Houston Chronicle

The Houston Chronicle is a news website that provides coverage of local, national and international news. The site often reports on politics, weather events, sports and business. The site has a tendency to lean towards biased reporting and occasionally uses misleading headlines or language in its reporting. There are instances where the site's coverage of certain topics appears to be influenced by external factors.

86%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • There is a pattern of the site presenting information in a way that favors certain political ideologies.
  • The site has a tendency to lean towards biased reporting. The author often makes statements that are critical of certain individuals or groups.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the site's coverage of certain topics appears to be influenced by external factors.
  • The site has a history of reporting on conflicts of interest involving individuals or organizations in power.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The articles contain contradictions which often involve conflicting information about events or statistics.
  • There are instances where the site reports on different aspects of the same event and the reports do not match up.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • There are instances where the site presents information in a way that could be considered deceptive.
  • The site occasionally uses misleading headlines or language in its reporting.

Recent Articles

  • Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

    Resilient Houston Residents Turn to Generators Amid Hurricane Beryl's Power Outages and Scorching Heat

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Amidst 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.
  • Mandatory and Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued as Hurricane Beryl Approaches Texas Gulf Coast: Storm Surge Warnings, Heavy Rain, and Potential Flooding Expected

    Mandatory and Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued as Hurricane Beryl Approaches Texas Gulf Coast: Storm Surge Warnings, Heavy Rain, and Potential Flooding Expected

    Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders have been issued for several Texas Gulf Coast counties as Hurricane Beryl approaches, expected to make landfall on Monday. The storm is predicted to bring dangerous storm surge, heavy rain, and potential life-threatening water rises in the affected areas.
  • The Iconic 'Earthrise' Image: A Reminder of Our Responsibility to Protect the Planet

    The Iconic 'Earthrise' Image: A Reminder of Our Responsibility to Protect the Planet

    Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 In December 1968, astronaut Bill Anders captured the iconic 'Earthrise' photograph from lunar orbit, inspiring global attention and action towards environmental preservation. The image of Earth rising above the moon's gray backdrop sparked emotions and led to significant environmental legislation.
  • Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Houston Storm: Kassimer Doynov's Tree Damages House, 216,000 Without Power Amidst Nested Outages and Potential Tornadoes

    Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A devastating storm hits Houston on May 19, 2024, causing hurricane-force winds, significant damage, and millions of people to lose power. At least five deaths have been reported and restoration efforts are underway; however, some customers may face delays due to 'nested outages' and varying levels of electrical circuit damage.
  • Houston Area Flooded: 126 Rescued as San Jacinto River Predicted to Crest, Threatening Hundreds of Structures

    Houston Area Flooded: 126 Rescued as San Jacinto River Predicted to Crest, Threatening Hundreds of Structures

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Heavy rainfall in Houston causes severe flooding, forcing mandatory evacuations and dangerous rescues. The San Jacinto River is expected to crest on Sunday, putting several hundred structures at risk. First responders have already rescued over 200 people and animals. The flooding is the worst since Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and could last for days.
  • Washington Commanders and Houston Texans Make Moves in 2024 NFL Draft: New Talent for Dan Quinn and Nick Caserio

    Washington Commanders and Houston Texans Make Moves in 2024 NFL Draft: New Talent for Dan Quinn and Nick Caserio

    Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels as their first pick and Jer'Zhan Newton from Illinois in the third round. The Houston Texans added Calen Bullock from USC through a trade in the third round, along with Georgia cornerback Kamari Lassiter and Notre Dame tackle Blake Fisher in the second round.
  • Intuitive Machines' Odysseus: The First Private Moon Lander Successfully Launches and Completes Tests on the Moon Despite Technical Issues

    Intuitive Machines' Odysseus: The First Private Moon Lander Successfully Launches and Completes Tests on the Moon Despite Technical Issues

    Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Intuitive Machines' private spaceship, Odysseus, became the first privately-funded spacecraft to land on the moon. Despite problems with its laser rangefinders that caused it to tip over onto its side, Odysseus completed tests and sent back photos before entering a lunar night. NASA received data from all five of its active payloads after the historic touchdown, including experiments put on board via a $118 million contract from CLPS. Intuitive Machines sees this as the first step towards private spacecraft landing on the moon regularly.
  • 26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

    26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Rizo-Lopez Foods, a Modesto based company, has been linked to 26 Listeria outbreaks through their queso fresco and cojita cheese products. The CDC recently re-launched an investigation after new illnesses were reported in December 2023.
  • Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

    Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

    Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 The Senate's vote to advance a bipartisan foreign aid bill with major new border provisions failed on Wednesday. The bill included money for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as the new border policy deal. Republicans in the Senate kept the floor paralyzed while they met behind closed doors to try and come up with a game plan.
  • Texas Governor Declares Migrants Crossing Border an Invasion as National Guard Expands Presence Along Rio Grande

    Texas Governor Declares Migrants Crossing Border an Invasion as National Guard Expands Presence Along Rio Grande

    Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the expansion of its border security operation at a press conference with other Republican governors in Eagle Pass on February 4th, declaring that migrants crossing the border are an invasion from millions of people coming from across the globe into our country.