Daily Court Review Celebrates 115 Years of Publication

In 1852, Philadelphia contractor Alexander C. Morin moved to Houston, Texas to help build the city’s booming downtown. Morin built one of the city’s first skyscrapers, a seven story building that was torn down in the 1980s to make way for new construction, and he also helped develop The Heights area. In order to encourage economic growth, Morin believed the city needed a daily newspaper of record that featured information on new businesses, new construction, real estate purchases and court filings. In 1889, he started the Daily Court Review, which today still produces business news pertinent to the legal, financial and real estate markets. It is the oldest newspaper in the city and the only publication that prints proprietary information.
The Daily Court Review has remained in the Morin family for four generations. Alexander Morin turned the paper over to his son, Earl Morin, who was succeeded by his son, Milton Morin. Today, Sarah Morin serves as president of the Daily Court Review, while her father, Milton, remains publisher.
The publication’s offices are currently located at 6807 Wynnwood, and once operated out of what is today the Daily Review Café. The publication has continued to broaden and expand its coverage to meet the needs of Houston professionals by providing news articles, profiles and columns concentrating on timely issues. Stories about the Houston Bar Association and its members are often found in the pages of the Daily Court Review.
“Daily Court Review has a rich historical tradition going back over a century, and we will be celebrating that history in 2004,” says Sarah Morin. “The Daily Court Review and The Houston Lawyer both have been committed to providing newsworthy issues to assist the legal community and further professionalism in the legal system.”

Contact the Daily Court Review at: www.dailycourtreview.com or 713-869-5434