| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Hearst Corporation |
| Publisher | Brenda Miller-Fergerson |
| Editor | Vanesa Brashier |
| Founded | 1970s |
| Headquarters | 106 West Hanson Cleveland, Texas 77005 United States |
| Circulation | 15,492 |
| OCLC number | 17374679 |
| Website | eastexadvocate.com |
The Eastex Advocate is a weekly newspaper circulated in Coldspring, Shepherd, Oakhurst and other portions of San Jacinto County, Texas, United States. Published each Wednesday, the newspaper is a free publication with a total circulation of 15,492.[citation needed]
Overview
It was owned by ASP Westward LP until 2012, when it was acquired by 1013 Star Communications as part of its acquisition of Houston Community Newspapers.[1] In 2016 the Hearst Corporation acquired Houston Community Newspapers; it is the parent company of the Houston Chronicle.[2] As part of the deal the Advocate became a part of the Hearst Corporation.[3]
References
- ^ Pulsinelli, Olivia (2012-08-28). "Houston Community Newspapers sold to Nevada company". Houston Business Journal. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
- ^ Lewis, Al (2016-07-29). "Hearst purchases community newspapers across Houston's suburbs". Katy Rancher at the Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
- ^ "Hearst Purchases Locally-Focused Houston Community Newspapers & Media Group". Hearst Corporation at MarketWired. 2016-07-29. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
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