Grace White joins KHOU 11

Fox San Antonio KABB & News 4 San Antonio WOAI anchor/reporter Grace White moves to Houston's KHOU 11

Houstonian Grace White ready to come home and work for KHOU!

Fox San Antonio KABB and News 4 San Antonio WOAI anchor/reporter Grace White has announced she is returning home to Houston to work at  KHOU 11.

"Thrilled to join the team at KHOU! It's always been a dream to work in my hometown," White told mikemcguff.com. "Looking forward to reporting and having the chance to fill-in anchor at a station I grew up watching."

The Memorial High School grad has been in San Antonio for the last five years. Before the Alamo City, she worked at KLFY Lafayette, Louisiana and WEAR Pensacola, Florida.

Grace White

Grace graduated from The University of Mississippi with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She interned at KTRK abc13 and the White House. After graduation, White traveled to Guatemala and Singapore as a member of the White House Press Advance Team.

She is a Lone Star Emmy and multiple Texas Associated Press Broadcasters award winner.

“Leaving San Antonio is so bittersweet," White told me. "It’s been five wonderful years here and I’m truly grateful to my WOAI and KABB family for the opportunities they gave me. I will never forget the incredible friends and viewers I met along the way. San Antonio will always hold a special place in my heart!

White starts at KHOU October 20th.

Grace White leaves KHOU 11 Houston

Grace White announced she's leaving her Consumer Investigative Reporter position with KHOU 11 Houston after nearly a decade.

Here is what White posted on Instagram.

"Some big news to share! I never thought I would leave KHOU this year, but sometimes unexpected doors open. In August, our family will be moving to Canada for my husband’s job.

First, I want to say thank you Houston and @khou11 for so many wonderful years. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade! I still remember what it felt like when I walked into Allen Parkway in 2014. I was thrilled to be working in my hometown. 

From covering dozens of cold cases and launching our “Missing Pieces” series, to in-depth coverage on Harvey and now Beryl, and most recently taking on consumer investigations - it’s been an incredible ride! The cases we have covered and the families we have worked with will always be close to my heart. 

For this next chapter, we’re excited to live in Calgary and give our kids ages 8, 5 and 3 the chance to explore beautiful Banff and the mountains! Hellooooooo snow ☃️ We do plan to eventually return to Houston, this will always be home."

White has been with KHOU 11 since October 2014 as a reporter. 

Since then, we have watched her family grow to include three children.

When Tiffany Craig left Channel 11 in 2023, White was promoted to her Consumer Investigative Reporter role. 

White joined KHOU 11 from News 4 San Antonio WOAI where she was an anchor/reporter. 

Before that, she worked as a reporter for WEAR ABC 3 Pensacola, Florida, and KLFY NEWS 10 Lafayette, Louisiana.

The native Houstonian graduated from Memorial High School and the University of Mississippi and interned with competitor ABC13 KTRK, Houston City Hall, and the White House.

KHOU 11 has had many job moves recently.  We've seen departures from Stephanie Whitfield, Kimberly Davis, Adam Bennett, Matt Musil and Robert Springer.  Then we've seen arrivals from Trason Bragg, David Loving and Luis Ortiz.

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One Houston anchor on baby leave; another returns

KPRC 2's Amy Davis returns, KHOU 11's Grace White takes maternity leave

Amy Davis

Grace White

One Houston TV reporter is on maternity leave, while another is back.

KHOU 11 anchor/reporter Grace White delivered William Scott who came in at 9 pounds 6 ounces.

"I'll be off for awhile taking care of this bundle of joy but look forward to seeing you again on KHOU in the new year," Write posted. "Hope your holiday season is bright & blessed."

Life just got a little sweeter! Our baby boy William Scott arrived, 9 pounds 6 ounces. I'll be off for awhile taking...
Posted by Grace White KHOU on Thursday, December 10, 2015

KPRC 2 consumer reporter Amy Davis was out after delivering Thomas Banjo Eisenbaum last September.

"These last few months have gone by incredibly fast, even if some days with three little ones seemed to never end," Davis wrote. "I am blessed beyond measure that I had the opportunity to stay home the last 12 weeks with my new son Tommy, my daughter Piper and my oldest Jack."

