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Tony Cantu’s Biography

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Veteran journalist with past stints at the San Antonio Light; San Antonio Business Journal; Dallas Business Journal; Wall Street Journal. Have also written for Hispanic Poder magazine; Hillviews (alumni magazine at Texas State University); Ovations (University of Texas at San Antonio alumni magazine); and others. Currently, I'm writing for a variety of outlets, including Patch Media, the Austin Chronicle and Cox Media.

What was your first job as a journalist?

San Antonio Light.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

How is social media changing news?

It's put a premium of getting the news out first, which isn't always the best thing. Accuracy is paramount.