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Texas Press Messenger

New hires, promotions and other employment news reported in Texas newspapers and published in the September 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

BRIAN SMITH, The Bowie News

BOWIE - Brian Smith is the new sports editor at The Bowie News.

Publisher Michael Winter announced the appointment.

Online Media Campus

• Navigating career uncertainty: Guidance for Journalists, Sept. 18, 1-2 p.m.

Obituary published in the September 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

PHILLIP LATHAM

LINDALE - Veteran East Texas journalist and publisher Phillip Latham, 70, died Aug. 15. 

DallasNews Corporation announced July 28 its board of directors has “reviewed and rejected the unsolicited, nonbinding proposal” from an affiliate of Alden Global Capital and agreed to an amended definitive merger agreement from Hearst, which increased its offer to $15 a share. 

By AMY HOLLYFIELD

Panhandle Press Association members show off their awards in the annual PPA newspaper contest. Awards were presented at the annual convention in Amarillo. (PPA photo)

The 116th annual meeting of the Panhandle Press Association was held July 18-19 in Amarillo.

Jan Crawford, chief legal correspondent for CBS News, will be keynote speaker for the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual conference Sept. 26 in Austin.

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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