Ken Hoffman

Ken Hoffman is a veteran journalist who has covered Houston for decades. He has seen the city through hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters and has reported on the actions of local officials in response to these events. Hoffman is known for his sharp wit and no-nonsense approach to journalism, which is evident in his coverage of Hurricane Beryl. In addition to his work as a reporter, Hoffman is also an author and speaker on topics related to Houston and its history.

Biography:  https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/05-15-17-why-ken-hoffman-left-the-chron-for-culturemap-in-his-own-words/

62%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

35%

Examples:

  • CenterPoint either completely underestimated the destructive force of the storm or is simply too incompetent to deal with getting power restored.
  • I am so over CenterPoint. I wish I could pull the plug on CenterPoint so they know how it feels.
  • Whoever’s running the CenterPoint show has gotta go.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Houston Mayor John Whitmire turned hurricane press conferences into political photo ops.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • [Governor Greg Abbott and Acting Governor Dan Patrick were criticized for their response to the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl.]
  • ][Houston Mayor John Whitmire held press conferences][] but faced criticism for turning them into political photo ops.
  • [Lina Hidalgo, the highest-ranking elected official in Harris County, was criticized for leaving town during the storm despite forecasts showing it was safe to do so.]

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • But my side of the street, just one block – no lights, no Internet, no cable TV, no air conditioning, no nothing.
  • Everybody in Houston is angry. Social media is a powder keg.
  • If a hurricane is barreling anywhere within 1000 light years of Harris County – you stay home.
  • I only had to endure one day of being without power during Houston’s 95-degree summer heat and humidity. Good on CenterPoint.
  • It happens every time. It will happen next time.

Recent Articles

Houston's Power Crisis in the Age of Extreme Weather: CenterPoint Energy's Rejected Grant and the Frustration of Residents

Houston's Power Crisis in the Age of Extreme Weather: CenterPoint Energy's Rejected Grant and the Frustration of Residents

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 In July 2024, Houston, Texas faced a power crisis during Hurricane Beryl's landfall. The city's electrical infrastructure, particularly CenterPoint Energy's system serving industrial hubs and refineries, struggled to keep up with demand despite a rejected $100 million grant request for strengthening. Residents endured days without electricity amidst soaring temperatures and recovery from previous flooding events. Frustration ensued due to uneven power restoration and criticism towards Harris County's highest-ranking official.