Shannon Ryan is joining the Spectrum News network as a Washington, D.C. reporter after leaving ABC13 Houston KTRK in November 2025.
Ryan, who will be based in D.C., will report on New York’s Congressional delegation and on issues of importance to New Yorkers for Spectrum News NY1 and Spectrum News 1 New York, serving New York City and Upstate New York, respectively.
She takes over for Kevin Frey, who left Spectrum to join MS Now as a Congressional reporter.
At ABC13, Ryan worked for the past 2.5 years as a City Hall reporter and fill-in anchor, and won an Emmy for her coverage of the dockworkers' strike.
The Spectrum News job will be a return for Ryan, who began her career in Washington, D.C., serving as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist for DC News Now (DCW50/WDVM).
A native of upstate New York, Ryan is a Penn State graduate with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. She interned at FOX 29 Philadelphia, ESPNU, and WNYT NewsChannel 13.
Hanna Battah is joining ABC News to co-anchor “World News Now” and “Good Morning America First Look” alongside ABC News’ Sophie Flay.
In her role at ABC News, Battah will bring viewers the latest headlines and breaking news in the overnight hours, leading directly into ABC Owned Television Stations’ and affiliates’ award-winning local morning programming.
Dallas-Fort Worth TV viewers have been wondering where Battah would end up after she signed off FOX 4 KDFW as 4pm news anchor and "The Ten" lifestyle show host in October 2025.
Before joining FOX 4 KDFW in 2018, Battah spent two years as an afternoon anchor and evening reporter for KBAK-TV/KBFX-TV in Bakersfield, California. Before that, she served as an anchor and multimedia journalist at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
A graduate of the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Battah began her career in radio at Missouri Digital News, covering the state legislature in Jefferson City. She interned at WCCO in Minneapolis.
Ken Kneeland serves as executive producer of “World News Now” and “Good Morning America First Look,” and Simone Swink serves as senior executive producer of both overnight programs, as well as the flagship “Good Morning America” and “GMA3.”
Ishmael Johnson joins the Dallas Morning News as a senior writer covering high school sports.
CBS News Texas Managing Editor Samuel Gardner III is leaving DFW to join WFTV in Orlando as Managing Editor. Gardner joined CBS News Texas in 2021 after seven years at CBS O&O KYW-TV in Philadelphia.
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KPRC2 reporter Jaewon Jung moves to the nightside shift.
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Danielle Lerner leaves the Houston Chronicle after 4.5 years.
KFDM 6 Beaumont director Arthur Harmon leaves for FOX 26 Houston.
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Moises Vergara, who has been with Hope Media Group for two years, has been promoted to Manager of Video. Rebecca Malonson, a team member of 6 years, has been promoted to Manager of Social Media. Jason Nabb joins as HMG’s Houston-based Director of Digital Strategy. Andy Evinger joins as Senior Video Creator, based in Franklin, Tennessee.
Texas Country Music Awards Honor KNES Host Buzz Russell, KRXT.
Brandon Schaff joins WTHR Central Indiana as a multimedia journalist from 3 News KIII Corpus Christi, where he was a sports anchor and multimedia journalist.
HOT 97 WQHT and 107.5 WBLS New York will expand their audience by airing on HD subchannels in Dallas and Houston starting December 1, 2025.
Radio Ink reports that Hot 97 will broadcast on the subchannels of 93.7 KNOR Dallas and 98.5 KTJM Houston, while WBLS will air on the HD2 frequencies of 106.7 KZZA Dallas and 107.9 KQQK Houston.
Listeners in these cities will now have 24/7 access to the NYC-programmed Hip Hop, R&B, and Urban culture, featuring exclusive interviews, live performances, lifestyle programming, and local community content that celebrate the artists and voices shaping today’s culture.
“HOT 97 and WBLS are more than radio stations, they’re cultural movements,” said Albert Rodriguez, CEO at MediaCo. “Bringing these brands to Dot 2 audio in Los Angeles, Riverside, Dallas, and Houston allows us to deepen our connection with audiences who have influenced and amplified urban music and culture for decades. This is where East Coast energy meets the creativity and diversity of these vibrant cities.”
