Panola Watchman takes home Texas Press Association awards
Posted on AllSides June 29th, 2024
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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...