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28-04-2025
- Sport
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Herald-Banner earns 11 honors at state newspaper convention
SAN ANTONIO – The Herald-Banner was recognized with 11 awards over the weekend at the annual Texas Managing Editors convention in San Antonio. Topping the winner's list for the Herald-Banner was longtime sports editor David Claybourn who was named the Class A Star Sports Reporter of the Year. The Star Awards are the top individual honors with newspapers and online media outlets competing in three divisions. The Herald-Banner competed in bi-weekly and ti-weekly division. In addition to Claybourn's win, the Herald-Banner also placed in three other Star Awards categories with editor Kent Miller claiming second for Star Designer of the Year and third for Star Opinion Writer of the Year. Laurie White King received honorable mention for Star Photojournalist of the Year. Staffers also collected seven other individual awards with Claybourn earning second in news photography and third in sports column writing, Miller earning third in feature writing and honorable mention in general column writing and deadline writing, King earning second in photojournalism and Warren Morrison earning second in headline writing. The Herald-Banner finished third in the overall Class A division for total individual awards behind the Nacogdoches Daily-Sentinel (16 awards) and the Lufkin Daily News (12). Awards are based on work published in 2024. Other newspapers competing in Class A included the Abilene Reporter-News, El Paso Inc., the Baytown Sun, the Odessa American, the Bryan-College Station Eagle, The San Angelo Standard-Times, the Sequin Gazette-Enterprise, the Wichita Falls Times Record News and others.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
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HB Publications nets 27 awards at regional convention
FAIRFIELD, Texas – Herald-Banner Publications, which publishes the (Greenville) Herald-Banner, the Rockwall County Herald-Banner and the Royse City Herald-Banner earned a total of 27 awards during the 99th annual North and East Texas Press Association convention that wrapped up on Saturday. Among the 27 awards were five first-place honors. Editor Kent Miller took first in column writing for both the Rockwall Herald-Banner in the large weekly division and the (Greenville) Herald-Banner in the large semi- and tri-weekly division. Miller also claimed top honors for the second year in a row in page design for Rockwall and the advertising staff placed first for Rockwall. The (Greenville) Herald-Banner also won for Special Section for its summer Greenville Life magazine. The NETPA Better Newspaper Contest consists of work published in 2024. Other recognition for the (Greenville) Herald-Banner and staff included second place editorial writing, Miller; second place in headline writing, Warren Morrison; second place in page design, Morrison; second place in sports coverage, David Claybourn, third place in advertising; third place in feature photo; Laurie White King; third place in news writing, Miller; and third place in sports writing, Claybourn. The (Greenville) Herald-Banner also placed third in General Excellence and third in the Sweepstakes standings. The Rockwall County Herald-Banner was second in headline writing, Miller; second in sports photography, King; third in editorial writing, Miller; third in sports coverage, Miller, King and Claybourn; and fourth in news writing, Miller. Rockwall placed fourth in General Excellence and finished fourth in the Sweepstakes standings. Royse City was second in sports writing, Claybourn; fourth in editorial writing, Miller; fourth in feature story, Travis Hairgrove; and second in sports writing, Claybourn. Royse City placed second in General Excellence.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
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Herald-Banner takes top top honors at annual Best of CNHI awards
