Alice Echo News-Journal switches to digital printing
ALICE - The Alice Echo News-Journal has become a tabloid print product as part of owner CherryRoad Media’s use of digital printing.
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.
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• Navigating career uncertainty: Guidance for Journalists, Sept. 18, 1-2 p.m.
The media landscape is rapidly changing. To help journalists navigate career changes with confidence, Bridget Thoreson will lead a frank discussion of the limitations of linear models for career success in today’s working world. She will cover strategies for recognizing and responding to burnout, how to define progress, advice from news professionals who have navigated being laid off and building skills to take on new roles.
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.
Those who knew Latham said readers, colleagues and community leaders respected him for his sense of integrity, fairness and objectivity – especially on controversial but pertinent issues.
Born Aug. 30, 1954, in Fort Worth, Latham lived throughout the state his entire life. He lived in Lindale at the time of his death.
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
Managing Editor, Dallas Morning News , Published July 28, 2025
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.
The Bernard and Audre Rapport Annual Conference in Austin brings together journalists, government leaders, attorneys and interested citizens to delve into the current issues of government transparency and free speech. This year’s conference will be held at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Drive.
Application to apply for consideration opens Sept. 15 for participation in the Report For America national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities.
Deadline for applications is Oct. 20.
RFA has placed over 700 reporters into more than 450 newsrooms in all 50 states to fill critical news holes and coverage gaps. Several newspapers in Texas have benefited from the program.
MEXIA – Tim Timmons has assumed duties as group publisher for The Cameron Herald, Groesbeck Journal, The Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle in Fairfield, The Marlin Democrat, The Mexia News, The Rosebud News and Thorndale Champion, all owned by Moser Community Media.
GALVESTON – Michelle Robinson has been promoted to the newly created post of general manager for The Daily News in Galveston.
Robinson is responsible for operational duties of the newspaper and will retain her role as chief revenue officer.
“I am proud of the great work Michelle is doing at The Daily News, changing our digital culture and creating stronger relationships in our community,” said Leonard Woolsey, publisher of The Daily News.