“Dot 2 provides the perfect platform for us to expand MediaCo’s audio footprint and give listeners nonstop access to two of the most trusted and influential brands in music,” said Kudjo Sogadzi, EVP of Content & Growth at MediaCo.
Liz Nagy joined ABC7 Los Angeles KABC in October 2025 from sister station ABC7 Chicago WLS, where she served as a general assignment reporter and contributed to the station’s investigative I-Team.
Like former ABC13 Houston reporter Kevin Ozebek, Nagy previously reported for KABC on loan during the Los Angeles wildfires, and now officially returns to Southern California as part of the station’s newsroom.
Nagy began her tenure at ABC7 Chicago in March 2016 as a per diem reporter and was promoted to staff general assignment reporter later that year.
Before joining WLS, Nagy spent several years at WSVN 7 in Miami, working as a nightside reporter and fill-in anchor.
She previously helped launch the weekend morning newscast Three In The Morning at WEAR ABC 3 in Pensacola, Florida.
Prior to that, she served as a weekend morning anchor and reporter at WVIR NBC29 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A graduate of Elon University, Nagy began her career at WEIU-TV in Charleston, Illinois.
Kelley Moody joined NBC4 Los Angeles, KNBC, as a freelance meteorologist in September 2025.
Before arriving at NBC Los Angeles, Moody served as the weekend evening meteorologist for KESQ News Channel 3 in Palm Springs in 2021.
She previously worked as the morning meteorologist for KCCI 8 News in Des Moines.
Her history with KESQ dates back to 2016–2019, when she worked as a meteorologist, anchor, and reporter.
The Emmy winner also worked for NBC News as an assistant, associate producer, and intern for Dateline NBC.
An eighth-generation Californian, Kelley earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television and Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University, with double minors in Peace Studies and Sociology. She also holds a Broadcast and Operational Meteorology Certification from Mississippi State University.
Simone Eli is joining the WPIX New York City's PIX11 sports department from Nexstar Media Group sister station WKRG News 5 Mobile, Alabama.
Here is a portion of what Eli posted on social media:
"I am thrilled to share that I’m continuing my career in the nation’s #1 TV market — New York City!! I cannot wait to join the PIX11 Sports team as an evening anchor and co-host of New York Sports Nation Nightly!
I’m immeasurably grateful to the leadership in NYC and across Nexstar Media Group for this opportunity on the biggest stage in our business! It’s such a blessing to have the support of so many while stepping into this role. I cannot wait to get started with this awesome team!
Though this move is a once in a lifetime opportunity — it also comes comes with some bittersweet feelings. “The South” has been my home since 2013 — from Houston, to Birmingham and Mobile... I have loved every minute of my time here."
Eli has served as Sports Director at WKRG, anchoring nightly sportscasts and leading the station’s coverage of college, high school, and professional sports.
Before returning to Mobile, she spent five years as a sports anchor and reporter at CBS 42 in Birmingham. During her time in the Magic City, she co-hosted “College Football Saturday,” winning a Southeast Emmy for Best Live Sports Program in 2021. She also earned multiple AP and ABBY awards for her storytelling and comprehensive sports reporting. Her assignments have taken her nationwide, covering SEC football, the College Football Playoff, the Heisman Trophy ceremony, and the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Eli previously spent two years at KPRC 2 Houston as a weekend sports anchor.
"I just want to thank the city for welcoming me - the last two years have really been a lot of fun and full of incredible opportunities," Eli told mikemcguff.com at the time.
She launched her full-time television career as Sports Director at Fox 10 WALA Mobile, Alabama, beginning her career as a TV analyst and reporter for the Buckeye Cable Sports Network in her home state of Ohio.
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Eli played Division I basketball while earning both her bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in sports administration. During her collegiate career, she helped lead the Falcons to three Mid-American Conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. She is married to Bart Sessions, head football coach at Alma Bryant High School.
