Jackie Kingston (she/her/hers)
@JackieKingston1
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CEO / Executive Editor Formerly KAMR Local 4. Blissfully 💍 🏳️🌈 Trans Lives Matter. If it ain't @JackieKingston1 it ain't me.
Amarillo, Texas
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I don’t know what poisoned well you’ve been drinking from if you’ve decided that you’re not willing to risk the possibility of saving another person’s life by wearing a mask.
It ain’t science.
And it sure ain’t Jesus.
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@dog_rates
@theutahfox
This is Ladybird. She gave blood yesterday so her brother could live through a surgery to remove a 10lb tumor and his spleen. She is a very good girl and my hero.
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Talking now about abortion rights and how Texas women fought for the right to privacy and helped in enshrining the right to choose 50 years ago.
“My bet is if Texas women helped win this fight 50 years ago, they’re going to help do it again on Nov. 8.”
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I just had to tell my viewers to NOT ingest or inject Lysol or bleach. This is 2020.
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My. Heart.
This is Archie. It’s his first time at the vet. Heard a rumor they count all your spots. Really hopes he has enough. 13/10 you’ll do great my friend
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AMARILLO: If you see a person who doesn’t have a place to stay during the cold this weekend, text 806-414-2243 and a volunteer will give them (and their pets!) a ride to a shelter or warming station.
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Omg. Y’all. This ain’t it.
‘FIRE FAUCI! FIRE FAUCI!’
People demonstrating in Austin, TX on Saturday in what was dubbed a “You Can’t Close America Rally” that featured Alex Jones.
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I won’t be sacrificing my moral compass to assuage anyone’s ego.
Stay well.
@JackieKingston1
And you are free to express those opinions as a private person but you are crossing a line expressing them in your journalistic persona. Yellow journalism is what you are speaking, now I am waiting for your story of Bigfoot having a secret baby with an alien.
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"Men broadly benefit. Women broadly lose. Men maintain power and enjoy the fruits of women’s free labor. Women remain dependent. That is the point."
Why does anyone oppose paid family leave when it's so obviously beneficial for children, parents, and families? Because paid family leave increases gender equality. And that further erodes the male monopoly on power, money, and independence.
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Anyway. Here’s today’s report card:
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Hey—if you see a person who is unhoused in Amarillo, tonight, text 806-414-2243 with a location and description and a volunteer will go check on them. They *and their pets* are welcome at the Code Blue Warming Station at 207 N Tyler tonight, Wednesday into Thursday.
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Here's how our cases increased day by day this week, here on the high plains:
11/09: 720
11/10: 774
11/11: 582
11/12: 1,031
11/13: 649
53 people died.
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Another caveat, on Wednesday, the City of Amarillo Public Health Department didn't send out a report card on account of the holiday. More than 400 of the new cases reported that day were from the Jordan Unit in Pampa.
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I am not here to shield you from the facts. We have many good news stories coming out of all of this and those have their place. But if you decide that my reporting has a fear motive rather than an education motive, perhaps re-examine your relationship with things that scare you.
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The audacity of anti-maskers who think they're smarter than doctors, scientists, and medical professionals... stunning. Truly.
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Our press availability interrupted by a “Go, Beto!” from the crowd still waiting to take photos with
@BetoORourke
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I just got choked up about the spelling bee being canceled...so that’s where I’m at on this journey.
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Today, there are 59 new cases of COVID-19 in Potter county, 12 in Randall, 14 in Moore.
Today, there is also a protest happening today to reopen the city. These facts are presented without comment.
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I would typically post this sappiness on other social platforms, but since they're inaccessible...
For ten years, you've trusted me to tell your stories and keep you informed as part of the evening anchor team at
@KAMRLocal4News
. It has been and continues to be, a great honor.
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12/16/21
J&L
#MoreJoy
Hope you had a joyous and peaceful holiday season. I’ll see you back on air, tonight.
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I’m overwhelmed by the response to this tweet thread.
I’m also here to tell you that there are journalists just like me wherever you live—in big towns and small cities, who you should support. Also, subscribe to your local paper. Local journalism has never been more important.
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Five new COVID-19 deaths in Amarillo, today, alone. Please get vaccinated.
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So excited for you, Tank! Congratulations!
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Y’all remember last year when several bills to raise the minimum wage were filed in the 86th session and didn’t get any traction? But NOW grocery store employees are your heroes. It took y’all sitting with yourselves in quarantine to realize how hard poor people actually work.
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If you're one of those people who call the news station to complain about us having to cut in over programming because of tornados in densely populated---know what, never mind. Don't be that person.🙄
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14 years ago, today I started my career in local news.
