About TXARPhotojournalist
At TXARPhotojournalist, we operate at the critical intersection of ethical photojournalism and systemic accountability. We are a specialized media platform documenting the complex, evolving landscape of animal rights throughout Texas. Where industries operate behind closed doors, we provide a lens. Where vulnerable populations of sentient beings are silenced, we provide a definitive, visual record of their lived experiences.
Guided by the rigorous standards of the National Association of Press Photographers, our reporting relies on irrefutable visual evidence.
Whether we are publishing long-form investigative articles, producing frontline video documentaries, or capturing definitive still imagery, our mandate is to capture the truth without alteration. We exist to chronicle the realities of non-human animals, offering our audience an unflinching look at the intersection of human enterprise and animal exploitation.
Currently finalizing our transition to a 501(c) (3) non-profit, TXARPhotojournalist stands as a vital journalistic resource, committed to the belief that seeing the truth is the first necessary action toward meaningful, lasting impact.
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Meet Our Founder's
Founder & Executive Director
The Hapax
With over decade of experience as a photojournalist and a strong advocacy for equal rights for all, our founder leads the mission of TXARPhotojournalist with a dedication to promoting compassion and equality for all living beings.
Co Founder and Board Member
Gloria Raquel Carbajal
With over a decade in Activism in Texas and specifically in the DFW area Gloria is currently leading our Ban Horse Carriages Dallas Campaign, which aims to implement a ban on horse drawn carriage companies that use horses to pull carriages through downtown Dallas despite the danger this practice poses to both the horses and the people in proximity to them.
Co Founder and Board Member
Beverly Crusher
Based in the DFW area with two decades of dedicated animal advocacy, Beverly brings deep-rooted grassroots experience to the TXARP board. Beginning her journey on the front lines of anti-fur and circus protests, her lifelong commitment to animal liberation and strategic activism is a vital driving force behind our mission to expose cruelty and protect all living beings. She has contributed to countless demonstrations highlighting animal welfare and now joins TXARP as the head of our Narrative journalism writing division.
Co Founder and Board Member
Síodhachan Fitz
Based out of the Houston area Siodhachan pairs over a decade of animal rights advocacy with his expertise as a professional writer to amplify the voices of the exploited.
Starting as a PETA campus representative, he has dedicated his career to impactful reporting. By critically documenting the harsh realities of industries like Texas rodeos, Siodhachan's journalism perfectly aligns with the vision of compassion and equality for all living beings. He leads our Editorials and Features division.
Co Founder and Board Member
Begonia Ferox
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Based in the Austin area, Begonia brings a decade of fearless grassroots organizing to the TXARP board, specializing in high-impact, direct-engagement outreach. For over four years, she has spearheaded the annual Austin Turkey Trot demonstration, successfully challenging public norms through strategic community education. Her boots-on-the-ground reporting dedication is further demonstrated by her four years of leading monthly anti-pet store protests, relentlessly fighting to expose the cruelties of the commercial breeding industry. Begonia's unwavering commitment to disrupting the status quo makes her an indispensable force behind our mission.
