Clarice Tinsley Biography
Clarice Tinsley is an American journalist working for KDFW FOX 4 as an anchor and reporter for the 10 p.m. news. On November 13, 2023, she celebrated her 45th year as an anchor and reporter for the station. Previously, she spent three years as a news reporter and news anchor at WITI TV 6 in Milwaukee.
Clarice Tinsley Education
Tinsley joined Wayne State University after finishing her education at Samuel C. Mumford High School and Beaubien Junior High School. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, TV, and Film.
Clarice Tinsley Career
Tinsley works for KDFW FOX 4 as an anchor and reporter for the 10 p.m. news. She brings StoryTime to local Dallas libraries, where she reads to kids and highlights the exciting prizes they can win just by reading daily and joining the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge, sponsored by FOX4.
Tinsley has spent over 4 decades in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. During this time, she has delivered the most recent headlines and the most in-depth news stories affecting Texas and the world. She is resolute in her devotion to thoroughly and credibly inform the community.
2017 to 2015
On July 6, 2017, Tinsley served as the keynote speaker as the Dallas Police Department held its “Night of Honor” Award ceremony on the eve of the first anniversary of the Dallas Police Ambush. Over one hundred Dallas Police Officers won awards for their valor. The event also posthumously honored the 5 police officers who were killed during that night, granting the Police Cross to their families.
June 2017 marked Tinsley’s 9th year as the Reading Ambassador for the Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge. In April of that year, the State Fair of Texas created the Clarice Tinsley Journalism Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a Pete Schenkel State Fair of Texas Scholarship recipient studying broadcast or print journalism.
While vacationing with her husband in Dubai for her birthday on New Year’s Eve 2015, Tinsley covered the fire at The Address Downtown Dubai, a 63-story luxury hotel and residential skyscraper. At the time, she noticed smoke while waiting for the midnight fireworks in front of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. She shot video of the smoke from the roof of her hotel and sent it to FOX4.
Tinsley narrated “Twas the Night before Christmas” with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Brass Section at the Meyerson Symphony Center in December 2015.
2014 to 2012
On March 19, 2014, Tinsley interviewed President Barack Obama in the White House. She was the first reporter to ask about the search for Malaysian flight MH-370, on which a North Texan was aboard alongside 238 others.
In June 2013, Tinsley was the sole reporter at the exhibition of The Winning Play, which was presented to Mrs. Tom Landry and Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach. Created by Bob Hogan, the 60-pound sculpture captures Coach Landry on the sidelines giving the game-winning play to Staubach minutes before a noon game’s end.
Tinsley helped cover the five presidents in Dallas for the inauguration of the George W. Bush Presidential Center and Library in April 2013. That same year, she received the inaugural “High Tea with High Heels” Award alongside 8 other women.
Tinsley rode the Triple A Pace Car at Texas Motor Speedway for the Triple A Texas 500 in 2012. In May of that year, she appeared in the “Who’s Who in Black Dallas” publication. She also canoed down the Trinity River for a story on the waterway North Texas takes for granted.
Beginning near Gainesville, the Trinity flows for 710 miles to Galveston and the Gulf of Mexico. It is also the source of water for 11 million Texans and a habitat for animals in the middle of Dallas and Fort Worth. She and FOX4 Photographer Raul Cantu displayed the natural beauty of the Trinity.
Tinsley held a one-on-one interview with GOP Presidential candidate Ron Paul in April 2012. Paul talked about his financial policies, his response to Gov. Rick Perry’s “Oops” moment during a GOP debate, and explained why he was in the race for the nomination despite overwhelming odds.
Awards
Throughout her career, Tinsley has received dozens of investigative reporting awards, including the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, a DuPont-Columbia Citation, three Dallas Press Club Katie Awards, and an Emmy. In addition, she won the Journalistic Award for Excellence from the American College of Emergency Physicians and First Place from the Texas Public Health Association.
Tinsley was an inductee of the Hall of Fame of the National Association of Black Journalists in December 2020. She received a 2018 Emmy for The Fierce and Fearless and a 2017 Emmy for The Distinguished Professor.
Austin College honored Tinsley with an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in May 2016. Charley Pride, Country Music Legend and Grammy winner, presented her with the Ann Williams Award from the Dallas Black Dance Theatre in January 2016. In November 2012, she was inducted into the Lone Star Emmy Chapter’s Silver Circle for her 25+ years of excellence and contributions to the TV broadcast industry.
Tinsley has also won two Awards of Excellence from American Women in Radio and Television. In addition, she received a Texas Headliner Award for Investigative Reporting and the Texas Associated Press Best Investigative Reporting Award. She won the Asante Award from the Dallas Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists in December 2011.
The Cooper Fitness Center named Tinsley the “Outstanding Female of 2010” for her commitment to fitness, health, and weight loss. In 2009, she earned the Dallas Historical Society Excellence for Outstanding Contributions in the Creative Arts Award. That same month, the National Council of Negro Women honored her with the Mary McLeod Bethune Award.
Community Work
Tinsley is on the Advisory Board of St. Philip’s School in South Dallas and the Board of Directors of SLANT. Previously, she sat on the Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and the YET Board of Directors. She also chaired the YET Communications and Public Relations Committee. In addition, she sat on the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee’s Board of Directors. She also chaired the Super Bowl XLV Communications Action Team.
Clarice Tinsley Age
Tinsley was born on December 31, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. She is 71 years old as of 2025. Tinsley celebrates her birthday on December 31st.
Clarice TinsleyHeight
Tinsley stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Clarice Tinsley Family
Tinsley’s mother was a teacher while her father worked for the city of Detroit. She grew up in the middle of the civil rights movement in Detroit with her sister, Alicia. Her father passed away in 1996. On June 16, 2025, she posted a photo of her father on her Facebook account and captioned it, “Happy Heavenly Father’s Day to my Dad: The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Mummy, Alicia, Stephen & I shared great stories about him today 💘💚💜💙🩵🩷❤️.”
Tinsley’s mother was born in 1925 and is 101 years old as of 2026. On May 11, 2026, she posted a photo of them on her Facebook account and captioned, “…I’m so grateful to Celebrate Mummy at 101 years old on this Mother’s Day. She had great visits & gifts from Nohemi, Sheila, Deanna & Alexandra. Special presents from me…”
Clarice Tinsley Husband
Tinsley got married to Stephen Giles on April 18, 1987. On April 19, 2026, she posted a photo on her Facebook account and captioned it, “So special to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary with Mummy and Alicia at the amazing Caffe Lucca.💘🥂.” They held their wedding reception at the Mansion on Turtle Creek.
Stephen had a son named Steve from a previous relationship. Steve passed away in June 2022 because of complications of Type1Diabetes. On May 11, 2026, she posted a photo on her Facebook account and captioned it, “Wonderful Mother’s Days through the years with Steve. Proud to be his Mom. My last one with him was 4 years ago. The next month he died from complications of Type1Diabetes…”
Clarice Tinsley Net Worth
Tinsley has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Clarice Tinsley Salary
Tinsley earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.