Wow- these last few months have gone by incredibly fast.. even if some days with 3 little ones seemed to never end. I am...
Posted by KPRC2 Amy Davis on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Grace White gives birth to baby #3

I know lots of people around the country read my blog and think I know everything about Houston TV...but here is where you know I am only human.

KHOU 11 reporter Grace White just gave birth last month and I totally missed the pregnancy!

Caroline Elizabeth or “Cara Beth” was born in late May and came in at seven pounds and two ounces. 

"Thanking God for this precious gift," White tweeted.

The channel 11 journalist gave birth to William in 2015 and Henry in 2018.

White joined KHOU 11 in 2014 from News 4 San Antonio WOAI and Fox San Antonio KABB.

She’s here! Caroline Elizabeth “Cara Beth” joined our family earlier this week. 7 pounds, 2 ounces of pure joy. Big brothers already love helping. Thanking God for this precious gift #KHOU11 💗 pic.twitter.com/vsu7cturqg

— Grace White (@GraceWhiteKHOU) May 21, 2021

(Thanks Bob)

Grace White promoted to KHOU 11 Consumer Investigative Reporter

Grace White announced that she has been promoted to the KHOU 11 Houston Consumer Investigative Reporter role.

Here is what White, who has been a special assignments reporter/fill-in anchor, posted on Facebook:

"Excited to finally share — I’m starting a new chapter.

After 9 years reporting nightside for KHOU 11 News, I’m taking on a new role - Consumer Investigative Reporter. 

First and foremost, this gets me home at night to our 3 kids and to more Little League games.

Second, it fulfills a career dream of doing more investigative reporting full-time and helping people.

Thankful to God for this opportunity to continue doing what I love in my hometown."

White joined KHOU 11 in 2014 from News 4 San Antonio WOAI where she was an anchor/reporter. She previously worked as a reporter for WEAR ABC 3 Pensacola, Florida and KLFY NEWS 10 Lafayette, Louisiana.

Born and raised in Houston, White graduated from Memorial High School and the University of Mississippi.  She interned with abc13 KTRK.

The Lone Star Emmy reporter takes over from Tiffany Craig who filled the role of what was then called the KHOU 11 Consumer Advocate Reporter. Craig left the station after her mom's death from a battle with dementia.

Craig is now co-founder of AmareVida Move Managers, based in Kingwood, which helps with everything from sorting to packing and unpacking at the new home.

"AmareVida started as a home care company and we expanded to offer move management after listening to our care clients and their families," Craig tells me. "I didn't even know move management was a thing and I certainly had no clue there was a national organization helping companies figure it all out. I went through this very personal struggle with my own family and I really enjoy making the path smoother for those in transition."

AmareVida Move Managers recently became the newest member of The National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).

Grace White adds to KHOU family

Three years ago, KHOU 11 reporter and fill-in anchor Grace white welcomed a baby boy.

This past weekend, little William got a new brother!

Sunday surprise! Thrilled to welcome Henry James to our family a few days early. 9 lbs 4 oz, 21.5 inches long

Sunday surprise! Thrilled to welcome Henry James to our family a few days early. 9 lbs 4 oz, 21.5 inches long #KHOU11 💙 pic.twitter.com/IaiHCyAjNr

— Grace White (@GraceWhiteKHOU) December 3, 2018

Congrats! And I love that kid's middle name!

Big TV & media job moves across Texas

A ton of Texas TV and media folks getting new gigs

Former News 92 FM KROI anchor Lanny Griffith writes on Facebook he is now a media adviser to his long time friend Kim Ogg who is running for Harris County District Attorney.

KAGS-HD chief meteorologist Jared Plushnick leaves Bryan-College Station for KVUE Austin.

KBTX Bryan-College Station's Michael Oder leaves The Brazos Valley for WIAT in Birmingham. He'll get to work with Gene Norman.

Meghan Lopez joins KFOX El Paso as weekend anchor.

Jessica Holley leaves Corpus Christi KZTV Action 10 News' Jessica Holley joins KWTV News 9 Oklahoma City as a a multi-media journalist.

