Contact
Email
netpassoc@gmail.com
Phone
Contact Wyndi at 903-268-7034
Let’s Connect
Board Members
Chairman/President Richard Nelson (Hood County News)
richard@hcnews.com
First Vice President/Convention Chair Abigail Bardwell (Publisher/Editor at Pilot Point Post-Signal)
aallen@postsignal.com
Second Vice President/Contest Chair James Draper (Editor at Gladewater Mirror)
jdraper@gladewatermirror.com
Secretary/Treasurer Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette (Content Editor at Dublin Citizen)
composing@dublincitizen.com or wyndi.veigel@gmail.com 903-268-7034 (cell)
Finance Chairperson and scholarship organizer Jim Bardwell (Publisher and owner Gladewater Mirror) jbardwell@gladewatermirror.com
Directors
Paul Gaudette (Managing Editor at The Dublin Citizen)
publisher@dublincitizen.com
Sam Houston (Publisher of Hood County News)
sam@hcnews.com
Lange Svehlak (Athens Daily Review/Advertising Director at CNHI)
lsvehlak@athensreview.com
Hugh Lewis (Owner/Publisher Jefferson Jimplecute)
jeffersonjimplecute@gmail.com
Ashley Terry (Reporter/Azle News and Springtown Epigraph)
aterry@burtnettmedia.com
About the North and East Texas Press Association
★★★★★
The North and East Texas Press Association is dedicated to promoting journalism and supporting local media organizations. We strive to enhance the quality of news reporting and foster community engagement through various initiatives. Our members benefit from networking opportunities, professional development, and resources that empower them to excel in their fields. We believe in the power of local news to inform and connect communities, and we are committed to advocating for press freedom and ethical journalism practices. Join us in our mission to strengthen the voice of the press in North and East Texas.
Pros and Cons
+ Strong community engagement and support for local journalism
+ Access to valuable resources and networking opportunities
+ Commitment to ethical journalism and press freedom
Challenges in funding and resource allocation
– Limited reach compared to larger media organizations
– Dependence on member participation for success