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2008 Archives

January 2008

Lyndell Williams dies at 84
Former VP led TPA from 1974-98

Free to good home: 1 slightly used Linotype
TPA President Phil Major

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February 2008

304 take a byte out of technology
Midwinter Conference draws 122 papers to Dallas Jan. 17-19

Public notices are meant to be noticed
TexasLegalNotices.com will pool state's legals

People make up hidden value of TPA
TPA President Phil Major

Oral history project captures Texas journalists' personal stories

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March 2008

Front-page ads
Houston, San Antonio join growing trend among state's dailies

Sunshine Week March 16-22 sheds light on open government

TPA contest really is a 'Better Newspaper' Contest
TPA President Phil Major

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April 2008

129th Summer Convention June 19-21 in Arlington
Registration & hotel deadlines June 4

New online class shows how to cover Latino community

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May 2008

129th Summer Convention deadlines June 4

Texas dailies employ 7.2% minorities

Publishers need to foster relationships with colleges
Phil Major TPA President

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