Larry C. Jackson

Background

Jackson, Larry C. was born on April 14, 1944 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Laurence C. and Mary Ruth (McAngus) Jackson.

Education

Bachelor in Journalism, University Texas, 1968.

Career

City editor, Arlington (Texas) Daily News, 1967-1969; City editor, Laredo (Texas) Times, 1969-1971; managing editor, Henderson (Texas) Daily News, 1971-1972; general manager, Austin Citizen, 1972-1973; publication, Round Rock (Texas) Leader, 1973-1984; publication, Pecos (Texas) Enterprise, 1984-1987; publication, Corona (California)-Norco Independent, 1987-1991; editor, general manager, Wharton (Texas) Journal-Spectator, since 1991; vice president, River Publications, Inc., since 1994.

Achievements

• Larry C. Jackson has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Charter president Young Men’s Christian Association, Round Rock, Texas, 1981. Member City Charter Commission, Round Rock, 1977. Chairman United States Bicentennial Commission, Round Rock, 1975-1976.

Board directors Texas Newspaper Foundation, since 1994. Member Texas Press Association (president 1998-1999), S. Texas Press Association (president 1996), Rotary Club (president Wharton 1994-1995), Wharton (Texas) Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: teaching Bible class, playing Oboe, travelling by train.

Connections

Married Susan Blackburn, December 15, 1966. Children: Laurence III, Deborah Jackson McClure, Edward.

Father:

Laurence C. Jackson

Mother:

Mary Ruth (McAngus) Jackson

Spouse:

Susan Blackburn

child:

Laurence III Jackson

child:

Edward Jackson

child:

Deborah Jackson McClure Jackson