KENS reporter James Munoz works for city councilman
Former broadcast journalist James Doughty joins District 9 City Councilman Joe Krier and staff as Communications Manager.
"James Doughty came to us highly recommended and after several interviews we determined he was an outstanding match for our office," said Krier. "I look forward to him being a part of our team and helping us serve the needs of District 9 constituents.”
James most recently worked in television news using his mother's maiden name Munoz. Born in Midland, Texas, James graduated from Texas Tech University in 1997 with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. He has worked in TV News for more than 16 years.
James and his wife Angela are members at Churchill Baptist Church where they lead a Sunday morning Bible School Class for Pre-K and Kindergarten aged children. He has two children who study in the N.E.I.S.D.
"I turn 40 this year and more than ever it's important for me to give back to this wonderful community," Doughty said. "Councilman Krier is one of the most respected members of our community and I'll work hard to share his views and values with San Antonio."
James is a 4th generation Texan. He carries the namesake of his 3rd great-grandfather who was the first superintendent of the King Ranch and Sheriff of Refugio county. Another ancestor, John Moses, came to Texas in 1847 and wrote a series of columns for the San Antonio Express News from 1887 to 1890 under the pseudonym Sesom.
"When I look at my family history of public service I know I've made the correct move in joining Councilman Krier at City Hall," said Doughty. "I am here to chronicle what's happening and help others. I'm honored to work with Councilman Krier for all of San Antonio."
(Taken from press release)

Sports Anchor Ed Sorensen To Join KWTX News 10
KWTX Media announced famed sports anchor Ed Sorensen will join the station as evening sports anchor.

Investigative Producer Lauren Sweeney joins KPRC 2.

Sarah Rufca leaves The Houston Chronicle after two years to join Houstonia Magazine as lifestyle editor. She previously worked for CultureMap.

KPRC 2's Anthony Yanez heading to KNBC LA
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Grace White joins KHOU 11
Fox San Antonio KABB & News 4 San Antonio WOAI anchor/reporter Grace White moves to Houston's KHOU 11

Rhor rejoins Houston Chronicle as staff writer
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Zavala changes jobs at San Antonio Express News
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TX Radio: Roger Garrett Sets Retirement From KORA
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Bob French joins KAGS Bryan-College Station
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KTVT CBS 11 adds Gilma Avalos and Lisa Villegas
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Rucks Russell leaves KHOU 11

UPDATE 5/12/2021

Rucks Russell has passed away

After a decade plus, KHOU 11 reporter Rucks Russell leaves TV for new chapter

Reporter Rucks Russell has worked at KHOU 11 so long, that at the time of his Houston arrival, I wasn't even blogging that seriously about the comings and goings of TV reporters!

Good thing Isiah "Factor" Carey wrote a post about Russell's arrival back in 2006.

Tonight we learn that Russell is leaving the TV news world for something just as high-profile in its own way. According to a tweet, Russell reveals he will be the new Communications Director for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee in Washington DC.

@KOCOPatrina @GraceWhiteKHOU off to DC to work on Capitol Hill as a Communications Director for Congresswoman SJL. Knew chapter!!

— Rucks Russell (@ruckskhou) January 19, 2017

According to his bio, Russell also worked in Raleigh, N.C., Richmond, Va., Washington, D.C., Orlando, Fla., and Roanoke, Va.

He received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. He also studied abroad in Besancon, France.

KHOU reporter Grace White gave Russell a big cookie send off.

UPDATE
- Drew Karedes to exit KHOU 11
- Jacqueline Crea to exit KHOU 11

Nightside team send-off for @ruckskhou today with cookies, of course! We're gonna miss you #KHOU11 pic.twitter.com/SYJftg8mrL

— Grace White (@GraceWhiteKHOU) January 19, 2017

(Thanks Taylor)

Texas TV and radio job moves December 2017

DALLAS - FORT WORTH


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WFAA investigative reporter Brett Shipp resigned to run for the United States Congress as a Democrat.

Veteran reporter Joel Thomas has ended a 14-year career at D-FW’s CBS11.

Jack Highberger from Minneapolis’ Fox-owned KMSP-TV is the latest addition to Fort Worth-based NBC5 KXAS’s reporting staff.

WFAA 8 is adding Jonah Javad to its sports staff as a reporter and fill-in anchor.

Fox O&O KDFW Dallas (DMA 5) hired Alberto Romero as a meteorologist.

