MAIN NAVIGATION HOME ABOUT TPA ADVERTISING MEMBER SERVICES NEWS & EVENTS CONTACT Texas Press Messenger Breadcrumb Home - Texas Press Messenger TEXAS PRESS MESSENGER Time to consider contest entries As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to start considering entries for the next Texas Better Newspaper Contest, which opens for entries Feb. 1. As part of the transition to an annual summer convention, the 2020-21 contest covers the period from Sept. 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2021. Citizens Gazette celebrates 30th anniversary BURNET – The Citizens Gazette is celebrating 30 years of providing local news and information each week in the Highland Lakes and Burnet area. Started in 1991, the Citizens Gazette continues to offer a voice to local residents who want to connect with the people and events unique to the towns they live in. The Fayette County Record marks milestone LaGRANGE – The Fayette County Record celebrated the beginning of its 100th year of publication on Nov. 2, publishing a special commemorative edition and hosting an open house. The commemorative edition featured top stories from each decade of its history. David Butler acquires Martin County Messenger MARTIN COUNTY - The Martin County Messenger is under new ownership following its recent sale to 4B Publications member David Butler of Stanton. The Messenger has been a staple in Martin County for three decades. It was started and purchased by the late Bob Dillard, owner of Far West Texas Newspapers, in the early 1990s. McGregor Mirror resumes publishing under new ownership McGREGOR – Tommy and Patricia (Pattie) Wells have acquired the McGregor Mirror and Crawford Sun from former publishers Bonnie Mullens and Mynette Taylor, who published the newspaper for decades with their brother, the late Charles E. Mooney. The Wells published their first edition Nov. 18. The Mirror had ceased publication Oct. 7. Resources for TPA members Webinars, online and in-person workshops and other training opportunities for staffs of Texas Newspapers: TEXAS PRESS MESSENGER The Texas Press Messenger is a monthly newspaper featuring the latest news in the Texas newspaper industry and beyond; the official voice of the Texas Press Association since 1926. Email the editor at cvelvin@texaspress.com President's Message | TPA Hotline | Industry News | Newsmakers | -30- Contact Info Main Office: 8800 Business Park Drive, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512.477.6755 Fax: 512.477.6759 TPA Staff Joel Allis, postal consultant Donnis Baggett, executive vice president Sue Brown, special events director Stephanie Hearne, controller/office manager Micheal Hodges, executive director Priscilla Loebenberg, marketing executive Candace Velvin, publications manager Joanna Weatherall, advertising manager TEXAS PRESS MESSENGER View or download issues of the Messenger TPA MEMBER SERVICES PUBLICATIONS ⋟Texas Press Messenger ⋟TPA e-Newsletter ⋟Texas Newspaper Directory ⋟Winners’ Circle ⋟State Capital Highlights ⋟Law and the Media in Texas ADVERTISING ⋟Place an Ad ⋟Texas Statewide Classified Ad Network (TexSCAN) ⋟Texas Display Network ⋟Online Display Network ⋟Public Notices ⋟Press Releases ⋟Advertising Guidelines EDUCATION ⋟Calendar ⋟Convention ⋟e-Newsletter ⋟Mobile Lab ⋟Tools & Resources ⋟TPA Online Academy ⋟Webinars GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ⋟Public Information Act Handbook 2020 ⋟Open Meetings Act Handbook 2020 ⋟Legislative Support ⋟Bill Watch ⋟Legislative Actions Committee ⋟FOI Hotline ⋟Libel Hotline ⋟Legal Notice Laws of Texas CONTESTS AND AWARDS ⋟Texas Better Newspaper Contest ⋟Lone Star Journalism Writing Contest ⋟Golden 50 Award ⋟Fred Hartman Excellence in Sports Writing Award ⋟Frank Mayborn Award for Community Leadership OTHER SERVICES ⋟TPA Newspaper Exchange ⋟Listserver ⋟Job Bank ⋟Buy, Sell or Trade ⋟Annual Convention and Trade Show ABOUT TPA The association promotes the welfare of Texas newspapers, encourages higher standards of journalism, and plays an important role in protecting the public’s right to know as an advocate of First Amendment liberties. TPA PRIVACY POLICY TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION TEXAS PRESS SERVICES TEXAS NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION GET IN TOUCH 8800 Business Park Drive, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78759 PH: (512) 477-6755 FAX: (512) 477-6759