The Community News

What The Community News does

The Community News is a privately held, for-profit local newspaper founded in 1970 and headquartered in Aledo, Texas, that serves Parker County and its constituent communities, including Aledo, Weatherford, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, Millsap, Springtown, Peaster, and Brock. The publication produces weekly print newspapers and an online edition covering local news, government proceedings (city council, county commissioners, elections), high school and college athletics, education, community life, and local business. Its core products are the website, digital e-editions, a classifieds marketplace, special topic sections across more than 20 verticals, and a community news submission portal for reader contributions such as obituaries, births, and letters to the editor.

The underlying technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms: the website, e-editions, and subscription management are powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions; the online classifieds marketplace is powered by YourQuickAds; and local weather conditions are sourced via the National Weather Service API. The publication does not develop proprietary technology, has no mobile app, and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. It maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

The business model is a hybrid of subscription revenue (freemium with basic free access and paid premium content), display advertising from local and regional businesses, and classified advertising. No specific subscription pricing tiers are publicly disclosed. The company operates with 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding rounds, no known acquisitions, no parent company, and no identified ownership structure beyond being an independent local publication.

Name

The Community News

Legal name

The Community News

Website

https://community-news.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Community News is a privately held weekly newspaper and digital news site founded in 1970, serving residents, local governments, schools, and SMBs across Parker County, Texas, with revenue from subscriptions, display advertising, and classifieds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Premium content and full access to digital editions available via subscription. Basic website access is free with registration.
2. Display Advertising: Advertising-supported service with display advertisements from local and regional businesses
3. Classified Advertising: Online marketplace for classified ads including announcements, events, and local services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Community News publishes a weekly local newspaper and operates a digital news website serving Parker County, Texas. It covers local government, schools, high school sports, community events, obituaries, and business news, and monetizes this coverage through display and classified advertising plus paid digital subscriptions. The platform also offers e-editions, a classified marketplace, and special topic sections for subscribers.

Product overview

The Community News is a local community newspaper serving Parker County, Texas. The company operates a unified website platform offering digital news content, with the core product being its local news coverage. The offering includes the main website with integrated sections for News, Education, Sports, Community Life, Events, and Commentary. Additional products include E-Editions for digital newspaper access, a Marketplace/Classifieds section, Special Sections with premium topic-specific content (Tech, Health, Business, etc.), subscription-based premium access, and a news submission portal for community contributions. The company is powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Community News Website Primary digital news platform for Parker County, Texas, providing free and premium local news, sports, education, community life, events, obituaries, and classified marketplace access to residents and advertisers.
• Weekly Print Newspaper and E-Editions Weekly print newspaper and digital replica editions (e-editions) delivering the full local newspaper to subscribers and single-copy buyers across Parker County.
• Premium Digital Subscription Paid subscription tier providing access to premium content, full newspaper e-editions, and subscriber-only sections for individual readers.
• Classifieds and Marketplace Online marketplace for placing and reading classified advertisements including announcements, events, local services, and items for sale within Parker County.
• Special Sections Curated premium content sections covering specific lifestyle, business, and interest topics for Parker County readers.
• Display and Classified Advertising Sales Advertising placements sold to local and regional businesses in Parker County, including display ads on the website and in the print edition as well as online classified listings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coverage of multiple communities including Aledo, Weatherford, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, Millsap, Springtown, Peaster, and Brock

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Creative Circle Media SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform and publishing technology provider powering the The Community News website, e-editions, subscription management, and digital content delivery systems. Email: [email protected]

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yourtcn
• Facebookfacebook.com/EPCNews
• Instagraminstagram.com/epcnews

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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