Jingle Bells for Journalists returns Dec. 9
On Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central, Jingle Bells for Journalists, the annual holiday party for journalists and friends, will be held at Karbach Brewing Co., 2032 Karbach Street, Houston, TX 77092. The venue has both indoor and outdoor space. The event is hosted by: Society of Professional Journalists, Houston chapter Society of Professional Journalists, Sam […]
Houston SPJ and Sam Houston State SPJ Present Freelancing Program Nov. 8
On Monday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. Central, Houston Pro and SHSU campus chapters will present "Is the Freelance Life for Me?"
Houston SPJ to Host Meet and Greet
Let's get together and celebrate networking and friendship, new and old!
New National Board Members Sworn in at SPJ Conference
On Sept. 4, the following new board members were sworn in: Claire Regan, chairman and immediate past president of the Deadline Club of New York, is the new president-elect...
Meet the Candidates for the 2021-22 Chapter Board of Directors
All chapter members in good standing are eligible to vote. The election will take place from 12:01 a.m. Central on Sept. 27 to 11:59 p.m. Central on Sept. 29. The 2021-22 term begins Oct. 1. Per the chapter by-laws: Any Chapter member in good standing may nominate a candidate or candidates to run against the proposed slate. Nominations must be received by […]
Houston Pro Chapter President Receives National SPJ Recognition
The Society of Professional Journalists has selected Ruth Nasrullah and Steve Lubetkin to each receive a Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award for contributions to their SPJ chapters and regions. Each year, this award is given to no more than two members — one from a chapter of 75 or more members and one from a chapter of less than 75 members. The […]
Important Bylaws Amendments to be Voted on at National Conference
Please read this important note from Houston chapter president Ruth Nasrullah to all chapter members: At the annual conference September 2-4 of this year, several amendments to the national SPJ bylaws will be put to a vote. Some of them have been already been sources of contention, with heated arguments on each side, especially the amendment addressing communities and chapters. As […]
Houston SPJ welcomes Caryn Baird for “Vet your own story” program
Need to verify the rank of a dead veteran? Have to locate a 1935 obituary? Wondering about access to New York criminal records? Trying to find the maiden name of a twice married woman? On Saturday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Central, Caryn Baird will present a practical working model of public records research based on her […]
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