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Connor Brown’s Biography

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As a former freelance writer for the Austin American-Statesman and the Texas Observer, Connor Brown is no stranger to the newsroom. Brown graduated from Texas State University in 2018 with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Political Science. In 2017, Brown joined the University Star as a reporter, covering various topics like City Hall, immigration issues and the Texas Legislature. A few months later, she was appointed as assistant news editor where she wrote stories, edited articles, co-ma…

Connor Brown’s Journalist Portfolio

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Austin beekeeper tending hives finds a reward sweeter than honey

Austin beekeeper tending hives finds a reward sweeter than honey

Once Erika Thompson got a peek into the world of bees, she was hooked. "They're fascinating. Every time I get…

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Boy Scouts selling historic El Rancho Cima

Boy Scouts selling historic El Rancho Cima

You wouldn't know it looking at the serene landscape now, but the 2015 Memorial Day weekend flood that devast…

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Jury finds former ride-hailing service driver guilty of sexual assault

Jury finds former ride-hailing service driver guilty of sexual assault

A Travis County jury on Thursday found former RideAustin driver Osmani Limonta Diaz guilty of sexually assaul…

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Prosecution to appoint psychiatrist for defendant in UT stabbing case

Prosecution to appoint psychiatrist for defendant in UT stabbing case

State prosecutors will appoint a psychiatrist to assess the mental state of Kendrex White, a former Universit…

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Austin's first artist-in-residence to showcase what she's learned

Austin's first artist-in-residence to showcase what she's learned

Residents will have the opportunity to view artwork next month from Rehab El Sadek to see what Austin's first…

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Trial begins for man who shot Austin police officer during drug raid

Trial begins for man who shot Austin police officer during drug raid

Defense attorney Skip Davis shouted and flailed his arms at the jury during opening statements in an attempte…

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This Deal or No Deal

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By Connor Brown, Corbin Duncan
| Harvard Political Review Verified
However grudgingly, the House of Commons ought to pass Prime Minister May’s Brexit deal. There are two options available to the United Kingdom at this moment: This deal or no deal. Members advocating a ‘people’s vote,’ a rerun of the referendum to leave the European Union, are a profile in political cowardice; It is a clayton’s position and they know it.
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New Democrats Hope For a More Bipartisan Texas Senate in 2019

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By Connor Brown
| The Texas Observer Verified
Nathan Johnson, Beverly Powell Photos Courtesy/Facebook, Illustration/Sunny Sone When the Texas Senate convenes in January, Democrats will have one more senator in their ranks. But the reality is that Republicans and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick are still firmly in control of a chamber that has been pushed far to the right in recent years.
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Special Interest Groups Bankroll Nearly Half of Konni Burton’s Senate Campaign

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By Connor Brown
| The Texas Observer Verified
In perhaps Texas’ only remaining state Senate swing district, conservative PACs backed by fracking billionaires are doubling down on campaign contributions in an effort to help Konni Burton hold onto her Fort Worth district. Senate District 10 has swung between both parties for years. In 2008, Wendy Davis narrowly defeated Republican Kim Brimer, and then held onto the seat until 2014, when she launched her unsuccessful bid for governor.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, in fact, I own two. A few months back I found a vintage olive green Royal typewriter from the 1940s, and I absolutely love it.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

If there are two sides to every story and I've managed to piss off both sides in an attempt to be objective, I've done my job.

Who do you wish followed you?

Gianna Toboni from Vice or Michael Barbaro of the New York Times.