News Archive
2016
- 9.26.2016 Reminder: Nationwide EAS Test Wednesday Afternoon, Sept. 28
- 9.26.2016 Shifting focus from AM, Pai explores new Class C4 FM
- 9.19.2016 Webinar: The 10 Characteristics of High Performing Media Sales People
- 9.19.2016 Register now for Oct. 15 TAB’s Southwest Broadcast Newsroom Workshop
- 9.14.2016 2016 Texas Lyceum Poll - Results
- 9.12.2016 Headliners Foundation of Texas announces small market Open Records grants
- 9.12.2016 Your FCC Annual Regulatory Fees are Due by Sept. 27
- 9.12.2016 Nationwide EAS test around the corner
- 9.12.2016 TAB Awards Gala video now available
- 9.09.2016 Texas Lyceum to release 10th Annual Poll
- 9.06.2016 Texas Broadcast Pioneer Bob Hicks passes at 89
- 9.02.2016 Drone journalism resources available
- 9.02.2016 TAB legal hotline saves stations time, money
- 9.02.2016 Ad Council Launches PSA in Response to Flooding in Southern Louisiana
- 8.31.2016 Golden Mic Club elects officers for 2016-2017
- 8.31.2016 TAB2016 Photos Now Available
- 8.30.2016 Newsroom registration now open!
- 8.30.2016 Labor Day Weekend: the traditional kick off of the Texas general election season
- 8.30.2016 Music rights for broadcasters, webcasters
- 8.24.2016 BFOA to help broadcasters in Louisiana, California
- 8.22.2016 Keeping up with the impending EAS deadlines and changes
- 8.22.2016 New 9-1-1 access law for multi-line phone systems kicks in Sept. 1st
- 8.16.2016 FCC ETRS (EAS Test Reporting System) Form One webinar set for Thursday, Aug. 18
- 8.16.2016 Broadcast trade reports on new FDA rule creates confusion over E-cigarette advertising
- 8.16.2016 TAB members elect five new directors, re-elect six
- 8.15.2016 Associate Focus: Haynes and Boone, LLP
- 8.09.2016 TBEF Silent Auction - Wed/Thurs
- 8.09.2016 #TAB2016 starts Wednesday
- 8.07.2016 Convention Focus: Broadcast Works
- 8.05.2016 Potential issue looming for stations with towers less than 200 feet tall
- 8.04.2016 TAB’s 63rd Annual Convention & Trade Show starts today
- 8.03.2016 Three Product Demos - free to all #TAB2016 attendees
- 8.01.2016 Did your station upgrade its EAS equipment with the new EAS event and location codes?
- 8.01.2016 Prepare to talk policy during Congressional recess
- 8.01.2016 Texas Broadcast Museum now open in Kilgore
- 7.26.2016 Keeping current with the FCC’s public file requirements
- 7.26.2016 Roy Spence, CBS’ Lara Logan book-end TAB Convention
- 7.24.2016 Convention Focus: Comrex Corporation
- 7.18.2016 Open government roadblocks – what to do about an Open Meetings/Open Records impasse
- 7.18.2016 TAB urging FCC to drop letter requirement from public file
- 7.12.2016 Using the FCC’s new ETRS EAS reporting system – Help for Form 1 filing questions
- 7.12.2016 Federal tax reform plan protects advertising
- 7.11.2016 McCaul, Downs talk Homeland Security at TAB Convention
- 7.05.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of Bridge
- 7.04.2016 FCC’s national EAS Test Reporting System is operational, new draft EAS operating handbook released
- 7.04.2016 TAB Board elections underway
- 6.29.2016 Register for #TAB2016 before prices increase
- 6.27.2016 Federal anti-SLAPP bill gets hearing; Texas’ state anti-SLAPP law hailed as a success
- 6.27.2016 Congress eyes spectrum repack needs
- 6.20.2016 Beaumont station wins libel suit in Texas Supreme Court
- 6.20.2016 FCC fines Texas TV station $20,000 for alleged “kid vid” violations
- 6.20.2016 New Online Public File system goes active this week
- 6.20.2016 Industry tech, management, sales leaders anchor TAB Convention agenda
- 6.13.2016 Using text messages in station promotions and contests? Beware of the TCPA’s obligations
- 6.07.2016 Process begins for TAB Board elections
- 6.06.2016 Using the FCC’s new Online Public File system – online tutorials available
- 6.06.2016 New overtime rules webinar set for June 22
- 6.01.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of Waller
- 5.27.2016 FCC rulemaking signals potential demise of a physical station public file
- 5.27.2016 Music copyright issues could gel in summer
- 5.23.2016 Texas Legislature video ban in political ads temporarily blocked
- 5.23.2016 Foundation awards $19,000 in scholarships to future broadcasters
- 5.23.2016 TAB to honor five outstanding leaders
- 5.23.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of Lawrence
- 5.17.2016 #TAB2016 schedule set; registration open
- 5.16.2016 Radio station Online Public File requirement begins June 24
- 5.16.2016 Future of the industry on agenda and display at TAB Convention
