Samica Knight talks with GMA host Michael Strahan during the ABC13 KTRK morning news network tease segment, making it extra special since the former NFL player is from Houston!
So Knight posted the following on Instagram:
"Michael & I have joked around for years about my Christmas present being “lost“ in the mail. Lol!
We were always kidding around & I never expected any gifts.
Imagine my surprise when I receive several huge boxes of goodies @ the station for the entire morning show.
Marc Istook signed off today from his co-anchor position on WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth's morning newscast Daybreak.
Here is a portion of what Istook said on Channel 8's AM news this morning:
"I am fighting hard to hold it together. Thank you. You know, I'm a big believer in the chapters of life. And I am thrilled for the next chapter. But I am sad and heartbroken to say goodbye to this one.
But as I turn the page, I am somebody who is blessed beyond measure, and I am filled with gratitude. This morning, I got to do this job here at home in North Texas, and it is a privilege and a responsibility that I've never taken for granted. I am so grateful for the many colleagues that you saw right there that have become family, but so many of them are behind the scenes doing the hard work that let us do what we do here on camera producers, directors, writers, editors, security staff, assignment editors, jobs that are far too often thankless and far too often they take place in the dark at night.
So I'm so grateful for all those people behind the scenes that make this happen. But I'm especially thankful for you, the viewer at home, for inviting us into your house each morning for sharing your stories with us. It has been the joy of my life to be able to share this position with you. And to all of you who have sent messages, who have said hello at the grocery store, who told me that you watched. Thank you. Those moments have been the absolute best part of this job, and it's something that I will miss the most.
I know that so many of you have asked about what's coming up next for me. Today is all about WFAA and this time here, but I look forward to sharing with you soon on social media what I'm doing. And in the meantime, I'm just overwhelmed with gratitude and beyond blessed this morning. So again, thank you."
Lots of changes to WFAA Daybreak in 2026, as Istook's departure is just one of many.
Paul Cicala has left the ABC-7 KVIA El Paso evening anchor position, according to an on-air announcement by co-anchor Marcel Clarke.
"My health isn’t the best and (I) needed to step away from the journalism industry," Cicala told the El Paso Times. "My father has dementia and it's getting worse."
"I am not ruling out a return to TV news or journalism-related jobs, but, am now concentrating on finding a career that gives me a normal schedule and a '9-5,'" Cicala added on Facebook.
His return marked a homecoming to the Borderland after leading sports coverage in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona, as sports director and anchor at KVOA News 4.
An award-winning television journalist, Cicala has earned multiple Emmy Awards and regional Edward R. Murrow Awards throughout a career spanning news and sports. He previously worked at KVIA from 2009 to 2013, where he rose from weekend sports anchor to sports director in 2012. During that first stint, he became well known for his in-depth reporting on the drug-war violence affecting Ciudad Juárez, as well as for leading the station’s popular Borderland Blitz high school football show. In 2013, he was named “Best of the Best – Best TV News Anchor Under 40” by What’s Up El Paso.
Cicala’s Borderland reporting earned him two Edward R. Murrow Awards for a three-part international series filmed in Medellín, Colombia, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, examining the impact of the drug war along the border. He also received a Murrow Award for a feature on a Mexican immigrant’s success as a musician, highlighting talent developed in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Over the course of his career, Cicala has worked at television stations across the Southwest, including KESQ News Channel 3/Telemundo 15 Noticias (Palm Springs, California), KTNV Channel 13 (Las Vegas), KOLD 13 (Tucson, Arizona), and KYMA-DT (Yuma, Arizona).
He has been recognized with Regional Associated Press Awards for Best Sports Reporting, and in Tucson was voted “Best Sportscaster” by Tucson Weekly readers for eight consecutive years. Spanish-language magazine Perfil Social has also named him Best Male News Anchor multiple times.
Cicala began his career at FOX Sports in Los Angeles while attending the University of Southern California, where he graduated magna cum laude. After college, he joined NBC Network News, producing out of the Burbank bureau and traveling extensively to cover major national and international stories.
Katie Aupperle announced she is leaving her KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station anchor position at the end of February 2026.
Here is what Aupperle posted on social media:
"I have a bittersweet announcement. My last day on air at KBTX will be Friday, February 27th.
After joining the team in 2022, you welcomed me into your home with kindness and support, shared your stories in the best and worst of times, and trusted me to bring you the latest updates across the region.
I am eternally grateful for this community and the team at KBTX that has become more like family over the years.
The decision to step away from this position was not easy. I am going to spend more time with my family. It's the right decision for me at this time.
The good news!!! I am staying here in the Brazos Valley and will continue to contribute to this beautiful, thriving place I am blessed to call home.
Thank you for watching KBTX and for continuing to support our local news team, which is passionate about bringing you important information every day."
Before joining KBTX, Aupperle worked as a multimedia journalist at Gray Media's sister station, KWTX 10 Waco/Temple/Killeen.
