105.3 The Fan named Dallas Mavericks flagship radio station

The Dallas Mavericks and Audacy announced a multi-year partnership Thursday, designating 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) as the flagship radio station for the NBA franchise.

The agreement expands the team’s broadcast footprint to more than 9 million listeners across North Texas, with additional distribution throughout the state via the Texas State Network. Game broadcasts will also stream nationwide on the Audacy app, 105.3 The Fan's website, and SiriusXM.

"105.3 The Fan has built tremendous equity in the market with sports fans across North Texas, and we’re excited to bring the Dallas Mavericks to the Audacy family," said Gina Miller, Chief Communications Officer for the Dallas Mavericks. "This partnership is about giving Mavs fans more ways to connect with the team, from game broadcasts to weekly programming, while significantly expanding our reach across Texas."

Chuck Cooperstein, entering his 22nd season as the radio voice of the Mavericks, will return for play-by-play duties alongside analyst Brian Dameris for all regular-season contests.

In addition to live game coverage, the partnership introduces a line-up of new weekly programming across Audacy platforms:

    "Mavs Insider Access": A weekly segment featuring interviews with franchise leadership, including President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, General Manager Mike Schmitz, Head Coach Dusty May, and current players.

    "Inside the Mavs with Chuck Cooperstein": A weekly show hosted by Cooperstein offering analysis of the team and storylines around the NBA.

    "Mavs Basketball Hour": A weekly deep dive focusing on the roster, game recaps, and league headlines.

    "Mavs Beyond the Court": A weekly program airing on sister station KRLD examining the franchise's business operations, community initiatives, and local impact across North Texas. 

Gavin Spittle, Vice President of News, Talk, and Sports for Audacy Dallas, highlighted the impact of adding the franchise to the station's portfolio. 

"Serving as the proud, 100,000-watt home of the Dallas Mavericks is something we are truly excited about," Spittle said. "At The Fan, we can't wait to keep expanding our multi-platform experience to deliver the best content to sports fans."

The Mavericks' complete radio and television broadcast schedules for the upcoming season will be released at a later date.

(Taken from press release)

“The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois” on 100.3 The Bull in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – September 2, 2026 – 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM), an Audacy station in Houston, welcomes Lois "Double-L" Lewis and Matt Wood as co-hosts of the station’s new morning show “The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois.” The duo can be heard weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. C.T. beginning September 17. 

- “Frito & Katy” no longer on 100.3 The Bull KILT Houston
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“I am so excited about the pairing of Matt Wood and Lois Lewis. Both have had very impressive careers and have set themselves apart from their contemporaries, and when we put them together, the chemistry was almost instantaneous,” said Bruce Logan, Brand Manager, 100.3 The Bull. “We wanted to build Houston's best morning show, a show that cares about the community and wakes up every morning wanting to make Bull Nation Laugh. The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois is going to change the landscape of Houston mornings.”

“They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and my first conversation with Matt Wood proved it! Our very first FaceTime lasted two hours and 14 minutes, with big energy and morning-show chemistry right outta the chute,” said Lewis. “I’ve admired Hall of Famers Bruce Logan and Chris Huff for years, and it didn’t take long to understand why Sarah Frazier is the Ultimate Boss Lady. I’m so grateful they’ve invited me to join this team. I can’t wait to dive into Houston, connect with our community and clients, and bring our BIG ENERGY to The Morning Bull every day. You can't spell THE BULL without Double-L!”

"I could not be more excited to be joining The Bull in Houston. Getting the chance to work with this team is a dream come true. Coming in every day and learning from Bruce and Chris, alongside Lois in the mornings, is about as perfect a situation as anyone could ask for,” said Wood. “Everything I have learned so far about Houston has me excited to jump into the community and be part of the city.”

Lewis is an award-winning broadcast personality and music industry veteran with over two decades of experience in country radio and artist development. She began her career at KNIX in Phoenix, followed by a tenure at KIIM-FM in Tucson. Lewis spent seven years at Big Machine Label Group/Republic Nashville, playing a key role in launching breakout acts including Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry and Eli Young Band. She returned to radio, holding prominent drive-time roles at 95.5 The Bull in Las Vegas in 2016, then had a homecoming at KNIX in Phoenix in 2017. Lewis is a CMA and ACM Major Market Personality of the Year winner and most recently hosted middays at KNIX in Phoenix. 

