Texas Managing Editors

Past TAPME Presidents

1929-1950: James R. RecordFort Worth Star-Telegram
1950: Tanner T. Hunt, Beaumont Enterprise
1951: Charles A. GuyLubbock Avalanche-Journal
1952: J.Q. MahaffeyTexarkana Gazette and News
1953: Dwight AllisonSan Antonio Light
1954: Harry BlandingTemple Telegram
1955: Ray ParrAmarillo Globe-News
1956: Roderick J. WattsHouston Chronicle
1957: Bill CollynsMidland Reporter-Telegram
1958: Felix R. McKnightDallas Times Herald
1959: Ed. N. WishcamperAbilene Reporter-News
1960: Bill LathamEl Paso Times
1961: John EllisFort Worth Star-Telegram
1962: Dave HosterVictoria Advocate
1963: Charles O. Kilpatrick, San Antonio Express-News
1964: William C. DozierTyler Courier-Times-Telegraph
1965: Robert M. JacksonCorpus Christi Caller-Times
1966: Edwin D. HunterHouston Post
1967: Jack B. KruegerThe Dallas Morning News
1968: Joe PickleBig Spring Herald
1969: Clayte BinionHouston Chronicle
1970: John L. StallingsCorpus Christi Caller-Times
1971: Don BoyetteBeaumont Enterprise and Journal
1972: Jack DouglasFort Worth Star-Telegram
1973: Dick TarpleyAbilene Reporter-News
1974: Tom SimmonsThe Dallas Morning News
1975: Bill MartinSan Angelo Standard-Times
1976: Everett Taylor, Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph
1977: John AndersonCorpus Christi Caller-Times
1978: Olin AshleyOdessa American
1979: Jack TinsleyFort Worth Star-Telegram
1980: Fritz WirtDel Rio News-Herald
1981: Buster HaasThe Dallas Morning News
1982: Burle PettitLubbock Avalanche-Journal
1983: Kuyk LoganHouston Post
1984: Jerry HuffAmarillo Globe-News
1985: Phil SchochSan Angelo Standard-Times
1986: John MooreEl Paso Times
1987: Dub BrownPort Arthur News
1988: Jeff BruceLongview News-Journal
1989: Terry Scott BertlingEl Paso Herald-Post
1990: Tony PedersonHouston Chronicle
1991: Ed RademaekersSan Antonio Light
1992: Olaf FrandsenOdessa American
1993: Paula MooreEl Paso Times
1994: Wanda CashGalveston County Daily News
1995: Mike BlackmanFort Worth Star-Telegram
1996: Glenn DromgooleAbilene Reporter-News
1997: Nick JimenezCorpus Christi Caller-Times
1998: Randy SandersLubbock Avalanche-Journal
1999: Sue SmithThe Dallas Morning News
2000: Tommy MillerHouston Chronicle
2001: Carolina GarciaSan Antonio Express-News
2002: Carroll WilsonWichita Falls Times Record News
2003: Bob MooreEl Paso Times
2004: Terri Burke, Abilene Reporter-News
2005: Lois NorderFort Worth Star-Telegram
2006: Keven Ann WilleyThe Dallas Morning News
2007: Brett ThackerSan Antonio Express-News
2008: Dave BerryTyler Morning Telegraph
2009: Kelly Brown, Bryan College-Station Eagle
2010-11: Leona Allen, Dallas Morning News
2012: Shane Fitzgerald, Corpus Christi Caller-Times
2013: Yvonne Mintz, The Facts, Brazosport
2014: Diana R. Fuentes, San Antonio Express-News
2015-16: Dino Chiecchi, El Paso Times
2017-18: John BridgesAustin American-Statesman
2019-21: Mede NixDallas Morning News

2018 convention schedule

Friday, April 13

Noon: Texas APME Board Meeting

4 p.m.-6 p.m. Students Meet the Pros

6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception, Omni Hotel

9 p.m. – Hospitality

Saturday, April 14

8 a.m.: Breakfast, Bayview Room, 1st floor, Omni Hotel

9 a.m.: Opening remarks and panel discussions, Omni Hotel, Aransas Room, 3rd floor, Omni Hotel

9 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Planning when there’s no time to plan, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

10 a.m.-10:50 a.m. We take care of our own .. or do we? Aransas Room, 3rd floor

11 a.m.-11:50 a.m. You’re live in 3 … 2 … 1, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

Noon-2 p.m. Texas APME Awards Luncheon, Bayview Room, 1st floor

2 p.m.– 6 p.m. Free time

6:30 p.m. Reception at Texas State Aquarium

7 p.m.– Jack Douglas Award dinner/Buster Haas scholarship auction Presentation of the Star category awards, the Michael Brick Storytelling Award and college/university winners.

10 p.m.  Buses leave for Omni Hotel

10:30 p.m.  Hospitality

Sunday, April 15

8 a.m. Breakfast, Bayview Room

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AP Report, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. FOI Update/Ask-a-Lawyer, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Building an enterprise culture, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

11:30 a.m. Headliner Star of Stars Awards, TAPME Star of Stars Designer of the Year, newspaper awards, AP Staff awards and Newspaper of the Year, Aransas Room, 3rd floor

Adjourn

 

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