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.

Semana News

Houston, Texas

Serving the Hispanic community in the greater Houston area, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, immigration issues, and cultural events in Spanish. It has established itself as a vital information resource for Spanish speakers, bridging the communication gap by focusing on topics specifically relevant to the region's diverse immigrant population.

Seminole Sentinel

Seminole, Texas

Serving Gaines County since 1907, the Seminole Sentinel provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community events for Seminole, Texas. This bi-weekly publication focuses on regional agriculture, oil industry updates, and local government developments, maintaining a strong presence as the primary news source for the area.

Smithville Times

Smithville, Texas

The Smithville Times, now integrated into the Bastrop Advertiser and Austin American-Statesman, serves Smithville and Bastrop County, Texas. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news, continuing its long-standing tradition of reporting on the people and issues within the Lost Pines area.

SMU Daily Campus

Dallas, Texas

Serving as the independent student-run voice of Southern Methodist University since 1915, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, athletics, and student life. It is notable for its role as a vital training ground for aspiring journalists and its commitment to documenting the evolving cultural and academic landscape of the Dallas-based university.

South Belt Ellington Leader

Houston, Texas

Serving the suburban communities of southeast Houston for over four decades, this weekly publication provides hyper-local news coverage, school district updates, and community interest stories. It remains a key source of information for residents of the South Belt and Ellington area, documenting the history and development of the region through its dedicated neighborhood reporting.

Steel Country Bee

Daingerfield, Texas

The Steel Country Bee is a weekly newspaper serving Daingerfield and Morris County, Texas. It covers local news, high school sports, and community events in the East Texas region. Owned by Granite Publications, it remains the primary source of record for the local area's residents and businesses.

Stephenville Empire Tribune

Stephenville, Texas

The Stephenville Empire-Tribune serves Erath County, Texas, providing comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events. Founded in the 19th century, this daily publication chronicles life in the Cowboy Capital of the World, focusing on regional agriculture, Tarleton State University developments, and local government affairs.

Sul Ross State University Skyline

Alpine, Texas

The Skyline is the student-run newspaper of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Established in 1923, it provides campus news, sports coverage, and opinion pieces for the university community and the Big Bend region. The publication offers students practical experience in journalism and digital media production.

Sulphur Springs News Telegram

Sulphur Springs, Texas

Serving Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County since 1884, the News-Telegram provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports updates, and community events. Published semi-weekly, it remains a primary source of information for residents in Northeast Texas, maintaining a strong focus on local government and regional developments.

Sweetwater Reporter

Sweetwater, Texas

Serving as the primary source of news for Nolan County, this publication has documented life in West Texas for over a century through its consistent coverage of local government, regional athletics, and community events. It remains a vital community fixture by providing residents with a dedicated platform for local reporting and public notices within the Sweetwater area.

SWU Megaphone

Georgetown, Texas

The Megaphone is the official student-run newspaper of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Established in 1907, it provides the campus community with news, features, and opinion pieces. The publication serves as a vital historical record and a platform for student journalism and local campus discourse.

Taylor Daily Press

Taylor, Texas

Serving the Williamson County community for over a century, this publication acts as a primary source for local news, regional sports, and civic happenings in Taylor, Texas. It maintains a dedicated focus on grassroots journalism that connects residents to the evolving developments and heritage of their historic municipality.

TCU 360

Fort Worth, Texas

TCU 360 is the digital student news platform for Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. It serves as the primary source for campus news, sports, and student life. The publication incorporates content from The Skiff and covers university events, athletics, and local community issues.

TCU Magazine

Fort Worth, Texas

Published by Texas Christian University, this quarterly publication highlights the institution's vibrant intellectual life, notable alumni achievements, and current research initiatives. It serves as a primary bridge between the university and its global community of graduates, faculty, and supporters by chronicling the evolving impact of the school on the Fort Worth region and beyond.

Temple Daily Telegram

Temple, Texas

The Temple Daily Telegram is a daily newspaper serving Temple, Texas, and the surrounding Bell County area. Founded in 1907, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and community events. The publication remains family-owned and maintains a strong presence as a primary source for regional journalism.

Terrell County News Leader

Sanderson, Texas

Serving the remote desert community of Sanderson, this long-standing publication acts as the primary source of record for the sparsely populated region of West Texas. It is notable for its dedicated coverage of local governance, ranching interests, and rural life in one of the least populated counties in the United States.

