J. David
J. David Goodman is the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, reporting on Texas and Oklahoma from his base in Houston. He covers political and cultural debates that impact the state and often has a focus on understanding how Texas is changing or not changing across various fronts. Before moving to Texas, he covered the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In his time as a reporter for The Times, he has also covered money in Albany politics, the downfall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the New York Police Department. He is committed to upholding journalistic ethics and ensuring his work is fair and accurate. Goodman graduated from Williams College and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. He lives in Houston.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/j-david-goodman
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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- The author often presents conflicting angles and information in their reporting, demonstrating a commitment to fairness and accuracy.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author frequently covers topics related to political figures and organizations, which may create potential conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
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- There are instances of contradictions being found in the articles, such as differing accounts of events or opposing statements from sources.
Deceptions
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- The author occasionally employs deceptive practices such as using loaded language or selectively presenting information to sway readers' opinions.
Recent Articles
Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Amidst Hurricane Beryl's aftermath, Pearland and Houston residents faced prolonged power outages and scorching heat. Home Depot in Pearland reported a surge in generator sales as people like Guadelupe Flores, Ron Crabtree, and Evaristo Cruz sought to keep their essential appliances running. However, not everyone could afford or find a generator during this time of need, leading to social divisions. CenterPoint Energy faced criticism for the grid's instability as approximately half a million Texans were left without electricity and hospitals started to feel the pinch. 
Hurricane Beryl: Over 2.7 Million Customers Without Power in Texas, Entergy and CenterPoint Work to Restore Service
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Hurricane Beryl left over 2.7 million customers in Texas without power, primarily in Houston. Entergy Texas and CenterPoint Energy aim to restore half and one million customers, respectively, by July 10. Damage included downed transmission towers and fallen trees into power lines, causing prolonged outages for some residents. 
Hurricane Beryl Knocks Out Power for Millions in Houston: CenterPoint Energy Promises to Restore One Million Homes by Wednesday, But Heat Wave Makes Situation Dire
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Hurricane Beryl leaves over 2.8 million residents in Houston, Texas without power after making landfall on Monday. CenterPoint Energy aims to restore electricity to one million customers by end of day Wednesday, but heatwave and grid damage complicate matters. Critical infrastructure assessment and community repair are also concerns. 
Hurricane Beryl's Destruction: At Least Eight Dead, Thousands Without Power and Traffic Lights in Texas
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Hurricane Beryl, making landfall as a Category 1 storm in Texas on July 9, 2024, caused extensive damage and power outages. At least eight deaths have been reported due to the hurricane's destruction. Thousands of traffic lights were knocked out in Houston alone, leaving drivers to navigate intersections as four-way stops. President Biden granted a federal emergency disaster declaration for affected areas, and restoring power is expected to take weeks amid triple-digit heat index temperatures. Beryl brought flooding rains and winds that transformed roads into rushing rivers, damaged power lines, and uprooted trees. 
Tropical Storm Beryl: At Least Seven Dead, 3 Million Without Power in Southeast Texas
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Tropical Storm Beryl, a Category 1 hurricane, hit southeast Texas on July 8, 2024, causing widespread damage including power outages affecting over 3 million residents. The storm resulted in at least seven deaths and led to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights. Houston faced significant flooding and damage due to fallen trees and downed power lines. CenterPoint Energy aimed to restore power to a million customers by the end of the day but warned about extended outages in hardest-hit areas. 
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors: A Legal Battle Over Parental Rights and Medical Autonomy
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The Texas Supreme Court upheld a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, ruling that parental rights are outweighed by the state's authority to regulate medicine. The decision leaves over 150,000 transgender youths in the US without access to recognized medical treatments and faces criticism from advocacy groups. 
Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Arrested for Child Endangerment in Connection to 2022 Robb Elementary School Shooting
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Former Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo was arrested and charged with child endangerment in June 2024, over two years after the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers. Arredondo is accused of abandoning a child during the response to the shooting, marking the first criminal charges related to the incident. Another officer was also indicted on similar charges. 
12-Year-Old Girl Brutally Assaulted by Two Illegal Immigrants in Houston: Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos Identified
Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024In Houston on June 16, 2024, two illegal immigrants, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, brutally assaulted a 12-year-old girl named Jocelyn Nungaray for two hours. They allegedly stripped her naked and bound her hands before leaving her for dead in a bayou. The suspects have been identified, but their guilt has not been proven in court. Jocelyn's tragic death sparked debate over immigration policies. 
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly wins re-election against Trump-backed challenger David Covey in a contentious primary, maintaining his power within the party and emphasizing unity among Texas Republicans. 
California Family Files Lawsuit Against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Alleged Role in Uvalde School Shooting
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024In May 2024, families of Uvalde shooting victims filed lawsuits against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for allegedly contributing to the gunman's actions through content and tools. The shooter had recently purchased an AR-15-style rifle before the massacre. Activision expressed sympathy but denied any connection to the tragedy, while Daniel Defense remained silent on the allegations. The first lawsuit was filed in California, targeting a video game maker for promoting weapons used in mass shootings.