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Acacia C

4 months

It’s my first day as a senior writer in the Marketing and Communications Office at the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. 🧡 Very excited to promote the work that our teachers are doing to change the world 🤘🏼

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

I’m at the press conference in Uvalde where journalists who went outside as Beto O Rourke confronted Gov. Abbott are now locked out from returning to the auditorium.

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2 years

I am close to arriving in Uvalde… the worst kind of breaking news to cover. If there is something you want to share or you think I should know, my DMs are open. My heart is heavy with you. Fellow media, please remember that kindness and compassion come before a story.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Hundreds of people are rallying at the Texas Capitol to oppose a series of bills on gender affirming care. #txlege

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Breaking professional news: I am overjoyed to announce that starting June 1, I will be transitioning from my @Report4America fellowship to my first permanent job-- State Government Reporter in Texas for @AP based in home, sweet Austin.

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@acacia_coronado

3 years

Breaking AP exclusive: AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AP review shows Texas rejected about 13% of mail ballots, nearly 23,000 total, in first election under new voting law. #txlege Our latest:

Texas mail ballot rejections soar under new restrictions

The number of rejected mail ballots in Texas soared to nearly 13% across most counties in the nation's first election of 2022.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Taking five minutes to just pause and absorb that today is my first official day as a full-time @AP reporter in Texas. 📰 I’m overjoyed to join this team. 🤠 This past week has only solidified my commitment to seeking truth and accountability for Texas communities with care.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

This little pup wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as she awaits a visit from Santa Paws. 🎄

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

7 years

Coco just won a Golden Globe for animated picture and it's beautiful to see these age-old traditions and stories of Mexico honored this way. #GoldenGlobes

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

I am driving back to Austin today, but my takeaway from conversations both while reporting and also on street corners, while eating at local restaurants and even in bathroom lines over the last two days is this: almost everyone in Uvalde knew someone affected by the shooting.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Families of the victims of the Uvalde shooting traveled this morning to Austin for the Public Safety Commission meeting, spoke before the Texas DPS director and asked for him to resign. Here, @BCross052422 confronts Col. Steve McCraw:

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Good morning, y'all! Today is my first day at the AP with the Austin bureau via @report4america 🎉 I'll be covering state government and climate in Texas 📃🌎 Got news tips? Got dog pics? Beep me at acoronado @ap .org Looking forward to serving this community!

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

Breaking: AUSTIN, Texas ( @AP ) — Texas lawmakers recommend impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton after investigators detail years of alleged wrongdoing.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 months

Some personal news: This week marks eight years since I embarked on the wonderful adventure of journalism and four since I joined the @AP , fresh from graduating from @UTJSchool . It’s bittersweet to announce that this week also marks my last at AP. A goodbye thread 🧵 👇

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Disclaimer: this is a professional news tweet. On the eve of my first day, I am super excited to announce I will be spending this spring @TexasObserver as a reporting fellow. Speaking of, have tips? Send me your stories (or dog pictures) to coronado @texasobserver .org

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

SOME POSITIVE NEWS 🙌: I’m SUPER excited to share with y’all that this year I’ll be covering #txlege as a State Government Reporter @AP based in my home, sweet Austin, TX as a @Report4America corps member! 🤠 Here’s more: 👇

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

11 months

It’s been over 17 months of reporting in Uvalde. Ahead of Election Day, here is my latest:

Her daughter was killed in the Robb Elementary shooting. Now she's running for mayor of Uvalde

Kimberly Mata-Rubio's 10-year-old daughter was one of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the May 24, 2022, shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

One year ago today, I started my dream job @AP via @Report4America virtually, in the midst of a pandemic and at the pinnacle of breaking news. What a wild, wonderful whirlwind it has been. Thanks for a year of witnessing history. Cheers to the stories left to tell!

