Submit a Story

Pitch Form

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You Are The Source

Know of a story that needs to be reported? Pitch it to The Dallas Express.

Tell Your Story

Fill out the form below to pitch your story. Tell us who to interview and the questions you want reporters to ask.

Get Reported

Your story will be assigned to a reporter. When the story is published we’ll send you a link to share with others.

Do you have an idea for a news story or an event announcement? *

News Form

How can we reach you?*

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Example:

• (555) 555-5555

• [email protected]

Cell Phone:

Email:*

Preferred Contact Method

Title/Headline*

What is a good headline for your story? (Note: editors might change it, but this is a good way to "frame" your story. )

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Example: "Local Bakery makes food Available to homeless shelter"

Topic*

What is the general topic of your story? For example, business development or local event.

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Example: "Business"

Interview Questions*

List the specific questions you want asked of contacts. (If no interview necessary: "N/A").

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Example:

• How much food are you providing?

• What Homeless shelters will you be partnering with?

• What can readers do to help?

Background

What's going on? Who are the players? What's at stake? Please provide context for your story. This section can be used to help reporters understand the story you are interested in telling. You can also provide links to data, reports, or other documentation here.

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Example:

• Local bakery announced that they will be donating food to a local homeless shelter.

• facebook.com/Dallasbakery

Details:

Supporting Links (if applicable):

Attach Images/Documents

Please review and agree to the DX Reporting Standards to ensure your pitch meets our standards.

Event Form

Profile Form

Your Name:*

Your Email:*

Profile Type*

PersonalBusiness

Category*

Who should we write the profile about?*

What time is best to reach the Profile?

How can we reach the individual/business Profile?*

Name:*

Phone:

Email:

Business Website URL or Facebook Page: (if business selected)

Supporting Links

Please provide a link to a website, primary data, report, or other online document pertaining to your profile here (optional).

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Example: "DallasBakery.com"

Background/Supporting Information

Think of these like bullet points that help tell the story and provide additional background. Please provide website or url citations for each factoid.

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Example:

• Local Homeless shelters have experienced a shortage of food donations during COVID-19 - www.newssite.com

• Homeless population has grown in Dallas area - www.homelessnessstats.org

• Local activists are working to connect homelessness non-profits with local businesses - www.localbiz.com

Attach Images/Documents

OpEd Form

Dallas Express Reporting Standards

All stories must be pertinent to readers in the Dallas area
No anonymous sources
Writers and editors DO NOT add their explanations or opinions in reporting news
Always represent both sides of an issue
All stories, excluding Opinion pieces, must avoid establishing political or societal positions and avoid singling out individuals or groups based solely on characteristic descriptors such as gender, race, religion, employment, status, income, etc.
The more information and contacts you give us, the more likely we are to write the story. We encourage screenshots, videos, documentation, and verifiable sourcing.
Please do not submit political drama unless it is actually newsworthy.