Kevin Quinn exits 104 KRBE Houston after nearly 14 years

Kevin Quinn, co-host of the Kevin & Audrey afternoon show, has left 104.1 KRBE Houston after nearly 14 years.

According to radio trade publication radioINSIGHT, KRBE owner Cumulus Media conducted layoffs across the country on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with Quinn being the Houston casualty.

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In addition to hosting afternoons, Quinn served as KRBE's Assistant Program Director (APD), helping shape the station's sound, develop on-air talent, and oversee promotions and branding.

Quinn's departure was addressed by his longtime on-air partner, Audrey Rose, during Wednesday afternoon's broadcast. 

Rose became emotional while telling listeners that Quinn was no longer with the station and thanking him for his nearly 14 years at KRBE.

"We've had so many great memories here, and we've been doing the Kevin and Audrey Show for almost five years together," Rose told listeners. "I just wanted to make sure that we wish him the absolute best with his future and everything else that he pursues, and just know that he loved you so, so, so, so, so much."

Rose acknowledged that she would miss working alongside Quinn every day but reassured listeners that the afternoon show would continue.

She plans to keep popular features including Car Line Comedy and the Daily Debate, while asking listeners to stick with her as the show transitions to a new chapter.

"I hope that you still rock with me, know that I love you, know that Kevin loves you," Rose said.

As you can see below, Quinn posted a tearful video of himself listening to Rose's announcement.

The KRBE duo just wrapped up the fourth year of Kevin & Audrey's Turkey Tour, where they broadcast live in various areas to accept food donations to help us fight food insecurity across Houston.

Quinn joined KRBE in August 2013 and spent more than 13 years at the Houston Top 40 station. Before arriving in Houston, he worked in radio in Florida and Georgia.

His previous experience includes serving as Assistant Program Director, Music Director and morning host at WINK FM in Fort Myers, Florida; afternoon host and Program Director at 103Q WQGA in Georgia; and on-air work at 93.3 FLZ in Tampa.

He also hosted middays at Q100 WWWQ in Atlanta and handled weekend and swing shifts at stations including WRQX in Washington, D.C., and Hot 93.3 KLIF-FM in Dallas-Fort Worth.

A University of Florida graduate with a degree in telecommunications, Quinn also owns Storybook Events, a Houston-based mobile DJ and wedding entertainment company, and Quinns Voice LLC, which provides voiceover services.

A quick clarification: This is not the same Kevin Quinn who previously worked as a reporter at ABC13 KTRK and is now an executive reporter at KPRC 2.

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Bo & Jim reunite with uncensored rock radio show

Longtime Dallas-Fort Worth morning radio favorites Bo Roberts and “Long” Jim White are reuniting online, giving their loyal listeners another chance to hear the voices and personalities that helped define North Texas rock radio for decades.

The launch date is unclear, but you can sign up for email updates via the show's new website.  It appears the new show will be available online via Spreaker and YouTube.

The new venture, Bo & Jim Uncensored, brings together Bo Roberts, Jim White, Anna De Haro and Ricky Burt for an online rock radio experience that promises to leave corporate radio restrictions behind.

According to the show's website, Bo & Jim Uncensored features some of Dallas-Fort Worth's most recognized rock radio personalities, with more than 40 years of combined DFW rock radio experience.

The team makes it clear this isn't traditional corporate radio.

"Corporate radio has a program director telling them what you get to hear. We don't. Five veteran DFW voices and zero suits in the building," one of the show's social media posts states.

Another post takes aim at the corporate radio model: "We left corporate radio so we wouldn't have to say 'per management' anymore. Now the only bosses are the listeners. Feels good. Feels loud."

The format also promises plenty of classic rock deep cuts, with no algorithms or playlist committees deciding what gets played. Listeners can make requests and have a say in the music.

For longtime fans, known as the Rascuals, the reunion brings back a familiar radio partnership that stretches back more than four decades.

Roberts and White first teamed up in 1982 at Q102 (KTXQ) in Dallas after previously working together at a New Orleans radio station. Their morning show quickly became a North Texas institution, blending classic rock, comedy, storytelling, interviews, and memorable characters.

The duo eventually moved to Lone Star 92.5 (KZPS) in 1998, where they continued their morning reign for decades. Their cast of characters included BBQ Bob, The Professor, Skillet and Miss Beulah at the front desk, along with longtime producer and traffic personality Randy James.

The Bo & Jim Morning Show became the longest-running rock morning show in Dallas-Fort Worth radio history. The pair's contributions to Texas broadcasting were recognized with their induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.

White retired in 2022 after a radio career spanning more than 50 years. Roberts continued the morning show with other personalities as Bo & Them.

Roberts was let go from Lone Star 92.5 in October 2025 amid nationwide iHeartMedia layoffs, ending another chapter in the show's long history on traditional Dallas-Fort Worth radio.

Now, the longtime partners are reuniting in the online space.