Allie Spillyards joins KXAS in Dallas as a freelance reporter. Most recently, she was a reporter and weekend anchor at WIS in Columbia.
- Napoli Management Group

HOUSTON

Former FOX 26 KRIV reporter Kristine Galvan has joined KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley as a reporter. Galvan tells mikemcguff.com she is in training to go in a management role.

Forty year Houston radio veteran John Wesley Downey returns to 740 KTRH. He first worked with the station back in 2002. According to his bio, in his long radio career, Wesley has anchored news and traffic, been a movie reviewer, hosted talk shows, and been a public affairs director for several Houston stations.

Grace White renews her agreement as a reporter with KHOU in her hometown of Houston.
- Napoli Management Group

Larry Seward renews his agreement with KHOU in Houston as a general assignment reporter.
- Napoli Management Group

Chip Brewster leaves KPRC 2.

Rita Garcia leaves FOX 26 KRIV for FOX 11 LA.

CultureMap revamps editorial team: Arden Ward named editorial director and Steven Devadanam replaces Clifford Pugh as Houston editor.

After 10 years, abc13 KTRK consumer reporter Patricia Lopez quits abc13 KTRK.

FOX 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald named morning anchor after Rita Garcia moves to LA.

TSU Basketball set to be broadcast on AT&T Sports Network Southwest with Butch Alsandor and former TSU Lady Tigers head coach Cynthia Cooper-Dyke.

Rick McFarland retires from KPRC 2 after almost 40 years.

Who left or joined the Houston media scene in 2017?

Top mikemcguff blog posts for 2017 by your clicks.

SAN ANTONIO

KENS-TV anchorwoman Karen Grace, a station vet of 12 years, has resigned.

KABB met Shaun Stevens bids farewell to his job of 12 years.

KENS reporter Natassia Paloma leaves for an anchor job in El Paso's KTSM NewsChannel 9.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that Dean Radla has been named to General Manager of WOAI (NBC) in San Antonio, Texas. He will continue to be the General Manager of KABB-TV (FOX 29) and retain oversight of Sinclair's provision of services to KMYS-TV (CW 35) under a joint sale agreement. Mr. Radla has served as General Manager for KABB (FOX 29) and has been responsible for oversight of Sinclair's provision of services to KMYS (CW 35) under a joint sale agreement since 2012. Prior to that, he served as Director of Sales at the same stations since 1999. From 1997 until 1999, he was the Local Sales Manager for KABB (FOX 29). Mr. Radla has over 35 years of sales and management experience, including 27 years in the television industry in the San Antonio market where he began his television career in 1990 at KMOL-TV (now WOAI-TV). During his career with Sinclair, Mr. Radla has been involved in numerous corporate wide projects focusing on inventory management and revenue strategies. In addition, he has also performed the duties of Regional Sales Consultant, with oversight in Sinclair Broadcast's Oklahoma City market. Mr. Radla received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising from Texas State University.

Houston native Niku Kazori has joined KENS 5 as a multi-skilled journalist. She previously worked at WVLT Knoxville, Tennessee; WCBD Charleston, South Carolina and KCBD Channel 11 Lubbock.

AUSTIN

Top 10 Austin TV/radio posts of 2017.

AROUND TEXAS

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that Matt Kaplowitz has been promoted to General Manager of KFOX (FOX) and KDBC (CBS) in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Kaplowitz has been the Director of Sales at KFOX-TV (FOX) in El Paso, Texas since 2013. He began his career in television sales working for the ABC affiliate in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Kaplowitz moved to KFOX in 2001 where he worked as an Account Executive until 2009. In 2009, he moved to Reno as a Local Sales Manager working for KRXI and KAME for three years before being promoted to Local Sales Manager of WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. In 2013, Mr. Kaplowitz moved back to El Paso to assume the role of Director of Sales for the now Sinclair-owned KFOX-TV and KDBC-TV. Mr. Kaplowitz holds a degree in media arts from the University of Arizona.

Marco Revuelta is leaving his job as an MMJ/weekend anchor at KGNS Laredo for KWTX Waco/Temple/Killeen.

Jasmine Styles jumps 129 markets to become weekend anchor and reporter at WFTS in Tampa. Previously, she was a primary anchor at KBTV in Beaumont.
- Napoli Management Group

Daniela Pardo jumps over 70 markets to become an MMJ at KXTV in Sacramento. Most recently, she was a reporter at KTSM in El Paso.
- Napoli Management Group

REMEMBERING

Robert 'Bassman' Washington of Majic 102.1 and 97.9 the Box passes away.

