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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

I've been a reporter in Texas and an avid user of the Texas Public Information Act for nearly 25 years and have never seen anything like this.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton violated open records law, says Travis County DA

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has four days to comply with the law or face suit, the...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

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Five Texas newspapers allege that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is improperly withholding records that include messages sent during the Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally in DC. Today, the Travis County DA's office delivered this unprecedented letter to Paxton:

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Did I mention that Paxton is the top lawyer in Texas and his office is responsible for interpreting and enforcing the very law he's accused of breaking?

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@John_Tedesco

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“When the public official responsible for enforcing public records laws violates those laws himself, it puts a dagger in the heart of transparency at every level in Texas,” said Bill Aleshire, a legal expert on the Texas Public Information Act:

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@John_Tedesco

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The DA's public integrity unit investigated the newspapers' complaints and concluded that Paxton and his office had violated the Texas Public Information Act. Paxton has four days to fix the problem — or face a lawsuit by the DA's office.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

“The ERCOT grid has collapsed in exactly the same manner as the old Soviet Union. It limped along on underinvestment and neglect until it finally broke under predictable circumstances." How the state's power grid failed millions of Texans: #hounews #txwx

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

After Gov. Greg Abbott "expressed displeasure with negative headlines about ICU capacity," hospitals at the Texas Medical Center stopped publishing coronavirus updates about ICU capacity. Nice digging by @zachdespart and @mmorris011 : #hounews #covid19

Houston hospitals hit 100% base ICU capacity. Then they stopped reporting data.

Texas Medical Center hospitals stopped reporting key metrics showing the stress rising...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

@KenPaxtonTX Hi Ken. Please contact us any time to discuss any errors you see in the story. I'd also like to ask how you decide which public records are "unsolicited and unwelcome" before you delete them, and why you believe that's allowed under the Texas Public Information Act.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

The Texas attorney general's office is supposed to uphold the state's open records law. Media outlets across Texas are asking why @KenPaxtonTX isn't releasing his own records: via @lmcgaughy , @MorrisReports and @byjayroot #openrecords #hounews

Texas AG Paxton refusing to release texts, emails sent during the Capitol riot

An investigation by Texas media outlets found the Texas attorney general isn’t...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

The Southern Baptist Convention said Friday that it is under federal investigation. The news comes after a scathing report found that top officials of the nation's second-largest faith group had mishandled sexual abuse complaints: via @RobDownenChron

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

I know this is a really tough story to read. It was difficult to report and write. But the responses we've received have been incredible. Thanks for sharing your feedback and your stories. We're listening. #churchtoo

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

A few months before a deadly winter storm crippled Texas, state regulators parted ways with an independent monitor that had enforced the state's electric reliability standards. Great digging by @byjayroot and @dexinvestigates : #hounews

Abbott appointees made 'astonishing' cuts to power reliability team before deadly Texas storm

As disaster approached Texas, the state agency overseeing the power industry operated...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Texas politicians had multiple chances to fix the state's power grid before the deadly winter blackouts. They blew it every time. Read this infuriating deep dive into why the warnings were ignored: #hounews via @osborneja , @Dexinvestigates and @byjayroot

'Collective amnesia': Texas politicians knowingly blew 3 chances to fix the failing power grid

After each power failure or near-failure over the past decade, Texas lawmakers have left...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

I waved goodbye to my kids this morning at their day camp and told them to have a good day. A boy in their class smiled and waved. I waved back. A bunch of other kids waved. Suddenly we're all waving and having a ball saying, "Have a good day!" So far I'm having a good day.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

NEW: A groundbreaking investigation of @SBCExecComm found that Baptist leaders systematically ignored, belittled and intimidated survivors of sexual abuse for decades while protecting churches that harbored abusers: via @RobDownenChron #sbctoo #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 months

As of today, I am no longer employed at @hou_landing . My time there was so rewarding. I want to thank the incredible journalists who made me a better person, and who are making Houston a better place. Thanks for letting me be your editor.

