The City Reporters is an independent digital publication covering Houston and the surrounding metro area: city hall and Harris County, business and the economy, neighborhoods and schools, and the people who make the city work.
What we cover
- Local News: city and county government, flood control, transportation and public safety policy.
- Business and Energy: the Port of Houston, the energy industry, real estate, health care and small business.
- Finance: property taxes, housing costs, insurance and household money questions.
- Community and People: schools, libraries, parks, the arts and Houston’s international communities.
Who we are
The City Reporters is an independent publication owned and published by Kimberly Schmidt.
Our reporters
Marcus Tolliver
Local News
Marcus covers Houston City Hall, Harris County government, transportation and flood control, working from council and commissioners court agendas and public documents. Read Marcus’s bio and articles
Renée Castellano
Business, Energy, Finance
Renée covers the Houston economy, from the Port of Houston and the energy industry to real estate, small business and household finance. Read Renée’s bio and articles
Dana Kowalczyk
Community, Spotlight
Dana covers Houston’s neighborhoods, schools, libraries and community life, along with the city’s international and diaspora communities. Read Dana’s bio and articles
Yvette Okafor
Business, Spotlight
Yvette covers Houston business, entrepreneurs, brands and marketing, from startups and small-business owners to companies building names across the region. Read Yvette’s bio and articles
See all of our reporters on the Authors page, and read our Editorial Policy.
Get in touch
Story ideas, public notices and corrections are welcome. Contact the newsroom.