OPENING MARCH 1, 2025
Eligibility Period
March 1, 2024 — February 28, 2025
Entry Dates
March 1 — March 31, 2025
ENTRY DEADLINE
March 31, 2025 @ Midnight CST

The Lone Star Chapter is proud to partner with Journalism Mentors. Since its inception in 2002, this statewide chapter has grown to become one of the largest in the country, serving all 19 television markets in Texas. It includes members from TV-related fields including: news and non-news broadcasting; production; postproduction; education; advertising; and public relations.

The chapter is dedicated to becoming the primary portal to connect professionals and students in Texas' television broadcast-related and other video fields for networking and career development. The chapter is also committed to encouraging and recognizing high levels of professional achievement through the annual presentation of the prestigious regional EMMY® Awards.

Participation in this mentorship program is subject to the Chapter's Code of Conduct, which prohibits discriminatory or harassing behavior.

Marc
Istook

Morning Anchor
WFAA/Dallas

Marcela
Pérez Barros

News Anchor
KXLN/Houston

Matt
Grant

Investigative Reporter
KXAN/Austin

Brianna
Hollis

Crime Reporter
KXAN/Austin

Lane
Luckie

News Anchor
KLTV/Tyler

Daria
Hookfin

Publicist/Producer
Hooked on Ent

Jennifer
Pham

Executive Producer
WFAA/Dallas

Derick
Garcia

Anchor/Investigative Reporter
KVEO/Harlingen

Michelle
Washington

Style Expert
Michelle Washington LLC

Gage
Goulding

Reporter
KPRC/Houston

Elda Adriana
Calhoon

Producer/VJ
AC Media
The Woodlands

Angel
Covarrubias

News Director
Nextstar Media Group

Corderro
McMurry

Entertainment
Correspondent KABB/WOAI
San Antonio

Tashara
Parker

Journalist/Host
Loud & Clear Media/Dallas

Shannon
Ryan

City Hall Reporter
KTRK/Houston

Teresa
Garza

Marketing Director
YWCA/San Antonio

Lileana
Pearson

Reporter/MMJ/Anchor
KTRK/Houston

Maricela
Abarca

Video Editor
KXLN/Houston

Sandra
Turner

Coordinating Producer
WFAA/Dallas

Josh
Hinkle

Director of Investigations
KXAN/Austin

Heather
Arevalo-Flores

Director of Marketing
KRGV/Weslaco