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Citing its 'robust local news coverage, strong editorials and coverage of local topics,' judges this week honored the Herald-Banner as the top award-winner in the annual Best of CNHI journalism awards for 2024. The Herald-Banner was named Division II Newspaper of the Year. CNHI manages more than 70 newspapers – from weekly to daily – in 25 states crisscrossing the country. Finalists were the Crossville (Tennessee) Chronicle and the Lebanon (Indiana) Reporter. Judges applauded the Herald-Banner for overcoming challenges encountered by newsrooms across the country – 'placing its focus on its own community for the answers and it shows through concentration on being a hyper-local newspaper emphasizing comprehensive coverage.' Kent Miller, who came aboard as editor of Herald-Banner Publications in August of 2023, pointed to the 'C' in community journalism as his driving philosophy for the newspaper. 'Newspapers like the Herald-Banner need to aspire to be the storytellers and record keepers for their community,' he said. 'Community newspapers do what other news outlets can't or won't do – cover a community.' Miller continued, noting the state of the newspaper industry that has seen countless communities and small towns across the country left without local representation. 'It creates a desert instead of a snapshot when a local newspaper goes under and it leaves the people of those smaller towns without a voice,' he said. 'People don't realize what they've lost [when a paper closes its doors] until it's too late.' Judges also singled out the Herald-Banner for 'making great use of the available news hole by making sure almost every column inch is filled with relevant local content.' And unlike many smaller newspapers, judges lauded the Herald-Banner for 'producing hard-hitting, top-flight local editorials in every edition [and] publishing an editorial page that stimulates community conversations and serves as a marketplace of ideas.' Herald-Banner publisher Lisa Chappell credited the staff for working tirelessly for the community. 'We do this because we believe in true journalism and that our community deserves to have a local newspaper. To be recognized and celebrated by our peers is just icing on the cake,' Chappell said. "This newsroom is small but mighty. They do an excellent job and I am proud of each one of them. They publish three newspapers and a quarterly magazine as a four-person team and they do it with heart. They have earned their recognition as Newspaper of the Year. Along with the Newspaper of the Year Award, individual staffers also were recognized for outstanding work done in 2024. Miller was recognized as Editorial Writer of the Year, Warren Morrison was named Designer of the Year for the second year in a row and David Claybourn was awarded Photographer of the Year with judges particularly taking notice of his front page solar eclipse photo that ran last spring. The four honors earned by the Herald-Banner set a high-water mark for CNHI as the most captured in a single year by one newspaper. Additionally, Claybourn was a finalist for Sportswriter of the Year and regular freelancer Laurie White King was a finalist for Photographer of the Year.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
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Thank you for being part of our journey and here's to another year of impactful Big C journalism
Let's be honest. These days, small local newspapers – the true backbone of print journalism – are an endangered species. Across the country, I've seen way too many small-town papers shut down, leaving communities without a reliable source of news. That's why it means so much to me – and my staff – that the Herald-Banner hasn't just survived but managed to sometimes even thrive. This week, we were honored as Division II Newspaper of the Year in the 2024 Best of CNHI journalism awards, standing out among scores of CNHI newspapers of all sizes spread across 19 states. That's a big deal. Not just for us but for everyone who values real, community-focused journalism. For those of us who live and breathe local news, this recognition is more than a plaque on the wall. It's proof that what we do matters. Big media outlets might cover national headlines but who's going to tell the stories of our city council meetings, high school sports and the people who shape our town? That's where we come in at the Herald-Banner and others of our ilk. Community newspapers capture the moments that define a place and the people who call it home. This award is a testament to the hard work of our tiny newsroom. Our editorial team was recognized for delivering sharp, thought-provoking local commentary with myself named as Editorial Writer of the Year. Warren Morrison's solid eye-catching designs earned him Designer of the Year – his second win in a row. And if you saw David Claybourn's stunning front page solar eclipse photo last spring, you won't be surprised to hear he was named Photographer of the Year. Winning four CNHI awards in one