Terrell Tribune

Terrell, Texas

The Terrell Tribune is a local newspaper serving Terrell and Kaufman County, Texas. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and regional events. As a primary information source for the area, it maintains a focus on the people and issues affecting the community.

Texas City Sun

Texas City, Texas

The Galveston County Daily News provides local news coverage for Texas City, Texas, after absorbing the Texas City Sun. Based in Galveston, it covers municipal government, community events, and local high school sports, serving as the primary news source for the Texas City area and surrounding region.

Texas En Linea

Texas City, Texas

Serving as a dedicated Spanish-language information resource for the Texas City area, this publication bridges the gap for local residents by providing news, community updates, and cultural insights. It plays a significant role in the region's media landscape by ensuring that Spanish-speaking populations remain informed about local governance, events, and issues impacting their daily lives.

Texas Observer

Austin, Texas

The Texas Observer is an Austin-based progressive news outlet covering Texas politics, social issues, and culture. Founded in 1954, it is known for its investigative reporting and sharp political commentary. It continues to provide independent journalism as a nonprofit publication supported by members and philanthropic contributions.

The Post

Texas City, Texas

Serving the communities of Galveston County, this publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community reporting for the Texas City region. With a history rooted in delivering hyper-local journalism, it acts as a primary information source for residents seeking updates on regional government, education, and area events.

The Tribune

Tomball, Texas

Serving the Tomball and Magnolia communities for over a century, this publication provides hyper-local coverage of regional news, government proceedings, and community events. It remains a primary source of information for residents seeking dedicated reporting on the civic developments and daily happenings within its specific Texas coverage area.

Times Tribune

Brookshire, Texas

Serving the residents of Brookshire, this publication provides comprehensive local news coverage with a long-standing commitment to community journalism. It remains a primary source for regional updates, focusing on the civic events, school district developments, and municipal affairs that shape the daily lives of its readership.

Tri County Leader

Whitehouse, Texas

The Tri County Leader is a weekly community newspaper serving Whitehouse and the surrounding regions of Smith, Cherokee, and Rusk counties in East Texas. It provides dedicated coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events, maintaining a vital role as a primary information source for residents.

Tyler Morning Telegraph

Tyler, Texas

Serving as the primary source of news for Smith County, this publication has been a cornerstone of East Texas journalism since its founding in the 19th century. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, and regional developments to a wide audience across the Tyler metropolitan area.

University Star

San Marcos, Texas

The University Star is the student-run newspaper serving Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Founded in 1911, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, university sports, and local community events. The publication offers student journalists a platform to report on administrative issues and regional developments.

UNT North Texas Daily

Denton, Texas

The North Texas Daily is the student-run newspaper for the University of North Texas in Denton. Serving the campus community since 1916, it provides local news, sports coverage, and opinion pieces. The publication offers students practical journalism experience while keeping the university population informed on current events.

UT Arlington Shorthorn

Arlington, Texas

Serving as the independent student-run news organization for the University of Texas at Arlington, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus events, local Arlington news, and collegiate athletics. With a history dating back to 1919, it serves as a vital training ground for aspiring journalists while acting as a primary information resource for the university’s diverse student body and faculty.

UT Paisano

San Antonio, Texas

Serving the University of Texas at San Antonio community since 1981, this independent student newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and arts and culture. It is notable for operating as a financially independent publication that offers students hands-on journalism experience while serving as the primary source of information for the university's diverse student body.

Uvalde Leader News

Uvalde, Texas

Established in 1879, this publication serves as the primary source of local news and community updates for Uvalde County and the surrounding Texas region. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to regional journalism and its pivotal role in documenting both the daily life and significant historical milestones of the local community.

Valley Morning Star

Harlingen, Texas

Serving Harlingen and the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the Valley Morning Star provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage. Established in 1911, the daily publication focuses on regional issues, business developments, and border news, maintaining a vital role in South Texas journalism.

Van Zandt News

Wills Point, Texas

Van Zandt News is a weekly newspaper serving Van Zandt County, Texas, including the communities of Wills Point, Canton, and Edgewood. It provides comprehensive local coverage of regional government, school board activities, community events, and high school sports, serving as a primary source of news for area residents.

