When we started the Fort Worth Report in April 2021, we assumed we’d have to explain to you the need for a nonprofit, independent local news organization. Repeatedly, though, you interrupted our explanation and said you knew all too well about the demise of local legacy news media. You told us how much you wanted […]

Author Archives: Chris Cobler
Chris Cobler is the CEO and publisher of the Fort Worth Report. He may be reached at chris.cobler@fortworthreport.org. His journalism philosophy: Our success flows from the old-fashioned values of serving your community, creating meaningful connections, and trying to make a difference in people's lives. We're all family, after all. We should be that close friend who cheers your successes, cries over your losses, and pushes you to be better than you ever thought possible.