Joy Sewing

Houston Chronicle Columnist • Children’s book author • Year of Joy Founder • Prince's No. 1 fan 💕💚

[Joy Sewing @joysewing]

“Ava and the Prince” children’s book is a No. 1 seller on @amazon! So cool.

[Joy Sewing @joysewing]

@XtianMiranda I got you.

[Evan @evan7257]

Watching Houston City Council talk about @joysewing's excellent reporting on the city's failure to keep its promise to pay retirees what they promised
https://t.co/x1s4zRYzTp

[Julian Gill @JulianGi11]

Houston’s gutted Latino Learning Center falls victim to cutthroat Texas politics https://t.co/YaFtAIVChS via @joysewing

[Laura Jones TX8 D @CongressLaura]

A staggering 300,000 Black women left jobs or were forced out in 2025. Here's why Texans should care. https://t.co/F2qCJxlkm0 @HoustonChron

There's no greatness in Trump's #goldenage race & gender job losses

@NeverTrumpNeve1 @joysewing @mcdpTX @Miriam2626 @TexRunSisterRun

[Yaffa Fredrick @yaffanyc]

Residents of Houston's Third Ward have been fighting nightlife noise, trash and chaos, but largely to no avail. What can be done? @joysewing explores answers in her latest column. https://t.co/HCtAu55FR3

[Suzanne Garofalo @editorsuzy]

If your child is assessed for Texas #specialeducation, you can challenge the results @joysewing writes. Here's how. https://t.co/Dl3Fol1UNX via @houstonchron

[Jody Schmal @jodyschmal]

Turkey Leg Hut was a booming business with Third Ward pride that won’t be erased by its downfall, says @joysewing https://t.co/KOkUvrzOlj via @houstonchron

[Yaffa Fredrick @yaffanyc]

If you read one column this weekend, make it this one from @joysewing who shares her struggle to get her kids’ learning disabilities accurately diagnosed by HISD. https://t.co/uLZmh7X5WQ

[𝙵𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚝 𝙿𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚃𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢 📰 @ukpapers]

🇺🇸 Century Of Respite

▫This social club in Houston's Third Ward has served for 100 years as a respite for Black men
▫@joysewing
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#frontpagestoday #USA @HoustonChron

[Melissa Aguilar @MelissAguilar]

Great column from @joysewing ... The Riverside Terrace segregation story I heard as a child was missing a key chapter https://t.co/HzLWpW0JFK via @houstonchron

[Yaffa Fredrick @yaffanyc]

If you read one Sunday morning column, make it this one from @joysewing examining how history, racism and antisemitism intertwine in the evolution of prominent Houston neighborhoods. https://t.co/XPOoD7IRv5

[Anna Núñez @nunez_anna]

Pospect that #immigration agents can march into schools — supposed to be safe spaces — and make arrests is frightening, but to have teachers face off with federal agents is a ridiculous burden, writes @joysewing @HoustonChron.
#Immigration #TXed #HigherEd
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[Rodney Ellis @RodneyEllis]

Today marks 24 years since the passing of John T. Biggers, a legendary Houston artist. My office proudly honors his legacy with seven murals—originals and replicas—across downtown Houston, Tom Bass Park, and even on our buses, ensuring he continues to inspire future generations.

[Joy Sewing @joysewing]

For months, I've been talking with @Mizzou journalism students about their media tour to Houston. Today, I finally met the 15 Mizzou students who visited @HoustonChron to learn about what we do, how we do it and why we love it. Smart, enthusiastic group. @mujschool

[Joy Sewing @joysewing]

@Sb_publicity Thank you!

[HABJ @HoustonABJ]

She’s talented, fashionable and our ray of sunshine. ☀️ Happy Belated Birthday (January 15) to HABJ VP of Print @joysewing! 🎂

[Jill Karnicki @jkarnickihc]

Love the latest by @joysewing .
To the thief who stole my self-care package from my front porch — I hope karma finds you https://t.co/twmAldzw0x via @houstonchron

[Gene Wu @GeneforTexas]

Black & Brown civil rights leaders paved the way for all marginalized communities in our country, and we owe them a tremendous debt.

Thanks to @JoySewing for writing this piece highlighting the importance of solidarity in the effort to move our state forward for ALL Texans.

[Melissa Aguilar @MelissAguilar]

Love this Christmas column by @joysewing … Cheers to Christmas magic! Hope Santa found that ‘flying chicken bird’ https://t.co/FlbzzmubHB via @houstonchron

[Joy Sewing @joysewing]

@GinaGaston13 So are you!