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
11 months
Sorry for the dry byline the past week y'all. I was busy becoming the DMN's self-proclaimed pickleball expert. So what's the big dill about pickleball? Old money and big sponsors are driving growth not just in Texas, but across the country.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
6 years
So college has kept me busy and I've been gone a lot lately but I just went to check the GoFundMe and wow, you guys are amazing. I'll be giving another update on the actual page but for now, I just want to extend my gratitude to all of you who have helped
@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
6 years
I didn't want to go to Twitter to ask for help because I don't know if it'll work but my family needs your help
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
6 years
"Media and info major"
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Matt Gencay
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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So another quick update, the GoFundMe is back up. We had some slight technical issues for a sec there but it's all good now! If you can help please consider doing so! Thanks to all of you!
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
For those of you who are taking the tragedy in our community seriously and want to engage in real dialogue, please email: info @clarkston .k12.mi.us Let us begin taking the necessary steps to reducing the stigma and beginning a conversation. Stop tweeting, start acting.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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BREAKING: Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is allegedly being sold to the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue in a $2.65 billion deal, according to the Wall Street Journal. The new company would be titled Saks Global if approved by shareholders.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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@WuOJotTeEKa i wish i was joking when i say this movie helped me out of a bad depressive episode. i wish nothing but the best to every last person who worked on this lovely and somehow underrated movie about a talking orange cat
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
My latest story for @BridgeMichigan ! 22 million pounds of microplastics enter the Great Lakes yearly. Researchers are scrambling to learn more about its potential effects on human health. Experts fear this could be a multi-generational problem.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 months
Nine years ago, I watched Martin O'Malley on the debate stage during his bid at the presidency. I was a HS sophomore at the time. Today, I interviewed him to discuss his latest gig, leading the Social Security Administration. Time flies huh?
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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My hometown team, the Detroit Tigers, are hosting a playoff game for the first time in a decade. It's a big moment for the city and the Tigers front office as they'll look to ride the momentum as much as possible. From our @MazzNYC
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
10 months
UPDATE: dreams come true. we're finally getting wingstop boys
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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dawg i'm dying inside rn
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
4 months
There's been a lot of recent talk about efforts to popularize soccer throughout North Texas. But it's not because of a love for the culture. The area just has all ingredients it needs to become a soccer juggernaut. From our @andrewlongg
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Kevin Love is undoubtedly watching this game with the fakest smile we've ever seen.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
That's my article! Thank you for taking time out of your day to see this!
@SDinwiddie_25
Spencer Dinwiddie
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Yo this pretty dope..
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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BREAKING: The UAW will strike at GM's Fort Worth Parts Distribution Center in Roanoke and Stellantis' Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton today at 11:00am, UAW President Shawn Fain announced on Facebook Live
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
9 years
Listen to Harder Than Life by Indian Lawn Service #np on #SoundCloud
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
3 months
I also temporarily returned to the automotive beat today with some Toyota news. The Japanese automaker with a big D-FW presence is replacing over 100,00 engines of its 2022-23 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUV's.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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(6) And how could I forget our summer intern class? There's too many names to list here but y'all are dope and I'm going to miss this summer very much. I'm grateful to you all for welcoming me as one of your own and always inviting me to hang out after work. Homies for life.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Screenagers: Studies show that kids who are on their phones miss out on learning. Clarkston:
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
@DETmotorcity Ya'll are forgetting about the best possible candidate for the job... Stan Van Gundy...
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
9 months
I wouldn't even serve this to people from Ohio
@josh_wingrove
Josh Wingrove
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The Air Force One dinner tonight after the Michigan trip: Detroit-style pizza.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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Sike, I still had one more story for y'all. Texas paid a Bitcoin mining company $7 million because it cut its energy consumption during the record-breaking temperatures last month.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
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(3) I owe a big thank you to everyone on the business desk for putting up with my high energy every day. From my deskmate Arcelia to my mentor Zandra to our talented real estate team in Nick/Anna and the superbly gifted Amber and Marin. These guys are amazing at their jobs.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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when they said I'll keep y'all informed of this in the future
@dallasnews
Dallas Morning News
2 months
Check out the discussion our @Irving_Mejia_ had with @NBCDFW on real estate developments at TV icon Southfork Ranch, and read our story for more details. 👀 Watch:   👓 Read the story:
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
A list if you ever need it The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: 741741 The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386  Thursday's Child National Youth Advocacy Hotline: 1-800-872-5437
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
Ish Smith will shock Pistons fans, believe me, I watched a ton of 76ers basketball and he's an extremely gifted passer with terrific vision.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
@confessions_WSU i don't work for the newspaper anymore so i can say this with my whole chest. fuck this entire university and the people who run it
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
1 year
The UAW's six-week-long strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is likely ending after today. But for the union and their fiery president, Shawn Fain, the fight is just beginning. Tesla, Toyota and many more could be next on the UAW's list.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
1 year
It's official. Frontier Communications, one of the ten biggest telecom companies in the U.S. is making Dallas home to its corporate headquarters. The company says they'll bring $3.8 billion to the local and state economy and add 3,000 jobs to Dallas.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
7 years
Hot take: Being a decent human being should not be a crime
@thehill
The Hill
7 years
Border Patrol arrests Arizona man for giving immigrants food, water near Mexico border
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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NEW: Baylor Scott & White Health is looking to end its partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. If both companies are unable to come to a deal by July 1, hundreds of thousands of Baylor patients will be unable to access care through Blue Cross.
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
8 years
So we're only 20 minutes into this debate and Ted's already backing out of things that he's said.
@SenTedCruz
Senator Ted Cruz
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ALL of Obamacare's mandates are wrong for America. Repeal it all. http://t.co/3hLVJOs90G #FullRepeal #SCOTUS #HobbyLobby
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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I am livid
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
2 years
My first story for @Automotive_News ! A look into which vehicle colors keep their value best and experts discuss what consumers may want from future colors.
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@Irving_Mejia_
Irving Mejia-Hilario
9 years
Is it any wonder that the day I bring in my mixtape the school had a fire alarm test? I didn't think so. #BelieveTheHype2k15
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Irving Mejia-Hilario
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5,000 UAW workers in Arlington have joined the nationwide 'Stand Up Strike.' It's a big moment for the union and General Motors as the plant is one of the most profitable for the company given its production of popular vehicles.
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