The Foundation

Established in 1974, the Texas Newspaper Foundation, a non-profit organization, exists to honor the past, protect the present and build the future of journalism in general and newspapers in particular as a vibrant force in democratic society.

Projects

Continuing education for mid-career journalists offered through the Texas Center for Community Journalism at Texas Christian University. These workshops and seminars are provided at no cost to the participants.

Recognition of the profession’s visionaries, innovators and com munity builders through the Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame.

Preserving the stories of Texas journalists through the Texas Newspaper Oral History project at The University of Texas.

Supporting scholarship and internship programs, in partnership with the regional press associations of Texas.

Improving the public’s understanding of the importance of newspapers to a flourishing democracy.

Board of Trustees

Jim Moser (Term expires June, 2026)
Greg Shrader, President (Term expires June, 2026)
Leonard Woolsey, Treasurer (Term expires June, 2026)

Fred Hartman (Term expires June, 2027)
Mary Judson, Vice President (Term expires June, 2027)
Russel Skiles (Term expires June, 2027)

Patrick Canty (Term expires June, 2028)
Ken Esten Cooke (Term expires June, 2028)
Randy Mankin (Term expires June, 2028)