Gerald Harris leaves KHOU 11

Gerald Harris has apparently left KHOU 11 Houston as a reporter since his bio is no longer on the station's website.

Harris joined KHOU in May 2022.

Before that, he had been with the Capitol Bureau Reporter for WKRN News 2 Nashville, Tennessee since February 2021. 

He was previously the senior political correspondent/weekend anchor for WJTV 12 Jackson, Mississippi and an Adjunct Professor for Jackson State University.  Before that, he was a reporter for the Medill News Service in Washington, D.C.

The Jackson State University grad, who also has a master's degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, interned with WKRN, NewsChannel 5 Nashville WTVF and the Warner Music Group in Nashville.

Recently we've seen a lot of personnel changes at KHOU 11.  Julissa Garza, Katiera Winfrey and Chris Ramirez have joined the station while Michelle Choi changed schedules, Grace White was promoted and Janelle Bludau left.  Former morning anchor Dave Froehlich returned to his old station. 

(Thanks Taylor)

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D/FW Radio: KKDA, DeDe McGuire Staying Together
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"Que Te Perdone Dios" wins
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The rarely seen Kitirik photo
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Radar the weather dog's life-saving surgery
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New hope for Houston's oldest African American radio station
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Radio One Houston turning around
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Justice (Network) to be served starting Tuesday
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Fox O&Os Game For Latest Diginet: Buzzr TV
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S.A. TV pioneer getting major arts award
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MOVING

Longtime KTRK abc13 engineer Tom Kline is now the FM Chief Engineer for Clear Channel IHeartMedia Houston handling all five FM station’s studio and transmitter facilities.

WFAA photographer Tim Auman retired after 38 years at WFAA and got a camera out of it.

FOX 26 KRIV Senior Digital Content Producer Kathryn Yglecias has moved to the The Lake District, UK. Cheerio! Alexander Supgul takes over.

KWTX Waco Sports Anchor/Reporter Brian Kaufman moves to WWMT-TV West Michigan in the same position.

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- Irene Sans leaves Telemundo Houston KTMD
- Brandon Walker joins KPRC 2

Texas TV news and radio job moves October 2023

 

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Former WFAA anchor John McCaa joins The Dallas Morning News contributing columnists.

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Randy James to depart Lonestar 92.5.

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Will Anderson named editor of Dallas Business Journal.

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HOUSTON

Weekend anchor Tom Abrahams celebrates 24 years with abc13 KTRK.

Anchor Mayra Moreno celebrates 8 years with abc13 KTRK. 

Houston Chronicle Food Editor Greg Morago announced he is leaving the paper after 40 years in the newspaper business. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris)

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SAN ANTONIO

Ernie Zuniga’s 'next chapter' highlights what he loves to do: Talk to S.A.

Gabe Vela joins KENS 5 as executive producer from FOX West Texas KIDY-KXVA San Angelo/Abilene News Director. 

iHeartMedia San Antonio/Austin Names Terry Foxx Director Of Talk Programming.

Timothy Fanning leaves the San Antonio Express-News.

JJ Velasquez joins the San Antonio Express-News as deputy editor of audience.

KSAT San Antonio Launches Neighborhood News Conducted By Residents.

- KENS to air 11 San Antonio Spurs games in 2023-24 Season
- Mandy Noell joins News 4 San Antonio
- KSAT San Antonio has a mascot
- KSAT 12 San Antonio cuts newscast
- Mariah Medina joins News 4 San Antonio

AUSTIN

Investigative reporter Kiah Collier leaves The Texas Tribune. 

Austin PBS Welcomes Fely Garcia Amador as Vice President of Community Engagement.

Producer Alex Delcid leaves KIII 3 News Corpus Christi to join KVUE Austin.

KUT and KUTX in Austin received their largest outright gift ever of $1.5 million to support their news and music services

Texas Monthly selects new host for beloved TV Show, Texas Country Reporter.

- Melia Masumoto joins KVUE Austin
- Dave Froehlich returns to FOX 7 Austin KTBC

AROUND TEXAS

Shelby Kapp leaves her KTSM 9 News El Paso Multi-Media Journalist position. 

