Amanda D. Lotz and Timothy Havens’ Media Industries in the Digital Age: How Media Businesses Work Today is best understood not simply as a study of media, but as a study of the economic systems […]
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David Flash (david.flash@gmail.com) is a marketing executive and digital media publisher for Big Bend Times, the media outlet with the largest audience in Texas's Transpecos region. With over ten years in sales and marketing, he excels in omnichannel marketing strategies that boost growth, revenue, and customer loyalty in various industries. Flash earned a Master of Science in Digital Audience Strategy from Arizona State University, a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Business Minor from The University of Texas at Austin, and a certificate in Sales Development Science from Texas Tech University. He holds certifications in email marketing, social media marketing, and Google Ads, showcasing his expertise in leveraging digital platforms for marketing success.
Review: Pulitzer: A Life in Politics, Print, and Power — The Story of a Man Who Built Power From Nothing
Pulitzer: A Life in Politics, Print, and Power by James McGrath Morris is often treated as a biography of Joseph Pulitzer. But read closely—especially through the passages you’ve pulled—it becomes something much bigger: It is […]
New study says Austin restaurant permitting can cost nearly $9,000 and requires up to 105 steps
Photo: Justin Shugrue in his bagel shop, Shug’s Bagels on March 23, 2026.. Shugrue started Shugs Bagels in Dallas during the pandemic. Now, after moving to Austin, he’s preparing to open a fourth location, but […]
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine blends wild game, Gulf flavors and Fort Worth roots into a signature dining experience
In Fort Worth, few restaurants capture the spirit of Texas cuisine quite like Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine. Founded in 2001 by Jon Bonnell, the restaurant has become a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene, known […]
Gilhooley’s in San Leon delivers old-school Gulf Coast flavor with oysters, live music and a no-kids policy
Tucked along the Gulf Coast in San Leon, Gilhooley’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar has built a reputation as one of Texas’ most distinctive seafood destinations, combining an old-school bar atmosphere with a menu centered on […]
Pondicheri brings inventive Indian flavors and wellness-inspired cuisine to Houston dining scene
At Pondicheri, chef-driven creativity meets everyday dining in a bright, all-day restaurant that has helped shape Houston’s modern approach to Indian cuisine since opening in 2011. Located along Kirby Drive, Pondicheri serves breakfast, lunch and […]
Kerbey Lane Cafe continues all-day dining tradition across Austin and Central Texas
Kerbey Lane Cafe remains a staple of Austin’s dining scene, offering all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner across multiple locations in Central Texas. The locally owned restaurant group operates sites throughout Austin, including Central, South Lamar, […]
Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis
Photo: A house next to a refinery in the Hillcrest neighborhood in Corpus Christi on Feb. 7, 2022. Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Tribune Paul Cobler and Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas TribuneMarch 20, 2026 Companies […]
Blocked from Texas vouchers, this private Islamic school wants a chance to prove its pro-America values
Photo: Students translate digital time to analog clocks at Iman Academy in southwest Houston on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Annie Mulligan for The Texas Tribune Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneMarch 23, 2026 HOUSTON — Iman Academy, […]
Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants
Image: Buoy barriers are installed in the Rio Grande in Brownsville on March 6, 2026. Michael Gonzalez for Inside Climate News Inside Climate News, The Texas TribuneMarch 23, 2026 This story is published in partnership with Inside […]
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