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The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors (ISWNE) is accepting entries for its annual Golden Quill editorial writing contest. Deadline is Feb. 2, 2026.

All newspapers of less than daily frequency (published fewer than four days per week) are eligible to enter. Online-only newspapers must be considered community news sites. Syndicated columnists are not eligible.

It’s time to enter the Texas Better Newspaper Contest. The contest opens for entries on Jan. 19 on the ACES contest platform. Entries submitted should have been published during the 2025 calendar year. Deadline for entries is Feb. 13.

Rules, along with eligibility information, are available online at www.texaspress.com/better-newspaper-contest-0.

Texas newspaper journalists are encouraged to enter their best examples of objective hard-news stories to compete for a $5,000 award from the Center for Integrity in News Reporting.

The Headliners Foundation of Texas is accepting entries through Feb. 9 for its Charles E. Green Awards, Showcase Awards and Burl Osborne Award contests.

A total of $11,000 will be awarded to Texas-based journalists for work produced between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2025.

There is no entry fee, and cash prizes are paid directly to the winning journalists.

Every year, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) collects data on recycled newsprint. Texas law requires that newspaper publishers submit their report for 2025 to the TCEQ by Jan. 31. 

More information about the reporting requirement is available in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 361.430.

In addition to the Texas Better Newspaper Contest, TPA members have the opportunity to enter an separate competition that carries a $5,000 prize.

Texas is among 14 states where the Center for Integrity in News Reporting is launching a new annual journalism awards program.

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