Meteorologist Shel Winkley celebrates 14 years with KBTX Bryan-College Station.

12News welcomes sports reporter Holton Pepper to its newsroom staff, Southeast Texas.

Reporter Tawny Davis leaves KTSM 9 News El Paso.

- Annette Campbell joins KXII Sherman
- Tia Johnson joins 12News Beaumont
- Newsreel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls aircheck (1965)
- Gus Johnson talks with Ray Peters about college football's transformation
- 1969 KSEL 28 Lubbock ID (now KAMC)
- Jeremiah Stewart joins 12News Beaumont
- Roxy Van Ruiten leaves KTSM 9 News El Paso
- Big changes in KCEN 6 Waco weather department
- Joey Horta joins FOX 2 KTVU San Francisco

REMEMBERING

Charles Porter Jr., first Black abc13 producer-reporter, has died.

Former abc13 KTRK News Operations Manager Phil Grant has died. 

Longtime Dallas sports radio host, producer Mark ‘Friedo’ Friedman has died.

Jim Cody of WACO 100's "Zack & Jim" show dies.

Sarah Forgany gives birth

most painful & intense hours of my life.... yet most amazing, spiritual & beautiful. May 1st... my life is just beginning. Welcome Baby Girl 🤗 @KENS5 pic.twitter.com/hkTfd4FRjO

— Sarah Forgany (@ForganySarah) May 2, 2021

Sarah Forgany, KENS 5 San Antonio morning anchor, has given birth to baby daughter Bella on May 1, 2021. 

"Most painful & intense hours of my life....yet most amazing, spiritual & beautiful," Forgany posted.  "May 1st...my life is just beginning. Welcome Baby Girl."

KENS 5' Audrey Castoreno, Deborah Knapp and Stacia Willson held a baby shower in San Antonio.

Houston TV viewers will recognize who threw Forgany a virtual baby shower - it was KHOU 11's Grace White.

Luis Ortiz joins KHOU 11 Houston

Luis Ortiz joined the KHOU sports team as an anchor/reporter in July 2024.

ALSO HAPPENING
Grace White leaves KHOU 11 Houston

Ortiz comes from Telemundo Houston KTMD, where he has been a sports anchor since January 2019.

Before Houston, Ortiz worked as a Telemundo 60 KVDA San Antonio sports anchor since 2016. 

The Lone Star EMMY award winner started his professional TV news with Univision 48 KNVO and Fox 2 KFXV Rio Grande from 2013 to 2016 as a bilingual sports anchor/reporter.

He is a University of Houston grad.

The hiring of Ortiz returned the KHOU sports department back to full strength after Matt Musil retired.

(thanks Shad and Taylor)

Robert Price leaving News 4 San Antonio

Robert Price announced he is leaving his evening anchor role with News 4 San Antonio WOAI effective February 28, 2025.

Here is what Price posted on Instagram:

"After 14 wonderful years reporting the news in San Antonio, Friday marks my final day at News 4/KABB. (Cue the screams of shock and disbelief). 

I know, can you believe it? 14 years is a pretty long time to work at the same station, and I’m ready for a new adventure. It’s time for a change. Still, what a fantastic voyage it’s been. 

I will reveal details of what’s next for me in a different post down the road, but in the meantime, here’s a fun pic of me with my many co-anchors over the years (34 co-anchors, to be exact). A record that may never be broken! It’s been a great run. So many awesome memories. Thank you, San Antonio!!"

Here is a list of those 34 different co-anchors not counting weather, sports or traffic:

  

    Simone De Alba

    Mandy Noell

    Ashley Sutton

    Ashley Paredez

    Jessica Headley

    Kristyn Leon

    Erin Nichols

    Alexis Del Cid

    Camilla Rambaldi

    Ashlei King

    Breanna Barrs

    Irene Cruz

    Delaine Mathieu

    Diana Rocco

    Elisa Amigo

    April Molina

    Hannah Trippett

    Leslie Bohl

    Mariza Mendoza

    Jordan Elder

    Michael Garofalo

    David Chancellor

    Ted Garcia

    Monica Taylor

    Grace White

    Kristina De Leon

    Mayde Gomez

    Christina Coleman

    Melissa Vega

    Ryan Wolf

    Emily Baucum

    Yami Virgin

    Cynthia Lee

    Evy Ramos

Price joined the FOX San Antonio KABB news team in 2011 as a general assignment reporter before moving into the weekend anchor role for both Sinclair Broadcast Group owned Fox San Antonio and News 4 San Antonio WOAI. 

