Houston Chronicle parent donates to Red Cross

Hearst Corp. is donating $1 million to the Greater Houston Red Cross to help with relief efforts across the region.

The New York-based owner of the Houston Chronicle and many other media properties also said it would match every dollar its employs donate up to another $1 million.

"Our prayers are with the families of those who have lost loved ones," said Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz."Our thoughts and efforts are with those who continue to provide vital rescue and aid efforts, work that will no doubt go on for months."

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