Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed House Bill 1383, which weakens environmental protections for the state’s wetlands.
Author Archives: Enrique Saenz
Alma Mater: Tufts University
As Mirror Indy's westside neighborhood reporter, I cover issues that matter to people living on the west side.
I was a U.S. Marine combat correspondent before becoming a photojournalist from KRGV in deep south Texas. I was later a founding journalist for the Indiana Environmental Reporter.
In my free time, I like to play guitar and watch The Simpsons with my daughter.
I decided to be part of this team because traditional media is missing a lot of stories important to Indianapolis residents. With Mirror Indy, we can dig deeper into what people care about.
My phone number is 317-983-4203 and my email address is enrique.saenz@mirrorindy.org.
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Near Westside theater overcomes founder’s tragic death, showcases diversity
Years after the death of its founder, the Fonseca Theatre Company finds its stride on Indy’s west side.
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Indiana bill makes it harder to protect drinking water from ‘forever chemicals’
House Bill 1399 would weaken the opportunity to regulate potentially harmful chemicals used in common products.
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Video: Indy residents celebrate upcoming Year of the Dragon
Indy’s Global Village holds celebration for Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 10.
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Wayne Township takes first step toward EMS and fire mergers
The township board voted on an EMS merger, and a similar vote for fire services is planned next month.
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‘Hey, we’re here, too’: Indy’s Global Village celebrates the city’s international population
The unofficial museum is located in the International Marketplace neighborhood on Indy’s west side.
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Forced fire merger bill appears to be dead in Senate committee
Senate Bill 54 would have let the city merge three township fire departments with the Indianapolis Fire Department without township approval.
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Video: See inside the newly renovated Krannert Family and Aquatic Center on the west side
A $7 million renovation gave the park a new indoor pool, a new gym and other upgrades.
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Krannert Park Family and Aquatic Center to reopen on the west side
The park closed in May 2022 for a $7 million renovation.
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Indiana House committee OKs bill to further gut wetland protections
House Bill 1383 would weaken protections for some of the state’s highest quality wetlands, including dozens of acres in Marion County.
