Get text messages on your mobile phone or PDA with news, weather and more from the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Stay connected to us wherever you are! Now you can get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive. In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code online to complete the process.

The Reno Gazette-Journal has created the following message categories for you to choose from to get updates as text messages on your wireless device.

NOTE: The TextMe program is a free service provided by the Reno Gazette-Journal and is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant. Check your wireless provider for any additional text messages fees they may charge.  You may change your message preferences or unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link below.


1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

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Message Groups:

1. News
2. Weather
3. Local Sports
4. Traffic and Road Conditions
5. Entertainment
6. Outdoor Recreation
7. Coupons & Contests
8. Amber Alerts

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