By: Eric Pointer
Dalton Hawkins, 32, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student on the White House High School campus. Investigators are urging parents to talk to their children.
Eric Pointer is a Morning Reporter at NewsChannel 5. He specializes in impactful storytelling and breaking news coverage, with a particular focus on community-driven stories and severe weather reporting, earning an Emmy nomination for his work during a major winter storm. Eric has been featured in various outlets including WGN-TV, FOX59 News, and CBS4 Indy, among others.
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Eric Pointer's coverage focuses primarily on local events and issues in Austin, Texas. He reports extensively on family and relationships, entertainment news, and crime-related topics. Given this focus, he is likely to be receptive to pitches related to local events such as fundraisers, music festivals, community advocacy efforts or initiatives related to historic preservation.
The emphasis on government announcements suggests that Eric may respond well to stories involving policy changes at the local level or how they impact residents of Austin. Pitches providing insights into city-specific legislative developments or their effects might align with his reporting interests.
Given his geographic focus in Austin and Texas more broadly, targeted pitches about local artists' achievements or challenges facing the community would likely resonate with him.
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