McKenna Oxenden
@mackoxenden.bsky.social
reporter looking for work | past lives: Houston Landing, The New York Times, Baltimore Sun + Tampa Bay Times
proud Marquette University alum
loves beer, cheese + the green bay packers | dog mom | horse girl | endo warrior 💛🎗️
proud Marquette University alum
loves beer, cheese + the green bay packers | dog mom | horse girl | endo warrior 💛🎗️
Some ✨ personal news ✨ as they say:
I'm trading one hot climate for another and relocating to Sarasota, FL to join Suncoast Searchlight as the local government watchdog reporter.
So excited to join this talented team, be back in FL + closer to family (...and the beach!)
I'm trading one hot climate for another and relocating to Sarasota, FL to join Suncoast Searchlight as the local government watchdog reporter.
So excited to join this talented team, be back in FL + closer to family (...and the beach!)
September 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Some ✨ personal news ✨ as they say:
I'm trading one hot climate for another and relocating to Sarasota, FL to join Suncoast Searchlight as the local government watchdog reporter.
So excited to join this talented team, be back in FL + closer to family (...and the beach!)
I'm trading one hot climate for another and relocating to Sarasota, FL to join Suncoast Searchlight as the local government watchdog reporter.
So excited to join this talented team, be back in FL + closer to family (...and the beach!)
I'm a finalist for the personal narrative category this year for my story that chronicled my struggle to get an endometriosis diagnosis. This story was so deeply personal, I am humbled and so proud to even be an #OJA25 finalist. awards.journalists.org/entries/endo...
August 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I'm a finalist for the personal narrative category this year for my story that chronicled my struggle to get an endometriosis diagnosis. This story was so deeply personal, I am humbled and so proud to even be an #OJA25 finalist. awards.journalists.org/entries/endo...
Amid the devastation following the lethal floods in Kerr County, Texas, there is hope. Thousands from across the country have formed a network to reunite salvaged items with their owners.
My dispatch from Texas Hill Country for the @nytimes.com:
My dispatch from Texas Hill Country for the @nytimes.com:
The Things Lost in the Flood, and the People on a Mission to Return Them
www.nytimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Amid the devastation following the lethal floods in Kerr County, Texas, there is hope. Thousands from across the country have formed a network to reunite salvaged items with their owners.
My dispatch from Texas Hill Country for the @nytimes.com:
My dispatch from Texas Hill Country for the @nytimes.com:
I’m gutted. I’m heartbroken. I’m devastated.
For Houston, for our community, for the great journalism that won’t get to continue on.
I guess I’m open to new journalism jobs now so send me your opportunities.
For Houston, for our community, for the great journalism that won’t get to continue on.
I guess I’m open to new journalism jobs now so send me your opportunities.
Houston Landing to cease operations in face of financial challenges
Although Houston Landing launched with significant seed funding, it has been unable to build additional revenue streams to support ongoing operations.
houstonlanding.org
April 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’m gutted. I’m heartbroken. I’m devastated.
For Houston, for our community, for the great journalism that won’t get to continue on.
I guess I’m open to new journalism jobs now so send me your opportunities.
For Houston, for our community, for the great journalism that won’t get to continue on.
I guess I’m open to new journalism jobs now so send me your opportunities.
#ICYMI, here is yesterday's episode of Houston Matters. Myself, and a local endometriosis excision specialist from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Guan, talked all things endo.
Segment starts around 23:20.
Segment starts around 23:20.
April 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
#ICYMI, here is yesterday's episode of Houston Matters. Myself, and a local endometriosis excision specialist from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Guan, talked all things endo.
Segment starts around 23:20.
Segment starts around 23:20.
A great way to close out #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth:
I’ll be live on @houstonmatters.bsky.social around 9:15 to talk about my latest in the @houstonlanding.bsky.social that details out my journey trying to get an endometriosis diagnosis.
Tune in!
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
I’ll be live on @houstonmatters.bsky.social around 9:15 to talk about my latest in the @houstonlanding.bsky.social that details out my journey trying to get an endometriosis diagnosis.
Tune in!
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
March 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A great way to close out #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth:
I’ll be live on @houstonmatters.bsky.social around 9:15 to talk about my latest in the @houstonlanding.bsky.social that details out my journey trying to get an endometriosis diagnosis.
Tune in!
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
I’ll be live on @houstonmatters.bsky.social around 9:15 to talk about my latest in the @houstonlanding.bsky.social that details out my journey trying to get an endometriosis diagnosis.
