El Paso native Manuel Holguin is passionate about covering important issues affecting marginalized communities, and is dedicated to reporting on the many challenges that immigrants face in Dallas and the United States, including cultural and linguistic diversity in education and healthcare disparities and access to mental healthcare for Latino and Hispanic communities.
Holguin recently moved back to DFW and finds it extremely important “to have the opportunity to shed light on important issues and give a voice to those who are often unheard. Seeing the impact that my reporting can have, from raising awareness about injustices to inspiring action and change, is what keeps me going day after day.”
Location:
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Languages Spoken:
Spanish, English
Areas of Expertise:
immigration, education, health care, Latino communities
Location Expertise:
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Official Title:
Freelance Reporter
Email Address:
manuelholg@gmail.com
Linkedin Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jrholgn
Fentanyl awareness: Pinkston High School responds to parent concerns after drug scare
Dallas ISD’s Marlene Yepez-Porras and Pinkston parent instructor Anthony McGee told parents the school’s staff is working with the DISD to approve training for teachers and staff on fentanyl awareness. The staff emphasized that parents must also help by speaking with children about the dangers of fentanyl and how to keep an eye out for signs of drug use outside of school.
West Dallas
Manuel Holguin - April 5, 2023
Neighborhood-led protest ends South Dallas-Fair Park PID ‘tax’
The South Dallas Fair Park Public Improvement District is coming to an end. Property owners of neighborhood homes and businesses advocated against extending the PID for another seven years, saying they didn’t feel the additional tax burden translated to tangible community benefits.
South Dallas
Manuel Holguin - March 15, 2023
