Robert De La Garza is a multi-skilled journalist for CBS19 in Tyler.
He is a Houston native who attended the University of Houston where he received his bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in Food and Society.
In his time at the university, he was part of the student-led paper, The Cougar, where he was a team staff writer and eventually news desk editor in his senior year. He even received an award for Editor of the Year at his publication in 2024. He also had the wonderful opportunity to intern at a Houston station as part of the production team in the summer of 2023.
Robert brings his passion for journalism to CBS19 where he is devoted to maintaining accountability, and sharing the struggles and stories for the citizens of East Texas.
When he isn’t in the field chasing stories, Robert enjoys being outdoors golfing, running, and finding new restaurants in the city.
You can follow him on all social media platforms @realnewsrobert.
