Texas Newspapers
Browse 297 newspapers from Texas, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.
A stark geographic divide between heavily consolidated metropolitan dailies and independently owned rural weeklies characterizes the modern newspaper market in the Lone Star State. Major daily circulation is dominated by the Hearst-owned Houston Chronicle and the locally owned Dallas Morning News, both of which maintain massive readerships and substantial statewide influence. Further inland, the Gannett-owned Austin American-Statesman serves the capital region with comprehensive daily print coverage. Spanish-language publications like Al Dia operate alongside established minority community papers such as the Houston-based African American to serve specific demographic populations. Paperboy indexes 297 Texas newspapers — browse the full directory below.
Abilene Reporter
Abilene, Texas
Serving as the primary news source for the Big Country region of West Texas, this publication has provided local journalism since 1881. It is notable for its extensive coverage of Abilene’s community affairs, regional sports, and regional economic developments for a largely rural and small-town readership.
ACU Optimist
Abilene, Texas
Serving as the student-led news organization for Abilene Christian University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus life, athletics, and regional issues through a faith-based lens. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to professional journalism training, regularly earning national recognition for excellence in collegiate reporting and multimedia storytelling.
African American
Houston, Texas
Founded in 1993, this publication serves as a vital media outlet for Houston’s Black community, offering news, analysis, and advocacy focused on local and national civil rights issues. It is recognized for its commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and providing in-depth coverage on the political, economic, and social concerns facing African Americans.
Al Dia
Fort Worth, Texas
Al Día is a Spanish-language newspaper based in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Published by The Dallas Morning News, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, immigration issues, politics, and sports. The publication serves the Hispanic community in North Texas with reporting on community events, health, and entertainment.
Alice Echo News Journal
Alice, Texas
The Alice Echo-News Journal is a primary news source for Jim Wells County, Texas. It covers local government, high school sports, and community events in the city of Alice and surrounding areas. Owned by Gannett, the publication serves as a vital record for South Texas residents.
Allen American
Allen, Texas
The Allen American is a local community newspaper serving Allen, Texas, and surrounding areas. Part of the Star Local Media group, it provides coverage of local government, education, high school sports, and civic events, focusing on the news and stories directly impacting the residents of the Allen community.
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine, Texas
Serving Alpine and Brewster County since 1892, the Alpine Avalanche covers local news, sports, and community events in the Big Bend region of West Texas. This weekly newspaper provides essential reporting on county government, tourism, and ranching for residents and visitors of the high desert area.
Alvin Sun Advertiser
Alvin, Texas
The Alvin Sun-Advertiser is a local newspaper serving Alvin and Brazoria County, Texas. Established in 1890, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and regional events. As the county's oldest publication, it documents the daily life and development of the Alvin area.
Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo, Texas
The Amarillo Globe-News is the primary daily newspaper serving Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Established through the merger of the Globe and the News, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and business. Currently owned by Gannett, it remains a vital source of information for the region.
Andrews County News
Andrews, Texas
Serving the residents of Andrews, Texas, this long-standing publication acts as the primary source for local news, regional sports, and community happenings. It remains a vital pillar for the Permian Basin, providing essential coverage that keeps the local citizenry informed on civic developments and area events.
Aransas Pass Progress
Port Aransas, Texas
Serving the coastal communities of San Patricio and Aransas counties, this publication provides localized news, sports, and community coverage that has documented regional developments for over a century. It stands as a primary source of record for the Aransas Pass area, focusing on the civic issues and human-interest stories that shape daily life in this Gulf Coast region.
Arlington News Network
Arlington, Texas
Serving the local community, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional news, government proceedings, and neighborhood events within the Arlington area. It stands out for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, offering residents a dedicated source for tracking legislative updates and civic developments that directly impact their daily lives.
Athens Daily Review
Athens, Texas
Serving Henderson County, Texas, this long-standing publication delivers comprehensive local news, regional sports coverage, and community-focused reporting to the residents of Athens. It maintains a dedicated commitment to documenting the area’s history and daily developments through its print and digital editions.
Austin American Statesman
Austin, Texas
Serving as the primary daily newspaper for the Texas capital, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, politics, and regional culture. It stands as the city's oldest continuously operating business, tracing its journalistic roots back to 1871.
Austin Business Journal
Austin, Texas
The Austin Business Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the Central Texas economy, focusing on local real estate, technology, and corporate developments. It offers daily digital news updates and a weekly print edition, serving as a primary source for business professionals and entrepreneurs in the Austin metropolitan area.
Austin Chronicle
Austin, Texas
The Austin Chronicle is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1981, it provides in-depth coverage of local news, politics, food, and the city’s vibrant arts and music scenes. It is known for its progressive editorial voice and its comprehensive annual Best of Austin awards.