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Tomorrow marks TWO(!!) months since I joined the AP via @Report4America . I don't have an accurate count of all the things I have been blessed to be a part of since, but here is my coverage of one case I have been following closely: the disappearance and death of #VanessaGullien .

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

Quick 🗞️journo-life🗞️ update: I feel extremely excited and blessed to get to spend a second full year in home, sweet Austin, TX reporting on Texas politics with the amazing team at @AP via @Report4America .

Report for America

@Report4America

3 years

🎉INTRODUCING🎉 @Report4America ’s 2021-2022 Corps Members! Hitting the ground in more than 200 newsrooms across the US, these 300 public service-minded journalists will contribute to our mission of rebuilding #LocalNews by rebuilding #Trust within their communities. [THREAD]

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

As the meeting began, news broke of a statement from Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo in which he said he would not be attending the meeting. Audience members, including parents of the victims, broke into chants screaming “coward.”

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

I am in the Texas Senate, where a portrait of Ms. Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, is being unveiled to be hung in the chamber. She is the second Black Texan to be honored with a portrait in the state’s senate.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

Covering the Uvalde shooting has been the hardest assignment of my career but also the honor of a lifetime to tell the stories of this community. May 24 marks 1 year since 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in Texas’ deadliest school shooting. One mother’s story:

The Associated Press

@AP

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A criminal investigation in Texas over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting is still ongoing as Uvalde marks one year since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers inside a fourth-grade classroom.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

An appreciation tweet because today marks 3 years since I joined @AP , first through Report for America and then full time. 📰 I couldn’t have asked for a better team to have worked with over these past, historic years to witness more unprecedented events than I can count.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 months

Open call: I am a reporter with the AP in Texas and I am interested in speaking to college seniors at UT Austin about your experience over the past 4 years. If you would like to chat, please send me a DM or comment below.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

It’s almost time for another legislative session in Texas. I’m back in the chambers for a 3rd time covering #TXlege . If you have stories to tell, questions you want answered, people you want me to meet or things I should know, send me a DM or email me @ ⭐️acoronado @ap .org ⭐️

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Such a cute surprise and warm welcome from @Report4America today 💕📰

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

I’m at Uvalde High School for tonight’s school board meeting. Here is the agenda and a page of guidelines for the public comment part.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Hello/Hola 🙋‍♀️ @anxious_maria and and I want to help our Austin Spanish speaking community get verified news. 💻 SO, we have revived our Facebook-based site, Nuestro Tiempo to bring you daily briefs on breaking news in Spanish. Check us out y dile a tu familia! 🗣🤳

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

BREAKING: WASHINGTON ( @AP ) -- Justice Department sues Texas over new redistricting map, says plans discriminate against Latino, Black voters

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Bittersweet Friday as I end my last day @TexasObserver , but very thankful that I got to live out that dream for a little while. One more borderlands project is coming soon, but until then I am very excited to start my new adventure with the AP via @report4america on Monday!

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Family members of the Uvalde victims confronted Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw following his testimony. #txlege

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Since June, I embarked on a story that became one of the largest scale investigations I have done. I reviewed hundreds of records and interviewed parents, legislators, leaders and schools nationwide on college hazing the efforts to curb it. Here's my latest for @WSJ :

The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

5 years

Pledging season for college fraternities is in high gear across the U.S., and this year they face stricter safety protocols and more state laws that criminalize hazing

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

We are back in Uvalde for the first day of early voting in Texas. As we cover the start of this midterm election in Texas, what do you want the AP to know? What are you seeing at the polls? DMs are open! Go vote!

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

6 years

How my parents convinced me to go to HEB when I was 5: "We can get ice cream" How my roommate convinces me to go to HEB at nearly 21: *see above*

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

Yikes, looks like it’s time to live up to this new little blue check mark. No pressure, no pressure 😯💙

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

One of my first fellowships in journalism which I remember to be very formative and memorable was at the Texas Tribune. Jolie and Alexa were a big reason for that. Both have been inspirations and mentors to me because of the immense impact their work has made across Texas.

