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Newspaper PublishingTexas, United States201-500 Employees
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a mid-sized local newspaper publisher based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its origins reach back to the Fort Worth Star, established in 1906, which merged with the Fort Worth Telegram in 1909 to form the current title. The paper operates in the newspaper publishing industry and has been part of McClatchy since 2006, following McClatchy’s acquisition of Knight Ridder, with a historical association to Fort Worth and the Old West through its founding publisher Amon G. Carter Sr. The newspaper serves readers in the Fort Worth area by providing local news and community information, and it engages the public through initiatives such as a Readers' Choice poll launched in 2023. The year 2023 also saw notable staff movements, reflecting ongoing activity to strengthen local reporting.