After working about two years at Tyler Morning Telegraph, I ventured to Victoria looking for a new challenge.

I earned my journalism degree from the University of North Texas and have spent a good deal of time studying ethics, environmental philosophy, media law and political corruption.

As the newspaper's city and county reporter, I will be keeping an eye on the political landscape that affects our readers and residents.

Backpacking, sailing, kayaking, reading, cooking vegetarian meals, digging through junk stores.