Syeda Hasan
Elections Editor and ReporterSyeda Hasan is the daily news editor at KERA. Before moving into that role, she covered mental health at the station. A Houston native, her journalism career has taken her to public radio newsrooms around Texas.
Before joining KERA, Syeda covered development and affordability at KUT News in Austin. She also worked as a general assignment reporter for Houston Public Media. Her work has been heard nationally on shows including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, PBS Newshour and Marketplace. She has won multiple Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards for her coverage of the Houston Rodeo food scene and barriers to housing for people with criminal backgrounds.
Syeda got her start in public radio as an intern at KUT while earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism, with a minor in French, at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Police say 28-year-old Phillip Dankins faces seven deadly conduct warrants related to the explosion. -
The Dallas Independent School District says a "data security incident" has exposed the electronic records of students, alumni, parents and employees. -
Seasonal affective disorder could be a larger problem this year after months of social isolation, but there are ways to manage symptoms. -
The medical examiner's office and many funeral homes are reaching capacity. Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says the trucks will be used "on an as-needed basis." -
COVID-19 cases are spiking across North Texas. Much of the increase is reportedly linked to small gatherings as people get tired of social distancing and begin to venture out. -
After a tense presidential election, some Americans are facing uncomfortable conversations with loved ones about the current political climate. -
A week after Election Day, Valenzuela delivered a virtual concession speech. -
Democratic candidate Candace Valenzuela called Van Duyne's victory declaration "premature and irresponsible." -
It's a wide open race for the state's 24th Congressional District, and Democrats see a chance to flip this historically red seat. -
Meaningful social relationships can enhance our overall well-being, and previous research has found that people report feeling happier with friends than they do with romantic partners or children. -
Dallas has proposed a major expansion of its RIGHT Care program, which teams up police, paramedics and social workers to respond to behavioral health calls. But some activists believe cops should not be on the scene during a mental health emergency. -
More Americans are reporting thoughts of self-harm as social distancing measures continue. In Fort Worth, the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation is virtually training people to intervene when someone is in crisis.