Wood is a seasoned broadcast talent with a career encompassing sports journalism, high-profile morning shows and national syndication. His professional trajectory began at Atlanta’s WQXI, covering major sports franchises, and was followed by a tenure in Minnesota as Sports Director at KNSI and co-host of the syndicated “Kelly & Wood” program on KZPK. Most recently, Wood co-hosted the nationally syndicated “Taste of Country Mornings” in Nashville, working alongside prominent Country music artists and music industry leaders.

Houston radio gets X106.1 as Tejano Moves to 99.5

I guess X marks the spot in Houston radio?

ALSO HAPPENING IN HOUSTON RADIO

“The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois” on 100.3 The Bull in Houston

The programmers behind three locally operated Houston radio stations have let me know they’ve been making some changes following another company’s decision to drop a format.

About a year ago, in September 2025, Puro Tejano 106.1 launched on K291CE-FM, bringing a 24/7 Tejano music format to the Houston market.

Now, there’s another move on the Houston radio dial.

Following the August 2026 flip of 95.7 The Spot KKHH to 95.7 The Fan KIKK, the Tejano format is moving from 106.1 to 99.5 FM.

That leaves 106.1 FM open for something new — and X marks the spot. Get it?

The X106.1 is positioning itself as a music station that plays the best of the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, with the slogan “We Play Everything!”

The station's promotional material promises to play listeners' favorite songs from across those three decades, 24/7.

The station is also being promoted alongside two other Houston signals:

X106.1 — The best of the '80s, '90s and 2000s

Puro Tejano 99.5 FM — Houston's 24/7 Tejano station

La Mejor 104.5 FM — “¡Aquí nomás!”

So, just when you thought the Houston radio dial was settling down, there's another format shuffle.

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Kate Devine joins News 4 San Antonio and FOX San Antonio

Kate Devine is heading to Texas, where she will join the news teams at News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX San Antonio.

Devine announced the move on Instagram, saying she is “SO excited” to begin the next chapter of her journalism career in San Antonio. 

Devine has spent the past two years working in Wichita, Kansas, at KAKE News, where she has served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor since October 2024.

Before moving to Kansas, Devine built her journalism experience while attending the University of Missouri, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism in August 2024. She spent two years at KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, the university's NBC-affiliated station, working as a live operator, producer, reporter and anchor.

Devine also gained international journalism experience during her final year at Mizzou. In the summer of 2024, she interned with Newsweek and the public relations firm High Profile Club in London.

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Texas TV news and radio job moves August 2026

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- 2026 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
- 2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Dallas Observer hires multimedia reporter Hannah Everett.

TCU Athletics bans the ‘Star-Telegram.’

Another Mark Davis advertiser faces fraud charges after investors report $7 million lost.

Dallas Stars considering moving game broadcasts to Amazon Prime Video.

Oz Marin joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a morning producer.

- Ben & Skin moving to Lone Star 92.5 DFW mornings 
- Jay Wallis left WFAA 8 for TEGNA corporate
- Drew Davis joins WFAA 8 DFW
- Ryann Jones joins NBC 5 Today DFW
- Kylie Capps and Alanna Quillen are pregnant
- 'Last Call with Steve Noviello' syndicated around Texas
- DFW TV crew becomes part of their own machete story
- “The Ten” expands to more Texas TV stations
- NBC 5 KXAS DFW gets 3pm and 6:30 newscasts

HOUSTON

Former KPRC 2 News Director shares chance encounter following Dolly Parton’s passing.

With more than 35 years of leadership in the music, broadcasting, media, and entertainment industries, Ernest Walker, General Manager of KTSU at Texas Southern University, has been invited to join the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards, as a member of its 2026 New Member Class.

Isaac Yu is now covering City Hall for the Houston Chronicle. Abby Church says she will be moving to a new role with the newspaper.

Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation, announced Nicholas “Nick” Skytland has been named Chief Impact Officer, a newly created executive leadership role designed to accelerate the ministry’s mission reach across platforms. Skytland began his role on August 17.

ABC lawsuit says FCC singled out Houston’s ABC13 over James Talarico interview.

- Tessa Barrera joins Hello Houston
- Madd Hatta's new book "Kase's Little Adventures" & tour
- Deven Clarke leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Daniella Guzman's message to KPRC 2 viewers upon her return
- Caroline Brown gives birth to baby #2
- 95.7 The Fan takes over The Spot Houston
- KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut
- Charly Edsitty leaving ABC13 Houston
- Tessa Barrera's first Hello Houston episode 08.17.26
- Melanie Lawson makes generous donation to NABJ Chapters
- Wayne Dolcefino joins KSEV 700 with Craig Collins
- SportsTalk 790 shuffles schedule, Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move to mornings
- Fmr. Houston TV reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition
- Marcelino Benito named KHOU's CW39 9pm anchor
- Ugochi Iloka is KHOU 11 Saturday AM anchor "for now"
- Derick Garcia joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Fmr. KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner talks after parents' murders
- Allison Gargaro expecting second child plus other maternity news
- Houston Life celebrates 10 years on KPRC 2
- Mary Benton honored with Legacy Award at 2026 PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards
- Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns
- Hannah Evans joins KHOU 11 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

KSAT 12's Sarah Spivey is set to appear in a new Discovery Channel documentary revisiting the deadly floods that swept across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025.

- Sarah Acosta leaves KSAT12 San Antonio
- Max Dutton joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

“93.3 KGSR HD2” relaunched as “Radio Austin” as it begins airing on 103.5 KBPA-HD3 Austin ahead of the loss of its home on KGSR-HD2 and the call letters. 

- CBS Austin to change morning news, two anchor positions eliminated
- Shane Hinton Joins CBS Chicago as Meteorologist
- Maddie Kirker leaves Spectrum News 1 Texas
- Katie Pratt leaves FOX 7 Austin
- Brenna Gibbons joins CBS Austin KEYE

AROUND TEXAS

Sophia Long joins NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa as a Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ).

Lauren Sierra, a reporter and fill-in anchor at CBS 4 and NBC 23 in the Rio Grande Valley, has left the station.

KCEN 6 Waco producer Macy Kendrick becomes the Public Relations & Education Director at Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District.

Jasmine Lotts, a KWTX 10 multimedia journalist and anchor, has left the station.

Shahji Adam leaves 25 News KXXV Waco to join the TMJ4 News Milwaukee, Wisconsin sports department.

El Paso Community Foundation entered into a Public Service Operating Agreement with the University of Texas – El Paso to operate Talk 88.5 KTEP.

Crews to demolish storm-damaged KTXS station.

KCEN 6 News Waco welcomes new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter, Ashley Henderson.

Jenna Delgado joins KLTV 7 Tyler as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter.

 “101.9 The Beat” KBXT College Station announced the addition of “Tino Cochino Radio” for afternoons. 

KRIS 6 Corpus Christi's AI-driven overhaul takes shape after mass layoffs.

- Texas TV stations affected by E.W. Scripps layoffs
- Jensen Young joins WGXA Macon
- Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco
- Jayden Ramkissoon joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 as meteorologist
- Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso
- Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side
- Waco TV sees job changes

REMEMBERING

Houston and beyond radio DJ Ron Parker passed away following a brief illness.

Former San Antonio Telemundo leader José Suárez dies in Kenya helicopter crash.

Hannah Evans joins KHOU 11 Houston

Hannah Evans joined KHOU 11 Houston as a meteorologist and environmental/climate/weather reporter in August 2026.

Evans joins KHOU after nearly three years with WSAV's Storm Team 3 in Savannah, Georgia, where she has worked as a meteorologist since November 2023.

She began her television career shortly after graduation at WKTV NewsChannel 2 in Utica, New York. She joined the station as a weekend meteorologist in July 2021 before moving to the weekday morning newscast in December of that year.