David Pasztor

@DavidPasztor

1 year

Two of the greatest journalists I’ve ever had the privilege of working with. @alexazura @jsmccullou We were all laid off today as @TexasTribune attempts to reverse financial and leadership tailspin.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

UVALDE, Texas ( @AP ) — Uvalde schools suspend campus police operations after outrage over hiring of former Texas trooper who was at May attack.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

Back in the Texas House of Representatives, less than 24 hours after adjourning from the regular session. Dad jokes I’ve already gotten: - “How was your interim” - “Long time, no see” - “I haven’t seen you since last session” #txlege

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

6 years

A line of elected officials in Dallas have been accused of bribery or similar charges related to tax credits for low-income housing, including one last week who took $40,000. Now, a Dallas lawmaker is going to try to stop it. My latest for @TexasTribune :

Amid Dallas bribery scandal, legislator takes aim at Texas law addres…

State Rep. Eric Johnson said he plans to file legislation that would halt the practice of soliciting letters from elected officials supporting or opposing housing developments being considered for fe…

www.texastribune.org

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@acacia_coronado

3 years

A few weeks ago, I was first told that one of our photographers encountered this little girl alone at the border. Today, we tell the story of her tearful reunion with her mother. My latest:

The Associated Press

@AP

3 years

"Imagine you are watching the TV and you suddenly see your daughter." A chance glimpse of an @AP photo led Glenda Valdez to an emotional reunion with her daughter in a Texas airport, six years after she kissed the girl goodbye in Honduras.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Workers are rallying at the Texas Capitol to demand protections, such as water breaks. #txlege

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 months

My last day at AP is Friday. Next month, I will begin a new position at my alma mater, UT Austin. I’ll still be writing, but with a new purpose. Until then, I have one more story to tell… coming soon. 👀 Thank you for everything. It’s been a dream come true. 🥹

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

This year was hard. I don’t know how else to put it. I landed my first full time job in journalism— a dream job that still feels surreal and has opened doors I never imagined possible. I covered stories that pushed all of my professional limits and changed me personally forever.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

At the Texas House of Representatives Homeland Security and Public Safety committee where Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw is testifying. At the back, families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have gathered with posters and pictures of their loved ones. #txlege

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Celebrity Jonathan Van Ness addresses the crowd at the Texas Capitol. #txlege

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Smokey the bear making the rounds at the Texas Capitol. #txlege

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@acacia_coronado

4 years

As I finish up my time at the Texas Observer, I am extremely excited to share my latest feature. This project began as a class final for @UTJSchool in spring 2019, but that was only the beginning of this learning experience and tragic adventure:

Texas Observer

@TexasObserver

4 years

NEW: Domestic workers already lacked contracts, wage protections, and health care benefits. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. By @acaciatree18 :

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@acacia_coronado

3 years

A stranger: Are you excited for the big day? Me: The start of early voting? 👀 Stranger: … ummm no, I meant the Super Bowl.. or even Valentines Day Me: 😳🤓💁🏻‍♀️ Anyways, after watching the halftime show and commercials, don’t forget to vote starting tomorrow, Texas.

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@acacia_coronado

1 year

Just learned: 178 people have registered so far to testify on #HB20 , a major immigration bill being heard in the #txlege today that would create a Border Protection Unit.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Slightly late, but I've been off grid in MX. But, I just have to give a quick thank you to @Jade_FW for this incredibly sweet story. Such an honor to be interviewed by such a talented writer. Also, my mom was ecstatic.

A résumé to rival the pros.

One of the Moody College’s top grads of 2019, Acacia Coronado is already a full-fledged journalist.

news.utexas.edu

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

The first thing I noticed when I arrived in #Uvalde was the familiarity of a small town, much like my own. The culture, the family ties, the politics. How a close knit, small Texas town is changing as a result of the unimaginable: w/ @JZBleiberg

In Uvalde, closeness complicates accountability for shooting

In the aftermath of the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, families of victims and many residents are navigating mixed emotions as they channel their grief and fury into demands for...

