Panola Watchman takes home Texas Press Association awards

The Panola Watchman staff took home several awards this past weekend at the Texas Press Association convention in College Station. Ryan Silapan received a first place award in the sports coverage category, which looks at reporting, writing, photography and layout. Reporter Mike Elswick received a third place award for public notice reporting for a story previewing a local election to sell alcohol. Staff earned fourth place awards for both feature and news photography. “The photographs in this entry show the importance and value of a community,” judges wrote for the...