Editorial Standards
The commitments behind The 1839's reporting, commentary, corrections and community partnerships.
Accuracy and context
We verify names, dates, quotations and material claims before publication, identify opinion and sponsored work clearly, and link to primary source material when practical. Local knowledge matters, but it does not replace verification.
Independence
Advertisers and sponsors do not approve or direct editorial conclusions. Paid work is labeled. Contributors should disclose financial, political or personal interests that could reasonably affect a reader's judgment of the work.
Corrections
We correct substantive errors promptly and transparently. Send the story URL, disputed detail and supporting source through our contact form. Clarifications that change a reader's understanding should be noted on the story.
Sources, submissions and AI tools
We protect confidential sources when the public value warrants it and distinguish firsthand reporting from outside material. Automation may assist transcription, research organization or production, but people remain responsible for verification, judgment and published work.
Ownership, leadership and funding
The 1839 is owned and published by The 1839, LLC, an active Texas limited liability company formed on December 6, 2024. The company is owned equally by co-founders David and Christy Landriault, each holding a 50% interest.
David Landriault serves as co-founder, publisher and editor. Christy Landriault serves as co-founder and assistant editor.
The 1839 is funded through Falcontail Marketing & Design as a public service to Galveston and surrounding areas. The publication has no outside investors who control its coverage.
Texas public records verify the LLC's active status, December 6, 2024 formation date and David and Christy Landriault's co-founder listings. The 50/50 ownership, publishing relationship, editorial roles and funding description were supplied by The 1839 and approved for publication on August 8, 2026. Search the official Texas franchise-tax account-status records.
Questions about ownership, funding or a particular partnership may be sent through our contact form.