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Prather honored with new national media lawyer award
First Amendment Attorney Laura Prather of Austin is one of the first winners of the Tony Mauro Media Lawyer Award, established this year by The American Lawyer and ALM to honor attorneys who zealously advocate for freedom of the press.
Also honored in the initial awards is CNN's legal department, led by David David Vigilante and Drew Shenkman.
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Join the celebration at TPA’s 140th convention
“Defining the Community Forum” is the theme for Texas Press Association’s 140th Convention and Trade Show Jan. 16-18 at Moody Gardens Hotel, Convention Center and Spa in Galveston.
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Newspapers may see periodical mailing costs rise as much as 1.9 percent, according to USPS rate proposal
The U.S. Postal Service’s proposed annual price increases for mailing periodicals are relatively moderate and in line with inflation, according to the National Newspaper Association.
The Postal Service is required by law to maintain rates within the Consumer Price Index. The new rates will take effect in January if approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission.
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Newsmakes
Promotions, appointments, staff changes at Texas newspapers
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Save the Date: Register now for TPA's 140th Convention and Trade Show
Moody Gardens Hotel, Convention Center and Spa in Galveston is headquarters for the 2020 Texas Press Association Convention and Trade Show Jan. 16-18.
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Hall of Fame, TPA award nominations due Oct. 15
Deadline is approaching for nominations to the Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame and for annual TPA awards, including the Golden 50 Award, the Mayborn Award and the Hartman Award for Excellence in Sports Writing.
HALL OF FAME
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Texas Bar Association presents Gavel Awards
The State Bar of Texas Public Affairs Committee announced the winners of the 2019 Texas Gavel Awards during the recent Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas John Henry Faulk awards luncheon.
Presenting the awards were Martha Dickie, past president of the State Bar of Texas, and Julie Doss of the State Bar public affairs committee.
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Panola Watchman editor selected for Poynter Institute leadership academy
Meredith Shamburger, editor of The Panola Watchman in Carthage, has been selected to attend Poynter Institute's 2019 Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media scheduled in October in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Nominations sought for Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame, TPA awards
Nominations are sought for the 2020 Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame as well as TPA's annual awards, the Golden 50 Award, the Mayborn Award and the Hartman Award for Excellence in Sports Writing.
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National Newspaper Week has roots in political history
For nearly eight decades, National Newspaper Week has celebrated the positive impact of newspapers on their communities large and small.
Theme for the 2019 observance set Oct. 6 - 12 is "Think F1rst - Know Your Five Freedoms," based on the national program that launched Aug. 1 to foster better understanding of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Industry News
News about and for Texas newspapers.
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2019 Lone Star Journalism Writing Contest announced
Deadline is Nov. 15 for the 2017 Lone Star Journalism Writing Contest, co-sponsored by the Texas Press Association and the Interscholastic League Press Conference.
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Texas Better Newspaper Contest opens Sept. 9
Entry period opens Sept. 9 for the 2018-19 Texas Better Newspaper Contest, the largest in TPA history.
Participants may upload entries on the contest platform through Oct. 4
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Statement of ownership, management, circulation must be filed by Sept. 30
TPA members are reminded PS Form 3526, Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation, must be filed by Sept. 30 with the post office where newspapers are mailed. In addition, the statement must be published during the month of October.
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Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas to honor two 2019 Madison Award winners
Two Texas Capitol aides who worked tirelessly to help craft open government legislation protecting the people’s right to know will receive the James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.
