In this episode, we continue our conversation with award-winning Washington Post journalist, Arelis Hernandez who discusses her coverage of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Hernandez shares her firsthand experience of receiving the news, rushing to the scene and the challenges she faced in gathering accurate information in the chaos and confusion that ensued. Hernandez also highlights the months-long investigation conducted by The Washington Post, revealing failures by law enforcement that were featured in a 30-minute documentary she produced along with her colleagues Joyce Sohyun Lee and Sarah Cahlan at the Washington Post.

Additionally, Hernandez delves into the importance of understanding borderland history and the impact it has on contemporary events. She emphasizes the importance of journalism in uncovering the truth and shedding light on the complexities of border culture as well as the loss of local news coverage when small town newspapers go out of business.

This thought-provoking episode offers a glimpse into the world of journalism and the significance of telling Texas stories from South Texas and sharing them with the rest of the country.

Washington Post documentary: Police who botched Uvalde shooting response face few consequences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq7Y6Lp30Sg

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