Fabiana Chaparro is a year-long Scripps Howard Multimedia Fellow. She produces short-form documentaries and video stories on a variety of issues across Texas, including reproductive healthcare, youth involvement in politics and voter rights. Before joining the Tribune, Fabiana interned with Houston Public Media, CNN, KTRK-TV and she participated in Next Generation Radio Texas 2021. She graduated from the University of Houston with degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. Originally from Cabimas, Venezuela, Fabiana was raised in Mexico, Libya, Singapore and the United States. Fabiana is based in Austin and is fluent in Spanish.
Evadulia Orta’s son, Rojélio Torres, died in the school shooting in Uvalde last year. Her other children still collect Pokémon cards to add to his collection, and his cousins play with his football. Full Story
In the months leading up to their committee hearing, Woori Juntos community members trained on how to share their personal stories with legislators — in their own language. Full Story
Round Rock ISD is thought to be among the first school districts in Texas where social workers and police officers work directly with one another to provide mental health support to students. Full Story
The Texas A&M on-campus early-voting location had the second-highest voter turnout in the county during the 2018 and 2020 presidential elections. Full Story
Democrat Olivia Julianna and Republican Joel Castro talk about why other young Texans should get involved in politics. Full Story
After Roe v. Wade was overturned, some faith leaders in Texas rallied in favor of abortion access and offer supportive spiritual counsel for those who have sought abortion. Full Story
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