Jala Washington
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🎤✨ @KXAN_News Weekend Morning Anchor/Bilingual Multicultural Reporter |Beijing ‘22/Paris ‘24 Olympics Nexstar Correspondent |Former D1 athlete| Dog mom💕
Austin, TX
Joined June 2017
WATCH @BetoORourke just interrupted @GregAbbott_TX’s press conference, outraged saying he’s not doing enough to end masa shootings. @KXAN_News
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No interviews with @USAGym girls today, but a sweet moment of @Aly_Raisman congratulating the team after day 1!
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I’m watching more protesters come from the crowd as others yell for medic help. Spoke to one of those people after she was guided out by medics.
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A UT Israeli organization on the outskirts watching what’s going on. One of its members take:
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LOL, @TexasTFXC, longhorn @vallman123, who just won another Olympic gold in discuss throw just tells me the first thing she’s going to do when she gets back to ATX, is go to @TerryBlacks_BBQ. 😂👏🏾
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THEY DID IT!!! The men of USA Gymnastics secure a bronze medal. The first medal for the men since 2008. Wowowowow😭😭
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A third party medic group on campus per students request they say, helping out. It’s extremely hot and humid. This person appears to be exhausted from heat.
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Just ran into @Josc_Roberson who is a @USAGym alternate for Paris 2024, and is also Simone and Jordan’s teammate. Her take on day 1. 👆🏾👆🏾
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Troopers are dismantling camp site. Used what appear to be pliers to cut off chains.
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Gabby Thomas' reaction to her GOLD! So proud of her.
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Jala in Paris?. So many emotions, SO much gratitude. For now, I’ll keep it brief :👇🏾👇🏾. I’ve been afforded the opportunity to join an incredibly talented team as an Olympic Correspondent for our company Nexstar at another games. Round 2–Let’s do this! 🤩🙏🏾🏆🥇
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(1/2) Let’s talk about immigrants who are in the U.S. LEGALLY, & still face deportation. They actually have less protections than UNDOCUMENTED immigrants. It shocked me learning about this. Our former intern @_athulyaa is making tentative plans to self-deport right before Xmas.
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And so the next part of the journey begins…we’re ready for you #Beijing2022! Let’s do this. 💪🏾✈️🥳
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Marchers chanting “El Paso united, will never be divided.”. And the crowd keeps growing. @CBS4Local @KFOX14
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A fitting group of strong female panelists on #InternationalWomensDay at @sxsw discussing how Women lead on and off the screen. #MeghanMarkel The Duchess of Sussex.@katiecouric .@BrookeShields .@nancywyuen . Moderated by @errinhaines . @KXAN_News
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I want to give a huge shout out to Dr. Brenda Chacon, associate superintendent of elementary schools with @YsletaISD. Her cute little 3 year old kept making an appearance during our interview today. Much respect to all of the moms working from home right now! #WorkingMoms 💪
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Good Morning! It feels like I haven’t anchored on weekend morning in foreverrrrr! Missed y’all. ❤️. I leave for Paris to cover the Olympics TWO WEEKS from today. 😱😱
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Just witnessed someone restrained and dragged away by officers.
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This is a massive tornado our storm chasing team just spotted LIVE just North East of Taylor. @KXAN_Weather . Unreal.
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Some exciting news!. I’m transitioning into a new position with @KXAN_News. As of this week, I’m the newest Texas Statewide Correspondent for our parent company #Nexstar. Excited to be joining @themonicamadden, covering big stories for our stations across the state! 🎥⭐️✨
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Good Morning!! And shout out to this nice officer who helped me record what I needed to for TV last night. That solo field life ain’t always easy. 😂 . Not all heroes wear capes.
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I spoke to a U.S. military translator who has a local connection to Austin, and is stuck over in Afghanistan right now. He says he tried to go to the airport this morning, to present his documents to U.S. Military, but had no luck getting his family out. More on @KXAN_News @ 6.
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What an honor getting the opportunity to sit down with the best men’s figure skater in the WORLD — Olympic Champion Nathan Chen! #Beijing2022
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This is 6-year-old Alexa Barrera. She was hit and killed on a cross walk on the way to school this morning. Her mom just shared this photo with me. My heart is breaking for her entire family. 💔 @KFOX14 @CBS4Local
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Big update…🧡. As of today, I’m now the weekend morning anchor for @kxan_news!.I’m taking over for the beautiful and talented, @maggie_glynn1 who got an awesome opportunity. Being an anchor has always been a dream of mine, so this feels surreal! .The best is yet to come. ✨💫🧡
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Some promo shots from where we’ll be doing live reports from in 📍Paris, everyday! 🤭🇫🇷 . Are you kidding?
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My photographer and I just got harassed in the field by some random man, who felt the need to go out of his way to insult us for doing our jobs. Told us he doesn’t beleive a word we say, and that we’re inciting fear. For the last time people. we are just doing OUR JOBS.
