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Print Publication

“I could spend all day reading this paper!” James Scott

The Austin Chronicle
1000 E. 40th
512/454-5766
www.austinchronicle.com

Online Media Outlet

“They're somehow well respected with both Rs and Ds at the capitol. Unheard of!” Courtney DeBower

Texas Tribune
919 Congress, Sixth floor
512/716-8600
texastribune.org

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Radio Station

“From the local shows to the national ones, there's always something engaging on the air.” Brandi Burton

KUT 90.5FM
300 W. Dean Keeton
512/471-5700
www.kut.org

Radio Program

“Touches on all things Texan.” Manuela Reyes-Diaz

Spanish-Language Radio Station

“They serve the community.” Melissa Perez

La Raza 95.1FM
laraza.com/austin

Radio Host

“Love, love, love her! She knows her music and isn’t afraid to throw in a vintage groove.” Stacey Mecca

Laurie Gallardo
kutx.org/hosts-staff/laurie-gallardo

Photo by Gabriel C. Perez / KUTX

Photo by Christina Vega

Podcast

“The stories from The Night Owl podcast are always entertaining, sometimes super spooky, but prompt a lot of discussion: Are gnomes real? Are shadow people good or bad? Where can I find that medium Sara Reeves??” Kay Marley-Dilworth

The Night Owl
thenightowlpodcast.com

TV News

“They actually investigate and get results.” Carmen Gonzalez

KXAN
908 W. MLK
512/476-3636
www.kxan.com

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TV Anchor/Reporter

“She has a good heart, and it shows in the way she presents the news.” Suzanne LaPinta

Quita Culpepper
www.x.com/quitac_kvue

Sportscaster

“The OG sportscaster!” Amanda Dugan

Roger Wallace
www.x.com/rwallacekxan

Image via kxan.com

Image via kxan.com

Weatherperson

“How can you fill Jim Spencer's shoes? With someone like David Yeomans. His broadcast during Hurricane Harvey (when the news crew was kicked out of their Houston hotel) stands out as his 'welcome to the stage' moment.” CJ Morgan

David Yeomans
instagram.com/davidyeomansweather

News Reporter

“Easy. His hard work on Uvalde is his most defining work, and I'm excited to work with him.” Jordan Darensbourg

Tony Plohetski
www.x.com/tplohetski

photo via Statesman.com

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Columnist

“I learn so much about Texas history and the characters that populate its history. Michael Barnes is a Texas treasure!” Gerard Beaudoin

Michael Barnes
www.x.com/outandabout

Food Writer

“We ride or die for Nadia.” John Molhoek

Nadia Chaudhury
www.x.com/nadiachaudhury

Courtesy of Nadia Chaudhury

Photo by Melissa Plunkett

Film Critic

“Head and shoulders above any other film critic in Austin.” Tex Obie

Richard Whittaker
twitter.com/YorkshireTX

Music Journalist

“He lives this stuff.” Mark Dunham

Andy Langer
twitter.com/andylanger

Andy Langer (r) interviews record producer Susan Rogers at South By Southwest 2023   photo by John Anderson

Courtesy of Annie Ray

Photographer

“Annie has a way of making you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.” Sarah Wolf

annieray.net

Online Personality

“Misery loves company.” Susanne Harm

twitter.com/EvilMopacATX

via Twitter

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City Official

“Love him or hate him, he's gettin' shit done.” Byron Wyche

Kirk Watson
twitter.com/KirkPWatson

State Official

“All politicians should be as real and caring as Lloyd Doggett.” Joi Holcolmb

Lloyd Doggett
doggett.house.gov

photo by John Anderson

photo by John Anderson

Nonprofit

“Taking care of those that can't speak for themselves.” Patrick Bingham

Austin Pets Alive!
1156 W. Cesar Chavez
512/961-6519
www.austinpetsalive.org

Grassroots/Political Org

“Awesome grassroots group. Started from nothing and now, a force to be reckoned with.” Elyse Rosenberg

Mothers Against Greg Abbott
mothersagainstgregabbott.com

Courtesy of Nancy Thompson

Activist

“Because of what she stands for ... and against.” Lucas Edd

Mothers Against Greg Abbott
mothersagainstgregabbott.com

Volunteer Experience

“My boys and I love volunteering here. It's a well-oiled machine and they do a good job educating volunteers on their mission and hunger in Central Texas.” Erin Geisler

Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Dr.
512/282-2111
www.centraltexasfoodbank.org

photo by Jana Birchum

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Local Controversy

“Saying there’s a serial killer is easier than admitting customers get overserved in bars, leave drunk, then fall in and drown.” Delwin Goss

Politics and Media Wild Card

“A remarkable mobilization to save a remarkable institution.” David Judson

The Texas Observer
texasobserver.org

photo by John Anderson

 
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