John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

7 months

This has been a difficult week at the Houston Landing after we lost @Mizanur_TX and @alexdstuckey , who both taught me so much. I know people have questions about what happened and what comes next. I appreciate everyone's support as we try to figure this out.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

. @jonjshapley captures the moment of the vote with this stunning photo of @juleswoodson11 and @ThigpenTiffany . Full story: #sbc22

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

A year ago, a group of philanthropists pledged $20 million to fund an ambitious, nonprofit newsroom for the Houston region. Now that newsroom is finally here: We’re beyond excited to make this announcement. Let me tell you why.

Houston Landing - Essential journalism. Empowered communities

The Houston Landing is an independent, nonpartisan news organization devoted to public service journalism that seeks to strengthen democracy and improve the lives of all Houstonians one story at a...

houstonlanding.org

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Houston officials say they halted @trvisXX 's performance Friday "in the interest of public safety." But our timeline shows Travis Scott played his whole set. After officials declared a "mass casualty" event, the show went on for 37 minutes: #hounews ⁩

Officials declared a ‘mass casualty’ at Astroworld. For the next 37 minutes, Travis Scott continued...

While paying respects at a memorial outside of NRG Park, some attendees raised more...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

A little-known Texas law gives real estate developers huge tax breaks, and in return they're supposed to provide affordable housing. Developers are getting the tax breaks — but aren't providing affordable housing. Great reporting by @Dexinvestigates :

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

1 year

Last week, we launched the full website of the Houston Landing, a nonprofit newsroom that offers in-depth local journalism for everyone in the Houston region, with no barriers or paywalls: Let me show you around and explain what makes us different …

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Area medical parasitologist wins Twitter.

Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD

@PeterHotez

3 years

As a medical parasitologist I've written extensively about ivermectin, link to my latest in @nejm attached. Among its anthelminthic properties, ivermectin causes the expulsion of large Ascaris roundworms from the anus. Hopefully, they benefited from this pharmacologic effect.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

For months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has relied on the state's "positivity rate" for COVID-19 tests to decide how to respond to the pandemic. It turns out that key metric is completely unreliable: . Great reporting by @caylajharris and @jblackmanChron

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

7 months

This has been a difficult week at the Houston Landing after we lost @Mizanur_TX and @alexdstuckey , who both taught me so much. I know people have questions about what happened and what comes next. I appreciate everyone's support as we try to figure this out.

Mizanur Rahman

@Mizanur_TX

7 months

I was fired yesterday as the founding editor in chief of the @Hou_Landing . We launched fully 6 months ago. I was not given a clear reason for this decision other than our CEO saying we needed a more "digital first" direction. This is confusing because we are digital only. 2/5

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Why didn't @KenPaxtonTX release copies of his texts? A spokesman said Paxton doesn't have to keep "unsolicited and unwelcome" messages. The Texas Public Information Act doesn't work that way. Officials aren't allowed to destroy public records if they don't like the content.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Texas' electric system is facing an "unprecedented power shortage" during the winter storm and there's no telling when thousands of customers will get power restored. Check here for the latest weather updates throughout the day: #hounews #txwx

Live weather updates: Biden says he’ll sign major disaster declaration for Texas

The Houston Chronicle is tracking the historic arctic storm's impact on Texas and the...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

The Houston Chronicle is investigating how Texas’ tax system helps the well-connected while everyday Texans suffer during the pandemic. Our first story: A section of the tax code called Chapter 313 that's saving companies $10 billion: #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

NEW: Our first major investigation at @Hou_Landing found that 52 inmates who died in Houston-area jails had been documented with mental health symptoms and shouldn't have been there in the first place: A must-read by @alexdstuckey and @MarieDennise

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

As usual, Susy was right. She set up meetings with journalists at @statesman , @DallasNews , @ProPublica , @ExpressNews and @TexasTribune . We were all having trouble obtaining public records about @KenPaxtonTX from the Texas attorney general's office.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

"You won't hear this story from the MSM." You're linking to a story published by the mainstream media.

Alana Mastrangelo

@ARmastrangelo

6 years

Texas mother puts her self in complete control of the situation, and shoots the man trying to steal her car with her toddlers inside. Gun rights are women's rights. You won't hear this story from the MSM.

