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- Place Name: First Place
Contestant Name: Trinity University
Entry Title: Nirenberg appoints treasurer in run for Bexar County’s top position
Entry Credit: Diya Contractor, Samara Gerstle
Judge Comment: The reporting in this story was excellent. The reporters gave great context and background, making the story accessible and easy to read.
The lede and the headline could have been more focused on Nirenberg's run because that's the news, but overall well-written and reported.
- Place Name: Second Place
Contestant Name: Amarillo College
Entry Title: Chiller line damaged, caused unexpected heat wave
Entry Credit: Foster Conner
Judge Comment: This article had a strong lede, good info and good reporting.
It could have used some reorganization to make sure the most important information is up top, but overall, it was a well-written and reported piece.
- Place Name: Third Place
Contestant Name: Tyler Junior College
Entry Title: Students stage protest during Turning Point USA screening of ‘Identity Crisis’ documentary
Entry Credit: Baleigh Davis, Bethany McWillams, Victoria Olivares
Judge Comment: This is a good example of live event coverage around a newsworthy topic. The reporter did a good job of covering both sides of the protest and the event.
Some of the descriptions of groups and the documentary could have been balanced a little more, to help readers better understand the central conflict. Overall, it was a well-written and reported story.
- Place Name: Honorable Mention
Contestant Name: Amarillo College
Entry Title: HSA informs students about rights when dealing with ICE
Entry Credit: Foster Conner
Judge Comment: None
- Competition Comment: None