Here is Price's fill San Antonio TV resume:

-weekend reporter 

-weekday reporter

-the first weekend anchor for both KABB and News 4 (2014-2016, 2018-2021)

-the first Live Desk breaking news anchor for two years (2016-2018) 

-evening Fox News at Nine anchor for six months (Aug. 2014-Feb. 2015)

-evening News 4 anchor for two years (March 2021-May 2023)

-morning Fox News First anchor for seven months (May-Dec. 2023) 

Before returning to his hometown of San Antonio, Price worked in Iowa, reporting for KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 in Cedar Rapids.

He launched his broadcasting career in 2006 as a weekend anchor and reporter at KHAS 5, the NBC affiliate in Hastings, Nebraska. During his time there, he earned recognition for his reporting from both the Nebraska Associated Press and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association.

A San Antonio native, Price is a graduate of TMI Episcopal. He earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he double-majored in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish.

In 2013, Price received an award for spot news coverage from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association. More recently, his work has been recognized with Lone Star Emmy Award nominations in 2022 and 2024 for Best Evening Newscast, including his coverage of the Uvalde school tragedy, which was honored in 2022.

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Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2024

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- 2024 Lone Star Sports EMMY Nominations

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

KLTY announces Bonnie & Jeremiah as permanent Morning Show hosts. 

Dallas Stars Reveal VICTORY+ Sports Network.

Chris Dolan Named VP Of Sales For KXAS-KXTX.

 Supervising Producer Mark Moseley leaves FOX 4 KDFW "Good Day."

The alleged business partner and mistress of a North Texas radio host who was convicted of stealing millions of dollars from senior citizens in a Ponzi scheme, was sentenced to life in prison, officials said.

How one Dallas reporter took on deepfakes.

Former 95.9 FM The Ranch KFWR DJ "Malone Ranger" Lankford returns to host weekly Saddle Up Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.

Dallas Gets a New Rock Station Thanks to Certified DFW Music 'Old Heads.'

- CBS News Texas reveals details of new morning show ahead of debut
- Collin Myers expecting a second child
- NewsRadio 1080 KRLD welcomes Joe Kelley to Morning News, Mike Rogers to Middays
- Tashara Parker leaves WFAA DFW
- FOX 4 KDFW adds newscasts July 29, 2024
- WFAA anchors try viral 'fluffy coke' trend

HOUSTON

Former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover is the subject of a TV newscaster's lawsuit.

Former KPRC 2 sports reporter Gary Striewski Signs Multiyear Extension with ESPN.

Anchor Ron Treviño celebrates 42 years at KHOU 11.

Chief meteorologist Travis Herzog celebrates 18 years at abc13 KTRK.

KTRK Adds New Brightline Fixtures To Studio B.

KTRK forced to broadcast from social media after Hurricane Beryl takes out power.

Politics reporter Cayla Harris announced she is leaving the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News.

Hope Media Group (HMG) and Worship 24/7 are pleased to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership. The Portland, OR-based radio and digital ministry dedicated to worship music will begin airing Worship 24/7 on Houston’s KSBJ-HD2 and the HMG-owned local translator at 91.3, as well as WJWA-HD4 in Evansville, IN and HMG’s translator there at 100.1, effective immediately.

Lisa L. Wilson returns to FOX 26 KRIV as a producer.

KPRC 2 executive producer Erika Adolphus leaves to become Manager of Content and Coverage WSLS 10 Roanoke, Virginia.

Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams leaves to join PPAI - Promotional Products Association International as Deputy Editor.

Landry Locker Seeks YouTube Success Just Like He Had at SportsRadio 610.

KTRK multimedia account executive Kristin Anthony was named Director of Sales for Disney Advertising Southwest Region.

Good Morning America surprises Houston cafe with $15,000 in Beryl relief.

Interview with KHCB Radio President Scott Krus.

