News about Texas newspapers published in the October 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

South Texas News acquires Brenham Banner-Press

BRENHAM — South Texas News, Inc., a Texas-based media company owned by Albert Reynolds, in early September acquired The Banner-Press in Brenham from a partnership led by Fred Hartman.

Promotions, new hires and other employment news reported in Texas newspapers and published in the October 2025 edition of the Texas Press Messenger.

ALLY HINKLE

The Gatesville  Messenger

GATESVILLE – Allison (Ally) Hinkle has joined the staff of The Gatesville Messenger.

CENTER – Lifelong Shelby County resident Ashley Chandler has been named publisher of The Light and Champion.

The announcement was made by Mark Henry, vice president of Texas Local Media.

LAKE JACKSON – A crowd turned out to celebrate The Facts’ new downtown Lake Jackson home and was treated to food from nearby businesses, entertainment and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.

By KATE CHIA, The Facts

EDITOR’S NOTE: Most bills that passed during the regular session of the 89th Texas Legislature have gone into effect as of Sept. 1.

Listed as positive or negative to newspapers, here are new laws of interest to our industry, along with names of the authors.

POSITIVE:

This year’s Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas annual conference will be held Friday, Sept. 26 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center with Jan Crawford, chief legal correspondent for CBS News, as keynote speaker.