- The edition of the Fairfi eld Recorder you hold in your hand is the last edition in this format you will receive. Instead, as of next week, readers will have access to a county-wide newspaper, the Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle, a website updated more frequently, as well as an email newsletter, and daily Facebook updates.
The intent is to reach readers quicker, more frequently and still provide thorough local news in the new version of Freestone County Recorder-Chronicle.
“The last few years have been challenging for all newspapers everywhere. After much discussion, thought and planning we decided to communicate better through our website, an e-edition, email newsletters and Facebook – as well as the weekly printed Recorder-Chronicle,” Publisher Richard Nelson said. “This change in strategy allows us to connect with readers sooner and more often, plus deliver a combined newspaper that delivers thorough coverage of the entire county. Our advertisers will also have access to more readers than ever before.”
Community newspapers all over Texas and the country have moved to similar models in an effort to remain the most viable news source for the communities they serve and also withstand the multitude of financial challenges they have faced and continue to face. Papers that have been too slow to adapt or were unwilling to change have closed their doors, leaving “news deserts” across America, especially in rural areas.
“We are more determined than ever to continue to offer our readers unbiased, ethical journalism for many years to come. Along with that, we will now have more and better products to help local businesses reach their current and new customers,” Nelson said.
Contact emails will change once the new website is operational, but the old emails will work during the transition.
If you are a print subscriber, you can receive the digital product for free. Email your mailing address and phone number to classifieds@ FCrecorderchronicle. com (or [email protected]), and we’ll get you set up. In the subject line, put “Digital.”
Also, subscriber or not, you can receive the email blast for free by emailing to classifieds. In the subject line, put “Blast.”
For questions or concerns call 903-389-3334, or email Nelson at [email protected].
