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Photojournalist at The Express-News in San Antonio, Texas. Previously, The Post and Courier and Southeast Missourian. |He/Him|

Charleston, SC
Joined January 2013
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Another year, another year-in-photos! Thank you Charleston and South Carolina for allowing me in to tell your stories. I look forward to doing even more long-form visual narratives in 2023. Check out more of my favorite moments at andrewjwhitaker.com/best-of-…
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Remote Texas observatory lets stargazers scan the skies from anywhere. Check out the full story by Rich Marini here expressnews.com/lifestyle/ar…
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Had a blast covering the U.S. Grand Prix at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas this weekend.
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New: Space Force now has its own special operations HQ, according to an internal memo. Why it matters: The Space Force has taken on key roles in recent military ops, and the new component field command will further weave the service into future missions. axios.com/2026/10/13/space-f…
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The Air Force has dreamed of graduating 1,500 novice pilots in a year. This year they finally reached their milestone, as a turning point in the war to reverse a "pilot crisis" that's bedeviled the service. expressnews.com/news/article…
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A San Antonio native and the only UTSA product to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, Marcus Davenport has announced his retirement after a nine-year professional career. He still holds the Roadrunners' career records for sacks and TFLs. expressnews.com/sports/colle…
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I’ll see you soon Jared
Off to Charlotte ✈️
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Heavy rain sparks flooding, road closures across San Antonio and Hill Country. expressnews.com/san-antonio-…
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WE PLAY BASKETBALL THIS MONTH 🙌
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This morning, I’m out on storm duty, looks like majority of the rain will come later today. Hopefully, all we get is some much needed rain.
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The calm before the storm
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🚀 Some personal news: I wrapped up my run with @DefenseOne last week. Now, I’m @axios where I’m reporting on the future of defense with a focus on space. Why it matters: The U.S., China and Russia are trying to control the ultimate high ground — space. That affects all of us.
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Goodnight San Antonio
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Per a note to Boston Globe staff today, the lesbian bar story generated 1,000 subscriptions to the paper yesterday. The Globe’s managing editor said it was “by far our best performing story of the year,” and appears to be “on pace to shatter all sorts of Globe records.”
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Ever heard of ninepin bowling? I hadn't until I moved here, but dates back before the popular 10 pin game. The last of its kind just around San Antonio. Check out the story I pitched with words by @reneguz expressnews.com/lifestyle/ar…
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History, family, cold beer and fun. That's how ninepin rolls. With exceptional photos and video by @WhitakerPhotos Ninepin: How America’s original bowling game rolls on near San Antonio expressnews.com/lifestyle/ar… via @expressnews
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San Antonio firefighters climb 110 stories to honor 9/11 first responders. expressnews.com/news/article…
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The Alex Murdaugh Trial has officially found a new home in Sumter County, officials announced on Tuesday. >> counton2.com/the-murdaugh-in…
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I’m proud to be a San Antonian, reporter and East Side resident. It was a joy to tell this story: an inside look at how a Government Hill elementary school made the biggest jump locally in the latest A-F ratings for @ExpressNews. expressnews.com/news/educati…
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