“Changes” is more than just a hit single by the late David Bowie – changes are also taking place at the award-winning Taylor Press.
The newsroom recently shuffled some roles.
Reporter Emily Treadway is now the area editor for the Centex Group, which includes the Press, the Elgin Courier and the Manor Journal.
Former Area Editor Jason Chlapek has switched to the digital editor role.
“Both Emily and Jason are strong journalists with significant and lasting ties to the community and a love for telling stories,” said Thomas Edwards, executive editor for Granite Media Partners Inc., which owns the papers. “They’re both dedicated to covering the news, serving current readers and bringing in new audience members.”
While Treadway will have editorial oversight for the Centex Group publications and their related platforms, Chlapek will focus on timely stories for the websites – including www.taylorpress. net – and posting news tidbits and links to digital stories through social-media channels.
“With the changing media landscape, it’s vital for media outlets – newspapers included – to push out digital content,” Chlapek said. “My goal in this new role is to get copy out quickly and accurately.” Chlapek, a Taylor resident, began his new role July 6. A 20-year industry veteran, he has been with The Press since February 2025.
Treadway also started with The Press in February 2025. She began her current assignment July 6 after serving the previous 15 months as an education and general assignments reporter.
She also lives in the area.
“We already have a great paper and a great team in place. We’re very excited about the changes here and hope the community will be, too,” Treadway said.
For news tips, contact Chlapek or Treadway by email at jason.chlapek@granitemediapaertners. com or [email protected] or call 512-352-8535.
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