Kevin cheng
@kevincheng123.bsky.social
John Thornton, a founder of The Texas Tribune and one of the most vital and influential leaders in nonprofit journalism, died on Saturday.
His passing is an immeasurable loss for our staff, our board and our supporters and readers, past and present.
His passing is an immeasurable loss for our staff, our board and our supporters and readers, past and present.
Remembering John Thornton, founder of The Texas Tribune
Thornton conceived of the idea of a nonprofit news enterprise to engage Texans with their government, and then helped support similar outlets across the country. He died Saturday at 59.
www.texastribune.org
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM