Kara Sewell says her second baby girl is on the way with one month left until maternity leave which is around four months.
The WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth Daybreak morning anchor gave birth to her first daughter in March 2024.
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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Perry Russom named NY ABC correspondent and WABC anchor
ABC News Group announced today that Perry Russom will transition into an expanded role, serving as a correspondent for ABC News based in New York while also joining ABC7/WABC-TV New York as the morning co-anchor of “Eyewitness News” on Saturday and Sunday alongside Michelle Charlesworth.
WABC-TV is the leading source for local news in New York and the most-watched station in the country.
“We’re excited to welcome Perry to Eyewitness News Weekend in this new role. His on-air presence, collaborative approach and dedication to covering the communities he’s called home, make him a tremendous addition to the team,” said WABC-TV president and general manager Marilu Galvez.
Russom, most recently a multiplatform reporter for ABC News based in Washington, D.C., has played a key role in the network’s coverage of major national and international stories, including the midair crash at Reagan National Airport, the 2024 Republican National Convention and Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse.
Prior to joining ABC News, Russom was a reporter at CNBC, notably covering the humanitarian crisis on the Ukraine–Poland border, the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and the aftermath of Hurricane Ian’s landfall in Fort Myers.
Earlier in his career, Russom was based in Boston at WBTS-TV, where he earned three regional Emmy® Awards. Before that, he worked at WPRI-TV in Providence, Rhode Island, and WBNG-TV in Binghamton, New York. Russom’s first job was as a desk assistant at KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia at just 18 years old.
(This post taken from a release)
KTAB - KRBC Abilene rebrand to West Texas Today and West Texas Daily
KTAB and KRBC Abilene morning anchor Heather Easley and meteorologist Carter Vandrasik announced that, starting in January 2026, the Abilene Today and Abilene Midday newscasts changed their names to West Texas Today and West Texas Daily.
"We’re excited to now bring our coverage to San Angelo / the Concho Valley, in addition to Abilene / the Big Country," the post said.
Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones talk to Derrick Shore
The "TODAY" show announced that Sheinelle Jones is the co-host of the fourth hour of the network’s flagship morning show alongside Jenna Bush Hager back in early December, and the debut week is now here
With Jones joining, the fourth hour of the long-running morning show has been renamed "TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle."
KPRC 2 Houston Life co-host Derrick Shore spoke with the new team.
‘TODAY with Jenna and Sheinelle’ airs weekday mornings at 10am on KPRC 2 Houston.
Mari Ferrel promoted to KAMR Local 4 News Amarillo evening anchor
Mari Ferrel transitioned into an anchor role for Studio 4 and KAMR Local 4 News Amarillo at 5, 6, and 10 p.m. in September 2025, joining Andy Justus at the desk.
Ferrel first joined the KAMR Local 4 News team in November 2022 as a weekend forecaster and morning reporter. In June 2024, she began filling in as an anchor and quickly discovered a passion for the news desk, paving the way for her permanent move into the role.
A longtime resident of the Eastern New Mexico/West Texas region, Ferrel has lived in the area for the past 20 years. She was raised in the small rural town of Farwell, Texas, on the state line, and is a graduate of Farwell High School. She attended West Texas A&M University, earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and becoming the first in her family to graduate from college.
While at WT, Ferrel made history as the university’s first student intern at the National Weather Service in Amarillo, where she became Upper-Air certified. She also conducted undergraduate research in partnership with Palo Duro Canyon and NWS Amarillo on the Palo Duro Extreme Heat Study and served as secretary of the Environmental Science Society.
Committed to continued learning, Ferrel is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in geosciences with a concentration in broadcast and operational meteorology through Mississippi State University. She is also working toward an associate’s degree in mathematics at Amarillo College.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Nicole Osei joins KERA as Morning Edition host
Nicole Osei has joined KERA News 90.1 Dallas-Fort Worth as Morning Edition Host, effective January 2026.
Osei fans have wondered about her whereabouts since leaving the 820 WBAP Morning News DFW (93.3 FM) with Steve Lamb at the end of 2024.