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John Tedesco

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3 years

This collaboration was the brainchild of an amazing editor, @_SusanCarroll . When I told her that officials were refusing to release all @KenPaxtonTX 's messages during the riot at the Capitol, Susy wondered whether other news organizations were dealing with the same roadblocks.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

. @CNPalerts ' power outage map is finally working. According to the latest update, only 39 percent of homes, apartments and businesses in the Houston region have power: #hounews #txwx

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

This important story about government transparency is being published on major news sites across Texas. Here's our version: Our friends at @dallasnews posted a version in Spanish: #openrecords #hounews Thanks for reading.

Texas: Procurador Ken Paxton se niega a hacer públicos mensajes de su participación en evento...

Leer este reporte en inglés aquí Austin — La procuraduría general de Texas está intentando retener todos los mensajes que el fiscal general Ken Paxton envió o...

www.dallasnews.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

The report by @GuidepostGlobal is a scathing indictment of a “small cadre” of men who controlled how the largest coalition of Baptist churches in the U.S. responded to a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis: #sbctoo #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

Over the past year, the Houston Chronicle has investigated how the state’s biggest economic development programs are showering tax dollars on the politically connected while leaving out everyday Texans. Here's our latest story: #hounews via @mmorris011

This Texas tax incentive boosts development. But who is really benefiting from it?

The Houston Chronicle's latest investigation found tax increment financing traps public...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

After years of ignoring sexual abuse survivors, Southern Baptists overwhelmingly approved the creation of a database to help churches weed out predators: #sbc22 via @RobDownenChron

Southern Baptists overwhelmingly adopt abuse reforms that leaders declined 14 years ago

The Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed two reforms on sexual...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

@OKWildlifeDept Fact check: True.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

We discovered the Texas attorney general's office has no policy governing the release of work-related messages stored on Paxton’s personal devices. The attorney general's texts and emails are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. But he wasn't releasing them. #openrecords

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

. @alexdstuckey spent 16 months investigating the secretive, woefully underfunded mental health care system in Texas. Today she won a Livingston Award for her work: #hounews

Houston Chronicle reporter wins Livingston Award for series on Texas' troubled mental health system

Investigative reporter Alex Stuckey wins prize honoring young journalists for her stories...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

My last week at @ExpressNews before I head to a new adventure at @HoustonChron . I sure hope @emilieeaton isn't planning any practical jokes at the office ...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

After a horrific balloon crash killed 16 people near Lockhart, Texas, Congress approves mandatory medical exams for commercial balloon pilots: @SenTedCruz , @RepLloydDoggett , @HurdOnTheHill and @farenthold pushed for the bipartisan amendment.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Texas' child welfare agency had a website with a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. But one of Gov. Greg Abbott's opponents in the GOP primary complained the site promoted "transgender sexual policies." Within hours, the webpage was gone. via @jaspscherer

Prompted by Abbott challenger, Texas agency removes webpage with suicide hotline for LGBTQ youths

The deleted webpage published by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

Journalists are enemies of the people? Tell that to the concerned residents who told us about this real estate project and asked us to check it out. Good things happen when reporters start poking around and asking questions. via @expressnews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

@JimVertuno Maybe he meant this San Antonio wall?

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Hi just a friendly reminder that @mwollan STILL hasn't corrected a @nytmag story that bizarrely says we call South Texas "The Alamo." At this point, it's not the actual mistake that bugs me. It's the arrogance of not correcting it.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

9 years

Bexar County sued over death of Gilbert Flores, whose hands were up when deputies shot him: http://t.co/CHqiMSa7A4 http://t.co/1nZ0ji4hgv

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

In one instance, @MorrisReports texted work-related questions to @KenPaxtonTX 's cellphone. Then, @dallasnews requested all of Paxton's work-related text messages he received that day. The response: No records.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

In one email, a longtime Southern Baptist lawyer, August "Augie" Boto, called the work of outspoken survivor advocates @ChristaBrown777 and @R_Denhollander a "satanic scheme." Factcheck: These women are not scheming with the devil. #sbctoo #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

"In some parts of Texas, including in South Texas and maybe even in Houston, COVID-19 is the single leading cause of death on a daily basis." — @PeterHotez on how states are failing to contain the pandemic. #hounews #coronavirus via @LisaGray_HouTX

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

The city of Katy used up to 90 percent of its water supply last week, and two pumps are at risk of being damaged if an "unprecedented" demand for water doesn't ease up during the drought. This letter from the city's engineering firm is really something:

Houston Chronicle

@HoustonChron

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Katy's 'severe' drought prompts new mandatory water restrictions for residents

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 months

So incredibly proud of the @hou_landing team for winning NINE journalism awards in the @TexasEditors contest. We’re less than a year old yet this talented group is already doing incredible work. I can't wait to see what the future holds.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

People of Twitter: Don't let these pictures go to waste. Somebody has to know this guy.