Austin Villager
Austin, Texas
Serving the African American community in Austin for over 50 years, this weekly publication remains a vital platform for local news, cultural heritage, and advocacy. It is highly regarded for its commitment to chronicling the stories and achievements of Black residents while providing a consistent voice for underrepresented populations in the city.
Azteca 21
San Antonio, Texas
Serving the San Antonio community, this Spanish-language publication focuses on regional news, cultural affairs, and community advocacy for the local Hispanic population. It is recognized for its role in connecting the Mexican-American diaspora with informative content that bridges traditional journalistic values and contemporary digital accessibility.
Bandera Bulletin
Bandera, Texas
The Bandera Bulletin is a local newspaper serving Bandera County, Texas. It provides coverage of local government decisions, community news, high school sports, and public interest stories. The publication also features local opinion pieces, obituaries, and community event updates relevant to the Bandera and Medina areas.
Bandera County Courier
Bandera, Texas
The Bandera County Courier is a weekly newspaper serving Bandera, Texas, and the surrounding Hill Country area. It provides local news, human interest stories, and coverage of community events. The publication focuses on grassroots reporting, high school sports, and historical features relevant to the Cowboy Capital of the World.
Bastrop Advertiser
Bastrop, Texas
The Bastrop Advertiser is a local news publication serving Bastrop, Texas, and the surrounding Lost Pines area. Originally founded in 1853, it now operates under the Austin American-Statesman. It provides coverage of local government, community events, education, sports, and regional development across the Bastrop region.
Battalion
College Station, Texas
Serving as the official student newspaper of Texas A&M University since 1893, this publication provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural coverage tailored to the campus community. It is notable for its historical longevity and its role as an independent training ground for student journalists reporting on the issues that define the university experience.
Bay Area Observer
Seabrook, Texas
Serving the residents of the Greater Seabrook area, this community publication provides localized coverage of municipal government, school board activities, and regional events. It is notable for its role as a primary source of hyperlocal news, documenting the civic and social developments of this Texas Gulf Coast community for over two decades.
Bay City Tribune
Bay City, Texas
Serving as the primary source of news for Matagorda County since 1845, this publication delivers essential community updates, local government reporting, and regional sports coverage to the residents of Bay City. Its long-standing presence makes it a cornerstone of Texas coastal journalism, focused on preserving the history and civic discourse of the local area.
Baylor Lariet
Waco, Texas
Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Baylor University, this publication provides comprehensive news, sports, and cultural coverage tailored to the campus community and the surrounding Waco area. With a history dating back to 1900, it remains a vital platform for student journalism, offering experiential training while documenting the evolving academic and local landscape.
Baytown Sun
Baytown, Texas
Serving the East Harris County and Chambers County regions since 1922, this publication acts as the primary source of record for local news, community events, and regional government updates in Baytown. It is notable for its enduring role as a central hub for civic discourse and its longstanding commitment to chronicling the growth and industrial developments of the Texas Gulf Coast area.
Bee Picayune
Beeville, Texas
The Bee Picayune is a semi-weekly newspaper serving Beeville and Bee County, Texas. Established in the late 19th century, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, sports, and regional news. It is part of the MySouTex group, serving the South Texas coastal bend area.
Big Bend Sentinel
Marfa, Texas
Serving the remote communities of the Trans-Pecos region since 1925, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage and investigative reporting for the high desert of far West Texas. It is widely recognized for its intellectual depth and commitment to documenting the unique cultural, environmental, and political challenges facing the Big Bend area.
Big Lake Wildcat
Big Lake, Texas
Serving as the primary source of local news and community updates for Reagan County, this publication has chronicled life in West Texas for over nine decades. It focuses on regional reporting, including high school athletics, local government proceedings, and events central to the small-town identity of Big Lake.
Big Spring Herald
Big Spring, Texas
Serving the residents of Howard County and the surrounding Permian Basin, this local publication has provided consistent community news and regional reporting for over a century. It maintains a primary editorial focus on chronicling town government, school sports, and significant events that shape the daily lives of its Big Spring readership.
Blanco County News
Blanco, Texas
The Blanco County News is a local newspaper based in Blanco, Texas, serving the residents of Blanco County. It provides coverage of local government, school events, sports, and community announcements. Part of the Hill Country Passport network, it offers both print and digital editions.
Boerne Star
Boerne, Texas
The Boerne Star is a local newspaper based in Boerne, Texas, serving Kendall County and the surrounding Hill Country region. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events, maintaining its role as a primary information resource.