“After serving North Texans as a trusted voice during their daily commutes for the past eight years, I am thrilled to join the KERA team,” said Osei. “I am honored to guide our listeners through the news of the morning as they begin their day.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Nicole back to the radio airwaves,” says Jeff Penfield, Program Director for KERA News. “Having a trusted North Texas voice join our morning team will provide essential service and connection for our community.”
Osei will be on-air weekday mornings from 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., beginning January 20.
She joins Senior Editor & Morning Newscaster, Sam Baker; Midday Host & Technical Director, Bella Syrus; All Things Considered Host, Justin Martin; and Afternoon Newscaster & Editor, Rebekah Morr.
Mariel Ruiz returns to WFAA DFW
Mariel Ruiz returned to the WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth weather center this week after a six-week absence.
Ruiz shared the news of her breast cancer diagnosis in July 2025.
The meteorologist, who just celebrated four years with Channel 8, has been undergoing chemotherapy and a surgery which took place on December 1st.
She joined WFAA in 2021 after 4 years at TEGNA sister station KVUE Austin.
Liz Koh to leave WAFB 9News This Morning Baton Rouge
Liz Koh announced she will leave WAFB 9News This Morning Baton Rouge at the end of January 2026.
Koh has been with WAFB 9 for ten years, arriving in Baton Rouge in 2016 as a morning reporter just days before the historic August 2016 floods.
She later anchored WAFB’s 4 p.m. newscast and, in October 2020, stepped into the role of morning anchor for 9News This Morning, succeeding Lauren Westbrook.
Koh now plans to move back home to be closer to her family.
Before WAFB, Koh worked as an MMJ/reporter/producer at Gray Media's sister station, KPLC 7 News, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign interned for WICD ABC NewsChannel 15, Champaign.
A proud second-generation Korean American, Liz is the daughter of immigrants from South Korea. She grew up speaking both Korean and English, a background she says has shaped her perspective and storytelling.
Ashley Moss joins Louisiana First News
Ashley Moss joined the Louisiana First News WVLA NBC Local 33 and WGMB Fox 44 team as a weekday evening anchor with André Moreau and Andrew Epperson in December 2025.
“It is an honor to step into this role for Louisiana First News,” Moss said. “With its hospitality, rich history, and vibrant culture, Louisiana already feels like home, and I’m excited to add more of that energy to the anchor desk each weekday evening.”
Moss most recently worked on CBS News Texas Mornings, KTVT Dallas-Fort Worth's new concept, The Desk, which gave viewers a look behind the scenes at the work that goes into delivering the latest news.
Before joining CBS News Texas, Ashley was a lead nightside reporter and fill-in anchor for Oklahoma's NewsChannel 4 KFOR in Oklahoma City.
Ashley launched her news career as a general assignment reporter for Texas Metro News, a Black Press-affiliated newspaper, while also filing stories for The Dallas Morning News. She focused her reporting on communities of color and covered down-ballot races during the 2020 election season.
Ashley graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and received a graduate degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
“I’m excited to welcome Ashley Moss to the Louisiana First News team. Her eye for news and impactful storytelling will be a great asset for our newsroom. I know she’ll help take us to another level,” said John Walton, News Director for Louisiana First News.
“Ashley brings a powerful combination of journalistic skill, warmth, and professionalism to our team,” said Tim Ingram, Vice President & General Manager. “She exemplifies what Louisiana First News stands for: authentic storytelling, a deep connection to community, and a commitment to delivering the news that matters most to our viewers.”
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
FOX 26 Houston noon news back
Remember when I told you earlier this month that FOX 26 KRIV Houston cancelled its noon newscast to air an extra "Chattin’ With Chelsea!" episode?
At the time, there were on-air and social promos touting the change. I can assure you I didn't party too hard over the holidays and get confused. The only hangover I get these days is from writing too many media blog posts (or attending my documentary's premiere in Minneapolis).
Well, go ahead and forget that news, since the Channel 26 news is back on the schedule this week.
You can still catch Chelsea Edwards' show at 12:30pm.
(Thanks Shad!)
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