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

Super excited for this amazing opportunity!

National Press Foundation

@NatPress

3 years

Congratulations to our 25 Reporting on Criminal Justice in the Age of George Floyd fellows who will travel to #Chicago next month! Special thanks to our program sponsor @Arnold_Ventures .

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

“Shame on all of you,” yells the relative of one of the teachers slain at Robb Elementary on May 24.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

3 months ago today, I drove to Uvalde after learning of a shooting at Robb Elementary. Since then, our AP team has tirelessly covered what unfolded, the investigations since and the 21 lives lost. Today, I’m back for the school board’s meeting. Latest:

Uvalde school police chief fired for response to shooting

The Uvalde school district’s embattled police chief has been fired following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

In Uvalde, an entire community gathered to mourn together the lives of those who died in Tuesday’s shooting.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

"I'm glad one of us is a reporter, I am just glad it is not me."-- My best friend, giving me a pep talk

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@acacia_coronado

1 year

It may not be the best timing, but it’s the time I need. Logging off for 5 days before I burn out to enjoy life, food, music and nature for an undisturbed second with my favorite people. Will be back next week for the grand finale of Texas Lege.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Over the last five years, I've been told countless times, occasionally by potential employers, that eventually I'll have to choose between my job and my loved ones. So, I didn't take those jobs. Now, I'm thankful for a dream job and time with loved ones, but it was very hard.

Alison Berg

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I feel like there’s this sentiment given to young journalists that if you’re not willing to work for barely minimum wage, move around the country and put this career above everything (including your mental sanity) then you’re not dedicated enough and i don’t really like it

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@acacia_coronado

5 years

Ahhhhh I guess it's official!! I'm a Texas Ex!!!! Thank you to all of my incredible professors and mentors who have made these 3.5 years the most incredible dream come true. Journalism world, I'm ready!

Christian McDonald

@crit

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Rocking the @UTJSchool graduation.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Families of the Uvalde school shooting victims traveled to the Texas capitol today-- Dia de los Muertos. They carried an altar honoring the victims to the front of the governor's mansion while repeating their calls for gun safety legislation. Latest:

Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead

Families of some of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde school massacre commemorated the Day of Dead with a rally, procession and decorated altar outside the Texas Capitol on Tuesday night.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

The Texas Observer was one of the first publications that took a chance on me straight out of college and I will be forever grateful for everything I learned from the amazing writers I met, whose writing I long admired and who taught me so much with kindness and patience.

Texas Tribune

@TexasTribune

2 years

The @TexasObserver , a storied liberal magazine, is shutting down and laying off its 17-person staff after a 68-year run marked by feisty, combative and often humorous investigative work from a stable of renowned journalists.

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@acacia_coronado

4 years

During my last month at @TexasObserver , I was invited to participate in this collaboration with @BorderCenter , supported by @pulitzercenter , which I am very excited to announce is finally out!! This is our first installment on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on migrants:

Texas Observer

@TexasObserver

4 years

NEW: Along the U.S.-Mexico border, asylum-seekers and other migrants remain stalled in the system as reported cases of COVID-19 grow in Mexican shelters, U.S. detention centers, and border states. By @AnnaCat_Brigida , @acaciatree18 , and @EmilyKinskey :

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@acacia_coronado

4 years

Update: I am now at Gregory Gym at UT Austin. No wait time and voters say they are in and out in 5 minutes.

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@acacia_coronado

7 years

Ladies and gentlemen, Justin Timberlake #USGP

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@acacia_coronado

6 years

NEW: Last year, more than 25,000 people were murdered in Mexico. But those fleeing the violence face an additional challenge: Mexican asylum seekers have the highest denial rate. Check out my latest, semester long investigation :

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@acacia_coronado

1 year

And… we’re back in the Texas House Select Committee on Community Safety… 9 hours since we recessed for the Texas House of Representatives to go into regular session. Meanwhile, families of the Uvalde victims waited and are back here to testify on gun safety bills. #txlege

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Journalism WFH question: How do you go about a serious interview when your dog cuddles up next to you and begins snoring loudly?

