Jala Washington

News Anchor/Bilingual Reporter

austin, texas, united states

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I'm a Bilingual Multimedia Journalist, as I'm very passionate about telling peoples' stories, and giving everyone a voice. The work that journalists do matters, and I look forward to making the world a better place with my unique set of skills.

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Wimberley man who allegedly assaulted his elderly mother still in jail

WIMBERLEY, Texas (KXAN) — A 60-year-old man is in custody, accused of assaulting his 90-year-old mother in Wimberley on Monday. Police arrested Daniel Grimes after they responded to the same neighborhood the day before. Law enforcement even put out an ale... See more

kxan.com•Jala Washington•Nov 26, 2025

Texas flood survivors to get $1.8 million in legal aid

AUSTIN (KXAN)— Texans who are impacted by recent flooding and need legal assistance can now receive aid through the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. It’s a state-based funding source for civil legal aid. It recently announced $1.8 million in funding fo... See more

newsnationnow.com•Jala Washington•Nov 12, 2025

Hurricane Melissa: Family stuck in Jamaica after wedding as storm hits

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Days after John Wesley and Wendy Smith had their dream destination wedding at a resort in Jamaica, they must now endure the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The couple, from Jarrell, Texas, arrived in Jamaica last week with about 50 family and... See more

newsnationnow.com•Jala Washington•Oct 28, 2025

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Broadcast Journalism, Journalism at Ball State UniversityGraduated: 2017

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Texas flood survivors to get $1.8 million in legal aid

Hurricane Melissa: Family stuck in Jamaica after wedding as storm hits

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