Maddy Skye

@MaddySkye

5 years

Still trying to get my thoughts together. Let me preface this by saying I'm shaken, but ok. At 8 a.m. I was sexually assaulted by this man as I was walking my normal route into work. People were around, including kids & their parents at a playground next to me.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

Investigators had unprecedented access to internal @SBCExecComm files — including confidential legal memos. The files show that anyone who contacted the SBC to report sexual abuse was either met with silence or told little could be done: #sbctoo

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Welcome to Texas, where mayors and county judges are contestants on the Price is Right and the governor is Drew Carey:

Patrick Svitek

@PatrickSvitek

4 years

Abbott gives blessing in KWTX interview, saying Wolff has "finally figured" out what locals can do w/ masks under statewide order: "Gov't cannot require individuals to wear masks. However, pursuant to my plan, local governments can require stores and business to require masks."

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

Remember, don't believe the failing New York Times. * * But if the Times writes something you like, then enthusiastically tweet about it! It's only fake news if you don't like it.

Donald J. Trump

@realDonaldTrump

6 years

So true! “Mr. Trump remains the single most popular figure in the Republican Party, whose fealty has helped buoy candidates in competitive Republican primaries and remains a hot commodity among general election candidates.” Nicholas Fandos, @nytimes

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

I just wanted to add one thing to this story: At yesterday’s meeting in the newsroom, where we learned 14 of our fellow journalists had just been laid off, my colleagues responded by doing what they do every day: Asking good questions. [thread]

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

1 year

Nothing like gearing up for the launch of our full news site and getting a birthday surprise at the office. Many thanks to my sneaky colleagues at @hou_landing !

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

HPD Police Chief Troy Finner had previously said a security guard at the Travis Scott concert felt a prick on his neck, fell unconscious, and had to be given Narcan: Turns out the drug injection didn't happen.

Officials declared a ‘mass casualty’ at Astroworld. For the next 37 minutes, Travis Scott continued...

While paying respects at a memorial outside of NRG Park, some attendees raised more...

www.houstonchronicle.com

St. John Barned-Smith ⚔️

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Finner discusses comments he made about security guard who might have OD'ed - said he was struck in the head. No one injected drugs in him.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 months

We filed an open records request seeking documents about the controversial removal of pedestrian safety measures on Houston Avenue. The city of Houston is trying to withhold some information, claiming its release would aid terrorists: #hounews

City declines to release records about Houston Avenue median, citing terrorism concerns

In response to an open records request, city officials say releasing documents about the Houston Avenue median could aid terrorists.

houstonlanding.org

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Texas cities and counties are offering untold millions in corporate handouts to lure businesses to their communities. No one has any idea how many deals have been signed or how much they all cost. We tried to find out (thread): #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

When I grow up I want to be a New York Times reporter and pretend local news doesn't exist. Why is this story so unique? @jenny_deam has already done fine reporting from COVID wards. I'll keep reading her stuff, thanks. #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

A Texas inmate hijacked a prison bus last June, evaded authorities for weeks, and brutally killed a Tomball man and his four grandsons. It was one of the deadliest prison escapes in U.S. history. @keribla and I spent months figuring out what went wrong:

How Texas Failed To Prevent One of the Nation’s Deadliest Prison Escapes

“Staff complacency” allowed a man to break out of a prison bus — and kill a family.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

Not much happens at TDCJ without @keribla finding out about it. Keri learned I was poking around. She wanted to know if I was interested in teaming up to investigate the escape. Pro tip: When Keri Blakinger asks if you want to collaborate on a prison story, YOU SAY YES.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

I took my daughter to @TexasChildrens this morning for her second vaccine shot, and the nurse said they could give me a booster, too! Now we're both far less likely to be hospitalized from Covid thanks to the miracle of science, and we also got free goldfish crackers. Win-win.

