Three Communications and Creative Services professionals gained awards in the 2018 Lone Star Awards through the Houston Press Club. Daniel Villarreal was named first-place winner in “Public Relations Corporate Video” category for his video: “HCDE Tax Rate.” Villarreal also earned third place for a video entry called “Mayor GoPublic Message.”

Lindsey Sanders, Communications and Creative Services coordinator, gained a second-place award in the category “Print Photography” for her photo at the Academic and Behavior Schools Chess Tournament entitled: Focus. Carol Vaughn, Communications and Creative Services manager, earned a third-place award in the “Public Relations Feature” category for a feature story about a Highpoint East student. View the full list of winners: http://houstonpressclubonline.org/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2018-lone-star-awards/ .

Photo: “Focus” by staff member Lindsey Sanders.