Background
Tinsley, Jackson Bennett was born on December 14, 1934 in Ewing, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Bine and Sallie Alberta (Jackson) Tinsley.
Tinsley, Jackson Bennett was born on December 14, 1934 in Ewing, Texas, United States. Son of Henry Bine and Sallie Alberta (Jackson) Tinsley.
Bachelor of Science, Sam Houston State University, 1958.
Editor, Diboll News-Bulletin, 1953-1954;Editor, Corrigan Times, 1954;reporter, Lufkin News, 1952, 56;news editor, Port Lavaca Wave, 1955;member of staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1959-1960, 62—;Sunday editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1967-1971;assistant managing editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1971-1974;assistant to editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1974-1975;executive editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1975-1982;vice president, executive editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1982-1986;vice president, editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1986-1990;senior vice president, editor, chairman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, since 1990;information assistant, S.W. Bell Telephone Сompany, 1960-1962. Part time instructor, editor Texas Christian U., 1971-1972.
Committee chairman United Way Tarrant County, 1970-1987, general chairman Texas Gridiron Show, 1981, 93-95. Board directors Safety Council Fort Worth, 1975-1980. President, board directors Parenting Guidance Center, 1989-1990.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1959. Member Society Professional Journalists (president Fort Worth chapter 1991-1992, chairman journalism advisory committee University North Texas and Sam Houston State University 1988-1993), American Society Newspapers Editors, Associated Press Managing Editors Association, Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Association (president 1979-1980), Press Club Fort Worth (president 1970-1971), Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth Club, Rotary (vice president Fort Worth 1981, president 1983-1984).
Married Claudia Anne Miller, October 3, 1965. Children: Ben, Anna.