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John Tedesco

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5 years

The life of a dad on a work trip ... wake up early, get ready for the day, and cook breakfast for younger, more innocent colleagues while they're still sleeping in the Airbnb. And the weird thing is I'm totally cool with this.

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@John_Tedesco

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Stop spreading unfounded rumors about the Travis Scott concert, says police chief who spread unfounded rumor about the Travis Scott concert: #hounews

Houston police report that Astroworld security guard was injected with needle is false, Chief...

Investigators spoke with the security guard who told them he passed out after being...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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@John_Tedesco

3 years

Some headlines are pretty great, actually.

Pastor John Hagee

@PastorJohnHagee

3 years

As a whole, untainted journalism in America has died. Truth is ignored in the blinding lust for sensational headlines.

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I'd like to second this. Peter told us at a staff meeting that he would not stop us from airing our concerns publicly. I also told him I would not lead any staff rebellion against his decision, but I will also not crack down on it. He agreed.

McKenna Oxenden

@mack_oxenden

7 months

👋🏼 Houston Landing reporter here! I’m upset, angry and confused about the decisions made this week but I have NOT been “threatened with unspecified consequences.”

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

Gov. Greg Abbott's office just announced he has COVID-19. Two hours ago he was taking photos with @JimmieVaughan without a mask.

Greg Abbott

@GregAbbott_TX

3 years

Honor to meet with @JimmieVaughan —brother of Stevie Ray Vaughan and a legendary Texas musician in his own right. Hope to catch your show in September at the @ErwinCenter .

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Offend, then repeat: Southern Baptist churches hired dozens of pastors and volunteers who had been accused of sexual misconduct or even had criminal records. Some of these men hurt children they met at their new churches: #churchtoo #sbctoo

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

Rain, wicked clouds, and a clear blue sky near Woodlawn Lake tonight. This park is the best. #txwx #satx

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@John_Tedesco

6 years

Someone help me understand.

Amber Jamieson

@ambiej

6 years

"You look at different places they put up a wall, no problem. You look at San Antonio, you look at so many different places." 🤔🤔🤔

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5 years

This child car seat was mistakenly delivered to our house and @Jennifer_Hiller joked, "I guess we're having another baby." It was a super funny joke. I mean, I think she was joking. That was a joke, right?

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We survived another summer, San Antonio. Time to relax on the porch with a cup of coffee. Time to enjoy the rain and cool breeze. Time to -- OMG WHERE'D THIS CLOUD OF MOSQUITOES COME FROM RUN AWAY RUN AWAY.

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Galveston is the birthplace of Juneteenth. Yet it's lost 38 percent of its Black residents after officials balked at rebuilding affordable housing. White residents complained the projects would lead to drugs and crime: via @sgonzalezkelly #hounews

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@John_Tedesco

6 years

The tired old criticism about newspapers being tired and old never explains why so many broadcasters depend on newspaper stories -- or even copy them outright.

Mike Hixenbaugh

@Mike_Hixenbaugh

6 years

It appears @KPRC2 read our story on air without attribution. Some lines verbatim, based on a document obtained exclusively by @ProPublica and @HoustonChron . cc @charlesornstein

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

7 years

Truck driver James Bradley Jr. claims he didn't know immigrants were in trailer before 10 died from heat: via @mySA

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

8 years

Interstate 10 closed after part of a dump truck hit highway sign. I'm on Cincinnati looking at this crazy scene.

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@John_Tedesco

6 years

@ksatnews Not cool, local San Antonio TV station.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

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Miz is one of the best editors I've ever worked with. It's honestly uncanny how he can read any story, spot its flaws and help reporters fix them. Added bonus: He's simply a good human. Hiring managers, this is an easy call. Trust me.

Mizanur Rahman

@Mizanur_TX

5 months

As much as I have enjoyed being a stay-at-home dad these last two months and confusing my kids, ("Dad, why are we having dinner at 5:30?") it's time for me to figure out a next path. So if you're looking for an editor to help you do some good journalism let me know!

