Archive for the ‘reporting’ Category

East Early College HS
December 2, 2009

If you are a parent…wondering how you’ll afford for your child to go to college, this story is for you. It’s an opportunity that could change your child’s future.

[One correction to the piece, John Castillo is Leonel's brother-in-law]

A ribbon-cutting ceremony in the East End of Houston(2nd Ward) was held to congratulate those [...]

Check Out The Smallest Art On Earth
November 18, 2009

To read more about Willard Wigan…head to his website: http://www.willard-wigan.com/about-willard-wigan.aspx

Frank Billingsley and Jen Reyna at Festival of Lights
November 13, 2009

This Saturday will mark my first visit to The Festival Of Lights. It sounds awesome! I’ll be in the middle of Moody Gardens as Santa Claus makes an early visit to flip the switch…ta-da…ONE MILLION LIGHTS! May the holiday season begin.
There’s ice skating, ballet/performances and holiday films. It sounds like there’s a little something for [...]

WatchD.O.G.S-Dad’s Mentoring
November 12, 2009

I met some wonderful people while on this story. Tyrina Gleinser, my photographer and I took a trip up to Conroe to see what all of the hype was about…HUNDREDS of fathers were pumped up and ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children around them. Take a [...]

Zoo Boo: Last Weekend
October 29, 2009

Houston’s largest kid-friendly Halloween event is back!
OCT 31st: THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) to head to the Houston Zoo for Halloween activities that are fun for the whole family!
The zoo encourages all kids to come dressed in their spookiest, scariest, or prettiest Halloween costume!  They’ll love to show off their costume in our [...]

This One Is For Teachers/Staff…
August 11, 2009

Is your school district watching out for THEIR funds and YOUR job? Less pink slips are being handed out thanks to cost cutting upgrades.

Big Green Bus
July 13, 2009

Escaping The Heat
July 1, 2009

The Facebook comments that everyone left on my page were pretty funny in response to my “tease” for this story. Thanks for participating!  -Jen

Hilton Hotel: Going Green
May 28, 2009

The Hilton-America Hotel, downtown is helping some of our area’s homeless with their eco-friendly initiative. I toured the kitchen and loading dock yesterday…to discover that what I thought was a PLASTIC to-go box…was not plastic at all. I couldn’t believe it! Check it out.

How neat is this….?!
May 22, 2009

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center had to rebuild their Mobile Operations Complex after a fire destroyed the original warehouse back in 2005.
The new facility isn’t “just a new building…” it has environmentally friendly features. Examples: Dual flush toilets – why did it take so long for this concept to hit the streets? [...]

MLK Day: Community Art
January 25, 2009

I shot this story on MLK Day (2009) and was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of this mural. A local clinic in North Houston (Yale near Crosstimbers) agreed to let volunteers paint on the side of the brick building to honor Dr. King and newly sworn in, President Obama. People who wanted to answer President Obama’s “call to service” [...]

KSBJ (89.3FM)-Jen returns to radio
December 20, 2008

It’s been a little over a month now, since I stepped back  into radio. I get to work with Mike and Susan on their morning show at 89.3FM, KSBJ.

Mike and Susan are SO fun to work with, but I don’t get to see them. They’re broadcasting from Humble, Texas in their KSBJ studios and I’m working from the KPRC building in Southwest [...]

Celebrating Veteran’s Day!
November 11, 2008

Yesterday, I shot an education story in the Woodlands at McCullough Junior High. The story is about students who interviewed veterans and what they learned from the experience. Yes, they learned about the wars and medals…but they also took away MUCH more.
Tune in today at 5pm (Tuesday) for the entire story.
I also want to take a moment [...]

Jen: Reporting
November 8, 2008

(Viewer Mail)
….I saw your report on education and I enjoyed it. I was wondering are you going to do more reporting? I would love to see more of you in that capacity. 
Best Regards, 
Rob
 I appreciate Rob and others writing in…
Right before Hurricane Ike, I took on a new role….reporting out in the field. I will remain your traffic [...]

Election 2008
November 4, 2008

How exciting!! I have never seen USA citizens as motivated, politically, as the past few months. Today, KPRC was exclusive in setting up a phone bank to help Houstonians with any last minute voting questions. Members from The League of Women Voters volunteered their time to answer the phones. Laura Blackburn, the President of the Houston Chapter [...]