year was a jaw-dropping moment for me but the real victory is what it represents—the importance of local journalism. The 'Big C' – as in community – and that's what we're all about. But here's the thing: passion alone doesn't keep a newspaper running. We need readers. We need subscribers. We need businesses to advertise with us. Without that support, local papers disappear. And when they do, communities lose more than just headlines. They lose a trusted source of information, a watchdog for local government and a way to stay connected with their neighbors. When a town loses its newspaper, it doesn't just leave a blank space on a newsstand. It leaves a hole in the community. Misinformation spreads faster, fewer people engage in local issues and stories that deserve to be told simply vanish. That's why it's so important to support local journalism. A subscription isn't just about getting the news. It's about making sure there's someone here to tell your stories long after I've moved on. Right now, we're seeing too many small towns become news deserts. Hopefully, that won't happen in Greenville. As long as we have your support, we'll keep shining a light on what matters – your schools, your businesses, your local government and your community's successes and struggles. At least we'll try. This award belongs to all of you – our readers, our subscribers, our supporters. Without you, none of this would be possible. So, if you believe in local journalism, help keep it alive. Subscribe. Encourage your neighbors to subscribe. Advertise with us. Engage with us. Because without you, there is no us. Thank you for being part of our journey. Here's to another year of impactful Big C journalism. --- Kent Miller is the editor of Herald-Banner Publications.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
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Filing open for city council and mayoral elections in Hunt County open until Feb. 13
Jan. 29—Those living in Hunt County who are interested in serving their communities on their local city council, as mayor or on their local school board have until Feb. 13 to file to run in the May 3 election. While the Herald-Banner has been reporting on filings for Greenville City Council Places 1 and 2 as well as Greenville ISD School Board Districts 1 and 6, other cities in the county also have local elections coming up. kAmq6=@H[ :D 2 =:DE @7 4:EJ 4@F?4:= A@D:E:@?D 2?5 >2J@C2= D62ED @FED:56 @7 vC66?G:==6 E92E 2C6 FA 7@C 6=64E:@? E9:D |2J WH:E9 E96 6I46AE:@? @7 (6DE %2H22E:@?X] p D:>:=2C =:DE @7 D49@@= 3@2C5 D62ED FA 7@C 6=64E:@? H:== 36 :?4=F565 :? E9:D $2EFC52J'D A2A6Cik^Am kAmU3F==j r@>>6C46i |2J@C U?52D9j %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E pDD:DE2?E r:EJ |2?286C @7 r@>>F?:EJ $6CG:46D |@==J y24@3D6? 2E Wh_bX gge\"ad @C 3J 6>2:= 2E k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i>@==J];24@3D6?o4@>>6C46EI]@C8Qm>@==J];24@3D6?o4@>>6C46EI]@C8k^2m]k^Am kAmU3F==j "F:?=2?i |2J@C[ 2D H6== 2D r:EJ r@F?4:= !=246D a 2?5 c[ 2?5 2? F?6IA:C65 6C> 7@C A=246 ' U?52D9j %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E r:EJ $64C6E2CJ {2FC2 z6??6>6C 2E Wh_bX bde\bb_e @C 3J 6>2:= 2E k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i4:EJD64C6E2CJo4:EJ@7BF:?=2?]?6EQm4:EJD64C6E2CJo4:EJ@7BF:?=2?]?6Ek^2m]k^Am kAmU3F==j r6=6DE6i |2J@C 2?5 EH@ 2E\=2C86 r:EJ r@F?4:= D62ED U?52D9j %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E r:EJ $64C6E2CJ r96C:6 wF332C5 2E Wh_bX deg\cd'a @C 3J 6>2:= 2E k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i4:EJD64C6E2CJo4:EJ@746=6DE6]@C8Qm4:EJD64C6E2CJo4:EJ@746=6DE6]@C8k^2m]k^Am kAmU3F==j {@?6 ~22:= E@ r:EJ w2== 2E k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i=@?6@22:=]4@>Qm=@?6@22:=]4@>k^2m]k^Am kAm—r2>A36==i |2J@C 2D H6== 2D 2== 7:G6 D62ED @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= — %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E r:EJ $64C6E2CJ %C:D92 {@H6CJ 2E Wh_bX gea\b'h']k^Am kAmU3F==j (@=76 r:EJi |2J@C 2D H6== 2D EH@ 7F== EH@\J62C 2E\=2C86 D62ED @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= 2?5 @?6 @?6\J62C F?6IA:C65 E6C> @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= U?52D9j %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E r:EJ $64C6E2CJ %C24J sFC92> 2E Wh_bX che\aad' @C D6?5 2? 6>2:= E@ k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i:?7@oH@=764:EJEI]@C8Qm:?7@oH@=764:EJEI]@C8k^2m]k^Am kAm—w2Hr@G6i !=246D '[ b 2?5 u:G6 @? E96 r:EJ r@F?4:= — %9@D6 H:D9:?8 E@ 7:=6 42? 4@?E24E r:EJ $64C6E2CJ !2EC:4:2 !6?56C8C27E 2E Wh_bX ccf\dbb_]k^Am
