Promotions, new hires and other news reported by Texas Newspapers and published in the October 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Temple Telegram appoints Morrissey general manager

Americans’ right to speak their minds is considered sacred, which is why we must fight to protect the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the Texas Citizens Participation Act. Both measures were carefully written with protection of the individual — the “little guy” — in mind.

Theme for National Newspaper Week Oct. 6 - 12 is “Telling Our Stories.” Sandy DeBeer from the South Dakota NewsMedia Association designed the 2024 logo, selected through a contest for design ideas conducted by NAM.

AUSTIN – The First Amendment Clinic at the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law will receive the prestigious James Madison Award for its work protecting the constitutional rights of free speech and free press.

Tara Huff, publisher of The Eagle Press, was inducted into the Panhandle Press Association Hall of Fame Friday night during the annual PPA convention this weekend in Borger. On hand at the banquet held at the Phillips College Library were (from left) Creed Huff, Tara Huff and presenters PPA Secretary Roger Estlack and Deborah Wells, former owner of The Eagle Press.

MARBLE FALLS – Jeff Shabram has retired as publisher for Highland Lakes Publishing, (HLP), including the Highlander in Marble Falls and the Burnet Bulletin.