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Austin, so happy to finally call you home! And I’m even more happy to be joining the @KXAN_News team. ✨🤩 #FirstDay
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Hi, reached out to your media team but haven't heard back. Can UT provide clarity on this?.Specific behavior from protesters?.What rules were violated?.What "intentionally false narratives?".UT has a long history of free speech/protests on campus. What's different w/ this group?.
Protesters crossed the line of acceptable behavior and violated University rules multiple times last week. We will not tolerate disruptions to the teaching and research activities of our students, faculty, and staff; our campus; or events. We are investigating and will punish.
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It almost makes me emotional, briefly sharing the desk with Queen Jen the other night! I never saw two black women side by side on TV growing up. We love to see it. 👑👸🏾👸🏾 #BGM #RepresentationMatters 👑👸🏾👸🏾
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BREAKING: Hays co. judge @rubenbecerrasr is now ordering masks to be worn in schools. He joins a group of entities defying @GovAbbott’s order, banning mask mandates. @KXAN_News
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Prayers up that the team and I are able to make it to Paris on time this weekend! . The airlines are airline-ing again. 😵💫😅 lol
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OFF TO BEIJING! Completely in awe, and thrilled that I’ll be representing @KXAN_News covering the #WinterOlympics2022 in Beijing this February! It’s a dream come true. I’m truly honored, humbled and blessed to join an amazing team of journalists.
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Just got to see Isaac play up close and personal, during @OnateHighSchool’s halftime marching band performance and MANNN does this kid have heart! . Goooo Isaac! The whole band is incredibly talented.
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Haha! But why did Rich have to slay so hard? . Just a little fun this Sunday morning. Have a good week! ☀️💛
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.@txst representing in Paris this morning!! . Loved meeting this group of study abroad students. ❤️
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Update: The senate didn’t vote to pass a provision, that would’ve added protections for documented dreamers. That leaves @_athulyaa and others alike scrambling, as they’re out of time to figure out how to stay in the country legally.
(1/2) Let’s talk about immigrants who are in the U.S. LEGALLY, & still face deportation. They actually have less protections than UNDOCUMENTED immigrants. It shocked me learning about this. Our former intern @_athulyaa is making tentative plans to self-deport right before Xmas.
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Sleep deprived, but making it. ❤️. Passion and a true love for what you do makes it easier. Happy Saturday, everyone! Wake up with us on @KXAN_News until 9am.
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.@Uvalde_CISD parents are dropping their kids off for the first day of school right now. Melissa Hernandez and her son say they’re a bit nervous, but are feeling good. They want everyone to know “We got this.” #UvaldeStrong @KXAN_News
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El Paso: This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later. ❤️❤️. This is something I’ve been putting off announcing, because I’ve been soaking up every last moment. My time here is coming to an end. Next stop ↘️:📍Austin, TX. Here’s my full “see you later.” 😢
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Tom Cruise just casually shaking hands after he strolled in. So blurry, but. 🤷🏽♀️😂
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More people being restrained and dragged from crowd. Some are trying to create a wall to block law enforcement from taking people away.
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Hi, hello, Good Morning!😄👋🏾. Spring has sprung, and I’m feeling good with a fresh cut and a bright power suit on this fine Saturday. ✨☀️💛🌻. Have the best day, and don’t forget to start it with us on @KXAN_News until 9am!
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Bonjour from Paris! 🇫🇷. Just arrived this morning, and am getting settled with some of my favorite people ever! . Check out this killer view where we’ll be broadcasting from daily. 🤩😍
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That awkward moment when your old station jacket is the same as your new one. and you accidentally wear it on live TV. 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️😂 @KXAN_News . Sorry y’all, I’ll get it right next time. 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
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Buenos Días! How we doing on those New Year’s resolutions? 🥳. Join us on @KXAN_News until 9am.
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Don’t call it a comeback!!! It’s a redemption tour!! The women of @USAGym just WON GOLD in the team finals!!!✨✨✨✨🥇🥇
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Just got to the scene of a mass shooting downtown on 6th street, where police say 13 people were injured. I’ve spoken to multiple people. Some say they heard the gun shots and saw victims laying on the street. We’ll be live on @KXAN_News this morning.
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This looks like just another list, but it’s not. 💔💔. These are the names of all of the victims who were killed in the #CieloVistaShooting. I’m at a loss for words. @KFOX14 @CBS4Local
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Last day of morning of liveshots with the best backdrop. Soaking it all in. 🥹✨💫❤️
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Wow, what an honor. 😭 This actually shocked me, since I work alongside so many other talented journalists. Thanks so much to the prestigious @AustinChronicle for the kind words. 🙏🏾.
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My teammate @Marielena_TV is taking vids of all of us, asking which Olympic sport we would do. 😂🤪✨🤸🏾♀️
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Kids make everything better. Met these sweet angels as they were walking up to the memorial. They wanted me to stop and smell their flowers they’re leaving for “the kids who are gone.”. They wanted me to walk up with them, but I didn’t want to intrude. So we took a photo instead.
