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Texas Gavel Award winners announced; recipients to be honored at Sept. 12 FOIFT conference

FOIFT2014-07-24T18:48:08-05:00

The State Bar of Texas has announced the winners of the 2014 Texas Gavel Awards honoring journalism that deepens the public's understanding of the legal system. The recipients will receive their awards at a Sept. 12 luncheon as part of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual conference at the Hilton Austin. For information on registering for the luncheon and conference, click here. The full State Bar press release, distributed July 23, can be viewed here. The Gavel Award winners are listed below by award category, along with short descriptions of their entries. Print, Major Metro: Brantley Hargrove, Dallas Observer, is [...]

Texas Gavel Award winners announced; recipients to be honored at Sept. 12 FOIFT conferenceFOIFT2014-07-24T18:48:08-05:00

Temple Daily Telegram, Alvin Sun receive Spirit of FOI Award

FOIFT2014-06-21T19:46:30-05:00

CORPUS CHRISTI _ Two Texas newspapers have received the annual Spirit of FOI Award for their extensive work using and examining the state’s open records laws. The Nancy Monson Spirit of FOI Award, presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas and the Texas Press Association, was given Saturday to the Temple Daily Telegram among Class AA, or mid-sized newspapers, and to the Alvin Sun among Class A, or small, newspapers. There were no entries in the largest size category. The annual award honors journalists and news organizations for outstanding efforts that uphold First Amendment principles and promote freedom of [...]

Temple Daily Telegram, Alvin Sun receive Spirit of FOI AwardFOIFT2014-06-21T19:46:30-05:00

FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar in Rio Grande Valley

FOIFT2014-05-06T16:37:11-05:00

The Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas is hosting an Open Government Seminar for Rio Grande Valley residents featuring training in the state’s public meetings and public records laws. The non-profit FOI Foundation, partnering with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s office, will offer the one-day seminar on Tuesday, June 17, in McAllen. It's designed for government employees, journalists and members of the general public who want to learn more about the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act. “Texas open government laws provide important guidelines for public employees and essential tools for citizens as they participate in [...]

FOI Foundation of Texas to hold Open Government Seminar in Rio Grande ValleyFOIFT2014-05-06T16:37:11-05:00

Registration open for FOIFT annual conference

FOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

Registration is open for the FOI Foundation's Bernard and Audre Rapoport annual conference taking place in Austin on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. Sessions are expected to address access to courts; best practices in public records requests; and upcoming open government efforts in the Legislature. The John Henry Faulk Luncheon taking place during the conference will feature presentation of the FOIFT's James Madison Award and the State Bar's Gavel Awards. Click here to register for the full-day conference or the luncheon only. Early bird conference registration is $110; luncheon only registration is $75. Contact FOI Foundation Executive Director Kelley Shannon at [email protected] [...]

Registration open for FOIFT annual conferenceFOIFT2014-04-30T15:31:48-05:00

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

FOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

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 VirtueFOIFT2014-03-06T19:04:14-06:00

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