Tune in!
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
Brave and powerful story from @mackoxenden.bsky.social :
“I sobbed.
The pain was never in my head. It was never normal.
And now, after years of dismissive doctors and searching for answers, it had a name — endometriosis.” houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
“I sobbed.
The pain was never in my head. It was never normal.
And now, after years of dismissive doctors and searching for answers, it had a name — endometriosis.” houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?
I am one of roughly 182,000 Harris County women living with endometriosis. It takes most women four to 11 years to get a diagnosis.
houstonlanding.org
March 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Brave and powerful story from @mackoxenden.bsky.social :
“I sobbed.
The pain was never in my head. It was never normal.
And now, after years of dismissive doctors and searching for answers, it had a name — endometriosis.” houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
“I sobbed.
The pain was never in my head. It was never normal.
And now, after years of dismissive doctors and searching for answers, it had a name — endometriosis.” houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?
An important story from my colleague and friend, @mackoxenden.bsky.social
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
An important story from my colleague and friend, @mackoxenden.bsky.social
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?
I am one of roughly 182,000 Harris County women living with endometriosis. It takes most women four to 11 years to get a diagnosis.
houstonlanding.org
March 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?
An important story from my colleague and friend, @mackoxenden.bsky.social
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
An important story from my colleague and friend, @mackoxenden.bsky.social
houstonlanding.org/endometriosi...
Three years. Three cities. Seven different doctors.
Some misdiagnosed me. Many said my pain was in my head. All of them told me my period pain was normal.
Except it was never normal. I had endometriosis and it was ruining my body, even trapping some of my organs together.
Here is my story:
Some misdiagnosed me. Many said my pain was in my head. All of them told me my period pain was normal.
Except it was never normal. I had endometriosis and it was ruining my body, even trapping some of my organs together.
Here is my story:
Endometriosis ravaged my body and life. Why did it take so long to get a diagnosis?
I am one of roughly 182,000 Harris County women living with endometriosis. It takes most women four to 11 years to get a diagnosis.
houstonlanding.org
March 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Three years. Three cities. Seven different doctors.
Some misdiagnosed me. Many said my pain was in my head. All of them told me my period pain was normal.
Except it was never normal. I had endometriosis and it was ruining my body, even trapping some of my organs together.
Here is my story:
Some misdiagnosed me. Many said my pain was in my head. All of them told me my period pain was normal.
Except it was never normal. I had endometriosis and it was ruining my body, even trapping some of my organs together.
Here is my story:
New from me: I reviewed 49 cities and counties in the Houston region to see what details are publicly provided and posted when it comes to agenda items for public meetings.
The findings?
Harris County is among the worst.
The findings?
Harris County is among the worst.
Harris County’s routinely long Commissioners Court agendas are often short on details
Of the cities and counties in the Houston area, Harris County is among the worst at providing background information with Commissioners Court agendas.
houstonlanding.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
New from me: I reviewed 49 cities and counties in the Houston region to see what details are publicly provided and posted when it comes to agenda items for public meetings.
The findings?
Harris County is among the worst.
The findings?
Harris County is among the worst.
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
New @BaltimoreBanner investigation: Ravens' Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/raven...
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/raven...
Ravens' Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate behavior by six massage therapists
Women say Justin Tucker repeatedly exposed his genitals and, in three instances, apparently left ejaculate on tables after massages.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New @BaltimoreBanner investigation: Ravens' Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/raven...
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/raven...
The impact of Trump's memo on federal grants is already being felt in Houston. Local officials are scrambling. The pause — and potential future elimination of funds — could have far-reaching impacts on the city and county’s operating budgets. houstonlanding.org/houston-harr...
Houston, Harris County scramble to determine effects of Trump pause of federal funds
The pause – and potential future elimination of funds – could have far-reaching impacts on the city and county’s operating budgets.
houstonlanding.org
January 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The impact of Trump's memo on federal grants is already being felt in Houston. Local officials are scrambling. The pause — and potential future elimination of funds — could have far-reaching impacts on the city and county’s operating budgets. houstonlanding.org/houston-harr...
Several of Harris County’s district and county courts judges gathered Wednesday to celebrate adopting a new policy intended to expand access to interpreters in court rooms. Then, judicial officials said they need millions more to properly enact the policy. houstonlanding.org/harris-count...
