Wichita Falls in Wichita County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Times Publishing Company
Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025
1. Times Publishing Company Marker
That same year Howard was joined in the business by Ben D. Donnell, a newspaperman from Indiana, who served first as city editor. Under their direction the paper became a leader in the promotion of Wichita Falls civic activities and commerce. News stories recorded the development of the city and the railroad, local oil discoveries, and the growth of the area cattle industry.
Howard also served as city postmaster, 1916-24, and as a University of Texas regent. Following his death in 1948, his son Rhea became the publisher. A leader in the state democratic party, Rhea Howard served as an informal advisor to three presidents.
The Times Publishing Company was expanded in 1928 with the purchase of the Wichita Falls "Record News", a morning paper. Throughout the years of operation, members of the Howard and Donnell families have provided leadership for the firm.
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5493.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications.
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Location. 33° 54.377′ N, 98° 29.341′ W. Marker is in Wichita Falls, Texas, in Wichita County. It is at the intersection of Lamar Street and 13th Street, on the left when traveling south on Lamar Street. The marker is located at the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 Lamar Street, Wichita Falls TX 76301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. Ό mile away); Wichita Falls Opera House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Anderson House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Wichita Falls Bank Robbery of 1896 (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls (approx. 0.4 miles away); John F. O'Donohue (approx. half a mile away); Frank Kell Home (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita Falls.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025
2. The main entrance to the Times Publishing Company builder and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 26, 2025
3. The view of the Times Publishing Company building and sign from the sidewalk
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
