LAWTON, OK - Southern Newspapers, Inc. (SNI) has sold The Lawton Constitution to Hillary Communications.

DALLAS – DallasNews Corporation, the holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant, announced shareholders approved the company’s merger with Hearst at the company’s special meeting Sept. 23. The deal closed Sept. 24.

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