Jianing “Holly” He

Jianing “Holly” He was a multimedia fellow at The Texas Tribune in 2018-19. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. After graduating from Northwestern University, where she studied journalism and psychology, she spent the summer at CNN International in Atlanta helping to produce special programming projects. She previously edited documentaries for Chicago’s Kindling Group, investigated cryptocurrency exchanges in China as an intern with Reuters Shanghai, and produced podcasts for the Daily Northwestern. In her spare time she can be found reading Haruki Murakami, solving jigsaw puzzles or cooking.

Past Contributions

There's a new Texas House speaker in town

by Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jianing “Holly” He Jan. 3, 2019

In the latest installment of our mini-documentary series, "Under the Dome," we chronicle the path state Rep. Dennis Bonnen took to become the next likely speaker of the Texas House. Full Story

Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune
Watch Texas Tribune reporters discuss their project on school segregation

by Justin Dehn and Jianing “Holly” He Dec. 19, 2018

Watch as the Tribune's Alexa Ura and Aliyya Swaby discuss their reporting for the "Dis-Integration" series that examines the challenges school communities have faced in integrating their schools. Full Story
In the Texas Legislature, bills filed on marijuana, daylight saving are all fair game

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Dec. 19, 2018

Watch the first episode of our mini-documentary series, “Under the Dome,” chronicling the cast of characters passing laws in the Texas State Capitol. Full Story

Credit: Todd Wiseman / The Texas Tribune
Watch victory, concession speeches from Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke

by Alana Rocha and Jianing “Holly” He Nov. 6, 2018

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defeated U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, after an intense campaign battle that drew national attention. Full Story

Credit: Leslie Boorhem-Stephenson: O'Rourke/Bob Daemmrich: Cruz
Though they've never met, Mike Collier and Dan Patrick virtually debate the issues for Texas Lt. Gov.

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Oct. 23, 2018

Watch the latest version of our "Split Decision" series, which includes Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Mike Collier, his Democratic challenger. Full Story

Credit: Justin Dehn / The Texas Tribune
Congressional rivals John Carter and MJ Hegar talk immigration, veterans and tattoos

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Oct. 19, 2018

Watch the latest version of our "Split Decision" series, which includes U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, and MJ Hegar, his Democratic challenger. Full Story
2018 Tribfest: Texas midterm elections, Brett Kavanaugh, and other issues

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He and Justin Dehn Oct. 5, 2018

Watch as we look back at some of the news made at the 2018 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story

Credit: Tamir Kalifa for The Texas Tribune
We set up a virtual debate between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz. Hear where they stand.

by Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn, Todd Wiseman and Jianing “Holly” He Sept. 27, 2018

Watch O'Rourke and Cruz virtually debate issues like immigration, guns and health care. Full Story
Abortion, health care and the best BBQ in their congressional district. Roy and Kopser contend for Lamar Smith's seat.

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 25, 2018

In Texas' 21st Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith is retiring, Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser virtually debate in the latest episode of our "Split Decision" video series. Full Story

Credit: Justin Dehn / The Texas Tribune
Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off

by Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman Sept. 20, 2018

In the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate. Full Story

Credit: Justin Dehn for The Texas Tribune