Society for Professional Journalistslocal chapter, the Headline Club, held the annual Lisagor dinner where journalists are recognized by their peers for outstanding reporting and writing. Former ChicagoTalks editor Ellyn Fortino was a winner for a story she reported for our Talks publication, Austin Talks. John Fountain won his independent blog which is published in Austin Talks, too. You can read more about the Lisagors, and check out the winning entries below.
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY NEWS, ONLINE
Ellyn Fortino, Austin Talks, “Austin aldermen author few citywide ordinances; Emmet elementary parents accuse administrator of misconduct; Austin LSCs elect new members, some schools citywide still looking to fill seats”
Continuing Blog, Independent
John Fountain III
John W. Fountain III, Austin Talks, “Summer cycle of death continues; Not making a choice is still choosing; Wearing a hoodie has a different meaning and consequence”