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@acacia_coronado

1 year

A board of managers from the Texas House was appointed, then walked to the senate and delivered the articles of impeachment against Texas AG Ken Paxton. #txlege

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

Frida’s reminder to appreciate the little, simple things in life today. Like the sticks. Sticks are cool (maybe more than the expensive toys?). 🐶

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@acacia_coronado

4 years

ICE officials confirmed to me this week that they do not count contractor's employees working in their detention centers in their official count of detention center employees who have contracted COVID-19. The Observer found at least 7 contractors who weren't counted. My latest:

Texas Observer

@TexasObserver

4 years

NEW: ICE said it doesn’t have to report cases of contractors who have tested positive for COVID-19. This means the list of infected employees who are potentially interacting with detained persons and facility staff is incomplete. By @acaciatree18 :

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2 years

My eyebrow technician asks me if I’m married yet every time that I go get my eyebrows done. I go every three weeks. And I remind her I’m single every time. Her: “next time, honey.”

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2 years

Travel (This is my way of saying I’m running away to Italy with my bestie for our dream trip since we were in 3rd grade and plan to be off this app, e-mail and phone with only minor exceptions until Sept. 16)

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

As I admire the work of the Texas press corps this week, I am away processing difficult news of my own. Early this morning, my sweet Abuelita Noguita passed away. For reasons beyond my control, I will be unable to say goodbye in person. So, I’d like to tell you about her:

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@acacia_coronado

3 years

To the person who walked away silently with judgement while I sat outside explaining out loud to my 4-month-old puppy why she had to leave the stick so we could go back inside for me to do the job that pays for her lifestyle… let me just say burnout is real.

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2 years

This has been one of the most heartbreaking stories to help tell in my short career. I rarely speak of it, but what little words I have are here: Thank you so much to the Uvalde families who have allowed us in to tell part of their story this year.

2022 Notebook: Another year of mass shootings in the U.S.

THE BACKGROUND: Mass shootings have become part of every year’s news, and 2022 was no exception. In May, a man targeted Black shoppers at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, killing ten people and...

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@acacia_coronado

5 years

Incredibly honored to have been featured by my dream school with these incredible fall graduates. These past 3.5 years have been a dream come true. Join us for our bittersweet goodbye this Saturday!

TEXAS Moody

@UTexasMoody

5 years

Meet some of Moody College’s remarkable graduates from the Fall Class of 2019. Read about their accomplishments 👇

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@acacia_coronado

4 years

I started 2020 with a freshly minted journalism degree on a hopeful hunt for my next adventure. To say it has been a wild ride since is an understatement. Here’s a brief review of my first full-time year in journalism (THREAD):

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 months

Whats next? I’m stepping away from journalism. For how long? Maybe for a while, maybe for good. Why? Because dreams change, I’ve changed and it’s time to recharge, enjoy good things with my loved ones, begin a new adventure and take on a new challenge to make a difference.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

This is my official out of office tweet. ✈️ Turning off this app until Sept. 10 to explore Europe with some of the best humans I’ve ever known.🌍 We met when we were 8. We played pretend about seeing the Eiffel Tower and Barcelona. Now, we are blessed to see it come true ✨

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

Was diagnosed with COVID-19 today. The doctor said due to age, vaccine and booster I should have a milder version. If this is mild, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Stay safe y’all, and be cautious. I promise it is worth the effort.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

I’m back to the Twitter-verse, and bearing some breaking personal news: World, meet Frida. 🐶 This APA rescue pup adopted me as her human this week and amidst an array of crazy life changes, we can’t for a new start in the new year as each other’s new best friend. ❤️❤️❤️

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@acacia_coronado

6 years

Traveling through an airport in Texas today, I encountered a group of immigrant women and children being transported from one detention center to the next. Only a couple of people in the security line realized what was happening.

