Citizen awarded for excellence at state contest

DFW AIRPORT — The Colorado County Citizen won recognition this past weekend for journal ism excellence and high standards of reporting in the 2025 Texas Better Newspaper Contest.

Presentation of the awards took place on the last day of the Texas Newspaper Association’s annual Convention & Trade Show, held June 18-20 at the Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport.

According to TPA officials, 103 member newspapers submitted 1,020 entries encompassing stories or other content published in 2025. The impartial Washington Newspapers Publishers Association handled the judging across 10 divisions grouped by frequency and circulation.