Joy Diaz
Texas Standard reporter Joy Diaz has amassed a lengthy and highly recognized body of work in public media reporting. Prior to joining Texas Standard, Joy was a reporter with Austin NPR station KUT on and off since 2005. There, she covered city news and politics, education, healthcare and immigration.
Originally from Mexico, Joy moved to the U.S. in 1998 when her husband Luis was transferred from his job in Mexico City to Virginia. While there, Joy worked for Roanoke NPR station WVTF.
Joy speaks English and Spanish (which is a plus in a state like Texas). She graduated from Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli in Mexico City with a degree in Journalism. In 2008 she took a break to devote herself to her two young children, before returning to the KUT studios. She loves reading, painting and spending time engaging with the community.
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High blood pressure, obesity and a decline in mental health are all conditions that play a role in Texas’ higher rate of maternal mortality. But six months on Medicaid could help. -
"What really keeps me going is the support of the community and patients being so thankful." -
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice follows a state code that limits when a person can change their name. -
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From Texas Standard: This Monday marked the five-year anniversary of the death of Sandra Bland. The event is forever intertwined with Prairie View A&... -
From Texas Standard : The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs credits early preventive measures at its 170 medical facilities for keeping more beds...
