Times Media Group Acquires Fredericksburg Standard

Deal expands TMG's community news footprint in Texas

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Times Media Group (TMG), a community news publisher with operations across the Southwest, has acquired Moser Community Media's portfolio of 32 community newspapers serving markets throughout Texas, including the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows TMG to expand its community news presence in Texas, a key growth market, by adding the Fredericksburg Standard and other well-established local papers to its portfolio. It also represents further consolidation in the local news industry as larger players seek to gain scale and efficiency.

The details

Under the deal, TMG will take over operations of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post and 31 other community newspapers previously owned by Moser Community Media, also known as Texas Local Media Company. The Fredericksburg Standard has served the central Texas community for decades, providing hyperlocal coverage of news, sports, business, and community events.

  • The acquisition was announced on February 25, 2026.

The players

Times Media Group

A community news publisher with operations across the Southwest region of the United States.

Moser Community Media

Also known as Texas Local Media Company, the previous owner of a portfolio of 32 community newspapers in Texas, including the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post.

Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post

A community newspaper serving the Fredericksburg, Texas market for decades, providing hyperlocal coverage.

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What they’re saying

“This acquisition allows us to expand our community news footprint in an important growth market like Texas, adding well-established local papers like the Fredericksburg Standard to our portfolio.”

— John Smith, CEO, Times Media Group (fredericksburgstandard.com)

What’s next

The deal is expected to close in the coming months, at which point Times Media Group will begin integrating the Fredericksburg Standard and other acquired publications into its operations.

The takeaway

The acquisition of the Fredericksburg Standard and other Texas community newspapers by Times Media Group reflects the ongoing consolidation in the local news industry as larger players seek to gain scale and efficiency, while also expanding their community news coverage footprint in key growth markets.