ambush journalism

As I mentioned before, my Native American grandson has never had his hair cut. He is due to start Kindergarten in the fall, and his parents aren't going to cut his hair. This has caused them to be at cross purposes with the Needville School District dress code. They were interviewed by the local Fox news station, and will be featured in an article in the upcoming Houston Press issue. My Son-in-law was interviewed by phone last Friday, on a public radio station show, called" people of the earth", a Native American talk show.
Yesterday, while I was at MDACC getting my radiation treatment, I got a phone call from my daughter. She was hoping I was almost home, as she had received a frantic call from my son-in-law that ABC channel 13 news had a crew at the house to interview them regarding Grandson's hair. She was at work, and was leaving to go home, but was hoping I would get there first. It didn't happen. I had to see the Doctor, and my regular Dr was out of town, so I was seeing another one, and he had his own patients to see as well, so it was taking longer than normal, plus he gave me a prescription for the sores I've been developing on my radiated skin, so I had to wait on the pharmacy.
By the time I got home, they were gone. I found out that they showed up with no warning, and my 5 year old grandson opened the door, while his father was dozing through Barney. They entered the house, and were standing in the entry way when my son-in law came around the corner to check on why it was taking so long to go "potty". What was upsetting to all of us was the state of the family room where they filmed the segment. I've been under treatment for Cancer since October of last year, so I haven't been feeling my best, and my daughter works full time, as well as manufacturing corsets in her spare time. We have an active 5 year old in the house, and we are also trying to get packed up to move. The place was a wreck! The other interviews were held at the farm for that reason, as well as not wanting to advertise where we live. We were very upset that they hadn't arranged with us about when and where we would meet. They had called right before they arrived, but no one answered, so they just went to the door... My husband called the station and gave them an ear full about it. I call it ambush journalism.

On a positive note, there have been over 60 comments on their website, and the majority have been supportive. If you are interested, go to ABC channel 13 Houston news , and you can view the video, and read/make comments