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Overview

Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a daily newspaper serving the Fort Worth metropolitan area in Texas. It is the largest newspaper in the city and the second-largest in the state, after the Houston Chronicle. The Star-Telegram was founded in 1884 as the Fort Worth Daily News. It merged with the Fort Worth Star in 1906 and the Telegram in 1929 to form the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

History

The Fort Worth Daily News was founded by Amon G. Carter in 1884. Carter was a prominent businessman and civic leader who played a major role in the development of Fort Worth. The newspaper quickly became a leading voice in the city and the region.

In 1906, the Daily News merged with the Fort Worth Star, which had been founded in 1883. The combined newspaper was called the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. In 1929, the Star-Telegram merged with the Telegram, a morning newspaper that had been founded in 1890.

The Star-Telegram has been a major force in Fort Worth and the surrounding area for more than a century. The newspaper has won numerous awards for its journalism, including the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1954.

Content

The Star-Telegram covers a wide range of local, national, and international news. The newspaper's coverage of local news is particularly strong, and the Star-Telegram is considered one of the best sources of information about Fort Worth and the surrounding area.

In addition to news, the Star-Telegram also publishes a variety of features, including opinion pieces, sports coverage, and entertainment news. The newspaper also has a strong online presence, with a website and mobile app that provide up-to-date news and information.

Ownership

The Star-Telegram is owned by the McClatchy Company, a publicly traded media company that owns newspapers in 30 markets across the United States. McClatchy acquired the Star-Telegram in 2006.

Circulation

The Star-Telegram has a daily circulation of about 150,000 and a Sunday circulation of about 200,000. The newspaper is distributed in Fort Worth and the surrounding area, including Tarrant, Parker, Wise, and Denton counties.

Impact

The Star-Telegram has a significant impact on the Fort Worth community. The newspaper is a major source of news and information for residents of the city and the surrounding area. The Star-Telegram also plays a role in shaping public opinion and holding local officials accountable.