David and Pam Lewis (left) sold the Post Signal to the Thatcher family of Hamilton, Texas. The sale closed Jan. 12. Editor Abigail Thatcher Allen (right) is the newspaper’s publisher.

PILOT POINT – Daniel and Rosemary Thatcher of Hamilton have purchased The Post-Signal, based in Pilot Point, from David and Pam Lewis.

News about Texas newspapers and news people reported in the February 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Shrader chairs Nimitz Foundation board

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

Register now for free symposium set Feb. 29

Rural journalists in Texas and other states are invited to attend “Courage, Tenacity, Integrity and Innovation in Rural Journalism,” a free, one-day conference at the University of Texas on Feb. 29.

• The contest opens for entries Jan. 22.

• The state contest and most of the regional contests are conducted on the ACES platform. Many newspapers enter more than one contest. When entering the 2023 Texas BNC, please make sure you are using the link to the state contest, www.newspapercontest.com/Texas.

Industry news reported in the January 2024 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

Madison County accepts Tocker Grant to digitize newspapers

MADISONVILLE – Madison County Commissioners recently accepted a Tocker Foundation grant for the Madison County Library that will provide funding for digitizing old editions of the Madison Meteor and The Patriot.