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Caroline Wilburn
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Reporter, Houston Chronicle
Bryan, Houston, College Station, Texas
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Biography
Caroline Wilburn is a recent graduate of Texas A&M University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and minors in Sociology and Agriculture Communication & Journalism. Caroline was a reporting fellow at The Texas Tribune in 2023, where she covered topics including higher education, public education, politics, environment and finance. Previously, she interned with The Bryan-College Station Eagle, where she reported on crime, education and health. She was born and grew up near Dallas before attending Texas A&M University, where she previously served as the news editor at the independent student-run newspaper, The Battalion.
Topics such as higher education public education policy and more. politics
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Content
By Caroline Wilburn| Houston Chronicle Verified A fatal car crash early Wednesday left all northbound lanes of Interstate-610 West Loop near Beachnut closed, according to Houston Transtar. The single-vehicle crash happened around 4:40 a.m. and left one pedestrian dead, according to the Houston Police Department. Lanes remained closed as of 6:30 a.m., causing traffic delays for morning commuters, according to the Houston Transtar traffic map. This is a developing story.
By Caroline Wilburn| Houston Chronicle Verified A fatal crash early Tuesday that shut down all eastbound lanes and an exit ramp on U.S. 290 near the Interstate-10 direct connector was cleared as of 8 a.m., according to the Houston Police Department. The single-vehicle crash happened around 3:28 a.m. Tuesday, according to police, and left the connector closed as of 6:30 a.m., causing significant delays for morning commuters. The crash was cleared as of 8 a.m., according to Houston Transtar, but still causing traffic delays in the area.
By Caroline Wilburn, Claire Goodman Verified| Fort Bend Sun Verified Taral Patel, a former Fort Bend County staffer and commissioner candidate, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges after he was accused of creating fake social media profiles to post racist messages about himself, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office. Patel also admitted in his plea deal to committing one of the misdemeanors along with Fort Bend County Judge KP George. George is accused of working alongside Patel to sway the outcome of an election.
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Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is a prominent daily newspaper and the largest in Texas, established in 1901 by Marcellus E. Foster. It has served as Houston's primary newspaper of record and has a rich history, including the introduction of a Sunday edition with color comics in 1905. The newspaper was acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 1987 and became Houston's sole major daily after purchasing the assets of the Houston Post in 1995. The Chronicle provides comprehensive print and digital news coverage, focusing on local, regional, and national events, particularly those relevant to the Houston area. It is known for its investigative journalism, opinion sections, and lifestyle features, including the "Bayou City History" project that documents significant milestones in Houston's history. The newspaper also maintains a vast archive of over a century of content, supporting research and education. With a broad readership, it serves local residents, businesses, and academic institutions, leveraging its extensive circulation for advertising opportunities.
Houston, Texas, United States
Founded: 1901