Texas Newswatch

Besides creating the packages you can watch here on her website, Rachel was involved with Texas Newswatch during her final two semesters at the University of Texas at Austin.

Texas Newswatch is a live weekly newscast through the TV Reporting and TV Producing classes at University of Texas at Austin. It allows for those enrolled in the two classes to create their own program, including reporting, anchoring, technical directing, producing, and everything in between that goes into making a newscast. 

During her last semester, she was heavily involved in the show's creation. She reported every week, with the exception of the Nov. 5 show that she produced instead. In addition to reporting, each week she rotated with her four other classmates in technical directing, anchoring, producing, and reporting as the multimedia newsroom correspondent.

Feel free to check the Texas Newswatch website to see her work during my final semester, which includes the shows from Oct. 22 to Dec. 3, 2015. 

Rachel Steinkamp and the Fall 2015 Texas Newswatch team after the final show of the semester.

Texans Prepare for Holiday Shopping Season

With the approach of Christmas enclosing, the holiday shopping season is here. Rachel Steinkamp reports on how some Texans are preparing for the holidays.

Aired on Texas Newswatch Dec. 3, 2015.

I-35 Traffic Congestion

No matter what roadway you're on, traffic in Austin can be a nightmare, especially I-35. Rachel Steinkamp reports on some of the challenges and possible solutions to Austin's headache.

Aired on Texas Newswatch Nov. 19, 2015.

Behind Proposition 6

The 2015 Texas constitutional amendment election included seven amendments for voters to decide on, including the right to hunt and fish. Rachel Steinkamp reports on the proposition that would put hunting and fishing into the Texas Constitution.

Aired on Texas Newswatch Oct. 29, 2015.

Time for a Flu Shot

Unless you want to risk a few sick days, you may consider getting your flu shot. Rachel Steinkamp reports on a UT service that makes it easier for you to get one.

Aired on Texas Newswatch Oct. 22, 2015.

Longhorn Lights Out Darkens UT Campus

For the past few years, UT has been trying to become more sustainable. Rachel Steinkamp reports on how one group attempts to help one light switch at a time.

Made for Texas Newswatch's April 30, 2015 show.

Cohen New Works Festival Piece Captures North Korean Struggles

Every two years, the UT theater department shuts down for a week to bring new pieces of theater, dance and art to the Austin community through the Cohen New Works Festival. Rachel Steinkamp reports about a show that seeks to enlighten audience members of the struggles of living in North Korea.

Made for Texas Newswatch's April 16, 2015 show.

Second Chance to Man's Best Friend

The average police dog from overseas costs up to $20,000, but San Antonio based Universal K9 turns shelter dogs into police dogs and gives them to police departments for free. Rachel Steinkamp reports on how this company gives man's best friend a second chance.

Aired on Texas Newswatch April 2, 2015.

St. Austin Catholic Church Remodels

Among the ever-changing face of the Drag, St. Austin Catholic Church has been the same since the 50s, but after some safety concerns, the parish now wants to remodel its façade. Rachel Steinkamp reports on how this historic church is changing with the times.

Made for Texas Newswatch, March 2015.

Curvy and Proud

This is a story about Meghan Bell, a model and student at the University of Texas at Austin, and her journey of recovery after receiving Scoliosis surgery in July 2013.