Jamal Thompson

Senior Reporter · San Antonio, TX

Jamal has spent over a decade covering the arts scene in San Antonio, previously working as a cultural reporter for the Houston Chronicle. He holds a Master's degree in Arts Journalism from Columbia University and is dedicated to highlighting local talent and cultural events.

2 stories from Jamal Thompson in Austin

Government

Texans in 20 counties can seek disaster unemployment aid after devastating flooding

Texans in 20 counties can seek disaster unemployment aid after devastating flooding by Jessica Warner Fri, November 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM 10 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Workers and self-employed Texans in 20 counties who lost income because of severe storms and flooding this summer can now apply for Disaster...

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Technology

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Austin Gigafactory, Musk says

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production at Austin Gigafactory, Musk says by Tara Brolley Fri, November 6, 2026 at 4:36 AM Updated Fri, November 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM 5 VIEW ALL PHOTOS LEFT: AUSTIN, TEXAS - APRIL 15: A Tesla Cybertruck sits on a lot at a Tesla dealership on April 15, 2024 in Austin,...

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