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    Freelance sports writer wanted in Katy, TX

    Looking for someone in the Houston or Katy area of Texas to help with sports coverage for a weekly newspaper. Would be consistent work covering sports primarily in Katy, with opportunities to cover college and pro sports as well. If interested, send cover letter and clips via email to...
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    Experienced sports reporter/editor in Houston, TX

    Veteran of print and digital newspapers since 2005. Award-winning sports editor and sports writer looking for the next opportunity in the industry and available for freelance work in Houston and surrounding areas. Vast experience covering high school, college and some professional sports. Email...
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    Victoria Advocate...

    Does anybody have any info on this shop? I know it's in South TX, with a circ of 36K and they cover 44 high schools... but anything beyond that, I could use some help-- regarding staff, what they primarily cover, etc. Is it a definite upgrade over other TX shops like Laredo Morning Times...
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    Step up?

    Question: I'm currently an SE at a weekly shop in Texas, with a circ. of 127,000, covering 10 HSs and an af2 football team. I've recently got an offer from a tri-weekly in Florida to be an ASE. The pay's a tad lower, they'll help with relocation, and their circ. is 20,000, covering 3 Hs and a...
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    worldvoicenews?

    Anyone know anything about WorldvoiceNews? My friend sent along an inquiry from them regarding a sports reporter job, and i was curious as to if they're legit or not.
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    Stringer available in Houston, TX

    Available stringer in Houston, TX, as well as surrounding Texas cities such as Austin and San Antonio. Has experience covering prep, collegiate and pro sports. Good and responsible with deadlines. For contact, email: dens043@yahoo.com.
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    Class 5A girls basketball state final story

    Any critique would be welcomed :) ==== AUSTIN - Cy-Fair was 11 minutes away from a Class 5A state championship. The Lady Bobcats held a six-point advantage with three minutes remaining in the third quarter. The momentum was theirs, and Rockwall appeared on the brink of desperation. And...
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    af2 football mini-camp story

    This is the first major story of mini-camp of an af2 team I'm covering. It's my first beat, so any critique would be greatly appreciated. ============================ Forty-nine players were invited to the Texas Copperheads' three-day mini-camp last weekend. The dreams and hopes of nineteen...
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    Best NBA writers?

    In the humble opinion of SJ, who are the top 3 NBA writers? Mine: Jonathan Feigen Marcus Spears Ivan Carter
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    Basketball story

    Critique very much welcomed :) ============================================= After last Monday's non-district matchup against Klein Collins, The Woodlands coach Dale Reed was in awe of the Tigers, admirably noting that their style of play emulated that of a college basketball team. Opponents...
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    Basketball gamer

    A recent bball gamer I did. Again, I'm still relatively new to the industry (going on 13 months) so any critique would be very much appreciated. =============== Bob Knight may have temperamental issues but there is no questioning his eye for talent. The Cy-Falls Golden Eagles discovered that...
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    5A Texas Football State Final gamer

    Hey guys, here's a gamer I did on last weekend's final. I'm not the strongest at football, so any help would be appreciated ************ SAN ANTONIO -- Trailing Cedar Hill, 24-10, with 3:29 remaining in the first half of Saturday's Division II 5A State championship, Cy-Falls coach David...
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    HS Football player feature story

    A feature story I did a few weeks ago. I'd appreciate comments on strengths/weaknesses. ********************** Randy Bullock still remembers it like it was yesterday. A little over one year ago today, Bullock was lining up against Lufkin, preparing to attempt his first varsity field goal...
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    HS football game story

    just wanted some feedback on strengths/weaknesses... ****** With 57 seconds remaining in last Friday's tension-filled district battle against the Cy-Fair Bobcats, Cy-Falls coach David Raffield faced a dilemma that would end up deciding the game. After Golden Eagles senior quarterback Jeff...
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    Resume format

    I was just curious as to how you all format your resumes for job interviews. Is there a certain standard to set them by? I'd like to know how some of the veterans have formatted their resumes for future reference.
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    Stringer available in Houston, TX

    I'm a freelance sportswriter available to anyone who needs any sporting event covered in the Houston, TX area. I have experience, work well on deadline and provide fast service as well as quality work of depth and substance. PM me here for clips, or just send requests to my email address--...
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    Career Question

    Hey y'all...quick question... For the past 3 months or so I had been doing freelance work ever since my latest paper went under. I was doing freelance for the major metro here, Houston Chronicle, and for two other community newspapers around the Houston area. However, I was recently hired as...
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    Whitlock Hosting "Rome is Burning"...

    Horrible stuff. Tries too hard to be funny. I would've rather had Marriotti or LeBastard host rather than him. And he's gonna be on the whole week?!? The guy may have a witty column once per week but he just tries too hard and needs to stick to print instead of TV. I never thought I'd say this...
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    Feature For Feedback

    Available for feedback. ======== Instead of the crisp indention of metal upon ball, there's a blistering "whack" sound that resonates throughout Cinco Ranch. The latter would be the end result of a softball thrown with such fire that it knows no boundaries beside a vulnerable leather glove...
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    Baseball Gamer (Texas 5A Championship Final)

    Critique, por favor :) ============= ROUND ROCK — This was not how the ending had been scripted for the Katy High baseball team. After a successful campaign that had seen the Tigers rise above the most desperate of situations, this was not how the season was supposed to find closure...
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