Samantha Ketterer
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Higher education reporter at @houstonchron . samantha.ketterer @chron .com
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Israel Garcia did almost everything on his college apps alone. He and his mother are learning the US college landscape together after moving from Bolivia in 2018. It's an uphill battle:
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A group of professors at University of St. Thomas fact checked their business dean's resume.
They found that his alleged doctorate program doesn't offer Ph.D.s. And his apparent Bachelor's program is actually a high school. via
@houstonchron
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County Judge Lina Hidalgo on the "political acrobatics" of those opposed to her mask mandate: "If you want to make a political statement and not wear a mask, stay home. It’s not your right to be getting everyone else sick."
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Starting Monday, I'll be covering higher education for the
@HoustonChron
! I am so excited to get started.
If you have any ideas or just want to chat about
@UHouston
,
@TexasSouthern
,
@RiceUniversity
,
@PVAMU
,
@WeAreHCCS
,
@HoustonBaptistU
,
@stthomashouston
, et al., my DMs are open!
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Bharti Shahani died last night, her family’s attorney says. Number of Astroworld fatalities is now nine.
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Hidalgo: "In two years from now when I’m up for reelection, I will be happy to debate what decisions were made and why -- any time, anywhere, with anybody. But right now, let’s use science."
County Judge Lina Hidalgo on the "political acrobatics" of those opposed to her mask mandate: "If you want to make a political statement and not wear a mask, stay home. It’s not your right to be getting everyone else sick."
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Protester Adrien Moshenberg voted in a drive-thru. She isn’t a straight-party voter.
“Some of the people that I voted for are actually the people trying to take away my vote, and if I’m given the chance to cast a provisional ballot tomorrow, I won’t make that mistake again.”
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Coronavirus came for a Houston family. It took one, sickened three and left the rest to grieve alone.
Another stunning, sad story from
@sarahesmith23
:
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UPDATE: Police say the tiger has been passed from person to person maybe a dozen times in the past four days, all in alleged attempts to avoid being caught.
(
@nkhensley
and me)
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Yesterday was my four-year anniversary at the
@HoustonChron
(!!!), and I have just been told that I am now a "haggard veteran." Time flies.
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Update: UT has placed the Palestine Solidarity Committee on interim suspension, a university spox confirmed. The group will be investigated for allegedly violating UT policies, and school rules dictate they could face prohibited access to parts of campus in the meantime.
UT Austin faculty rally behind pro-Palestinian protesters as university defends crackdown
“You have to fight for the world you want to see,” said Lauren Gutterman, an associate professor of history.
More from
@caylajharris
,
@morgan_severson
and me:
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State Rep. Gene Wu, one of 52 legislators absent from the Capitol in protest of the GOP's priority elections bill, will temporarily avoid civil arrest after filing a writ in criminal court.
via
@houstonchron
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We got a left shoe!!!!
Chron has a work-around. Immediately after the judge makes his ruling,
@zachdespart
will race to the nearest window and drop one of his shoes to
@sam_kett
on the street below. The right shoe means he is throwing out the drive-thru ballots, left shoe means carry on
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The Harris County Clerk's office is sending out 12 more Democratic voting machines to Houston Community College southeast, even though polls are "closed" and no more people can hop in line.
~350 are still in line to vote at that location.
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Update: The Battalion's editor-in-chief says the university president has decided to allow printing through the spring semester.
Report: Texas A&M newspaper receives order to stop print publication via
@sam_kett
: via
@houstonchron
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But some exciting personal news: Tomorrow I start as a morning breaking news reporter at the Houston Chronicle. I can't wait to be reporting again in my favorite city, and I'm so ready to get started!
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On the guest list for today's service for George H.W. Bush: Several former baseball players listed as Astros and members of other "lesser teams."
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.
@LinaHidalgoTX
is urging people to stay inside if they can.
"We can't ignore what is right around the corner" -- a resurgence of Covid-19.
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It’s me, the queen of sending things meant for friends to sources instead
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At the moment (while still awaiting some mail-in ballots), Harris County voters cast 1.65 million votes, more than 300,000 past the record set in 2016.
That’s about 67 percent turnout.
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Harris County DA dismisses cases for hundreds of arrested protesters
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.
@zachdespart
has it covered inside. Devoted group of reporters (and protesters) waiting outside, too.
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.
@ShawnMendes
just speed walked into a Houston coffee shop restroom in all his glory AND I SAID NOTHING!!!!!!!!!
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Thousands of fans attended Astroworld Festival. Ten did not make it home.
