Marcus Chen

Senior Reporter · Friendswood, TX

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Marcus Chen has dedicated the last 12 years to covering education policy and local school issues. Before joining Pearland Current, he worked at NPR's Houston affiliate, where he reported on significant education reforms affecting the state. Marcus is known for his insightful analyses of school funding and educational equity.

3 stories from Marcus Chen in Pearland

Galveston City Councilmember Hardcastle arrested on DWI charges

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Galveston city councilmember arrested on DWI, resisting arrest charges after crash, police say

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over Galveston, Councilmember Hardcastle was at the center of a troubling scene. The sound of sirens pierced the evening calm, as police responded to a crash involving the elected official. What unfolded next would not only raise eyebrows but...

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Missing San Jacinto College student Leilani Rodriguez with family

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Police search for missing San Jacinto College student Leilani Rodriguez after concerning texts to parents

On a warm September evening, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the campus of San Jacinto College . Students milled about, laughing and sharing stories of their day. Yet, for one family, the atmosphere was heavy with worry. Leilani Rodriguez, a 19-year-old student, had not...

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Parents seeking answers after school tragedy, holding a photo of their child.

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Parents share East Texas school surveillance video after daughter's choking death

Six months have passed since the tragic choking incident that claimed the life of Adrian Thompson, a vibrant young student at a Texas school. In a heart-wrenching move, her parents have chosen to release surveillance footage, hoping to shed light on the school's response during those critical...

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