- Morning TV transition can be tough...
- Uncle Funky Larry Jones joins KTSU 90.9 FM
- 'GMA' visits Pearland
- Leslie DelasBour joins FOX 26 Houston
- Wendy Granato joins KABC from KTRK
- Allison Gargaro fills-in on FOX Weather
- Adam Winkler joins Winkler Public Relations
- Two Barajas reporters at channel 2?
- Luis Ortiz joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Grace White leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- Dominique Sachse secretly married
- KPRC 2 replaces 10am news with Drew Barrymore
- Natalia Vasquez joins KHOU 11 as Director of Marketing
- Jonathan Bruce welcomes baby #2
- ABC13 KTRK affected by Disney layoffs

SAN ANTONIO

KSAT 12 anchor Ursula Pari remembers highs, lows of 28-year career at station.

San Antonio Current best of media list

Editorial Writer and Columnist Gilbert Garcia leaves the San Antonio Express-News.

Kolten Parker joins KSAT 12 as  Manager of Content and Coverage.

- Jen Tobias-Struski named new 'SA Live' host
- Earl Stoudemire joins KENS San Antonio
- Devan Karp joins KSAT San Antonio
- Tiffany Huertas to leave KSAT San Antonio
- Isis Romero talks family, TV career and life after KSAT at KENS
- KSAT anchors battle in Harry Potter trivia contest
- Japhanie Gray returns to KSAT San Antonio

AUSTIN

Jody Denberg To Retire From KUTX.

Morning meteorologist Kristen Currie marks 5 years with KXAN. 

Texas Monthly Welcomes New Chief Revenue Officer Joe Weir.

Former KEYE anchor Hema Mullur has been named as a Summer Associate in Brewer’s Dallas office. 

Texas Tribune announces full program for annual fall festival in Austin.

- Katie Orth joins FOX 7 Austin
- Freddy Vela joins KXAN Austin
- Britt Moreno leaves KXAN Austin
- Tyler Feldman leaves KVUE Austin
- Carissa Lehmkuhl leaves FOX 7 Austin
- Jeff Barker leaves CBS Austin
- Anne-Parker Coleman joins KVUE Austin
- Media moves all over Austin
- Jennifer Sanders promoted to KXAN evening anchor
- Amanda Ruiz leaves FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

KBTX anchor Heather Kovar was arrested late Monday night by Texas A&M University police and charged with assault family violence causing bodily injury.

KYTX CBS19 Tyler evening anchor Marangeli Lopez has been named news director.

KRIS 6 News anchor Clara Benitez received approval to start a new National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Chapter in Corpus Christi.

Nicole Marino joined KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station as a multimedia journalist (MMJ).

Hometown product Alex Miller taking over as the paper’s Texas A&M sports reporter.

A Lone Star AM Returns To the Airwaves.

KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen's Ally Kadlubar and Bradley Vaughn for being named to the Texas Association of School Boards 2024 Media Honor Roll for Waco ISD!

Sherry Williford, retired instructor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Mass Communication and longtime advisor of KSAU-FM — now KAXM-FM Radio — has been named Broadcast Educator of the Year by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

The CW Network (CW) announced a new television station affiliate in Corpus Christi, effective September 1. The new CW affiliate will be KSCC, owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, LLC.

- Darryl Bruffett announces KBTX retirement
- NBC 23 KVEO weather and anchor changes 2024
- Matt Ritter joins ABC 7 Amarillo
- Evan Nemec leaves KTXS Abilene
- Enagements and weddings for Texas anchors June 2024
- Madalyn Bierster joins WTOC 11 Savannah
- Texas TV stations affected by internet outage
- CBS4 and KFOX14 El Paso newscast changes
- Alyssa Riggs joins KWTX Waco
- Britt Milstead to lead KLBK Lubbock
- Pete Sousa leaves KWTX 10 Waco

REMEMBERING

Iconic Houston Rockets radio voice Gene Peterson dies at 83.

Longtime NBC 5 news leader, station manager Doug Adams dies at 73.

Jerry Cadigan, the longest-tenured employee in WFAA history, dies at 72 years old.

Michael Corcoran, longtime Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68.

Zac Crain, author, senior editor at D Magazine, former music editor for the Dallas Observer, died at the age of 50.

- Ken Hoffman has died