LSC Libraries now have access to a new database through the TexShare program: Newpapers.com (Texas Edition)
What is Newspapers.com Texas Edition?
This edition provides access to 250+ digitized historical Texas newspapers, spanning from the 1800s to the early 2000s. It includes full-page scans of newspapers from cities and towns across Texas, offering a rich view of the state’s history, culture, and communities. Titles include the Austin American-Statesman, Dallas Morning News, San Antonio Express, El Paso Herald, and many more.
What You Can Find
- Obituaries, birth and marriage announcements
- Local and national news articles
- Editorials, opinion pieces, and social columns
- Advertisements, classifieds, comics, and sports
- Fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment pages
Why It’s Useful
This archive supports a wide range of academic and personal research needs:
- Primary source research for history, English, and social sciences
- Genealogy and family history projects
- Media and journalism studies
- Cultural and community research
- Creative writing, theater, and design inspiration
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(ProQuest) Search 200+ digitized Texas newspapers from the 1800s to the 2000s. Use it to find local news, obituaries, ads, sports, comics, and more from papers like the Houston Post, Austin American-Statesman, Galveston Daily News, and San Antonio Express.
This is a searchable archive of real historical newspapers from across the state. Great for history, English, journalism, and social science classes, as well as anyone curious about Texas communities and culture.
Note: This version contains Texas newspapers only.