Miranda Suarez

for those who may need a trusting cat blink today

Deaths in the Tarrant County Jail are required by state law to be investigated by an outside agency. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards says that hasn’t been happening. W/ @MirandaRSuarez for @FortWorthReport and @keranews : fortworthreport.org/2024/10/17/sta…

Three inmates at the Tarrant County Jail have died of thirst, despite having access to water fountains in their cells. How could this happen? wfaa.com/article/news/l…

New Voices is back, uniting emerging audio makers in a 5-month virtual program from Aug-Dec 2024. 16 participants will receive mentorship, workshops, a $1,000 stipend + a supportive community. Info session on 5/9, apply by 5/17. Apply now: ow.ly/Vgqp50RtXuE

I spent a day at the Fort Worth Zoo as it prepares for a group of North Carolina researchers who plan to watch the animals to see how they react to the solar eclipse. Please take a listen to my latest @keranews 🎧 keranews.org/environment-na…

I'm hiring a state Capitol reporter for The Texas Newsroom. We are the collaboration among NPR and the public radio stations in Texas. This job is based at @KUT in Austin. Join us! utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT…

Dr. Lee Fitzgerald has spent decades studying the plight of the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard and how the oil and gas industry harms the critters' population. But oil and gas leaders say calls to list the lizard as endangered are an "attack" on the industry. texasmonthly.com/travel/the-dun…

Did you have to wait in long lines to vote in the primaries in Tarrant County yesterday? Tell me about it. @startelegram star-telegram.com/news/politics-…

This year, I want to hear from Latinos in Texas about misinformation targeting Spanish-speaking and Latino communities. Have you noticed family or friends falling for misinfo? Is it affecting your relationship? If you want to talk, dm or email me: uriel.garcia@texastribune.org

New: The Texas Tribune staffers are forming a union. Today, we asked management to voluntarily recognize us. texastribuneguild.org/mission

Medical neglect, a lack of safety training, missed checks on prisoners and missing documentation are some of the problems the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found at the Dalby Correctional Facility in Garza County. From KERA's @MirandaRSuarez radio.kttz.org/2024-01-23/sta…

Reminder: do not cross the picket line. Do not read anything from the Washington Post today in solidarity with their union workers!!

Hi X, formerly Twitter! I'm looking to chat with public schools teachers in Texas for a story I'm working on regarding salaries + the #txlege. If this sounds like you, hit me up: smb@kut.org or via DM.

.@RepKayGranger just announced she is officially not running. Here’s her full statement:

U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, won't run for reelection, five well-placed sources who know the longtime congresswoman’s plans told the @FortWorthReport and @keranews. From me, @MirandaRSuarez and Maria Recio: fortworthreport.org/2023/10/31/pow… #txlege

NEW: Who pays for ambulance rides from county jails? In Tarrant County, it's the incarcerated people themselves. But most can't pay, and that's putting pressure on an already stretched EMS system fortworthreport.org/2023/10/22/sir…

New from @VotebeatUS: Heider Garcia set to lead elections in Dallas ahead of 2024: texas.votebeat.org/2023/10/18/239…

Rangers fans! Were you at the ALCS games in 2011? Or are you just a fan who'll be Globe Life Field this week? I'd love to hear your thoughts about the Rangers' journey over the past decade. Message me or email me at tosibamowo@kera.org if you're interested!

Tarrant County says spending federal funds on prisons allowed, despite objections fortworthreport.org/2023/10/09/tar…

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