Describe the development of newspapers in Texas from the frontier period through today. What are the consequences of changes that have occurred, and what is the current role of newspapers in the state?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain the nature of frontier newspapers as partisan outlets for commentary on public issues.
2. Explain how Texas's major newspapers were part of the conservative establishment during the twentieth century prior to the 1970s.
3. Explain that the 1970s and 1980s saw a rise in the professionalism and quality of Texas newspapers and a change in their role, from supporter of the conservative establishment to more of a watchdog.
4. Explain that newspapers are now more likely to be owned by large conglomerates but that newspapers still retain significant editorial autonomy.
5. Explain that newspapers have declined in importance as a news source.
6. Explain that newspapers have cut staff, including reporters at the Capitol, so they are less capable of covering government and politics and their quality has suffered.
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