Hi, I’m Angelica.
I’m a bilingual journalist based in Houston, and I have a passion for writing and reporting on underserved communities.
I believe approaching journalism with care and compassion creates impact and puts resources in front of those who need them the most.
I aim to engage with communities that traditionally have not seen themselves reflected in media.
About me
I’m currently a civic engagement reporter at Houston Landing, where I write explainers and guides to help Houstonians understand difficult topics or navigate complex systems. These stories include topics such as how to file police complaints, determining if a neighborhood is in a cancer cluster and understanding how to apply for naturalization.
I work closely with the audience team to connect with readers at flea markets and coffee shops and through Facebook, and videos.
In 2022, I graduated from UT Arlington with a journalism degree. While at UTA, I served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper. I previously interned with The Dallas Morning News and KERA News.
Colony Ridge sold over 35,000 properties. Nearly half ended up back in its hands.
A Houston Landing investigation reveals an unusually high turnover rate of Latino-owned properties in Colony Ridge, Liberty's County's largest developer.
Spend some time with my work.
'Trust in yourself': Colony Ridge residents rely on business savvy to establish life in U.S.
Colony Ridge is home to thousands of industrious entrepreneurs from Panama to New Orleans who moved for a chance at the American Dream.
Texas Supreme Court upholds law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth. Here’s what to know.
SB 14, a law that prohibits providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors, was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court. Here are some FAQs answered.
Impact
Collaborated with a five-person team to publish an investigation into Houston-area developer Colony Ridge that found that the company reacquired 45% of the 35,000-plus properties it has sold since 2012.
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The story became one of the Landing’s top 10 most viewed stories with 18,717 views, and it had a 3:06 minutes of engagement rate.
The investigation led to the Department of Justice filing a lawsuit that mimicked our findings.
Received third place in the 2023 Texas Associated Media Editors “Freedom of Information” category for our reporting on Colony Ridge.
Colony Ridge sold over 35,000 properties. Nearly half ended up back in its hands.
What’s causing Houston’s brutally hot summer this year, and is any relief in sight?
Worked on an explainer that broke down what caused Houston’s brutally hot summer in 2023.
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The story became one of the Landing’s top 10 stories of last year with 16,596 views.
