Introducing Patch: Your Hyperlocal News Source

Hey Houston, we’re Patch and we're new in town. Our goal is to become the #1 source for all things hyperlocal in Houston, and the surrounding area.

We're dedicated to making our content as relevant to our readers as possible, but it takes more than breaking news, weather and sports to be all things to the community as diverse as Houston.

In fact, Patch wants to hear from you and that means we need your help.

Who knows better about the local events and happenings around town than people just like you? We invite you to post on Patch and are glad to announce that posting is now easier than ever.

Do you have a classified or issues of local importance that you want to share with the community?
Meet MyPatch — your new, improved way to post on Patch.

First things first: Apply for an account.

Why do we make you apply? We want to make sure your great, local content isn’t overwhelmed by non-local content — or worse, spam. So we ask users to apply to make sure you're real, and real local.
You'll receive an email confirming your account.

Once you're logged in, posting events in your areas is a snap. Here's how:

First, choose article or event:

Choose your Patch. In Houston, there are 12 to choose from. Share local news, announcements, opinions, lost pet notices on the bulletin board. Selling locally? Post those items in deals & classifieds. This example shows our Milford, Connecticut, Patch, but just start typing your Patch name in until you see it in the autofill:

Then, you add a description — this is what you people will see when you share it on Facebook:

Next, you drop in a good photo, preferably one that's uniquely yours:

Share a few importnt details about your event:

Finally, click "post" and check it out on Patch!

We're excited to have you join us in bringing the best local news and event information to your neighbors! Check back often to see what's going on around town.

At the current time, posting articles is only available to individuals and nonprofits. Businesses can post featured calendar events, jobs and announcements.