- 5.10.2016 Registration now open for #TAB2016
- 5.09.2016 FOIFT sets June 9 RGV Open Government Seminar
- 5.09.2016 NOAA hurricane awareness tour visits San Antonio on May 16
- 5.09.2016 FDA passes vaping and other tobacco product advertising rules – effective by 2018
- 5.09.2016 Last vestige of paper public file could be dropped
- 5.03.2016 Texas Supreme Court’s anti-SLAPP rulings confirm and expand journalist protections
- 5.03.2016 FEMA, FCC prepping for new national EAS test
- 5.02.2016 Prather wins Texas Bar College’s Franklin Jones Award
- 4.28.2016 Texas Bar Foundation names Babcock Outstanding Trial Lawyer
- 4.26.2016 KNDE-FM College Station shines with NAB Crystal Radio Award
- 4.26.2016 No-guns signage must comply with law
- 4.26.2016 When Congressmen come knocking…
- 4.18.2016 Texas political advertising court case points to issues raised when accepting third-party attack ads
- 4.18.2016 Emergency preparedness gets lift from tax break
- 4.18.2016 In Memory: Vandy Anderson (1942-2016)
- 4.12.2016 TAB, TXDoT Launch Safe-Driving NCSA Campaign
- 4.12.2016 KWTX-TV Waco snags top national service award
- 4.12.2016 Texas Third Ct. of Appeals says public officeholders’ personal email addresses are public
- 4.11.2016 Groundbreaking Texas broadcaster Patti Smith plans her next move
- 4.08.2016 KXAN-TV wins IRE Award
- 4.08.2016 KRGV-TV debuts “Heart of the Valley”
- 4.06.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of Borders
- 4.01.2016 FOIFT presents May Open Government law seminars
- 4.01.2016 Five things broadcasters should know about SoundExchange Music Royalties
- 4.01.2016 Drones: Ready for primetime?
- 3.28.2016 Arnold’s broadcast advocacy legacy looms large as federal IPAWS bill heads to Obama’s desk
- 3.21.2016 Cornyn leads successful Senate passage of major FOIA reform bill
- 3.21.2016 Key House leader plans new push for state ethics reform
- 3.16.2016 Nominations open for Bonner McLane Awards
- 3.14.2016 Interim committees study Open Government-related issues
- 3.14.2016 Deadline looms for TAB public service awards submissions
- 3.10.2016 Texans’ Love of Radio Drives Policy Success
- 3.07.2016 Fantasy sports website gaming – legality still in question
- 3.07.2016 Texas broadcasting’s top awards open for nominations
- 2.29.2016 TAB makes headway on key DC concerns
- 2.29.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of “Taz”
- 2.24.2016 Help honor outstanding Texas broadcasters
- 2.22.2016 What issues to consider when threatened by a candidate wanting a political ad pulled
- 2.22.2016 TAB delegation advances Radio, TV issues with DC lawmakers
- 2.18.2016 Texas educators name Downs Broadcaster of the Year
- 2.18.2016 TFB’s Curt Lancaster celebrates 50 years on the air
- 2.18.2016 TFB Radio Network celebrates 14 years on air
- 2.16.2016 FCC’s regulation allowing online posting of contest rules is now in effect
- 2.16.2016 AG’s office rules Baylor campus PD sexual assault records may be withheld
- 2.16.2016 Last chance to prep for Texas IPAWS/EAS test Feb. 24
- 2.08.2016 FCC upholds denial of San Antonio church’s closed captioning exemption request
- 2.08.2016 Release of FCC’s online radio Public File decision answers many broadcasters’ questions
- 2.08.2016 With Election Day looming, stations urged to help boost turnout
- 2.01.2016 FEMA posts IPAWS/EAS Test “explainer” webinar online
- 2.01.2016 Federal candidate sponsorship identification clarified
- 2.01.2016 Radio to begin online migration of public/political files in 2016
- 1.26.2016 FCC AM Revitalization – FM translator window opens Jan. 29
- 1.26.2016 TAB pushes measure to protect viewers, stations in TV repack
- 1.19.2016 Reminder: TV Stations Must Caption IP Video Clips as of Jan. 1
- 1.19.2016 FEMA sets “basic” and “technical” webinars for broadcasters in advance of Feb. 24 IPAWS/EAS test
- 1.19.2016 TAB launches Public Service Research initiative
- 1.14.2016 TAB offers new office supply discounts to members
- 1.11.2016 Political window opens Jan. 16; online political file looms for radio
- 1.11.2016 FEMA proposes February date for Texas IPAWS/EAS test
- 1.04.2016 Participating in the FCC TV spectrum auction? FCC advises to log on to FCC website before Jan. 12
- 1.04.2016 How soon will radio face an online FCC Public File requirement?
- 1.04.2016 Holidays good to Radio with FM translator window, streaming rates/waivers
- 1.04.2016 Broadcasters mourn loss of former TAB Chairman Jim R. Phillips
- 1.03.2016 Texas Broadcast Calendar now available