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KPRC 2 Investigates why so many answers remain hidden after the deadly Texas winter storm Robert Arnold, Investigative Reporter Published:  Updated:  Tags:  Houston – Almost two months after a winter storm crippled Texas, people are still struggling to repair their homes and some residents are still without water. Texans not only want their homes fixed and utilities to stay on, but they also want answers from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) about who is to blame for the massive blackouts. Kevin Rebtoy hasn’t had running water in his Needville home since February’s w...

IRE names veteran journalist as next executive director The IRE Board is thrilled to announce that Diana R. Fuentes will serve as the next executive director of the 6,000-member organization. She is the first person of color to serve in that role. Fuentes, a Texas native, has served as the Deputy Metro Editor of the San Antonio Express-News since 2015. She has extensive senior management and masthead-level experience running newsrooms throughout Texas, and has served on numerous boards, including the American Society of Newspaper Editors (now the News Leaders Association). She is past preside...

Opinion: Public’s right to know should be front and center, especially now By Kelley Shannon With state lawmakers immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic response and Texas’ electricity failures, the public’s access to information must be at the forefront of the Legislature’s actions. Information allows citizens to watch over their government, to speak out and to ask questions. There’s no better time than Sunshine Week, which runs this week, to emphasize the importance of the people’s right to know. Fortunately, lawmakers in both political parties are working to enact timely transparenc...

To journalists, the Freedom of Information Act is an important tool, one that allows us access to information on how governments at any level are operating and how they are

Commentary: Disasters beg for more government transparency Kelley Shannon, For the Express-News March 16, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Virtual meetings allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act have worked well for many offices during the pandemic. Bills before the Legislature would address government meetings that don’t accommodate people without home internet.Steve Helber /Associated Press With state lawmakers immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic response and Texas’ electricity failures, the public’s access to information must be at the forefront of the Legislature’s actions. Information...