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He even let me hold his new gold medal, but just for a sec.
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On the @todayshow set this morning with @savannahguthrie and @hodakotb in Paris! ✨. Fun opportunity for a BTS interview about the games, and of course had to sneak a quick picture in with my favorite, Michael. OH, and my aunt’s favorites @craigmelvin and @alroker. 😂😂
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Yesterday’s game day fit. Congrats to @TexasFootball on the first W of the season!. Morning, y’all. 👋🏾😊
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Wanted to take some updated headshots, and my friend @cmarcelli_12 and I made a fun little shoot out of it. 🔥📸. Happy Monday! Let’s have a great week. 💪🏾💛
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This is what a bored washed up gymnast does in between live shots. 🤩🤪. #StillGotIt #Ouch #QuarantineTings
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Pt. 2: “It is insane to let an 18yo go in and buy an AR-15. What the hell did we think he was going to do with that?” -@BetoORourke .@KXAN_News
WATCH @BetoORourke just interrupted @GregAbbott_TX’s press conference, outraged saying he’s not doing enough to end masa shootings. @KXAN_News
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About to go live from Paris for my hometown! 🥳🤩. Indy peeps, tune in around 7:40 AM.
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🛬 We’re on the ground in Beijing! I’m at the Crowne Plaza hotel where I’m staying for the next three weeks! I’ll be live on @kxan_news every morning from 2/3 – 2/19 bringing you exciting stories throughout the #winterolympics. I hope you’ll tune in!
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On a personal note: Gymnastics is hard. It literally consumed 18 years of my life. You love it, but you endure so much. Be kind to all of these athletes competing in the @Olympics. They don’t get or where they are over night. I only made it to the collegiate level. 😉
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Good Morning!!! . Our AM team is officially LIVE from Paris, with daily Olympic updates starting right now! . We’ll be broadcasting on more than 20 stations across the country, this morning alone. You can catch me on @KXAN_News M-F at 6:05 and 6:50 AM! 🤩✨🎥❤️
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HAPPENING NOW: Residents at the nursing home #TheVillageAtTheTriangle are minutes away from getting their first dose of the #COVID19 vaccine. 💉. @KXAN_News
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Gooood Morning!!! Feeling really good today for whatever reason. Maybe because of how amazing it feels outside? 😍😍. Turn your TV on and start this gorgeous day with us on @KXAN_News 7-9!
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Students I spoke with tell me they were wearing face masks. Not full face coverings. And were never asked to remove them.
Just heard back from UT. They won’t do an on-camera interview with me but says students: . 1. Protested indoors in private office space .2. Wore masks to conceal identify.3. “Coerced” attention of a crowd.4. Prevented university official from leaving space.
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Day 🥇 recap of Gymnastics Olympic Trials coverage, featuring big names including Simone Biles. 10-year-old gymnast Jala would be *screaming, crying & throwing up* getting to be there for podium training. A full circle moment mixing work with a sport that gave me so much.
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(2/2) She & others wait to see if the senate will pass provisions to a bill that must be updated by the end of the year allowing *documented* dreamers to continue their path to citizenship who have aged out of the system. Story:
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Goood Morning, early risers! Any plans for the 4th? Previewing the @austintexasgov Symphony Orchestra Concert & Fireworks Celebration happening today in Auditorium Shores! 🇺🇸🎆🧨
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I just got off the phone with Douglas Kantor’s brother. He was the 25-year-old who passed away today after being shot in the 6th street Austin shooting. His family shared photos and a statement, too emotional to do anything else right now. Statement to follow. @KXAN_News
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Still awe struck that we get to be inside of these iconic venues, watching the best athletes in the world here at the Paris 2024 Olympics!! 🥹🤩. Loved watching the first day of competition for the USA Men’s Gymnastics team this morning.
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In NYC this week with the Nexstar Olympics team for the @TeamUSA Media Summit! . Excited for the panels, round tables and 1:1 interviews with athletes. ✨🏆🥇
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New studio, who dis?! . I’m so happy to be anchoring for the first time on our new shiny set, can you tell?!😂😍. Wake up with us. How could you not?! . We’re on until 9. @KXAN_News
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I’m a journalist, yes. But we have feelings too. Sending anyone who feels unheard, or unseen, love. ❤️
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Most of you probably know @Patti_Diaz102 as the DJ for @power102 here in El Paso. But did you know she graduated, but never got the chance to walk in her @ClintISD HS graduation? She made a mistake. 29 years later, she walked across the stage today. More:
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Wow! The @KXAN_News Sales Department really knows how to make a girl feel special. They gifted me this adorable goodie bag this morning, as a formal congratulations for representing our team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. THANK YOU!! ❤️🇫🇷🥖✨
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Last full week on the TV tower, covering the @Paris2024 #OlympicGames ! . What a time. So blessed and grateful for this experience. Can’t wait to finish our coverage on a high note!
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