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Texas Press Messenger

The Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame grew to 64 outstanding Texas newspaper professionals with the induction of the 2023 Class of Honorees: Dave Campbell, Suzanne Bardwell and Larry Jackson.

Induction ceremonies were held at the recent TPA Convention and Trade Show.

Cutine: 2022 Texas Better Newspaper contest sweepstakes winners are (from left) Victoria Advocate in Division 2, Keith Kohn; Uvalde Leader-News in Division 3, Meghann Garcia; The Sentinel, Nacogdoches in Division 4, Rick Craig; Taylor Press in Division 5, Jason Hennington; Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post in Division 6, Ken Cooke; Gonzales Inquirer in Division 7, Lew Cohn; Pilot Point Post Si

New hires, promotions and other employee changes at Texas newspapers reported in the July 2023 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

CLARICE TOUHEY

Victoria Advocate

VICTORIA – Clarice Touhey, most recently publisher of two North Dakota newspapers, has been named general manager of the Victoria Advocate.

Obituaries published in the July 2023 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

KAREN GAIL McCRARY

LULING – Karen Gail McCrary, longtime writer, photographer and former editor and publisher of the Luling Newsboy and Signal, died June 14. She was 69.

TPA honored four newspaper industry veterans with the Golden 50 Award during the recent TPA Convention and Trade Show.

The award honors men and women who have displayed exemplary service and selfless contributions to journalism for 50 or more years. The association presented the first Golden 50 Award in 1963 and over the past 60 years, more than 200 men and women have been honored.

Here are requested links to a few of the presentations at the recent TPA Convention and Trade Show.

To view Robert Williams' slides of Ad Ideas, click here.

Publications

Texas Press Messenger

a monthly newspaper featuring the latest news in the Texas newspaper industry and beyond; the official voice of the Texas Press Association since 1926

TPA e-Newsletter

helpful information publishers need to know, the latest TPA membership news and event information, sent directly to your inbox once each month

Texas Newspaper Directory

the annual directory of all paid-circulation newspapers in Texas; identifies key managers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Web addresses and circulation; lists newspapers by county and group ownership; includes Associate Members, Board Members, TPA Staff and a list of all press associations

Winners' Circle

a publication of the annual Texas Better Newspaper Contest results

State Capital Highlights

a weekly aggregation of news about state government; available by subscription for member newspapers to publish

Law and the Media in Texas

online handbook for journalists on newsgathering, public access and ethical and legal issues, written by David McHam; co-sponsored by TPA and the Texas Association of Broadcasters