## Media
Red Oak is served by a mix of local, county-level, and Dallas–Fort Worth regional media.
### Newspapers and local news - Community news is often covered through **Ellis County** publications and regional suburban news outlets. - Residents also follow major Dallas-area newspapers for metro coverage.
### Television - Red Oak is part of the **Dallas–Fort Worth television market**, one of the largest in the United States. - Major local affiliate stations provide: - News - Weather - Sports - Traffic updates
### Radio - Residents receive a wide range of **Dallas–Fort Worth radio** stations, including news, talk, country, Christian, Spanish-language, and music formats.
### Digital media - Social media pages, city announcements, school communications, and neighborhood groups are important sources of practical local information. - Weather and traffic apps are especially important because of commuting patterns and severe-weather risks.
### Local information channels - **City of Red Oak** official communications - **Red Oak Independent School District** updates - Ellis County government and emergency information