Harris County courts adopt plan to add interpreters, but say millions needed to sustain it
The plan calls for increasing the number of interpreters, and training judges and staff on the need for better language access in their courtrooms.
houstonlanding.org
December 19, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Several of Harris County’s district and county courts judges gathered Wednesday to celebrate adopting a new policy intended to expand access to interpreters in court rooms. Then, judicial officials said they need millions more to properly enact the policy. houstonlanding.org/harris-count...
The move comes following scrutiny that began in May over the vendor, DEMA, which was accused of billing the county for the same hours it was working for a county in California. Harris County conducted its own audit, which did not find any issues with its billing. houstonlanding.org/harris-count...
Harris County health dept. to operate 911 call diversion program following vendor scrutiny
The move comes amid scrutiny that began in May after the vendor was accused of billing Harris County for hours it was working for a California county.
houstonlanding.org
December 11, 2024 at 7:26 PM
The move comes following scrutiny that began in May over the vendor, DEMA, which was accused of billing the county for the same hours it was working for a county in California. Harris County conducted its own audit, which did not find any issues with its billing. houstonlanding.org/harris-count...
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
After the death of her daughter, Jocelyn, Alexis Nungaray became an unlikely anti-immigration crusader for President-elect Donald Trump and Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaigns. But outside of the spotlight, she mourns alone to keep Jocelyn's memory alive.
houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...
houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...
‘I don’t want her to be forgotten’: The election is over. Alexis Nungaray’s grief remains.
The death of Alexis Nungaray’s 12-year-old daughter set her mother on a political crusade in her memory, often at the expense of her ability to grieve.
houstonlanding.org
November 21, 2024 at 3:28 PM
After the death of her daughter, Jocelyn, Alexis Nungaray became an unlikely anti-immigration crusader for President-elect Donald Trump and Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaigns. But outside of the spotlight, she mourns alone to keep Jocelyn's memory alive.
houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...
houstonlanding.org/i-dont-want-...
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
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November 20, 2024 at 4:57 PM
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said her office was continuing to investigate the awarding of a $30 million contract, one day after the former head of the county’s public health department was charged with a felony.
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Former Harris County health director charged with felony over misuse of contract information
Barbie Robinson is accused of giving information to IBM officials about a potential multi-million-dollar county contract the company later won.
houstonlanding.org
November 20, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said her office was continuing to investigate the awarding of a $30 million contract, one day after the former head of the county’s public health department was charged with a felony.
houstonlanding.org/former-harri...
houstonlanding.org/former-harri...
I LOVE MARQUETTE BASKETBALL
November 20, 2024 at 4:04 AM
I LOVE MARQUETTE BASKETBALL
👋 giving this thing a try!
I cover Harris County for the Houston Landing, with a focus on all things county government.
I’m a Maryland native but I love beer, cheese and the Green Bay Packers. Always looking for brewery/food recs and hidden gems in Houston to explore with my pup, Astro.
I cover Harris County for the Houston Landing, with a focus on all things county government.
I’m a Maryland native but I love beer, cheese and the Green Bay Packers. Always looking for brewery/food recs and hidden gems in Houston to explore with my pup, Astro.
November 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM
👋 giving this thing a try!
I cover Harris County for the Houston Landing, with a focus on all things county government.
I’m a Maryland native but I love beer, cheese and the Green Bay Packers. Always looking for brewery/food recs and hidden gems in Houston to explore with my pup, Astro.
I cover Harris County for the Houston Landing, with a focus on all things county government.
I’m a Maryland native but I love beer, cheese and the Green Bay Packers. Always looking for brewery/food recs and hidden gems in Houston to explore with my pup, Astro.
Reposted by McKenna Oxenden
Today, my office announced a second gas station is paying up after taking advantage of Texans during Hurricane Beryl.
This penalty is far greater than what they made profiteering, and I hope this sends a message that we won’t tolerate this in Harris County.
houstonlanding.org/houston-area...
This penalty is far greater than what they made profiteering, and I hope this sends a message that we won’t tolerate this in Harris County.
houstonlanding.org/houston-area...
Houston-area gas station to pay $50,000 settlement for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
The settlement is the second reached by the Harris County Attorney’s office over price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Beryl in July.
houstonlanding.org
November 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Today, my office announced a second gas station is paying up after taking advantage of Texans during Hurricane Beryl.
This penalty is far greater than what they made profiteering, and I hope this sends a message that we won’t tolerate this in Harris County.
houstonlanding.org/houston-area...
This penalty is far greater than what they made profiteering, and I hope this sends a message that we won’t tolerate this in Harris County.
houstonlanding.org/houston-area...