Harrison Mantas is an experienced journalist specializing in local government reporting, currently working for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Previous roles include serving as a reporter for The Poynter Institute and as a freelance reporter, as well as a digital reporter focused on Indian Country at Arizona PBS. Mantas also completed a fellowship with the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation through News21. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Journalism from Arizona State University and a BA in Cinematic Arts from the University of Southern California.