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Christian has been working as a freelance journalist in North Texas for more than a decade. His stories have appeared in the Dallas Observer, the Houston Press, and Rolling Stone magazine. He covers a wide range of subjects but primarily focuses on true crime.

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Posted inCommunity

Rick Grady and his fight for the homeless in Collin County

by Christian McPhate and Minnie Payne November 15, 2021January 11, 2022

A few months ago, Rick Grady was walking among the homeless who lingered in a tent city not far from Gov. Greg Abbott’s mansion in Austin. They used to be located in parks around the state capitol until the city forced them to move. So, the homeless by the thousands sought refuge in TxDOT territory […]

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Posted inArts + Culture, Features, Longform

“Texas treasure” Zane Williams makes country music history in McKinney

by Christian McPhate November 8, 2021November 30, 2021
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Posted inCommunity, Longform, Politics

Stray bullets spark urgent gun control conversation in North Texas

by Christian McPhate August 16, 2021August 16, 2021
the andalusian horse is an ancient, rare spanish breed of horse... and they're right in celina.
Posted inThings To Do

The rare, ancient Andalusian horse is raised by an amazing horsewoman in Celina

by Christian McPhate August 4, 2021August 4, 2021
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Posted inLatest

Plano Police Changes Marijuana Arrest Policy in Light of Marvin Scott III’s Death at the Collin County Jail

by Christian McPhate April 2, 2021April 2, 2021
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Posted inLatest

Collin County Sheriff Fires Seven Officers After Marvin Scott III’s Death

by Christian McPhate April 1, 2021May 19, 2021
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Posted inHealth

Texas Ranks No. 1 When It Comes to Medical Malpractice Payouts, Not So Much for Healthcare Coverage

by Christian McPhate March 23, 2021March 31, 2021
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Posted inBusiness

Texas Roadhouse CEO & Co-founder Dies by Suicide after Suffering Symptoms from Post COVID-19

by Christian McPhate March 22, 2021March 24, 2021
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Posted inLatest

Plano Police Arrest Black High School Student for Walking in the Road, Showing How Far We Have To Go for Racial Equity

by Christian McPhate February 23, 2021February 23, 2021
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Posted inUnfiltered

Gov. Greg Abbott Fails Texans with Latest Winter Storm Blunder

by Christian McPhate February 19, 2021February 24, 2021

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