Sarah served as the lead researcher for the investigations below, including sending open records requests, conducting data analysis, managing crowdsourcing efforts and identifying and scheduling interviews.
Houston police suspended cases scandal: After a yearlong open records battle, the Houston Police Department released internal documents exposing the controversial practice of suspending thousands of criminal investigations.
Mothers Erased: A five-month investigation into pregnancy-related deaths and near-deaths, which were not included in the state’s maternal mortality data.
Toll tag troubles: This viewer and whistleblower-driven investigation looked into improper billing by the state’s toll tag program and resulted in the Texas Department of Transportation cutting ties with its collection agency and waiving $1.3 billion in late fees for drivers. This preview provides insight into the investigation.
Overprescribing children opioids: This investigation looked into just how often children are being prescribed opioids, including a preview story with information on how to safety get rid of your prescription medication.
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