Houston Chronicle facts for kids
The Houston Chronicle is the biggest daily newspaper in Texas, USA. In March 2007, it was the ninth largest newspaper in the United States. For a long time, its main competitor was the Houston Post. After the Post closed, the closest big newspapers are now found in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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About the Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is a very important newspaper. It is published every day. This makes it a daily newspaper. It shares news and stories with many people in Texas.
Where is the Houston Chronicle?
The main office of the Houston Chronicle is in Houston, Texas. Houston is a very large city. The newspaper serves readers across the entire state. It is especially important for people living in Houston and nearby areas.
How Big is the Houston Chronicle?
The Houston Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Texas. This means it prints more copies than any other newspaper in the state. In 2007, it was also one of the top ten largest newspapers in the entire United States.
Its Main Competitors
For many years, the Houston Chronicle had a big rival. This was another newspaper called the Houston Post. After the Houston Post stopped publishing, the Houston Chronicle became even more important. Now, its closest big newspaper competitors are in Dallas and Fort Worth. These cities are also in Texas.
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Front page of the first edition of the Houston Chronicle, October 14, 1901
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Illustration of the Houston Chronicle building, 1913
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The current Houston Chronicle headquarters, formerly the Houston Post headquarters
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Houston Chronicle headquarters in Downtown Houston before its demolition
See also
In Spanish: Houston Chronicle para niños
