Danica Lloyd - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Danica studied journalism and public relations at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, where she served as editor-in-chief of the student magazine and online newspaper. During her college career, she also spent a semester studying at the Washington Journalism Center and interning at a startup incubator in D.C., reported for The Jackson Sun and freelanced for other publications in Arkansas and Tennessee. In 2016, she joined Community Impact as a reporter covering local government, education, health care, real estate, development, business and transportation in northwest Houston. She was promoted to editor in 2020 and continues to cover local issues and serve as a leader in her newsroom. Danica was named Editor of the Year in 2022 and has earned several awards for her work.

Content

Total articles 2783

• Cypress Assistance Ministries celebrates 35 years of service

  By Danica Lloyd Verified| Community Impact Newspaper Verified More than three decades ago, a group of women attending Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church began collecting food for those in need. This grassroots effort blossomed into Cypress Assistance Ministries, which distributed 1.2 million pounds of food to feed more than 36,000 people in 2024. “They started out by handing out boxes of macaroni and cheese out of the back seat of somebody’s car just trying to serve the neighbors,” CAM Executive Director Martha Burnes said

  By Danica Lloyd Verified · Community Impact Newspaper

  Apr. 18, 2025

• New equipment coming to LSC-University Park’s AI lab following SIM Houston donation

  By Danica Lloyd Verified| Community Impact Newspaper Verified Lone Star College-University Park’s artificial intelligence program is getting new equipment following a $12,000 donation from the Society of Information Management’s Houston chapter, according to an April 16 news release. SIM Houston, a group of local information technology industry leaders, presented the donation at its annual charity golf tournament April 11, officials said. The organization partnered with LSC-UP to help launch its AI lab last year

  By Danica Lloyd Verified · Community Impact Newspaper

  Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Community Impact Newspaper

Community Impact is a privately owned news organization founded by John and Jennifer Garrett. It serves as a prominent source of local news and information, primarily in Texas, covering major metro areas such as Austin, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. The company has expanded its operations to include both print and digital products, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse audience. The organization publishes monthly newspapers that reach approximately 2 million readers, featuring local news, events, and community stories. Community Impact also offers external printing services through its state-of-the-art facility, catering to clients across the U.S. Additionally, the company is developing digital products to complement its print offerings, enhancing the reader experience. Community Impact has partnered with Texas Monthly to include a mini edition of the magazine in its monthly newspapers, further enriching its content. Headquartered in Texas, Community Impact employs around 200 staff members, known as "Impacters," and has established a strong presence in the Texas media landscape. The company has received numerous industry awards and is recognized for its leadership in the evolving news industry.