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News Directors: Good luck in the 2012-2013 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters radio/TV/online contests.

To enter, go to: www.betterbnc.com

Details are also at the TAPB website: www.tapb.org

Remember: The contest is entirely online. Do not mail or email entries to The Associated Press.

Spanish language entries welcome. You must be an AP member to enter.

Here are some TAPB dates to remember:

-- The TAPB contest entry deadline is Monday, Feb. 11, 2013.

-- All entry payments must be received by noon (central time) Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Dallas AP office.

-- Online judging will take place from Feb. 18-25.

-- Results expected to move on the AP wire by March 1 (tentative date).

-- TAPB board will meet at the Dallas AP office on Saturday, March 2, to discuss TAPB contest, decided the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas award winner and select scholarship winners.

-- TAPB annual convention and awards banquet will be Saturday, April 13, at the Headliners Club in Austin.

Thanks & good luck in the upcoming TAPB contest!

The AP, Dallas, Diana Heidgerd

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