I remember being in awe of it. I remember being excited. I remember feeling a deep sense of duty and responsibility to share stories that inform and empower, as well as inspire.
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I’m going to be avoiding social media while I take some time off. I hate these tweets, but because of the pandemic I wanted to tell you that I’m NOT gone because I’m sick. And, I’m smiling regardless of how you feel about that. Be kind when you can.
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Flashback Friday celebrating 12 years at
@KAMRLocal4News
, today!
It’s an honor to tell your stories. Thanks for watching.
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National Coming Out Day!
I’m Jackie, queer, & my pronouns are she/her/hers.
My husband is Lytton, trans/non-binary, & their pronouns are they/them.
On your terms. In your time. Your safety and happiness above all. We’re sending joy, love, and support, today and always.🏳️🌈💫🏳️⚧️
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Today was my 10 year anniversary at
@KAMRLocal4News
. It is the only thing I have ever wanted to do. Thanks for watching.
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Who thought that an empty park could become a mobile food pantry providing beef, eggs, cheese, milk and potatoes for 2,000 households? The people of the high plains? That’s who. Thank you to all the volunteers who made it happen!
The spirit of this event is why I love Amarillo.
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Too long to explain in a tweet, but we here at your local affiliate don't have any control over hosts hiring or firings at the network level. Please stop calling.
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Even if it ONLY kept my nemesis, they and only THEY, from getting COVID-19, I would still wear a mask. It’s just not a big deal.
As Mayor Nelson said, it’s not political it’s polite. 🤷♀️
#seemseasy
#lovethyneighbor
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@TankSchottle
Thank you, Tank! This made my day to see. Love you! You’re the most positive part of twitter!
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Please stop sending me conspiracy theories. You can Google on your own. I’m busy.
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Yet, here you are. Still following me. 🤷♀️ Be well.
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My dog just rolled in a diaper that was full of shit at the park how’s your Sunday going.
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What would it take to make a pride crosswalk happen in Amarillo?
(Asking this semi-rhetorically...but if the right person gets the bug in their ear...)
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I’m sure it’s no coincidence that after I posted about my marriage the trolls came out.
I’m queer. I’m in love. I’m a journalist.
I love who I am. I love my life.
And I use my real name, unlike you cowards.
Have a gay day!
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Love expands. It has prismatically expanded my life.
Today is Trans Day of Visibility, and I love my trans and non-binary spouse!
I’m so grateful for who they are. L, you shine so bright!
#TransDayofVisability
#transjoy
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“What if we met this challenge with solutions, not Democratic solutions, not Republican solutions, but Texan solutions?”
Proposes a Texas-based worker visa program to support agricultural and other industries.
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I’ve been running since college. I’ve never experienced what I did today. A man in the only car on the street swerved toward me honking trying to harm me or scare me. I wish I had gotten his license to call the cops.
Fellow runners—stay safe
To that guy—go to hell.
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I’m not going to stop sharing how this moment is making me feel. I’ll need it for my memoir one day. Wishing a restful sleep to the followers who I haven’t blocked.
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Our production team cleared off the snow from everyone’s cars so we could see out of all of our windows while driving home, tonight. And I can tell you this for sure—teamwork and goodness and gratitude are salves for all the things.
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We don't report scanner traffic for a number of reasons... but I feel it's okay to share that law enforcement are currently chasing a cow who got loose on the highway and is now choosing between going for a swim in a hotel pool and eating at a pancake place. 😂
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Comptroller candidate Janet Dudding speaking now.
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LOCAL JOURNALISM MATTERS. And those people who are doing that important work deserve to be paid. Fairly. A livable wage. So please, people who give people those jobs, don’t justify not paying them what they’re worth. Don’t glorify poverty. PAY THEM MORE.
Fin.
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“What if we decided we’d spare no expense to ensure every veteran has a roof over their heads.”
@BetoORourke
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Seemed like y’all could use some emergency snoot boops on the TL, tonight. Ladybird is happy to oblige.
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The new "No Cursing" policy in the newsroom makes me think twice about the perks of working from home.
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“A red flag law would have saved those 23 lives” speaking of the El Paso shooting.
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I was lightly chastised for putting a cuss in a tweet. In the heat of the moment, I was proud of myself for only using one.
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IS THIS A JOKE WTF
Trump halts funding to World Health Organization ‘while a review is conducted’ into what he called mismanagement of the pandemic
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BREAKING: Stinnett Police Chief Jason Collier is under arrest. Sgt. Cindy Barkley with DPS tells us he was arrested this afternoon.
#stinnett
#jasoncollier
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Please stop running red lights in downtown Amarillo.
