CultureMap Houston

CultureMap Houston is a news website that covers city life, including events, restaurants, entertainment and real estate in the Houston area. The site focuses on reporting about local happenings and provides information about upcoming exhibitions and shows. The content includes articles on various topics such as politics, environmental issues, food and drink, fashion and beauty. One of the main subjects in the provided article is Hurricane Beryl's impact on Houston and the criticism faced by CenterPoint Energy for its handling of power restoration. Other topics include social media reactions to the storm and tips for staying cool during hot weather.

60%

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

25%

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:

  • The article has a clear conflict of interest with CenterPoint Energy as they are reporting on the company's handling of Hurricane Beryl recovery.

Contradictions

83%

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

47%

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 have trouble sleeping because it’s so hot and drippy. When I do conk out for a couple of hours, I wake up in sheets soaked with sweat.
  • 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. And we will put up with their excuses.
  • Next time, after CenterPoint’s total poop show, Houston has to be Top 5 in perspiration.

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.