Meet the Candidates for the 2022-2023 Chapter Board

Board elections will be held via email September 27-29. Chapter members will receive the ballot on the 27th. Candidates bios are below. Ruth Nasrullah, Candidate for President Ruth is an independent journalist who has served seven prior terms as President. In 2021, she earned SPJ’s Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member award. Jim Magill, Candidate for Vice President Jim is […]
Joint program with Amnesty International a success

Watch a replay of our program on violence against and harassment of journalists. This event was held in partnership with Amnesty International Local Group #1017.
Watch a replay of our program on covering storms

On June 1, the Houston chapter, in partnership with the Houston Chronicle, presented a very well-attended program on covering storms safely. Speakers included experienced reporters who have braved storms throughout the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the replay!
Watch sessions from our workshop on covering COVID-19

Please visit our YouTube channel to watch three sessions from our half-day workshop on maximizing your reporting on COVID-19. Please also read the Association of Health Care Journalists’ write-up of the session on fact-checking, which you can watch below.
Covering COVID-19: Tools You Need to Tell the Story

Houston SPJ presents this half-day skills-focused workshop that will equip you with tools and knowledge to accurately and compellingly cover the story of our lifetimes. You will leave this program with tools and resources in hand, ready to do some the most accurate, thorough and equitable COVID coverage possible. Register here. AGENDA: Google Tools for Covering COVID-19: Mike Reilley of […]
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!