People Newspapers has announced new leadership of its editorial and sports teams for the first time in more than eight years.
Sarah Hodges has been named editor of People Newspapers. In her new role, she will oversee editorial content in Park Cities People and Preston Hollow People, as well as in ancillary print and online publications.
Hodges replaces William Taylor, who has left North Texas to pursue opportunities in Galveston. Taylor joined People Newspapers in 2016 and has served as editor since August 2017.
Since January 2024, Hodges has directed content for Park Cities People as a managing editor of People Newspapers. She spearheaded the publication’s 20 Under 40 young achiever and University Park Centennial special sections and is the winner of seven 2025 National Newspaper Association Better Newspaper awards for column, feature, and business writing, and for an article preserving local history.
Hodges began her career at The Kansas City Star, where she was an education reporter. A graduate of Harvard Law School and former Peace Corps volunteer, she was a law firm associate before leaving the workforce to care for children. While a stay-at-home parent, she volunteered as a Girl Scout troop leader and school newsletter editor.
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Hodges lives in University Park with her husband and three children.
“I had a feeling when I hired Sarah two years ago that she would be the editor here someday,” Taylor said. “I’m delighted, but not surprised, to see her earn the confidence of the publisher and ownership.”
Justin Thomas has been named sports editor of People Newspapers, where he will oversee coverage of Park Cities and Preston Hollow athletics.
Thomas replaces Todd Jorgenson, who has written for People Newspapers since 2014. Jorgenson plans to continue to contribute to the publications as a freelancer.
Thomas, a graduate of the University of Arizona, spent a dozen years as a sportswriter and community editor for Star Local Media, a Plano-based publisher of several North Texas weekly newspapers. He has also freelanced for that company and The Dallas Morning News.
“Sarah and Justin are both compelling storytellers who have demonstrated their sound news judgment,” People Newspapers’ publisher, Pat Martin, said. “Under their leadership, we look forward to continuing to serve readers as a trustworthy source of local news.”
– Compiled by staff
