In 2025, the Texas Press Messenger’s volume number rolls to 100 —  10 decades covering Texas newspapers as they dutifully served their communities through the milestones of the 20th Century and continuing challenges of the first two decades of the 21st Century.

New hires, promotions and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and published in the December 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

MARSHALL – Timothy Stuckey has joined the staff of The Marshall News Messenger as a staff reporter.

By TONY FARKAS, Polk County Publishing Company

He was called a friend, a brother and even a mentor, but one of the highest compliments Greg Peak ever received was that he was a newspaper man, through and through.

Obituaries published in the December 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Keith  Bridwell

BRIDGEPORT – Veteran newsman and former publisher of the Bridgeport Index Keith Harlan Bridwell, 79, died Sept. 29.

The Texas Press Association board of directors has voted to increase membership dues.

Each year dues are calculated based on the average annual paid circulation as reported on the Statement of Ownership. The fee will increase from nine cents per subscriber to 10 cents per subscriber. In addition, the board set the minimum dues amount at $200. 

Online only content now accepted in some categories

New rules for the 2024 Texas Better Newspaper Contest will allow online content to be submitted as entries in writing and photography categories. In addition, the new rules specify AI generated or AI modified/enhanced content is not eligible for submission.