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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.
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File PS Form 3626 before 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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2020 Convention marks 140th anniversary
The 2020 Texas Press Association Convention and Trade Show in Galveston Jan. 16-18 will be a mega event celebrating the organization’s 140th year.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Convention Center and Spa in Galveston is headquarters for the event.
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TPA members urged to support 'Think F1RST' campaign
Texas Press Association is among the state associations encouraging members to support the "Think F1rst" public awareness campaign about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Originally developed by Media of Nebraska, the campaign launched nationwide Aug.1.
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Headliners Foundation announces 2018 Showcase Awards
AUSTIN — The Headliners Foundation of Texas announced the winners of its Showcase Award for Enterprise and Innovation.
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Excellence in Journalism Conference set in San Antonio
The Society of Professional Journalists 2019 Excellence in Journalism conference is scheduled Sept. 5 - 7 in San Antonio.
Partners in the conference are the Radio Television Digital News Association and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
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FOIFT opens conference registration
Registration is open for the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual state conference scheduled conference on Friday, Sept. 20, in Austin.
FOI leaders and experts will explore the latest developments in these areas and look to the future.
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Time to select contest entries
It’s time for Texas Press Association members to begin reviewing work published over the past year and a half in preparation for the 2018-19 Texas Better Newspaper Contest.
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