Michele Kay Speaker Series: Texas Political Writers’ Panel

September 13, 2011  |  Headliners Club   |  6:00 PM

Dallas Morning News columnist Wayne Slater led a panel of top Texas political writers (Evan Smith, Linda Fikac and Ken Herman) in discussing coverage on the already developing 2012 Presidential race as it unfolded in Texas.

This panel discussion marked the inaugural event of the Foundation’s  Michele Kay Speaker Series, which memorializes the late Michele Kay; former business editor, Washington correspondent and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman… and a journalist of national stature.  The series will support the presentation of fresh insights regarding the practice and experiences of professional journalism; its challenges and its value to our society.

For more information and a video of the presentation, click here.

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Michele Kay

The Michele Kay Distinguished Speaker Series memorializes the late Michele Kay; former business editor, Washington correspondent and columnist for the Austin American-Statesman … and a journalist of national stature. The series will support the presentation of fresh insights regarding the practice and experiences of professional journalism; its challenges and its value to our society.