Now, she introduces us to the people behind the scenes of the new cable morning newscast.
Executive Producer Andrew Scher, with producers Sarah Joyner and Nicole Carter, talk about the challenges of creating content for a morning show.
The producers say they need to consider what the audience cares about and how to present the information in a way that is both informative and entertaining.
Lauren Linville left her evening anchor position at KFDX 3 Wichita Falls in March 2024 and is moving on from the TV news business, according to the station.
The station added that Linville will be moving to her hometown of Fort Worth and getting married in April 2024. She got engaged in October 023.
Last January, she was honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters with its Big Sister of the Year in Texas award.
Linville joined the Texhoma in May 2019 as a multimedia journalist (MMJ).
The University of Oklahoma grad worked for the school's OU Nightly and interned with KSL 5 Salt Lake City, Utah.
“‘Runaway Radio,’ a documentary celebrating the wild and woozy heyday of the pioneering local rock radio station KLOL-FM. On the air from 1970 to 2004, KLOL transformed over its life from shaggy, free-form anarchy to loudmouth, shock-jock insanity, all the while providing the guitar-heavy soundtrack for a couple of generations of head-banging Houstonians.”
“Freedom is a theme that comes up frequently in Runaway Radio, a film produced and directed by Houston media blogger Mike McGuff. KLOL broke damn near every rule that had previously governed FM radio, raising a middle finger to local blue noses and keepers of decency for over thirty years. Meantime, KLOL was generating huge ratings and even bigger profits as one of the most successful rock and roll stations in the country. We’re talking powerhouse. The Big Kahuna. King Kong.”
“The writer-director keeps the documentary moving at a swift pace while cramming a substantial amount of information in the 83-minute running time making this a must-see for rock fans.”
Mike Doocy has been delivering sports news to FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth viewers since March 7, 1994.
The station had a big celebration for the sportscaster from the likes of Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman.
Ashley Paredez returns to Texas television as the new FOX News at Nine co-anchor with Ryan Wolf at KABB San Antonio.
The San Antonio native will fill the anchor spot left open by Camilla Rambaldi, who anchored her final newscast at FOXSA 29 Puro San Antonio in January 2024.
Paredez has been a nightside news reporter with ABC 15 KNXV Phoenix since December 2020.
She will be familiar to Dallas-Fort Worth TV viewers from her time as a FOX 4 KDFW "Good Day" morning reporter from 2018 to 2020.
Before covering the Metroplex, Paredez worked for FOX 7 KTBC Austin, where she was the weekend evening anchor.
Before Austin, Paredez was a morning anchor, reporter and executive producer for KFDA NewsChannel 10 Amarillo.
The University of Texas at Austin grad also attended UTSA and Our Lady of the Lake University.
According to FOXSA 29, Paredez interned with the station in high school. From my blog post, in 2014 Paredez said she also interned at KTBC in 2008.
Thanks to Craig Cohen and crew for having me on Houston Public Media's "Houston Matters" on News 88.7 KUHF at 9am!
I've been going on this show since it started 10 years ago and telling the staff about this documentary, so you know we finally reached a milestone if I could talk about it on the Houston Matters airwaves!
“‘Runaway Radio,’ a documentary celebrating the wild and woozy heyday of the pioneering local rock radio station KLOL-FM. On the air from 1970 to 2004, KLOL transformed over its life from shaggy, free-form anarchy to loudmouth, shock-jock insanity, all the while providing the guitar-heavy soundtrack for a couple of generations of head-banging Houstonians.”
“Freedom is a theme that comes up frequently in Runaway Radio, a film produced and directed by Houston media blogger Mike McGuff. KLOL broke damn near every rule that had previously governed FM radio, raising a middle finger to local blue noses and keepers of decency for over thirty years. Meantime, KLOL was generating huge ratings and even bigger profits as one of the most successful rock and roll stations in the country. We’re talking powerhouse. The Big Kahuna. King Kong.”
“The writer-director keeps the documentary moving at a swift pace while cramming a substantial amount of information in the 83-minute running time making this a must-see for rock fans.”
Shannon Murray and husband, Chris, welcomed baby daughter Stella Catherine Nolan on March 4, 2024.
The FOX 4 KDFW "Good Day" anchor even managed to give birth during the newscast time!
Stella was 6 lbs, 12 oz.
"Labor and delivery was quick and smooth! Mom is doing great and Stella is doing well considering her heart condition," Murray posted on Facebook. "Some plans have changed and we are now preparing for her open heart surgery in the next couple weeks, much earlier than expected."
Marcus Sullivan is the new Operations Manager for 90.9 KTSU The Choice HD1 and Programming Manager for The Vibe HD2.
"Marcus Sullivan, a passionate sports enthusiast, brings his love for athletic achievement to everything he does. We encourage listeners to stay tuned to KTSU The Choice and The Vibe for exciting upcoming events and initiatives, marking a time of transformation and excitement," KTSU General Manager Ernest Walker said in a release. "In the words of the legendary Sam Cooke, 'A Change is Gonna Come.' With Marcus leading the way, it's going to be a transformative experience of welcomed change for both listeners and the community alike."
He takes over the role vacated by Madd Hatta, who recently took over afternoons at Majic 102.1 KMJQ after Lawrence “Funky Larry” Jones (aka “Uncle Funky”) left.
Sullivan has been the morning show host for NGEN since May 2019.
He previously worked for 93.7 The Beat as the affiliate producer of the syndicated morning show The Breakfast Club.
The University of Houston grad and former Cougar football player also has Power 97.5, 104.1 KRBE, Party 104.9, Praise 92.1, FOX 26 KRIV, and a weekly segment with TMZ on his resume.
KTSU The Choice HD1 programs Jazz, Classic R&B, Blues, and Gospel music from the campus of Texas Southern University. Launched in 2020 to target Millennials/Gen Z radio listeners, The Vibe offers a mix of Hip Hop, R&B, and Neo-Soul.