List of Houston Press Journalists and Reporters

Dec 17, 2024
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Houston Press Journalists

1. Sam Byrd

Designation Freelance Contributor Author Bio Sam Byrd is a freelance contributor to the Houston Press who loves to take in all of Houston’s sights, sounds, food and fun. He also loves helping others to discover Houston’s rich culture.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

2. Gladys Fuentes

Designation Contributor Author Bio Gladys Fuentes is a first generation Houstonian whose obsession with music began with being glued to KLDE oldies on the radio as a young girl. She is a freelance music writer for the Houston Press, contributing articles since early 2017.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Instagram @gladysfuentes Get Email Contact

3. Tom Richards

Designation Contributor Author Bio Contributor Tom Richards is a broadcaster, writer, and musician. He has an unseemly fondness for the Rolling Stones and bands of their ilk.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Get Email Contact

4. Jessica Goldman

Designation Author Author Bio Jessica Goldman was the theater critic for CBC Radio in Calgary prior to joining the Houston Press team. Her work has also appeared in American Theatre Magazine, Globe and Mail and Alberta Views. Jessica is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @applausemeter (1.1K Followers) Get Email Contact

5. Vic Shuttee

Designation Entertainment Reporter Author Bio Vic covers the comedy scene, in Houston and beyond. When not writing articles, he's working on his scripts, editing a podcast, doing some funny make-em-ups or preaching the good word of supporting education in the arts.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @vicshuttee (1.2K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

6. Jeff Balke

Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Jeff Balke is a writer, editor, photographer, tech expert and native Houstonian. He has written for a wide range of publications and co-authored the official 50th anniversary book for the Houston Rockets.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @jeffbalke (3K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

7. Jef Rouner

Designation Contributing Writer Author Bio Jef Rouner (not cis, he/him) is a contributing writer who covers politics, pop culture, social justice, video games, and online behavior. He is often a professional annoyance to the ignorant and hurtful.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @jefrouner (42 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

8. Natalie De La Garza

Designation Contributing Writer Author Bio Natalie de la Garza is a contributing writer who adores all things pop culture and longs to know everything there is to know about the Houston arts and culture scene.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @n_delagarza (43 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Instagram @natalie.delagarza Get Email Contact

9. Lorretta Ruggiero

Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Lorretta Ruggiero is a Houston Press freelance writer based in Cypress, Texas. She loves entertaining her family and friends with her food and sparkling wit. She is married to Classic Rock Bob and they have two exceptionally smart-aleck children.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @lorrettarug (63 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

10. Pete Vonder Haar

Designation Writer Author Bio Peter Vonder Haar writes movie reviews for the Houston Press and the occasional book. The first three novels in the "Clarke & Clarke Mysteries" - Lucky Town, Point Blank, and Empty Sky - are out now.
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11. Margaret Downing

Designation Editor-in-chief Author Bio Margaret Downing is the editor-in-chief who oversees the Houston Press newsroom and its online publication. She frequently writes on a wide range of subjects.
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12. Sean Pendergast

Designation Contributing Freelance Writer Author Bio Sean Pendergast is a contributing freelance writer who covers Houston area sports daily in the News section, with periodic columns and features, as well. He also hosts the morning drive on SportsRadio 610, as well as the pre-game and post game shows for the Houston Texans.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @seantpendergast (47.9K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

13. Bob Ruggiero

Designation Author Author Bio Bob Ruggiero has been writing about music, books, visual arts and entertainment for the Houston Press since 1997, with an emphasis on classic rock. He used to have an incredible and luxurious mullet in college as well. He is the author of the band biography Slippin’ Out of Darkness: The Story of WAR.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @bobruggiero2 (604 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

14. Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Designation Contributor Author Bio Jesse’s been writing for the Houston Press since 2013. His work has appeared elsewhere, notably on the desk of the English teacher of his high school girlfriend, Tish. The teacher recognized Jesse’s writing and gave Tish a failing grade for the essay. Tish and Jesse celebrated their 33rd anniversary as a couple in October.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @chuyelcucuy (895 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

15. Brooke Viggiano

Designation Contributing Writer Author Bio Brooke Viggiano is a contributing writer who is always looking to share Houston's coolest and tastiest happenings with the Houston Press readers.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @brookeviggiano (923 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

16. DeVaughn Douglas

Author Bio Houston Press contributor DeVaughn Douglas is a freelance writer, blogger, and podcaster. He is 1/2 of the In My Humble Opinion Podcast and 1/1 of the Sleep and Procrastination Society. (That last one isn't a podcast; he just procrastinates and sleeps a lot.)
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @justdevaughn (578 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Instagram @drdougla Get Email Contact

17. D. L. Groover

Designation Contributor Author Bio D.L. Groover has contributed to countless reputable publications including the Houston Press since 2003. His theater criticism has earned him a national award from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) as well as three statewide Lone Star Press Awards for the same. He's co-author of the irreverent appreciation, Skeletons from the Opera Closet (St. Martin's Press), now in its fourth printing.
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18. Faith Bugenhagen

Designation News Reporter Author Bio Faith Bugenhagen is on staff as a news reporter for The Houston Press, assigned to cover the Greater-Houston area.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @fbugenhagenhp (184 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

19. Ada Alozie

Designation Contributor Author Bio Contributor Ada Alozie was a former contributor for Rescripted, an online Chicago arts blog, for two years before moving to Houston and joining the Houston Press team. The majority of her experience in theater comes from her previous work experience as both playwright and director. She has developed work with the Goodman Theatre and Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. She is, also, a member of the Dramatists Guild.
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20. Dianna Wray

Designation Staff Writer Author Bio Dianna Wray is a nationally award-winning journalist. Born and raised in Houston, she writes about everything from NASA to oil to horse races.
Gender Female Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @diannawray (719 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact

21. Jamil David

Designation Author Author Bio Contributor Jamil David is a native Houstonian and Texas Southern University alumnus. He is interested in TV, sports and pop culture. @JMLJMLD
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @_jmldavid Get Email Contact

22. Marco Torres

Designation Contributor Author Bio When he's not roaming around the city in search of tacos and graffiti, Houston Press contributor Marco both writes and points his camera lens toward the vibrant Houston music scene and beyond.
Gender Male Author Profile houstonpress.com Twitter @marco4rmhouston (3.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

23. Matthew Keever

Designation Contributor Author Bio writer, editor, failed musician, lifelong coog
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