Solutions journalism on youth wellness wins awards

KXAN’s Save Our Students (S.O.S.), a series of solutions stories exploring ways to improve the wellness and safety of youth, was a recipient of a number of national awards, including Best Broadcast (In-Depth Reporting) from Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, a Mental Health America Media Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” in its TV market category, and the Texas School Bell Award from the Texas State Teachers Association. KXAN also was a finalist for the 2020 “Service to America” large-market TV award from the National Association of Broadcasters.