Victoria Advocate

Victoria, Texas

Serving the Crossroads region of South Texas since 1846, this publication holds the distinction of being one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the state. It provides comprehensive local news, regional coverage, and community-focused reporting to readers across Victoria and the surrounding counties.

Waco Tribune Herald

Waco, Texas

Serving as the primary news source for Central Texas, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, education, and regional athletics. Established in 1892, it maintains a long-standing tradition of community-focused journalism that documents the evolving culture and economy of the Waco metropolitan area.

Waxahachie Daylight

Waxahachie, Texas

Serving Waxahachie and Ellis County, Texas, the Waxahachie Daily Light provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community events coverage. Established in the late nineteenth century, the publication is currently owned by CherryRoad Media and remains a primary source of information for residents in the North Texas region.

Weatherford Democrat

Weatherford, Texas

Serving Parker County since 1895, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community features, and sports coverage to the residents of Weatherford and the surrounding Texas area. It remains a key source of historical and current information for the region by focusing on civic engagement, local government updates, and community-centric reporting.

Weimar Mercury

Weimar, Texas

Serving the community of Weimar, Texas, since 1893, this weekly newspaper provides essential local coverage of civic news, school sports, and regional events. It is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating publications in Colorado County, maintaining a steadfast commitment to preserving the history and interests of its rural readership.

West Kerr Current

Ingram, Texas

The West Kerr Current is a community newspaper based in Ingram, Texas, serving the West Kerr County area. It provides local coverage of city council meetings, school district developments, community events, and high school sports. The publication highlights local government, education, and news impacting Ingram, Hunt, and surrounding regions.

Westlake Picayune

Westlake, Texas

The Westlake Picayune is a local news publication serving Westlake, Texas, and the surrounding Eanes area. Now part of the Austin American-Statesman network, it provides coverage of community government, education, local events, and business news, maintaining its focus on the suburban communities west of Austin.

Wharton Journal Spectator

Wharton, Texas

The Wharton County Leader-Journal is a bi-weekly newspaper serving Wharton County, Texas. It provides local news coverage, sports updates, obituaries, and lifestyle features for communities including Wharton and El Campo. The publication focuses on community events, local government, and high school sports within the region.

Wichita Falls Times Record News

Wichita Falls, Texas

Serving as the primary source of news for Wichita Falls and the surrounding North Texas region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, high school sports, and community events. With roots stretching back to the early 20th century, it remains a central institution for reporting on the developments that shape daily life for residents of Wichita County.

Williamson County Sun

Georgetown, Texas

The Williamson County Sun is a semi-weekly newspaper serving Georgetown and surrounding areas in Central Texas. Established in 1877, it provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community events. As an award-winning independent publication, it remains a primary source of information for residents of one of America's fastest-growing counties.

Wilson County News

Floresville, Texas

Serving Floresville and the surrounding region since 1974, this family-owned weekly newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of local news, school athletics, and community events. It is recognized as a vital information hub for Wilson County residents, maintaining a long-standing tradition of independent reporting that centers on the unique interests of its rural and suburban audience.

Winter Texan Times

Mission, Texas

Serving the seasonal community of retirees who migrate to the Rio Grande Valley each year, this publication provides news, local events, and essential resources tailored to the lifestyle of these long-term visitors. It has established itself as a staple of the region's winter economy by connecting transient residents with local businesses and community activities throughout South Texas.

Wise County Messenger

Decatur, Texas

Serving the community of Decatur and surrounding areas since 1880, this award-winning publication provides comprehensive local news coverage and high school sports reporting to the residents of Wise County, Texas. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to community journalism and its significant role as the primary source of information for the region.

Wylie News

Wylie, Texas

The Wylie News is a community newspaper providing local coverage for Wylie and surrounding areas in Collin County, Texas. Published by C&S Media, it focuses on municipal government, local education, high school sports, and community events, maintaining a long-standing presence as a primary source of area news.

Your Houston

Houston, Texas

Your Houston News is a network of community newspapers serving the greater Houston area. Owned by Hearst and affiliated with the Houston Chronicle, the publication provides hyper-local news coverage for various neighborhoods, focusing on local government, high school sports, and community interest stories across Southeast Texas.