Texas Gavel Awards

State Bar announces winners of 2015 Texas Gavel Awards

2015-07-02T20:00:30-05:00

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas has announced the winners of the 2015 Texas Gavel Awards, including in-depth stories exploring a flawed capital murder conviction, alleged racial profiling and a debate over DWI sentencing penalties. Journalists representing the Houston Chronicle, Victoria Advocate, KXAN-TV, Marfa Public Radio and The Intercept have been selected as winners. The Gavel Awards honor journalism that deepens public understanding of the legal system. The State Bar of Texas will honor the winners at an awards luncheon Sept. 17 in Austin in conjunction with the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual conference. For more information on the [...]

State Bar announces winners of 2015 Texas Gavel Awards2015-07-02T20:00:30-05:00

State Bar seeks Texas Gavel Awards entries

2014-01-07T19:04:58-06:00

The State Bar of Texas began seeking entries Tuesday for its 2014 Gavel Awards, which recognize excellence in legal reporting. The prestigious awards will be presented Sept. 12 in Austin during the annual conference of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. Entries will be accepted in print, broadcast and online categories until April 1. Submissions are for journalism produced in the 2013 calendar year. "Excellent journalism about our laws and legal system is essential to an informed citizenry and a well-functioning democracy," said Rudy England, chair of the State Bar's Public Affairs Committee. "The quality of life of every individual [...]

State Bar seeks Texas Gavel Awards entries2014-01-07T19:04:58-06:00
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