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Fernando Alfonso III is a breaking news reporter for CNN digital who also writes features and about internet trends. Before joining CNN, Alfonso spent the past decade working at newspapers and online news organizations around the country. He recently worked for Forbes, the Houston Chronicle, and the Lexington Herald-Leader. While at the Chronicle, he was part of the team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for its Hurricane Harvey coverage. In Kentucky, Alfonso covered Appalachia’s opioid crisis and produced an award-winning investigative series on a controversial family court judge. Alfonso taught News Writing and a course in media management and entrepreneurship at the University of Kentucky for numerous years. Before moving to Kentucky, Alfonso was one of the Daily Dot's first staff writers covering Reddit and 4chan. He was also the company’s first art director. Alfonso’s first job in journalism was at the Post-Standard where a series of late night stakeouts resulted in an award-winning investigative story that ended up getting two public officials fired. Alfonso grew up in New York's Hudson Valley region. He received his master's degree in journalism from Syracuse University where he was also awarded its Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship for Minorities. He received his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Connecticut.

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  Is journalism disappearing? These top educators have a lot to say about that

  By Fernando Alfonso III Verified

  Mar. 07, 2024

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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.