A Houston Chronicle investigation found critical failures by multiple authorities tasked with ensuring the safety of attendees that day.
This is “No Escape Plan.”
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If anyone in the Houston area has mounds of student loan debt still to pay off (especially after years or even decades), get in touch with me at the
@HoustonChron
!
I'd love to hear from you - my DMs are open.
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If you haven't already, give
@galvnews
,
@HoustonChron
and
@TexasTribune
a follow. Things are unreal in Southeast Texas.
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Small crowd protesting outside Sen. Ted Cruz’s office in Houston. They’re getting some quick honks from passing cars.
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No mention in this story of the structural failings (in the venue layout) that led to the tragedy at Astroworld Festival. Houston Chronicle reported on it here:
Travis Scott Wants to Study Architecture at Harvard After Wrapping Tour
""I’ve always been into structural design and structural engineering..."
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"When I'm dead, I think I'll be a pile of bones still editing stories."
@OHnewsroom
#OverheardInTheNewsroom
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Think things are already shitty in the Harris County criminal courts?
You've got no idea.
via
@houstonchron
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WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME I’VE BEEN WEARING MY SHIRT INSIDE OUT ALL DAY EXPLAIN YOURSELVES
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On today’s front page: Young gang members are waging a war in the streets of southeast Houston, claiming the lives of more than 50 people in the process
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Talked to a 5th grader after the eclipse. She said the best thing:
"I realized - there's no reason why I shouldn't be a physicist!"
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Got COVID twice in one calendar year, so desperate times call for desperate measures 🥰🥰 Best. Gift. Ever!
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No water pressure at the Harris Founty Jail, meaning no plumbing for 9,000 inmates and 2,000 support staff,
@JSpencer_HCSO
says.
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Today was my last day interning at the
@dallasnews
. Really thankful for the opportunity to work with such great people.
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The Washington Post doing the Lord's work
So... how much did all that food actually cost?
A Washington Post investigation.
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Houston-area college students: How are you feeling about your school's return-to-campus plans? Would love to talk to you for a story. DMs are open.
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Protestors now chanting, "stop the hate, stop the fear, immigrants are welcome here."
#trumpinhouston
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Not only did I literally think I was Ramona Quimby, she was also a major reason I love reading the way I do. Thank you, Beverly Cleary ❤️
We are saddened to share that cherished children's book author Beverly Cleary passed away yesterday, March 25, at 104 years old.
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I have not worn this many t-shirts since freshman year of college 🥴
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My brother just texted me, “Can you help me out by signing this petition?”
And I’m like, “Oh, it’s probably some school project.”
*clicks link*
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Antonio Armstrong, Jr. says he didn’t kill his parents three years ago. Much of his family believes him.
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NEW: Texas A&M University to stop providing gender-affirming care for transgender students via
@houstonchron
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I'm looking for some ~young folk~ in the Houston area who got COVID since Memorial Day (maybe as a result of a larger social gathering, for ex.).
I know there is some stigma attached, so I promise to treat your story with care! DM me.
@HoustonChron
would love to hear from you.
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Really really awesome news — just heard from Israel that he got into MIT early decision!
Israel Garcia did almost everything on his college apps alone. He and his mother are learning the US college landscape together after moving from Bolivia in 2018. It's an uphill battle:
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A woman accused a NASA officer of hacking her bank account from space. Prosecutors say she lied.
The woman -- an astronaut's estranged wife -- has now been indicted on federal charges.
Here's some crazy non-coronavirus news for you today.
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This first photo makes me want to cry, I love the Daily Texan so much 😢
a list of things jimmy fallon likes:
- the t-shirt i gave him
-
@thedailytexan
- student media
- the university of texas
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My brother and I have put a lot of energy into convincing my parents that we should get another dog.
The rejections are getting more ludicrous. I think we’re wearing them down.
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.
@MarieDennise
and I visited Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center as the Houston area struggles to put a cap on a surge of COVID cases.
One nurse: “It’s troublesome to watch, because I know what’s coming.”
)
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40+ people here in Missouri City for a unity rally for Joshua Johnson, who was shot and killed by an undercover sheriff’s deputy last month. Johnson was housesitting for a neighbor when he approached the unmarked deputy’s car.
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Hey all!
@HoustonChron
's breaking news text alerts are now live!
Sign up (please) and get breaking news stories sent to your cell phones via text message. Text CHRON to 77453.
(P.S. Chances are high that many of these stories will be written by yours truly).
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someone release me from the misery that is Houston sports
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Also
@godovasquez
and I are swift water rescue certified now 😎😎😎
Intense swift-water training helps prepare Harris County deputies for the next Harvey
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I'll be hitting the ground running on issues of inequity, college affordability, declining enrollment and justice/accountability at schools around the state.
