Elena Rodriguez

Bureau Chief · Plano, TX

Elena Rodriguez has over 15 years of experience covering local news in North Texas, including a decade at the Plano Star Courier. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, she has earned multiple awards for her in-depth coverage of community issues and civic engagement. She’s passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering dialogue amongst residents.

3 stories from Elena Rodriguez in Plano

A vibrant neighborhood in Plano, Texas, showcasing community engagement and local families.

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Tarrant County remains a critical battleground in Texas’ midterm elections

In the heart of Tarrant County, where the sun sets over the vibrant neighborhoods of Plano, a sense of anticipation hangs in the air as the midterm elections approach. Residents bustle about, engaged in conversations about their hopes for the future, their voices echoing the importance of their...

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A headstone in memory of Christopher 'Charlie' Mammana in Plano, Texas.

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A man found dead in Florida in 1995 had a headstone hundreds of miles away. DNA solved the mystery

On a warm summer afternoon in 1995, a fisherman casting his line into the tranquil waters of a Florida lake made a discovery that would unravel a mystery spanning decades. Hidden beneath the surface, the remains of a man, later identified as Christopher “Charlie” Mammana, lay undisturbed, waiting...

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Small single-engine Piper PA-28-181 Archer II aircraft on a runway at Hicks Airfield.

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NTSB report details what happened before a plane crashed north of Fort Worth, killing the pilot

On a crisp October day, the skies above Fort Worth, usually a canvas of endless blue, turned to a somber gray in an instant, as a small plane met a tragic fate. John Unangst, a beloved member of his community, took to the skies one last time, leaving behind a legacy of passion for aviation and a...

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