Dallas Examiner (2019-2020)
Matthew Hirst
United States
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United States
PR Business Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/hirst-media
Dallas Examiner (2019-2020)
Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner, hosted its first of a series of forums at the African American Museum on March 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The political forum featured seven of the nine candidates running for mayor of Dallas in the May 4 general election.
By MATTHEW HIRST The Dallas Examiner Kobe Bean Bryant was one of basketball's all-time greats - if not the greatest, as noted by ESPN, Sports Illustrated and many others. And while his ultimate [...]
Residents and legislators gathered for the "Dallas and the 86th Legislature," an in-depth discussion about the state's latest legislative session that took place June 13 at the Communities Foundation of Texas Mabel Peters Caruth Center.
When it comes to helping businesses bring more efficiency to their workflow management processes, BeardedEagle Management and Consulting Firm - the only Black-owned firm certified by the Scrum Alliance - is said to be one of the best around.
For members of Cirque du Soleil, real life is far different from the extravagant one fans might expect. Be it the laborious hours that go into performances and extensive travel or the constantly running to-do list seemingly stacked higher than the kitchen's dishes at night, circus life is tough.
Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner, hosted its fourth of six forums at the African American Museum, April 1. The political forum featured candidates running for Dallas City Council Districts 3 and 4 in the May 4 general election.
For Christopher Dontrell Piper, known for his roles in The Long Road Home and Queen of the South, acting is more than just a career. It's a calling - one that he found early on.
Monday Night Politics - Meet the Candidates, presented by The Dallas Examiner at the African American Museum on March 25, featured candidates running for Dallas City Council District 7 in the May 4 general election.
Minority and women owners of local businesses gathered to participate in a discussion about their experience of doing business or attempting to do business with the city of Dallas or on city projects during the City of Dallas Office of Business Diversity's Availability and Disparity Study at the Bill J.
Sheriff Marian Brown, the first African American sheriff of Dallas County, stated that her entire life has been preparing her for this moment, whether she knew it yet or not.
Rambler Newspapers (Freelance Reporter, April 2018 - January 2019)
The 77th anniversary reunion for the World War II Flying Tigers was hosted at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel, Saturday evening, Oct. 13, bringing to close a heartfelt weekend spent honoring the 300 original pilots, mechanics, and support personnel who fought against the Japanese in China during the early days of WWII.
An article covering the North Texas Comic Book Show at the Irving Convention Center. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering Irving's Great Flag Caper.
An article covering Celebrate Coppell's Party in the Park at Andrew Brown Park East. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering the Valley Ranch Association's Popsicle Parade. Photo by: Matt Hirst
Part two of a Bonnie and Clyde miniseries for Rambler Newspapers in Irving.
Part one of a Bonnie and Clyde miniseries for Rambler Newspapers in Irving.
An article covering Dallas Cowboys Media Day during Phase 3 of OTA's. Photo by: R.J. Moore
An article covering the Irving Transportation Investment Summit’s new Future Leaders Competition kickoff at The Study USA business innovation center. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering the Taste of Irving event. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering Kathy Lyons's Irving author visit. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering Irving ISD's AP student art show at the Irving Arts Center. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering Oak View Baptist Church's Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show. Photo by: Matt Hirst
An article covering the Grand Prairie ISD Education Foundation's Race for Results. Photo by: R.J. Moore
Last Word on Pro Football (Contributing Writer, January 2017- April 2017)
Interchangeable personnel and quality execution on both sides of the ball have proved crucial to New England's repeated success throughout 's time in Foxbourough. Bill Belichick being the de facto general manager has paved the road for New England's success by giving him the power to manage the team roster in anyway he sees fit.
Super Bowl LI will go down as one of the greatest moments in Boston sports history, one of the darkest moments in Atlanta sports history, and as the most magnificent comeback ever seen in the National Football League.
From high school through college and into the NFL, James White has been surrounded by some of the best running back talent in the field. White's premiere talent has allowed him to be a consistent contributing factor over the years on teams with other strong running back candidates.
Despite Tom Brady's impressive play this season, the amount of time that Tom Brady has left in New England is a topic that will be much debated in the next few weeks and into the offseason.
Pro Golf Now
With alarms set for 4:07AM, I went to bed excited to watch Rory take on the British Open. By about 4:11AM, my dreams were in shambles.
In 2013, Bubba Watson yelled at his caddie for giving him the wrong club. Then we saw Jordan Spieth do the same at the US Open in June. What's the deal?
I always thought Matt Kuchar was one of the good ones. I still think he is, it's just that I've come to have different ideas about what athletes should be.
Political B*tchings
Article ranting about the two party system and the corresponding climate in the United States.
My thoughts on the outrage seen from journalists that are facing criticism over their work within the political spectrum.
Protecting women isn’t a priority when it comes to the Democratic Party’s agenda.
Short article examining Leftist identity politics.
Article that briefly hits on the frustrations of the moderate Conservative when it comes to our own party.
Article complaining about the media's endless Trump criticism.
Politics Aside Online (Lead Editor/Writer, February 2017- May 2017)
An article discussing the youth drug problem in the US.
Does Socialism really only work on paper? -- Written by: Matt Hirst. -- Posted by: Devin Currier.
An article examining the outrage in response to President Trump's immigration ban.
Article I wrote for my brief first blog called Unskewed Sports. I also used it as my application to get the Patriots beat writing job at Last Word on NFL.
The Black Sheep (Staff Writer, April 2017- May 2017)
Earl Squibbles Jr. absolutely loves being a country boy. Some might say he loves it a little too much. "I'll tell ya what, man," Earl proclaimed, his thick southern drawl amplified by the dip wad of tobacco in his lip. "Ain't no way you'll ever catch me in the big city.
"Bro, I know people who pay teachers for grades, like, all the time, man," Frank exclaims emphatically to his buddies. "With my deep pockets and good looks there's no way a teacher could deny this stud a grade bump! May as well try...and if it doesn't work, I can always just bribe them with my real credit card!"