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Daily Division1st. The Facts, Clute, "Brookside Village vs. Chem Central" — Absolutely outstanding. This coverage, this support, including an editorial, deserves national recognition. This reporting was fair, fact-based, but the extensive coverage, the follow-up, the quotes from concerned residents all combined into a de-facto voice of the people. Outstanding example of newspaper standing for the "little guy" versus rich corporations. Congratulations to your staff, to the mayor and residents of Brookside Village. You should send this to Bill Moyers. The best thing I read all day as a judge. 2nd. Victoria Advocate, "Adult Literacy program" — This is really impressive. A wonderful use of your resources, your voice. A great cause and a great way to raise money for it. Inspiring. Congrats on your leadership, as others want to emulate you. I’m sure your entire motive isn’t good PR. I hope more papers follow your lead. 3rd. The Galveston County News, "Homeless" — Impressive. Seems your staff learned and grew as you went along. Keep up the pressure. Especially impressive is how you put follow-up stories as the lead story. These people are voice-less, you in essence are their voices. Very commendable. Courageous. I would have given you first, but two others were even more impressive in terms of helping people. 4th. New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, "Bond election" — Although I consider election coverage to be part of your job, part of news coverage, I am impressed that you assembled a candidate forum. Excellent public service. 1st. Polk County Enterprise, "Boys and Girls Club" — Fantastic job! Great coverage from the beginning of the project til its completion. Well written, great follow through. Great photos. Good partnership with the community. I enjoyed it! 2nd. The Alvin Sun, "Library" — Great reporting, well written. Great photo coverage of library. Good service to the community. Now the entire community can enjoy the library again. Good job! 3rd. Quanah Tribune-Chief, "Relay for Life" — Great coverage, well written, very educational. Testimonials added a special touch to the already great cause. Hats off to you and your staff. 4th. The Canyon News, "Railroad crossing safety" — Written extremely well. Full of facts and valuable information. Good story content and follow through. Written with compassion and tactfulness. 1st. The Clarendon Enterprise, "Courthouse restoration project" — This courthouse is the state’s most historic and oldest functioning courthouse. You kept your readers informed every step. You have truly done your community a service. Congratulations! 2nd. The Madisonville Meteor, "Relay for Life" — Over $40,000 raised! $5,000 over your goal, showed your did your job to raise awareness to this cause. I liked the post-event coverage. 3rd. Westlake Picayune, "Safe Homes" — The start of the program was tragic, but you kept your readers informed and encouraged parents and school officials to take action! 4th. Hansford County Reporter-Statesman, "Promote new attraction" — The windmill project had very good coverage throughout the year. Good luck on your International Windmill Convention. It seems your "Blowin’ in the Wind" became a section of your newspaper. |