Originally from Philadelphia, Evans developed an interest in weather at a young age. She went on to attend Penn State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences in 2021.

Her experience also includes several years with Penn State’s Campus Weather Service, a student-run organization that gave her hands-on experience in broadcasting and forecasting. While at Penn State, she also participated in the university’s student-produced “Weather or Not” television program and worked as a meteorologist for WPSU’s Center County Report.

Now, before you ask me who Evan is replacing, I don't know.  I thought the KHOU weather department was staffed once Trevor Birchett took over for Pat Cavlin.

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NBC 5 KXAS DFW gets 3pm and 6:30 newscasts

NBC 5 KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth is adding more newscasts to its schedule following the cancellation of two longtime NBCUniversal-produced syndicated shows.

According to TVPassport, starting Monday, August 31, 2026, September 7, 2026,  KXAS will debut NBC 5 News at 3pm to replace The Kelly Clarkson Show and NBC 5 News at 6:30pm to take over for Access Hollywood.

NBC 5's Education Reporter Wayne Carter says he will anchor the 3 p.m. newscast in addition to his school reporting. No word yet on who will anchor the 6:30 North Texas newscast.

Kelly Clarkson chose to end her talk show to prioritize her kids.  

Variety reported earlier this year that "Access Hollywood” and “Access Hollywood Live” as well as talk shows “Karamo” and “The Steve Wilkos Show” were all getting canceled due to audience fragmentation in the streaming age. 

UPDATE:

‘NBC 5 Now at 3’ to Be Anchored by Wayne Carter; ‘NBC 5 News at 6p’ Led by Brian Curtis and Meredith Land, Expands to 1 Hour

NBC 5 to Now Feature 7 Hours of Live Local News Each Weekday

FORT WORTH, Texas – Sept. 3, 2026 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth/KXAS, part of NBCUniversal Local, today announced a 1.5-hour increase of its live weekday local news programming with the launch of the hour-long NBC 5 NOW at 3, anchored by Wayne Carter and the expansion of NBC 5 News at 6p, led by Brian Curtis and Meredith Land, to a full hour, beginning Monday, Sept. 7. NBC 5’s new lineup will now feature 7 hours of live local breaking news, weather and in-depth local reporting each weekday.  

“We’re committed to serving North Texas communities and keeping audiences updated and informed on the news, issues and storylines that most matter to them by expanding our live local news to new dayparts,” said Tony Canales, President and General Manager of NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth & Telemundo 39 Dallas. “We are proud of our journalism and look forward to bringing even more of it to viewers each day.”

“Our expanded news programming gives viewers more ways to engage with our journalism through distinct formats and approaches, while maintaining the trusted reporting they expect and deserve,” said John Stone, VP of News for NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth & Telemundo 39 Dallas. “We understand the importance of delivering timely, trustworthy local news, and this additional time allows us to serve our viewers with greater depth and in ways that reflect how they consume news today.”

NBC 5 NOW at 3 will offer viewers a distinct approach to local news, featuring an in-depth, conversational format inspired by the style and pacing of a podcast. Carter, who also serves as NBC 5’s education reporter, is known for his Carter in the Classroom franchise, which airs on NBC 5 First at 4 and highlights the ways schools across North Texas are helping students achieve academic success.

NBC 5 News at 6pm led by longtime, award-winning anchors Curtis and Land, will continue to deliver the trusted, traditional news format viewers know with comprehensive coverage of the day’s top local stories, breaking news and weather for an additional half-hour. 

NBC 5 DALLAS-WORTH WEEKDAY LOCAL NEWS SCHEDULE (BEGINNING SEPT. 7):

    5 to 7 a.m. – NBC 5 Today

    11 to 11:30 a.m. – NBC 5 Today at 11 a.m.

    11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Texas Today

    3 to 4 p.m. – NBC 5 NOW at 3

    4 to 5 p.m. – NBC 5 First at Four

    5 to 5:30 p.m. – NBC 5 News at 5pm

    6 to 7 p.m. – NBC 5 News at 6pm

    10 to 10:33 p.m. – NBC 5 News at 10pm

Click here to view NBC Dallas-Fort Worth’s full local news programming schedule.

Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns

Erin Austin has returned to 100.3 The Bull KILT-FM, where she takes over the station's 3-7 p.m. afternoon drive following the resignation of afternoon personality Nick Russo.

- “The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois” on 100.3 The Bull in Houston

Country Aircheck reported that Russo resigned from KILT effective Wednesday, August 26, while Austin is returning to The Bull. Austin previously spent nearly 12 years at KILT before leaving the station in 2020.

Austin first joined 100.3 The Bull KILT-FM in 2009 and spent more than a decade with the Houston Country station. According to her résumé, she served as a midday personality, assistant music director and digital content manager. KILT was also recognized as the 2020 ACM Major Market Station of the Year during her tenure.

Before coming to Houston, Austin worked in Milwaukee as a morning show co-host at 94.5 WKTI, where she co-hosted The Matthew Blades Morning Show and also hosted middays.

Her earlier radio career included a midday/music director position at 93.7 The Bull KSD-FM in St. Louis.

She left KILT in September 2020 following a restructuring at the station.

In April 2021, Austin joined Audacy's FM100 WMC-FM Memphis as a morning co-host alongside Ryan Anderson. 

According to her current Instagram bio, Austin's current voice-tracked assignments include:

10 a.m.-1 p.m. — 99.7 The Wolf

3-7 p.m. — 104.5 The River

3-7 p.m. — 93.1 The Wolf

3-7 p.m. — 92.5 WBEE

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — 94.7 KTTS

Nick Russo leaves 100.3 The Bull KILT

Russo's departure ends a more than 12-year run with KILT. He began working in radio in 2002, building his career in Corpus Christi at stations including KKPN, KOUL, KLUB, KLTG, KEYS-AM and KZFM. In 2010, he moved to San Antonio, where he worked nights at KTFM. In 2011, he became the station's assistant program director and music director.

Russo joined the Houston market in 2014, working with KILT-FM and Hot 95.7 KKHH. He eventually moved into the afternoon drive at KILT and, in November 2020, was named the station's music director, while also becoming brand manager/music director for KILT-FM HD3.

I have been told that Russo is a strong performer in Houston's Country radio ratings. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Country Aircheck ranked KILT's Nick Russo No. 6 nationally among Country afternoon shows based on P6+ cume, with 338,500 listeners.

Will Russo end up at 93Q KKBQ?  Stay tuned...

“The Ten” expands to more Texas TV stations

Steve Noviello is at it again.

The FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth personality is expanding another one of his shows across Texas, as “The Ten” is getting picked up in two additional Texas markets.

“The Ten,” hosted by Noviello alongside FOX 4 morning anchor Paige Ellenberger, began airing August 31 on KCWX 2 in San Antonio and FOX Rio Grande Valley, adding two more markets to the show’s growing footprint.

The move comes just weeks after Noviello announced that his other show “Last Call with Steve Noviello” was also expanding across the Lone Star State.

"The Ten" debuted in 2024 with Noviello and Hanna Battah, who now co-anchor ABC News programs “World News Now” and “Good Morning America First Look.” 

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Brenna Gibbons joins CBS Austin KEYE

Brenna Gibbons is leaving KTXS 12 in Abilene for a new opportunity with CBS Austin.

Gibbons announced she has joined KEYE as a multimedia journalist (MMJ), where she will cover stories across Austin and the Hill Country.

She joined KTXS in 2024 as an MMJ after graduating from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Media.

A native of Prosper, Texas, Gibbons discovered her passion for storytelling while growing up in the North Texas community.

During her time at Texas State, Gibbons was part of the university’s student news program, Bobcat Update. She also worked on outside projects, including a Global News Relay and a mini-documentary series exploring the importance of Emotional Support Animals.

- CBS Austin to change morning news, two anchor positions eliminated
- Katie Pratt Leaves FOX 7 Austin
- Maddie Kirker leaves Spectrum News 1 Texas

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