Sincerely,
Tired of almost being t-boned every day
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Amarillo: just big enough for your car to be nice and warm as soon as you get to your destination.
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I refreshed the electoral college map from AP every five seconds for 5 days and I...I was driving to Starbucks.
JOE BIDEN DEFEATS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency. He will lead a polarized nation through a historic collision of health, economic and social crises.
#APracecall
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Y’all. Wax your noses or raise your monitors. Stack them on books. Raise your cameras to eye level.
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Another day where I'm grateful that I am not romantically obligated to be a Cowboys fan.
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Full pre-debate coverage, the debate, and post-debate show where we spoke with some members of our focus group, here:
#TXGovDebate
focus group poll with
@JackieKingston1
showing interesting results:
Pre-debate:
@GovAbbott
- 40
@BetoORourke
- 27
undecided - 33
Post-debate:
@GovAbbott
- 43
@BetoORourke
- 50
undecided - 7
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Says we cannot take anymore Greg Abbott in the state of Texas, says “you don’t have to hate the guy or think he’s evil, but he’s had eight years” says it’s time for Texans to turn the page to change.
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If you send me a threatening email and end it "GOD BLESS" it's still a threatening email and you're still an asshole, GOD BLESS.
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The crowd greets
@BetoORourke
as he walked into the venue. Candidate
@Kat4District13
introduces special guests and herself.
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If you’re ordering food for delivery (or any other service) tip generously, today, especially.
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How’s that prayer go? “Give me the serenity to not jump down viewers throats on social media?”
If not I have some revisions to offer.
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Here are the facts: Confirmed COVID-19 cases on the High Plains have doubled in the past eight days. Right now, half of our ventilator capacity is being used. We are not nearly out of this. Stay. Home.
We will hear from officials about that, and much more tonight
@KAMRLocal4News
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More on this soon--
INBOX: Texas Representative
@RonnyJacksonTX
is under investigation by the Ethics Committee
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O’Rourke closes by saying he’s looking forward to coming back to Amarillo as the governor of the state of Texas.
Folks are now getting in line to take photos with him.
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BREAKING: Every political reporter in Texas got the same email.
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“The grid is still not fixed and you and I are paying higher utility bills, on average $45 bucks a month.”
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“Of the millions who didn’t cast a ballot in 2020…the number one reason they gave for not voting was that no one asked them.”
@BetoORourke
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Sports needs to come back as soon as possible. I was soaking off my dip manicure and the sports guys started taking bets on how long it will take.
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@annamerlan
@mattdpearce
Totally the right move. Studio lights are generally super heavy and hanging nearly directly above.
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Just in: All adults in Texas are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Monday, March 29. That’s according to
@TexasDSHS
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BREAKING: Amarillo ISD has decided to keep their mask mandate in place.
More details tonight on
@KAMRLocal4News
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.
@BetoORourke
now talking about the Uvalde shooting and the state of Texas sending DNA kits to schools to help identify them in the case of a mass casualty event.
(Fact-checking, true in some districts. I haven’t heard about our local districts. )
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Madam Vice President.
I have happy tears.
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Now, let's never say the killer's name again.
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This is infuriating. And absolutely unsurprising.
Wanna start fixing this problem?
LISTEN. TO. WOMEN. AND. GIRLS.
Men tell on themselves all the time online.
And the men who created social media ignore it.
I can only speak from years of lived experience.
Uvalde gunman made online threats to kidnap, rape and kill teen girls, but they went mostly ignored
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I just had to request to be excused from jury duty because I have COVID and I am bummed in the deep way only true civics nerds understand.
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Welcome to adulthood: you have favorite mugs for both tea and coffee, now.
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A milestone—The
@CityofAmarillo
vaccine clinic has distributed more than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations as of this afternoon.
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How I love bad baby names.
The Social Security Administration's data reveals less common picks, including Attila, Skylette and Mayhem.
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Hi, everyone, happy Sunday.
I'm live Tweeting as
@KAMRLocal4News
is airing an hour-long special featuring my interviews with the candidates for Amarillo Mayor.
I think it's important to provide context for some of the topics we discuss.
(Unrelated: I cut my hair!)
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If snow days don’t matter for you and you’re working today, I just want to say thank you.
From news to public safety, retail to fast food, you keep our world turning—thank you, essential workers!
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THIS IS AMAZING! Go Buffs Go!!!
The West Texas A&M Buffs are headed to the National Championship on a game winning shot!!!!
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I’m at the grocery store. Witnessing the kindest checker have an interaction with another totally reasonable human about the limits they have for meat purchases. There you go—everyone be cool. It can be done.
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