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
TEMPLE – Scot Morrissey, a veteran newspaper publisher and digital operations manager, is the new general manager of the Temple Daily Telegram, Mrs. Sue Mayborn, the newspaper’s editor and publisher, announced.
Morrissey succeeded Don Cooper, who had been acting general manager since Aug. 5.
MARBLE FALLS – Jeff Shabram has retired as publisher for Highland Lakes Publishing, (HLP), including the Highlander in Marble Falls and the Burnet Bulletin.
TAYLOR – Jason Hennington, former area editor for the Taylor Press and Elgin Courier, has left the newspaper to join the faculty of Hutto High School, teaching photography.
A native of Taylor, Hennington started as a reporter with his hometown newspaper in 2013 and moved into leadership positions, including editor and publisher of the Taylor Press, before stepping up to area editor for Granite Media Partners.
He is a graduate of Sul Ross University with bachelor and masters degrees.
Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported by Texas newspapers and published in the September 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.
MICHELLE ADAMS, MICHAELA RUSH, CHRISTINE GRANADOS
Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post has hired Michelle Adams in the advertising department and Michaela Rush in the newsroom, Publisher Ken Esten Cooke announced.
In addition, Christine Granados, who has worked at the paper as needed, is now serving as the managing editor.
Promotions, new hires and other employee changes reported at Texas Newspapers and published in the August 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.
DAVID BARBER
Van Zandt Newspapers, LLC
CANTON – David Barber has been named editor of the Canton Herald, Wills Point Chronicle and Van Zandt News.
The announcement was made by John Buzzetta, president of Van Zandt Newspapers, LLC, which publishes the newspapers.
KERRVILLE – Greg Burney has assumed duties as publisher of the Kerrville Daily Times, succeeding Jennifer McCullough, who announced her retirement March 6.
“Greg Burney is a lucky guy, because he’s working for a company that has a tremendous owner that believes in community journalism. That just means for him, his path is going to be clear and successful. When you truly love a community, everyone benefits,” McCullough said.
McCullough’s last day at The Times was April 26.
BOERNE - Marcy Branson is the new area publisher for the Boerne Star and Bandera Bulletin.
The announcement was made by officials at Granite Media Partners Inc., owner of both publications.
Granite Media officials said Branson, a 27-year veteran in news, sales and advertising organizations, brings a unique type of energy to the Hill Country Group, as well as decades of experience.
Promotions, new hires and other staff changes at Texas newspapers and reported in the February 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.
Promotions, new hires and other employment changes at Texas newspapers.
MELISSA FEDERSPILL
Uvalde Leader-News
UVALDE – Uvalde Leader-News journalist Melissa Federspill has been promoted to assistant managing editor, following five years as a staff writer.
Promotions, new hires and other staff changes at Texas newspapers reported in the January 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.
Sarah Forsythe, Brenham Banner-Press
BRENHAM – Sarah Forsythe has joined The Banner-Press newsrooms as a reporter.
“Having been part of the audience for the Brenham Banner-Press for just over 10 years myself, I am very excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the team,” she said.
Promotions, appointments, new hires and other personnel changes reported by Texas newspapers.
JOSH HAVARD
STACY FAISON
The Lufkin Daily News
LUFKIN – Two longtime staff members have taken on new roles at The Lufkin Daily News.
Sports editor Josh Havard has been named editor of the newspaper and news editor Stacy Faison has been promoted to managing editor.