Former Tribune publisher Kenny Mitchell was recently awarded the Texas Association of Journalism Educators Friend of Journalism award. This award honors those whose instruction, service and/ or assistance, financial sponsorship or personal dedication and advocacy work toward the betterment of scholastic journalism in Texas.

Mitchell was nominated for the statewide award by Tabitha Houchens, Redwater ISD Publications Adviser. Houchens said Mitchell is well-deserving of this award. “When the emai...