Hearst to lay off 26 at Dallas Morning News 🗞️
Not quite two months after closing a deal that put the Dallas Morning News under Hearst’s ownership, the newspaper’s union tells us 26 people will be laid off.
https://www.dmagazine.com/micropost/hearst-to-lay-off-26-at-dallas-morning-news/
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Fascinating history of the newspaper's 140 years. The paper led a successful crusade against a burgeoning KKK in the early 20th century. It brought the Fed too!
The Dallas Morning News turns 140! 📰
Texas’ oldest business publishes 51,135th consecutive edition.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/local-companies/2025/10/01/the-dallas-morning-news-turns-140/
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Decherd: The Dallas Morning News will endure 📰
It was the honor of a lifetime to lead DallasNews Corporation.
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DallasNews Corporation shareholders approve Hearst merger 📰 🛷
The merger brings together two storied brands in journalism and expands Hearst’s footprint in Texas.
“There are very few great American newspapers left. This is one of them.” -Robert Decherd 🗞️
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The Dallas Morning News' parent company fends off Alden Global Capital bid
The board implemented a shareholder rights plan, a disincentive against MediaNews Group attempting to acquire further stakes in DallasNews. The maneuver is also sometimes called a “poison pill.”
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@jeffjarvis DallasNews Corporation receives offer from Alden Global Capital affiliate
Controlling shareholder Robert W. Decherd affirmed his complete support for the definitive merger agreement DallasNews Corporation signed with Hearst two weeks ago.
Although a board of directors has a fiduciary responsibility to review any competitive offers, it is not obligated to accept.
[W]hen we miss big stories of this sort, it raises readers’ eyebrows — and their suspicions. And in our already deeply polarized nation and region, that is a most unfortunate outcome.
Public Editor: The News missed it with Hands Off protests
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