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@acacia_coronado

2 years

If my blue check is to disappear today, may the last tweet with it be that I’m logging off to experience Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. I have been waiting for this since I was 13 and it took achieving my dream to get the means to make this bucket list item come true 💎

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Take a moment today and read this very well reported story.

Jake Bleiberg

@JZBleiberg

2 years

Irma Reyes reached out in January, saying Texas prosecutors planned to let the men charged with sex trafficking her daughter walk free. Since then, my @AP colleagues and I have witnessed the mom's "nightmare" as the lawyers did just that. A thread …

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

It’s the first day of the Texas 88th Legislative Session and I’m back under the dome to cover #txlege a third time around. Kicking off my coverage, the latest on reproductive rights and other issues back on the table in TX:

Birth control ruling to see fresh scrutiny at Texas Capitol

Texas lawmakers are returning to the Capitol for the first legislative session since a statewide abortion ban took effect, and access to birth control for minors is likely to command fresh attention.

apnews.com

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

Our latest from the AP Austin bureau:

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

The one day I wear flats to the Capitol and I have already been: 1. Confused for someone’s high school daughter 2. Asked if I am old enough to be here Short girl reality check.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

I’m back in Uvalde this week to listen and learn from this community. I’m starting out today at a march, where families who lost loved ones and community supporters gathered to memorialize those lost and call for action.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Today was my first full day of giving up coffee for lent while being a full time journalist (there was an excuse during the winter storm). Too tired to write the rest of the tweet.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

I killed a scorpion in room today using my Texas boots I used for two-stepping in college. This feels like a Texas right of passage. Related: Frida and I are lining up our roommates for the next 10 years to ensure we never live alone. Bug killing abilities are a requirement.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

1 year

At the point of session where security tells me to “hang in there” as I walk in because I look THAT tired….

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

It’s the first day of early voting in Texas. I’m in westlake now, will be around Travis county throughout the day. How’s your voting going? See anything you want to talk about? DMs are open.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

#TexanSince 1997, born and bred Tex-Mex. Texas is endless sunny skies that seem to smile, wide open roads to adventure and the millions of unique stories behind the friendly faces of my fellow Texans. And yes, we are that yee-haw. And we love it. Welcome to Texas, y'all.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Today I had my first asthma attack in a few years and I cannot begin to thank the doctors at UT who kindly and calmly helped me breathe again. Asthma is no joke and the feeling of drowning on land is indescribable.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

5 years

Super excited to (finally!!!) share my favorite personal news of the semester: I am back for round 2 as a reporting fellow @TexasTribune !! Send me your story tips to acoronado @texastribune .org :)

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

Friendly reminder to be kind to yourself if you are struggling with anxiety or other mental health struggles. You’re not alone. It is not your fault and it is not a fault. Have mercy on yourself. Your emotions are valid.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

2 years

When I watched Coco for the first time, I cried, entirely because I feared this moment right now. When our matriarch would pass and I would be thousands of miles away. But I didn’t realize, her joy was so contagious, it brings a peace that crosses borders. En paz descanse, Abue.

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

3 years

It has been a long and exhausting day in Texas news, but I’ll end it on a good note with this profile on my super mom.

Manor ISD

@ManorISD

3 years

Great educators are always willing to go above and beyond for their scholars and Manor ISD’s Bilingual Coordinator, Dora Rodriguez does exactly that. Read Dora's Hispanic Heritage Highlight story: #ManorISD #IAmManorISD #HispanicHeritageMonth

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Acacia C

@acacia_coronado

4 years

Today, my high risk parents and I became fully vaccinated. We all have chronic conditions. My mom works in education. My work requires frequent human interaction. The feeling of relief today is indescribable.

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