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Alice Echo News-Journal switches to digital printing

ALICE - The Alice Echo News-Journal has become a tabloid print product as part of owner CherryRoad Media’s use of digital printing.

“We are excited to announce that the print edition of Alice Echo News-Journal is getting a brand-new look and feel thanks to the latest advancements in digital printing. This transformation means sharper images, richer colors, and an even better reading experience – all while maintaining the quality community journalism you rely on every day,” Jeremy Gulban, CherryRoad CEO, explained.

A Q&A for readers published in August noted that digital printing reduces waste because it eliminates the need for printing plates and excess copies.

The frequency of publication remains the same and the change did not affect subscriptions or delivery, officials said.

Pleasanton Express launches new weekly podcast

PLEASANTON — Publisher Noel Wilkerson Holmes announced the launch of 830 Amplified, a new weekly podcast powered by the Pleasanton Express.

The podcast covering a wide range of local news and sports is released weekly on PleasantonExpress.com, YouTube and streaming platforms, sharing audio and video stories.

The premiere season is anchored by hosts Daniel Elizondo, managing editor, and Heaven Marquez, sports editor. Jessica Machado is producer/editor, Charley Gallegos is digital content editor and Priscilla Castillo is advertising director.

The podcast is sponsored by local dealer Price Chevrolet, whose support is showcased across the newspaper’s print, web and social platforms.

Wharton County Leader-Journal posts weather alerts free on web 

WHARTON – During hurricane season, Wharton County Leader-Journal coverage of any tropical depression, storm or hurricane threatening Wharton County will be available for for free on the Wharton County Leader-Journal website, www.wcleaderjournal.com.

The same information will be listed or linked to the paper’s Facebook page.

Any story with an orange “urgent” tag on it can be immediately accessed by the public, bypassing the normal paywall. All the www.leader-news.com visitor has to do is click, Publisher Shannon Crabtree announced.

Stories are updated as needed, regardless of conditions in the area.

“As always, your local newspaper is here to provide you with vital information, should severe weather or hurricane target the area,” Crabtree said.

Athens Daily Review changes print publication days

ATHENS -  The Athens Daily Review is now publishing print editions on Wednesday and Saturday.

Publisher Lange Svehlak announced the change in a column to readers.

Stressing the newspaper’s more than 100-year history as the leader for local news, he noted “we will remain committed to providing you with stories and photos that give current information, context and analysis about important issues, details about local happenings, and news about your neighbors.”

Printing changes announced at Stamford and Haskell Star

STAMFORD - Publisher Audra Arendal announced some changes at the Stamford and Haskell Star. 

A few weeks earlier, the front pages were combined into a single newspaper while providing separate sections for Stamford and Haskell.

Arendal said the newspaper had to find a new source for printing after the company they had worked with recently closed their Lubbock location.

“I was able to secure a new printing option,” she wrote in a column to readers. “Although printing costs are higher, this arrangement allows us to keep the newspaper in circulation. To help manage expenses, we will now publish a single-section newspaper rather than two sections.”

She expressed appreciation to readers and advertisers for their support of the community newspaper.