Three Texas newspapers change hands.

GALVESTON — Unique local coverage, important to both readers and advertisers, is key to the future of community newspapers, Texas Press Association members were told at the annual Midwinter Conference and Trade Show in January.

Two panels of community journalists gave programs concerning how their staffs covered disasters impacting Texas in 2017.

Congress has passed federal income tax reform legislation with no mention of an advertising tax. Newspaper publishers  and others who depend on advertising for their livelihood can breathe a sigh of relief.

Ann Roznovsky
WACO – Ann Roznovsky, who had a six-decade affiliation with the Waco Tribune-Herald and whose contributions to local civic, cultural and business organizations prompted the city of Waco in 1996 and 2008 to set aside days in her honor, died at her home Dec. 16, following a battle with cancer. She was 81. 

Promotions and new staff additions at Texas newspapers.

Kaley Branch, Mark Goodson, Wade Wilson
The Gatesville Messenger