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

Area family mystified by area dad who woke up early Saturday to dice five pounds of onions and cook two pounds of lamb and beef for bizarre dinner meal that no one can figure out. The whole house smells amazing though.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

Texas Gov. @GregAbbott_TX says a gunman "incomprehensibly" killed 14 students and a teacher at a Uvalde elementary school. It's not incomprehensible anymore. Our leaders simply refuse to do anything about it.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Which nursing homes have coronavirus outbreaks? Texas won’t tell you: The latest from @byjayroot , @emfoxhall and me about government transparency during the worst pandemic in decades. #covid19 #hounews

Which nursing homes have coronavirus outbreaks? Texas won’t tell you.

Texas collects reports of coronavirus outbreaks at nursing homes, but doesn’t share...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Texas health officials are refusing to say which nursing homes are dealing with coronavirus outbreaks, saying privacy laws prevent them from releasing that information. That didn't stop federal officials from publishing their own nursing home data:

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

Three years ago, the Houston Chronicle revealed that Texas had systematically denied special education to thousands of students. An investigation by the Chronicle and Houston Public Media shows families are still struggling to obtain services:

Texas promised to fix special education, but students still report being denied

Advocates say Texas officials are “ruining” generations of children by failing to fix...

www.houstonchronicle.com

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

NEW: For nearly 20 years, Cathedral of Faith Church in Houston has been led by a registered sex offender: This month, the church left the Southern Baptist Convention after we wrote about the case: #churchtoo #sbctoo

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

3 years

More than a dozen appraisal districts across Texas are reviewing their practices after a @HoustonChron investigation found that some tax-exempt religious parsonages might be violating state law. The latest story in our series, Unfair Burden: #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Guys, I've reached the stage of pet ownership where I can tell whether our crazy dog is demolishing a chew toy or a priceless family heirloom in the other room based entirely on the intonation of the chewing sounds. Being a dog owner is weird.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Montgomery County Judge @mkeoughtx is still under investigation by @TxDPS after his SUV struck two other vehicles — including a constable's police cruiser — nearly two months ago in The Woodlands: #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

That is some pea-soup fog at Woodlawn Lake. I can barely see the lighthouse.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 months

I can’t imagine a world without Susan Carroll. She was a phenomenal journalist, a fellow prankster, a devoted mother, and a good friend. We all miss her terribly.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

It's 9:45 p.m. on a school night and Tedesco munchkin No. 1 just threw a water balloon at Tedesco munchkin No. 2 in his bedroom. How's your night going, everybody?

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

The report also revealed that former SBC President Johnny Hunt was accused of sexually assaulting the wife of a pastor in 2010. The woman told @RobDownenChron that Hunt manipulated her into silence by saying disclosure of the incident would harm the SBC:

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

Awesome to see Mike Hiestand and @SPLC are still fighting the good fight: I still have my student press law handbook somewhere around here ...

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

'It's bad': Imelda inundates areas east of Houston: 'We're in strict life-saving mode right now' in Beaumont: For Winnie, Texas, 'this is worse than Harvey': #hounews #houwx

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

5 years

More details about the Southern Baptist Convention's rejection of a proposal to include sexual abuse survivor @SusanCodone on a committee that will handle complaints against churches: #sbc2019 #sbc19 #sbctoo #churchtoo

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

6 years

"News you WON’T hear from the mainstream media today." Dude, you're linking to the Wall Street Journal.

GOP

@GOP

6 years

News you WON’T hear from the mainstream media today: @realDonaldTrump ’s administration continues to stand up to Russia with these new sanctions.

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says COVID-19 is still a threat. But with hospitalizations dropping in most parts of Texas, the governor announced he's loosening restrictions on many businesses during the pandemic: #covid19 #coronavirus #hounews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

4 years

The largest health insurer in Texas was fined $10 million and ordered to repay its customers after one of @jenny_deam stories sparked a state investigation: #HouNews

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John Tedesco

@John_Tedesco

2 years

Other records reveal that Boto and an SBC spokesman had privately compiled a roster of suspected sexual abusers in churches, even as Boto resisted efforts to create such a database as a public resource. Their internal list reached more than 700 offenders since 2007.

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