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Journalist entries sought for 2016 Texas Gavel Awards

2016-01-05T19:45:48-06:00

Entries sought for 2016 Texas Gavel Awards -Annual Awards Recognize Journalistic Excellence in Legal Reporting- AUSTIN — Submissions are sought for the 2016 Texas Gavel Awards, which honor outstanding journalism that fosters public understanding of the legal system. Entries published or broadcast during the 2015 calendar year will be accepted for print, broadcast, and online categories until 5 p.m. April 1. There is no entry fee. Awards will be presented at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual conference in September. Texas Gavel Awards recognize excellence in journalism that educates the public about the rule of law, the legal profession, [...]

Journalist entries sought for 2016 Texas Gavel Awards2016-01-05T19:45:48-06:00

FOI Foundation to co-sponsor free libel seminar for Texas journalists

2015-10-13T15:54:56-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation is co-hosting a free libel seminar for Texas journalists on Thursday, Oct. 29, featuring a presentation by FOI Foundation board member and First Amendment attorney Laura Prather. The seminar takes place at the Austin American-Statesman from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Other co-sponsors are the American-Statesman, the Texas Press Association and the law firm Haynes and Boone. Click here for more information and to RSVP to attend.

FOI Foundation to co-sponsor free libel seminar for Texas journalists2015-10-13T15:54:56-05:00

Dallas Morning News, KXAS, Temple Daily Telegram receive Spirit of FOI Awards

2015-09-17T19:26:30-05:00

For Immediate Release Sept. 17, 201 AUSTIN _ Three Texas news organizations have won the Spirit of FOI Award for their investigations that made use of state and federal open records laws and resulted in revealing, impactful stories. The Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award, presented Thursday by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, was given to The Dallas Morning News and NBC affiliate KXAS in the Class AA large market category for the joint investigation, “Injured Heroes, Broken Promises.” The Temple Daily Telegram, a winner of the award last year, received this year’s Class A market for reporting on [...]

Dallas Morning News, KXAS, Temple Daily Telegram receive Spirit of FOI Awards2015-09-17T19:26:30-05:00

LBJ Library Director Updegrove speech, open records discussions featured at conference

2015-09-03T16:56:23-05:00

AUSTIN _ Texas ethics disclosures and access to university admissions records will highlight debate and discussion at the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas state conference Sept. 17, when open government champions also will be honored. This year’s Bernard and Audre Rapoport Annual State Conference, “Transparency: Talk vs. Practice,” takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Austin. “Our state has a proud history of standing up for open government and the people’s right to know,” said Kelley Shannon, executive director of the FOI Foundation of Texas. “At this gathering, we celebrate those principles and look to strengthen them in the future.” [...]

LBJ Library Director Updegrove speech, open records discussions featured at conference2015-09-03T16:56:23-05:00

Former Senator Don Adams to receive FOI Foundation’s James Madison Award

2015-08-04T16:30:19-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2015 AUSTIN – Former Senator Don Adams, who has worked for decades to protect the public’s right to know, is the recipient of the 2015 James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. The award goes to those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to upholding the principles of the First Amendment and open government. It will be presented Sept. 17 during the John Henry Faulk Awards Luncheon at the foundation’s Bernard and Audre Rapoport State Conference in Austin. “Senator Don Adams’ steadfast support of and tireless advocacy for open government and First [...]

Former Senator Don Adams to receive FOI Foundation’s James Madison Award2015-08-04T16:30:19-05:00

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