First place: Staff, Waxahachie Daily Light

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This appears to be a concerted effort, and it pays off. I like engaging the readers at every turn. It looks as if that’s what they do in Waxahachie.

Second place: Jef Rietsma, Sturgis Journal

Great idea. Nothing gets a community talking like the state of their roads.

Third place: Alice Coyle, Hanover Mariner

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Nice way to commemorate the holiday.