Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and published in the August 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

VERONICA RECTOR

Boerne Star, Bandera Bulletin

BOERNE — Veronica Rector has joined the reporting team at the Bandera Bulletin and the Boerne Star, bringing her deep familiarity with the Hill Country and a passion for local journalism. 

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspaper and published in the July 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

ALLISON DRINNON

Sealy News, Colorado County Citizen

SEALY – Allison Drinnon has joined the staff of Granite Media Partners I-10 Group as an area reporter.

Drinnon works as a reporter for both the Sealy News and the Colorado County Citizen.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported in Texas newspapers.

Anthony Collins appointed editor of Lockhart Post-Register

LOCKHART – Anthony Collins is the new editor of the Lockhart Post-Register.

A Texas native and resident of Kingsbury, Collins is an experienced photographer with more than 30 years of professional work in the newspaper industry.

Beginning his career photographing college sporting events, he is now contracted to shoot more than 35 professional bull riding events in and around Texas.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and reported in the April 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Brady Standard-Herald staff changes, new hire announced

BRADY – The Brady Standard-Herald announced several organizational changes, including the promotion of Amanda Howell to editor of the family-owned newspaper, the appointment of Holly Stewart as publisher, and the hiring of Charles Hodges as the newspaper’s reporter.

Howell has worked at the newspaper since February 1999.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and published in the March 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Taylor Press welcomes new editor, reporter

TAYLOR – Granite Media Partners welcomed two new staff members at the Taylor Press.

Jason Chlapek is the new area managing editor for the Taylor Press and the Elgin Courier. Emily Treadway is a general assignment reporter specializing in education.

New hires, promotions and other personnel news reported at Texas newspapers and published in the February 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

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EMILY BANKS WOOTEN & MADISON BLAND

Polk County Enterprise

LIVINGSTON – Two promotions within the ranks of Polk County Publishing Company Inc. were recently announced by Publisher Kelli Barnes.

New hires, promotions and other staff changes as reported in Texas newspapers.

TRISH CHOATE

Gannett

WICHITA FALLS – Trish Choate has been named editor of the Gannett newspapers in Wichita Falls, Abilene and San Angelo.

Choate served as interim editor of the publications beginning in March.

KERRVILLE – The Kerrville Daily Times has a new publisher with a small-town upbringing, a love of tight-knit communities and an appreciation for what the Texas Hill Country represents.

John Wells came to Kerrville from Bainbridge, Georgia, where he has served as publisher of The Post-Searchlight newspaper.

“I’m excited about this opportunity,” Wells said. “We really believe Kerrville is a special place. I live in a small town, grew up in a small town — that’s what we were looking for.”

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.

Stuckey, based in Longview, brings an extensive amount of experience in both photography and journalism, accompanied by his commitment to strong visual storytelling. He covers the schools beat for the newspaper.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and reported in the November 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

JULIA CHILDS, ANNA GIBSON

The Post Dispatch

POST – Longtime Post Dispatch Editor Julia Childs has retired. Following in her footsteps as the new managing editor is Anna Gibson.