Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: UT-Tyler Entry Title: Gov. Greg Abbott Visits Tyler Amid Reelection Push, Growing ICE Presence Entry Credit: Debi Okeke Judge Comment: A sound example of political event coverage paired with scenes from the protest outside. Makes for a balanced story that captures Gov. Abbott's visit clearly.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Tarrant County College Entry Title: Some faculty forced to repay part of salary Entry Credit: Ash Petrie Judge Comment: A good example of a university publication covering their institution, laying out the issue clearer and capturing impact. Great record of what happened.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: UT-Tyler Entry Title: 'WE HAVE NO KINGS': No Kings Protest Held in Tyler Entry Credit: Karleigh Yancy , Paulina Mata Judge Comment: Good protest coverage with great details, like the remarks from those no involved in the gathering.
Place Name: Honorable Mention Contestant Name: Tarrant County College Entry Title: Five students have visas revoked Entry Credit: Fousia Abdullahi Judge Comment: None