Borger News Herald
Borger, Texas
Serving as the primary source of local journalism for Hutchinson County, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of community events, regional sports, and civic affairs in the Texas Panhandle. With a history rooted in the oil-boom era of the 1920s, it remains a vital touchstone for residents seeking updates on municipal developments and local heritage.
Bowie News
Bowie, Texas
The Bowie News is a local newspaper serving Bowie and Montague County, Texas. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and agricultural developments. The publication focuses on human-interest stories and regional events that impact residents of the North Texas area.
Brady Standard Herald
Brady, Texas
Serving the community of McCulloch County, Texas, since 1909, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, regional agriculture, and area sports. It remains a vital source of information for residents of Brady and the surrounding Hill Country, maintaining a long-standing commitment to community journalism and historical record-keeping.
Breckenridge American
Breckenridge, Texas
The Breckenridge American is a semi-weekly newspaper serving Breckenridge and Stephens County, Texas. Established in the early 20th century, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events, maintaining its role as the primary source of news for the rural North Texas region.
Brenham Banner Press
Brenham, Texas
The Brenham Banner-Press is a local newspaper serving Brenham and Washington County, Texas. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and civic events. Established in the mid-19th century, it remains a primary source of information for residents in the south-central Texas region.
Bridge City Record
Bridge City, Texas
Serving the residents of Orange County, Texas, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community updates, and coverage of regional sporting events. It is a vital source of information for the Bridge City area, chronicling the daily life and ongoing development of the community since its establishment.
Brownfield News
Brownfield, Texas
The Brownfield News is a bi-weekly newspaper serving Brownfield and Terry County, Texas. Established in 1904, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school sports, agriculture, and community events. It remains the primary source of news for residents in the South Plains region of West Texas.
Brownsville Herald
Brownsville, Texas
Serving the lower Rio Grande Valley since 1892, The Brownsville Herald provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage for Brownsville, Texas. It is a primary source for regional reporting on border issues, local government, and cultural events in the southernmost tip of Texas.
Brownwood Bulletin
Brownwood, Texas
The Brownwood Bulletin is a daily newspaper serving Brown County, Texas, and the surrounding regions. Established in the late 19th century, it provides local news, sports coverage, and community updates. Owned by Gannett, the publication remains a primary source of information for residents in the Brownwood area.
Brownwood News
Brownwood, Texas
Serving the Brown County community, this digital publication provides comprehensive local coverage ranging from breaking news and regional sports to government updates and community events. It acts as a central hub for residents, maintaining a long-standing commitment to delivering timely information specifically tailored to the interests and developments of the greater Brownwood area.
Bryan College Station Eagle
Bryan, Texas
Serving as the primary news source for the Brazos Valley, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and Texas A&M University athletics. With roots tracing back to 1889, it maintains a significant regional footprint by delivering daily investigative reporting and regional updates to the residents of Bryan and College Station.
Bullard Banner News
Bullard, Texas
The Bullard Banner News is a local newspaper serving the community of Bullard, Texas, and surrounding areas. It provides coverage of municipal government, school board activities, local sports, and community events, serving as a primary source of information for residents of this East Texas town.
Burnett Bulletin
Burnet, Texas
The Burnet Bulletin is a local newspaper serving Burnet, Texas, and the surrounding Burnet County area. Established in 1873, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, local government, school district developments, and high school sports, maintaining a focus on the interests and events of the Texas Hill Country.
Cameron Herald
Cameron, Texas
Serving Milam County since 1892, this community publication provides essential local news, sports coverage, and legal notices to the residents of Cameron, Texas. It remains a historic fixture of the region, functioning as a primary source of record for civic affairs and local happenings within the community.
Canyon News
Canyon, Texas
Canyon News is a local publication serving Canyon, Texas, and the surrounding Randall County area. It provides coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and events at West Texas A&M University. The newspaper is part of the Hearst Communications network and focuses on regional developments.
Cedar Creek Pilot
Seven Points, Texas
Serving the communities surrounding Cedar Creek Lake, this publication provides dedicated local news coverage and community reporting for residents of Seven Points and the surrounding Henderson County area. It distinguishes itself as a vital source for regional developments, civic announcements, and human-interest stories tailored to the specific needs of its lakeside readership.
Cedar Park Leander Statesman
Cedar Park, Texas
The Cedar Park Leander Statesman is a community newspaper covering local news, high school sports, and government in the suburban Austin area. Published as part of the Austin American-Statesman network, it provides residents with dedicated reporting on the rapidly growing Williamson and Travis county regions.
Cherokeean Herald
Rusk, Texas
Serving Rusk and Cherokee County since 1850, the Cherokeean Herald is one of Texas's oldest continuously published weekly newspapers. It provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community updates. The publication remains a vital source of information for residents in the East Texas region.
