Katie Serrano
Katie Serrano is the DFW Political Correspondent for COURIER Texas. She has lived in Texas for 20 years and received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Arkansas in Editorial Journalism and News Narrative Writing.
She is passionate about making local journalism accessible and engaging young audiences. Since joining COURIER Texas, she has covered education in North Texas, housing affordability, women’s issues, local politics, and more. She previously worked in editing, content management, newsletter production, social media marketing and data reporting.
VIDEO: Here’s how Republicans want to undercut vaccines in Texas
| February 3, 2025
Parents in Texas can already opt their children out of vaccines and private employers can’t mandate vaccines for their workers. But Texas Republicans aren’t satisfied. Lawmakers have proposed dozens of bills that would make it easier for parents to opt their children out of vaccinations, cast doubt on whether vaccines are effective, and give the […]
VIDEO: Protesters show support for immigrants as ICE raids start in Texas
| January 29, 2025
President Donald Trump made good on his campaign promise to begin mass deportations once he took office. Eighty-four arrests were confirmed in North Texas on Jan. 26, sparking protests throughout the state. More immigration arrests were made in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley.
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett swears in for her 2nd term in Congress
| January 28, 2025
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett celebrated with supporters during a public swearing-in for her second term at the Hall of State at Fair Park in Dallas on Jan. 28, where she was joined with her mother Gwen Crockett and Judge Audrey Moorehead on stage. “ I think that today will probably mean more to my district than […]
VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s most viral moments
| January 24, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her clapbacks and viral moments in Congress, will celebrate her swearing in for her second term on Jan. 28 in Dallas.
North Texans rally for reproductive freedom at People’s March
| January 22, 2025
Nearly 500 people gathered at the Tarrant County Courthouse to protest their anger over a second Trump administration, and celebrate their resilience.
VIDEO: Housing woes push Dallas out of Top 10 best economies
| January 22, 2025
Dallas is no longer in the Top 10 of best economically performing big cities, dropping 11 places in the latest rankings. Housing is to blame, according to the Milken Institute, the nonprofit that conducts the study each year.