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El Paso Matters Celebrates Major Wins at Texas Journalism Awards

El Paso Matters•Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM•El Paso Matters Staff

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El Paso Matters achieved significant recognition at the Texas Managing Editors convention, securing seven first-place awards and eight additional honors, including accolades for investigative reporting and breaking news. Notable wins included coverage of the Walmart mass shooter’s sentencing and the controversial $165 billion data center project in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Editor Cindy Ramirez emphasized the commitment to local reporting, while CEO Robert Moore's work on the mass shooting received high praise for its emotional depth. The event highlighted the importance of journalism in the community, with El Paso Matters standing out among local competitors like El Paso Times and El Paso Inc.

Key Details: • El Paso Matters won 7 first-place awards at the Texas Managing Editors convention. • The awards ceremony took place at the El Paso Convention Center. • Key stories recognized include the Walmart mass shooting and the Santa Teresa data center. • El Paso Times and El Paso Inc. also received multiple awards. • The next Texas Managing Editors conference will be held in 2025.

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