The Alton Messenger is our way of communicating to our residents, neighbors, and families the highlights of the quarter. Every three months we publish, print, and distribute over four-thousand copies in both English and Spanish to area residences . 

   Read through our most recent stories. We encourage residents to contribute story concepts and photos for inclusion. Just right-click and save a copy of the Messenger in the language of your choice.

THE ALTON MESSENGER 2nd Quarter 2011

THE ALTON MESSENGER 3rd Quarter 2011

EL MENSAJERO DE ALTON 2do Trimestre 2011

EL MENSAJERO DE ALTON 3er Trimestre 2011


Do you have a story you would like to share with the community, or does your community or religious group have an important event coming up? You now have the opportunity to advertise in the Alton Messenger newsletter.  This newsletter is  a 24" tabloid in full color.  It is hand delivered to approximately 4,000 households within the city limits.  If you would like to advertise with us please contact  janie.gaytan@alton-tx.gov .  


 Ad size Regular fee Chamber Member
   15% discount
full page
$ 300.00
$ 255.00
1/2 page $ 150.00
$ 127.50
1/4 page $   75.00
$   63.75
Insert *
$ 300.00
$ 255.00

  *customer is responsible for printing and  providing inserts

  10%, 20%, 30% discounts for ads published in two, three and four issues


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