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- ↑ 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". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved 2017-01-22.
- ↑ Hearst Communications press release (2016-07-29). "Hearst Purchases Locally-Focused Houston Community Newspapers & Media Group". Marketwired . Retrieved 2017-01-22.
