Awards

FOI Foundation honors Robert and Maureen Decherd

2014-03-31T15:09:07-05:00

G.J. McCarthy/Staff Photographer Maureen and Robert Decherd accepted the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue on Friday from Paul Watler of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. By Christina Rosales The Dallas Morning News Originally published March 28, 2014 Robert and Maureen Decherd received the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue Friday from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. The former chairman, president and chief executive of The Dallas Morning News’ parent company, A.H. Belo Corporation, was a founder of the foundation that honored him. He served as its first president from 1978 to 1981. The foundation periodically bestows [...]

FOI Foundation honors Robert and Maureen Decherd2014-03-31T15:09:07-05:00

FOIFT announces call for entries for 2014 Spirit of FOI Award

2014-03-11T15:36:50-05:00

AUSTIN – The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is now accepting entries for the 2014 Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award recognizing outstanding journalism efforts upholding First Amendment principles and open government.   The deadline for entries is Tuesday, April 15. Nominations published in calendar year 2013 can be a single news story or series, an editorial or series of editorials, columns, editorial cartoons or a community FOI project.   Entries will be judged in the following size classifications, and up to three entries will be recognized:   A – Daily and non-daily newspapers, circulation up to 9,999 AA – [...]

FOIFT announces call for entries for 2014 Spirit of FOI Award2014-03-11T15:36:50-05:00

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue

2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

AUSTIN - Robert and Maureen Decherd have been selected as recipients of the John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue in honor of their dedication to community service, open government and the First Amendment.   The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas bestows the award on outstanding Texans who represent the best traditions of civic involvement and enlightened philanthropy. The award is named for author, humorist and broadcaster John Henry Faulk, who spent much of his career fighting for First Amendment liberties.   Robert Decherd was one of the founders of the FOI Foundation of Texas, formed to protect freedom of [...]

FOIFT honors Robert and Maureen Decherd with John Henry Faulk Award for Civic Virtue2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

Open government efforts are cause for celebration

2013-09-30T19:37:54-05:00

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Originally published 13 August 2 An editor and reporter whose work in El Paso exposed a school test-rigging scandal and a state legislator from Corpus Christi who has worked to improve public access to government information are being recognized by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. In short, the group’s scheduled annual conference Friday in Austin is expected to be a celebration of and workshop on open government and the First Amendment. The accomplishments of these recipients are particularly suited for celebration. El Paso Times editor Robert Moore and former Times reporter Zahira Torres used the Texas Public Information Act to [...]

Open government efforts are cause for celebration2013-09-30T19:37:54-05:00

Rep. Todd Hunter named Open Government Lawmaker of the Year

2013-09-19T16:16:32-05:00

AUSTIN -- Rep. Todd Hunter, who has authored legislation to improve public access to government and protect First Amendment rights, is receiving the Open Government Lawmaker of the Year Award from the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, is chairman of the House Calendars Committee. He served in the House from 1989-97 and returned in 2009. He has long been an advocate for open government. Hunter will receive the award during the FOI Foundation’s annual conference Aug. 9 in Austin. During the 83rd Legislature this year, Hunter worked to modernize the Texas Public Information Act to reflect the [...]

Rep. Todd Hunter named Open Government Lawmaker of the Year2013-09-19T16:16:32-05:00

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