McKenna Oxenden

@mack_oxenden

looking for a job! | @marquetteu alum | former @hou_landing @nytimes @baltimoresun @TB_times | never grew out of the weird horse girl phase | ultimate 🥏

MD/WI/FL/NYC/TX

Joined January 2011

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Mar 27

Three years. Three cities. Seven different doctors. Some misdiagnosed me. Many said my pain was in my head. All of them told me my period pain was normal. Except it was never normal. I had endometriosis and it was ruining my body. Here is my story: houstonlanding.org/endometriosis-…

mack_oxenden's tweet card. I am one of roughly 182,000 Harris County women living with endometriosis. It takes most women four to 11 years to get a diagnosis.

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jul 17

Amid the devastation following the lethal floods in Kerr County, Texas, there is hope. Thousands from across the country have formed a network to reunite salvaged items with their owners. My dispatch from Texas Hill Country: nytimes.com/2025/07/17/us/…

mack_oxenden's tweet card. Search efforts along the Guadalupe River in Texas, combined with online groups, are helping to reunite items with survivors and families.

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Maggie Gordon@MagEGordon · Jul 15

From Mr. Rogers to Ms. Rachel: What’s changed in a generation of kids’ TV san.com/cc/from-mr-rog… New, from @mack_oxenden, whom I consider to be the world's foremost Ms. Rachel expert (followed closely by my toddler, of course.)

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jun 20

Today is the day! If you’re at #IRE25, join me, @MarkPuente and @KateHuangpu13 at 5pm to talk all things local government! I guarantee you will walk away with story ideas you could start working on next week.

mack_oxenden's tweet image. Today is the day! If you’re at #IRE25, join me, @MarkPuente and @KateHuangpu13 at 5pm to talk all things local government! I guarantee you will walk away with story ideas you could start working on next week.

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jun 19

I’m here at #IRE25! Come find me/DM/carrier pigeon to talk! Ya girl needs a job and loves to make new friends! And tomorrow I’ll be on a panel at 5pm where people will walk away with accountability stories they can replicate in their own communities. Come one, come all!

MMcKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jun 16

Nearly two years ago, I moved my life across the country to take a chance on the Houston Landing. While I hate the way things ended, I don't regret coming here for a second. I became a better reporter and writer and gained new skills. Here is why you should hire me:

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jun 12

My pelvic floor PT told me she’s regularly started sending patients my #endometriosis guide. There is no greater compliment. I just wanted to help other people. I would love to write more about women/endo/pelvic health! Lmk if you’re open to #freelance houstonlanding.org/think-you-have…

mack_oxenden's tweet card. From choosing the right doctor to soothing a painful flare up, navigating endometriosis can be difficult and overwhelming. Here's a resource guide.

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · Jun 9

Can't wait to be at @IRE_NICAR next week! Looking forward to connecting some old friends & making new ones. If you're going — drop me a line! And plz attend my panel on 6/20 from 5-6pm. We'll be talking how to find stories hidden in your local government's meeting agenda.

mack_oxenden's tweet image. Can't wait to be at @IRE_NICAR next week!

Looking forward to connecting some old friends &amp; making new ones.

If you're going — drop me a line! And plz attend my panel on 6/20 from 5-6pm. We'll be talking how to find stories hidden in your local government's meeting agenda.

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · May 20

Last week, the @Hou_Landing closed. I’m sad but trying to focus on the positives I did, like pushing Harris Co. gov to be more transparent + increasing $$$ for civil court interpreters. I still don’t know what is next. For now, I’m still in Houston. Don’t be a stranger.

mack_oxenden's tweet image. Last week, the @Hou_Landing closed.

I’m sad but trying to focus on the positives I did, like pushing Harris Co. gov to be more transparent + increasing $$$ for civil court interpreters.

I still don’t know what is next.

For now, I’m still in Houston. Don’t be a stranger.

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McKenna Oxenden@mack_oxenden · May 13

it takes less than 30 seconds for you to show solidarity! help us get a fair severance! ✊💜

HHouston Landing NewsGuild@HTXLandingUnion · May 13

We only have 3 days before the company's pending closure, and @Hou_Landing leadership continues to offer substandard severance packages. We're asking YOU to stand with us. Send emails to our board of directors demanding they return with a fair offer. actionnetwork.org/letters/give-h…

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