Aupperle began her full-time television career in Fargo, North Dakota, at Valley News Live KVLY. She was hired as a multimedia journalist and, within six months, was promoted to weekend anchor.
Her first hands-on experience in television came while she was still in college, working as a production assistant at KAGS HD News.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, Aupperle earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism in 2018. While at Texas A&M, she was involved with AgriLeader Magazine and the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow organization, and she also worked for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, managing social media.
BALTIMORE – Feb. 19, 2026 – CBS Stations announces the launch of its 10th cutting-edge Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology-driven studio at CBS Baltimore (WJZ-TV), debuting Monday, Feb. 23 at 12:00 PM, ET. As the first of its kind in the region, the station’s weather and sports programming in the new AR/VR system will transform the way Baltimoreans engage with news.
“The launch of our AR/VR studio marks the beginning of an exciting new era for CBS Baltimore and how we serve our viewers,” said Tanya Black, vice president and news director of CBS Baltimore. “This technology allows us to meet our audience where they are and bring them closer to the stories that matter most.”
CBS Baltimore’s AR/VR weather coverage turns complex forecasts into immersive, hyper-local visuals, allowing viewers to see and understand the real-world impact of conditions like flooding, snowfall differences and shifting microclimates – all led by the station’s veteran weather experts: Steve Sosna, Cutter Martin, Rachael Jay, Marty Bass and Tim Williams.
The AR/VR sports coverage opens the door to more dynamic sports analysis and visual storytelling, led by CBS Baltimore’s on-air sports team, sports director Alex Glaze and sports reporter Grace Grill.
“By combining trusted local journalism with innovative technology, we’re creating more immersive and engaging ways to help our community understand the stories that impact their daily lives, from severe weather to the sports teams they love,” said Kathy Hostetter, president and general manager of CBS Baltimore. “We’re proud to help move the region forward with storytelling that is as dynamic as Baltimore itself.”
The launch of the AR/VR system follows the successful implementation in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, the Bay Area, Denver, Texas, Miami and Atlanta. More AR/VR studios are expected to launch nationwide throughout 2026.
TAMPA, Fla. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Telemundo 49 Tampa / WRMD, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced Gregory Jaimes has been named news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo 49. He will make his on-air debut on Monday, March 9.
A veteran journalist with nearly 15 years of experience as a news anchor, reporter and producer, Jaimes joins Telemundo 49 from Univision Nevada / KINC in Las Vegas, where he served as an anchor for Noticias Univisión Nevada beginning in September 2024.
Previously, Jaimes was a reporter for Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR, part of Telemundo Station Group, covering breaking news and major events across Southern Nevada, including Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 and the return of Formula 1 racing to Las Vegas in 2023.
“Gregory’s strong journalism background and experience anchoring high-impact newscasts make great addition to our team,” said Meredith Veloz, News Director for Telemundo 49 Tampa. “His commitment to delivering the most important stories and relevant news aligns perfectly with our mission to serve Central Florida’s Spanish-speaking audiences.”
Earlier in his career, Jaimes worked as a reporter and producer in Caracas, Venezuela, contributing to digital and broadcast news coverage. He also served as a producer for Primer Impacto at Univision’s Caracas bureau and held reporting and editorial positions with Televen, Telecaribe, and Caraota Digital.
Jaimes earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Universidad Santa María in Caracas, Venezuela.
Jaewon Jung, a new-ish KPRC 2 Houston reporter, shares her past history as a figure skater as a tie-in to the Winter Olympics on Channel 2.
"Figure skating has been a big part of my life for nearly two decades," Jung wrote. "It’s a sport that’s taught discipline, resilience and sportsmanship, lessons that shape who I am today. I’m forever grateful it remains a part of my life."
Jung joined KPRC 2 Houston in February 2025 from KTNV Channel 13 Action News, Las Vegas.
CBS News Texas KTVT Dallas - Fort Worth is featured in The Hollywood Reporter as a "surprising winner" in the CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Texas state Rep. James Talarico interview news for his U.S. Senate seat run:
"In February alone, Talarico committed $169,350 in ad spending on the Dallas CBS station, with early primetime access, local news and the daytime game show The Price is Right securing the most cash from the state representative’s campaign.
[Jasmine] Crockett, meanwhile, has spent more of her campaign dollars on digital advertising, but still committed $52,700 on the CBS station in February, with daytime soaps The Bold & The Beautiful, The Young & The Restless, and local news securing the most spots.
Notably, Crockett also spent $1,400 to advertise during The Late Show, including on Monday’s show, which featured (or didn’t feature?) the Talarico segment. A 30-second spot on the Late Show has a rate of $200 on the station, the files show, making it the cheapest show that Crockett bought time on (The Bold & The Beautiful rate for 30 seconds was $1,000, with local news ranging from $400-$900)."
