Help retell a tragic immigrant story

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

Never before had so many illegal immigrants died in one tragedy on American soil. Rick Streeter was one of the first to witness the aftermath. “I just remember the bodies,” Streeter said on Wednesday, pausing, “just scattered everywhere in the ...

What do you make of the Austin Hillary/Obama debate?

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

Did the Austin debate between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sway you to one candidate or the other? Experts have said the two are similar on a lot of issues. But did discussions, in what is called the most crucial ...

Does the Victoria County justice system have you down?

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

I'm working on a story about the state of the justice system following mediation between our district attorney and law enforcement leaders. Since that mediation, more than 350 backlogged cases were taken by law enforcement to DA Steve Tyler's office. ...

Are you visiting Hillary in Corpus Christi on Wednesday?

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

The Advocate received an e-mail on Monday promoting Sen. Hillary Clinton's plans to stop in Corpus Christi on Wednesday: Come Meet Hillary Clinton! You are invited to Join Hillary Clinton at a Campaign Rally on Wednesday, February 13th in Corpus ...

How much will Tyler's stepping aside cost the county?

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

I talked to District Attorney Steve Tyler on Friday about his decision to request a special prosecutor in the Michael Ratcliff case. And I asked him what a special prosecutor would cost. Tyler said the special prosecutor would not cost ...

Reader asks about Ron Paul's Texas opponent

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

An Advocate reader e-mailed today with questions about Rep. Ron Paul’s opponent in the District 14 race. “I have heard that Chris Peden’s FEC filing has not been filed,” wrote this concerned resident. “Since I classify this as a rumor, ...

Reader asks about Ron Paul’s Texas opponent

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

An Advocate reader e-mailed today with questions about Rep. Ron Paul’s opponent in the District 14 race. “I have heard that Chris Peden’s FEC filing has not been filed,” wrote this concerned resident. “Since I classify this as a rumor, ...

Crowdsourcing: Can you be a citizen journalist in your town?

By GabeSemenza in Crowdsourcing

What is Crowdsourcing, and how can you get involved? I wrote a column about Crowdsourcing, which published in Sunday's print edition of the paper, but here's a quick overview: I should probably introduce myself: Gabe Semenza, Victoria Advocate journalist. Crowdsourcing is ...