History of Today Newspapers in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2026

Today Newspapers was a chain of newspapers serving suburban communities in southern Dallas County, Texas. The newspapers covered Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Grand Prairie.

August 5, 1960: First issue of the Duncanville Suburban published

On August 5, 1960, the first issue of the Duncanville Suburban was published, marking the beginning of what would become Today Newspapers, Inc.

1980: Royce Brown Suffers Stroke

In 1980, Royce Brown suffered a massive stroke, which eventually contributed to the sale of the publications.

1985: Browns sell weekly newspaper chain

In 1985, Royce and Lillian Brown sold their weekly newspaper chain, which would later become Today Newspapers, Inc., to Bluebonnet Media.

December 1987: Sutherland Media Buys Company

In December 1987, Bluebonnet Media sold Today Newspapers, Inc. to Sutherland Media.

December 1991: Richard H. Collins Acquires Company

In December 1991, Richard H. Collins purchased Today Newspapers, Inc. from the Dallas Times Herald.

January 1992: Today Identity Launched

In January 1992, the "Today" identity was launched, marking a new era for the company.

1995: Acquisition of Monthly Tabloid

In 1995, Richard H. Collins acquired a monthly tabloid.

2000: Acquisition of Religious Publication

In 2000, Richard H. Collins acquired a religious publication.

May 2006: Robin Gooch and Kim Petty Purchase Company

In May 2006, Robin Gooch and Kim Petty purchased Today Newspapers, Inc. from Richard H. Collins.

March 19, 2009: Merger of Today Papers

On Thursday, March 19, 2009, the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster Today papers were merged into a single edition.

July 2, 2009: Final Edition of Today Newspaper Published

On July 2, 2009, the final edition of the Today Newspaper was published, marking the end of its run.

July 2009: Closure of Today Newspapers

In July 2009, Today Newspapers closed down.

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