🎓🎓🎓🎓
Starting Monday, I'll be covering higher education for the
@HoustonChron
! I am so excited to get started.
If you have any ideas or just want to chat about
@UHouston
,
@TexasSouthern
,
@RiceUniversity
,
@PVAMU
,
@WeAreHCCS
,
@HoustonBaptistU
,
@stthomashouston
, et al., my DMs are open!
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Bharti was an A&M student. She is the woman who was seen falling from a gurney as she was being taken from the scene, attorney James Lassiter said.
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"The delay restricted the movement of first responders, who were still transporting limp bodies when Scott finished his final song, 'Goosebumps.'"
New: For 37 minutes after Houston officials declared a "mass casualty" event at
#Astroworld
, with fans crushed near the stage,
#TravisScott
kept performing.
@houstonpolice
say Live Nation agreed to cut show short. Scott played whole set.
8 are dead.
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Grand jury proceedings over some of Deshaun Watson’s sexual assault and harassment complaints were scheduled for 10 a.m.
We’re waiting, but TBD whether anything will come or this today.
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So glad I couldn’t afford tickets to the Harry Styles show tonight
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No one is still at the polls in Harris County, acc. to clerk's office.
But 267 of the polling locations are still "open" meaning judges haven't finished paperwork/shut off equipment/etc.
I.e. they haven't sent over their ballots.
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Police say the auditorium is completely full. Not everyone could get in for the screening of the documentary, “What is a Woman?”
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.
@meganmmenchaca
's first official byline on the HISD beat! Everyone give her a follow 🎉
Mayor Turner, city leaders condemn HISD plans to convert some libraries to discipline centers
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Important news!!! The Daily News' editorial staff has commissioned a party planning committee. And it is me!!!
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I’m reading Jane Eyre for the first time (sorry to my 12th grade English teacher) and somehow no one managed to ruin for me the MANY batshit crazy moments in this book — which is almost more impressive than the many batshit crazy moments themselves
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In an draft email that was apparently incorrect and never meant to be sent by her, Kim Ogg urged her employees to volunteer at an event where she was scheduled to speak. One prosecutor has since resigned.
(h/t to
@murraynewman
and
@keribla
)
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I am, once again, asking for help finding Texans affected by student loan interest restarting tomorrow! Send me a DM or email at samantha.ketterer
@houstonchronicle
.com.
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Story to come: UH says that these signs were prematurely posted, LGBTQ Resource Center and DEI office remain open.
Someone from my old Houston days sent me this photo and they confirmed it’s real.
Looks like the LGBTQ Resource Center is now closed at
@UHouston
.
SB 17 bans offices and programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at publicly funded colleges and universities in TX.
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Just started pouring in
#Houston
on a line of people being zip tied and arrested during
#GeorgeFloydProtests
. Chiefs told reporters they’re complying and will be charged with obstructing a roadway.
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Dozens of Harris County public defenders in front of the criminal courthouse today, kneeling for George Floyd and others killed by police
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Interesting fact: Rice University’s partnership with NASA culminated in the school’s desegregation. (Ie. Nondiscrimination clauses in their federal contracts caused Rice to take the final step.)
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I am amazed amazed AMAZED at this Gray Matters piece by Sarah Viren. Beautifully told -- I can picture everything.
Also, SHE OWNED ROBERT DURST'S FURNITURE.
via
@HoustonChron
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It's a "no duh" to many in the Harris County criminal justice system.
But I'm guessing most people don't know what we found in this article: Bondsmen are often the ones determining how much $$ people need to pay to bond out of jail. ) via
@houstonchron
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I'm at Harris County's counting site tonight.
Numbers are obviously not complete, but more voters showed up on Election Day this year than in the last mayoral election (2015).
At the moment, still lower turnout than that election, b/c early voting was higher.
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I met one of my best friends
@brookelewisa
at my Houston Chronicle summer internship. Four years later (after a detour, in my case), we're still here!
Apply today. Any questions? DMs are open.
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UH cop pulled a gun on a Black theater student rehearsing. The school's solution? Neon vests. via
@houstonchron
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.
@HarrisVotes
has sent out 68 extra Democratic machines to locations.
14 to TSU
12 to HCC southeast
12 to Sunnyside
6 each to Robert Frost, Ripley House, Acres Homes Northeast multiservice center, and Fallbrook
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NEW: Now-fired Harris County Public Health doctor accused of stealing Covid vaccine )
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