I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise.
Texas was defined by its larger-than-life characters, particularly politicians.
One reason I left local news was that I was tired of the constant musical chairs among news directors.
News reporting is a cycle: No matter how much you work at sending a message, it's only successful if it's received.
My goal was to be a network correspondent by the time I was 30.
The single life is not one I willingly chose for myself.