Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported in Texas newspapers and published in the February 2026 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

UVIE BIKOMO

Beaumont Enterprise

BEAUMONT – Uvie Bikomo, formerly audience development editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, has baeen named editor of the Beaumont Enterprise. Bikomo will lead the editorial side of the newspaper and its digital products.

The announcement was made by Hearst Newspapers President Jeff Johnson and Hearst Community Newspapers President Jeff Bergin.

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

ALEXANDRA MONTOYA

Marlin Democrat, Rosebud News

MARLIN – Alexandra Montoya has been promoted to the managing editor position for Texas Local Media’s Marlin Democrat and Rosebud News weekly newspapers.

“We have been looking for ways to build up the paper,” Group Publisher Tim Timmons said. “Alex has a long track record with this company and her work has been outstanding.”

Staff report  from the Galveston Daily News

After more than a decade at the helm of The Daily News, Leonard Woolsey will retire from day-to-day duties as publisher Jan. 1, handing the reins of the state’s oldest newspaper to Michelle Robinson, general manager and chief revenue officer.

Robinson will be the first woman to serve as publisher of The Daily News in its 183-year history.

Woolsey will continue as president of Southern Newspapers Inc., the parent company of The Daily News.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news published in Texas Newspapers and reported in the November edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Shaffer promoted to general manager for DeWitt County Publishing

CUERO – Kayla Lynn Shaffer has been promoted to general manager of DeWitt County Publishing.

Shaffer, a Cuero native, has worked for the Cuero Record and Yorktown View since 2024, starting as bookkeeper and taking on sales and marketing operations as well within a few months. 

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.

DALLAS - Colleen McCain Nelson has been named executive editor of The Dallas Morning News, effective Aug. 11. Nelson, a Pulitzer Prize winner, returns to lead the newsroom where she spent nearly 12 years as a writer early in her career.

The 28-year journalist is the executive editor of The Sacramento Bee and the California regional editor for McClatchy Media. She leads the journalists in McClatchy’s five California newsrooms – The Sacramento Bee, The Fresno Bee, The Modesto Bee, The San Luis Obispo Tribune and the Merced Sun-Star.

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.