Rambler places in Texas newspaper contest

The Texas Press Association (TPA) hosted its TPA Convention and Trade Show in Denton, June 19–21. One of the final activities of the convention was the announcement of the winners of the 2024 Texas Better Newspaper Contest.

Early in the year, Rambler Texas Media (RTM) entered its work in select categories, which divide newspapers based on size.

The Rambler took 4th place honors in News Photography, Division 6. The TPA’s photo contests required five photos to enter.

The following photos were included in the contest submission:

Photo by John Starkey, headline Happy Lunar New Year!, Feb. 17.

Photo by John Starkey, headline Update: Historic Texas wildfires under control, Mar. 16.

Photo by Maya Gayler, headline Drill team hosts dance groups from Japan, Apr. 13.

Photo by Amanda Deats-Coello, headline City celebrates 4th with parade, games, food, July 13.

Photo by Amanda Deats-Coello, headline Pickle Fest is a really big dill, Sept. 21.

The Rambler’s sister newspaper, the Lindale News, won 1st place in Headline Writing, Division 9. The TPA’s requires three headlines to enter the competition. 

The newspaper’s first RTM headline, THE NEWSPAPER LIVES! published on Sept. 19, 2024, was part of the submission.

Hogs roasted during festival, Oct 31, and Town square fills with Christmas Spirit, Dec. 12, were also submitted.

The Lindale News won 4th place in News Photography, Division 9.

The following photos were included in the contest submission:

Photo by Josey Derosier, headline Iron Horse Festival celebrates Mineola, Oct. 3.

Photo by John Starkey, headline Special needs students experience rodeo, Oct. 10.

Photo by John Starkey, headline Yamboree embodies Gilmer's traditions, Oct. 24.

Photo by Josey Derosier, headline Lindale HS Band wins marching competition, Nov. 7.

Photo by Tommy Mann Jr., headline Lindale makes statement with playoff win, Nov. 21.

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