The reunion also comes as Lone Star 92.5 has moved in a different direction. Beginning August 10, 2026, The Ben & Skin Show took over weekday mornings from 6 to 9 a.m., featuring Ben Rogers, Jeff "Skin" Wade, Krystina "K-Ray" Ray and Kevin "KT" Turner.

Martin Ortiz named GM of ABC11 WTVD Raleigh-Durham

Martin Ortiz has been named general manager of ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham, where he will oversee all station operations and ancillary businesses, Chad Matthews, president of ABC Owned Television Stations, announced. Ortiz, who has served as general manager of ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, will continue to report to Matthews. He succeeds Rob Elmore, who retires at month's end.

“Martin has been an invaluable leader across the ABC Owned Television Stations,” Matthews said. “He brings a passion for storytelling, a clear vision for growth and an enduring commitment to the community to the role. These qualities, combined with his steady leadership through breaking news and industry change, make him the ideal choice to lead WTVD.” 

“I am honored and thrilled to lead the talented team at ABC11 and to serve the Raleigh-Durham community,” said Ortiz. “WTVD has a proud legacy of delivering trusted news and being a vital presence in central North Carolina. I look forward to building on that foundation, growing our reach across every platform and continuing to tell the stories that matter most to our viewers. I am grateful to Chad Matthews and the ABC Owned Television Stations team for this opportunity, and to Rob Elmore for his remarkable leadership.”

Ortiz, who has spent nearly 20 years with the company, has played pivotal roles at ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, taking over from current KTRK-TV Houston general manager, Michael Carr, just over two years ago. ABC30 ranks No. 1 across every major daypart, often beating the competition by triple digits. KFSN also delivers 23 of the market’s top 25 programs.

Under his direction, the station has earned several prestigious honors, including national recognition for its public service, local news coverage and philanthropy. ABC30 won top honors in the TV – Medium Market category from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation for its documentary series “Killer High,” which examined the Central Valley’s fentanyl crisis. The series also earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for investigative journalism and community impact. The Business Journal gave ABC30 its inaugural Community Champion Award for civic initiatives, including raising more than $100,000 for the Central California Food Bank, supporting youth needs and documenting the fentanyl crisis. At the 55th Annual Northern California Emmys®, KFSN won the award for Specialty Assignment Coverage for its reporting on the Southern California wildfires.

Before becoming general manager, Ortiz served as KFSN-TV’s news director, overseeing coverage of major stories such as the 2020 Creek Fire and the historic 2023 winter storms that revived the dormant Tulare Lake. With a focus on breaking news, severe weather and community storytelling, he drove ratings growth across all dayparts, including the key 6 a.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and expanded newscasts across multiple platforms with new 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. shows. Ortiz also played a key role in launching ABC30 Central California 24/7, the only local 24/7 streaming platform in the Fresno DMA.

Ortiz also served as an executive producer at ABC Owned Television Stations’ ABC7/KGO-TV in San Francisco, where he oversaw morning news and led the expansion of the 11 a.m. newscast to a full hour.

A Central California native, Ortiz began his local television career as a KFSN-TV college intern and later joined the station full-time as an assignment editor and producer. A proud graduate of California State University, Fresno, he is a member of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). He is also the executive champion for the ABC Owned Television Stations Belong team and serves on the ABC News Pride BERG.

Houston Walk to End Alzheimer’s shatters fundraising record for 2026

On a picture-perfect fall day in TMC Helix Park, more than 8,000 Houston neighbors, families and supporters gathered for the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Houston, raising $1.376 million and shattering this year’s local fundraising goal of $1.285 million. 

Donations remain open through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/houston.

The funds will advance Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter, the event was led by a Walk Committee under Executive Leadership Event Co-Chairs Judy Liu of CenterPoint Energy and Shane Kimzey of BNSF Railway.

The support of our local community allows the Alzheimer’s Association to continue its mission and provide care and support like our 24/7 helpline to families right here in Houston and Southeast Texas,” said Alexis Eaton, Chief Development Officer, Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. “We are grateful to every walker, team, executive leader and sponsor who made this day possible.”

KHOU 11 News’ Marcelino Benito hosted the Opening Ceremony, which featured the Promise Garden Ceremony, an emotional kickoff to the 3-mile Walk through the Texas Medical Center. During the Promise Garden Ceremony, participants held colored flowers representing their personal connection to Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

The orange flower represents those who support the cause. This year’s orange flower was held by Donna McCullough, the Association’s chief operating officer. The purple flower represents those who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This year’s purple flower was held by Andy Sanchez, whose wife, Dr. Ricci Sanchez, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2019 and dedicated the final years of her life to Alzheimer’s advocacy and to driving research progress. The yellow flower represents those supporting or caring for someone living with the disease. This year’s yellow flower was held by Andre Rand, who is supporting his mother and other caregivers at Silverado Memory Care. The blue flower represents those living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This year’s blue flower was held by Claire Kugler, a Houston attorney diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at age 52. The white flower represents hope for the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. As each color was recognized, the entire crowd raised their matching flowers in solidarity.

Additionally, Texas House District 141 Representative Senfronia Thompson recognized Nov. 7, 2026, as Walk to End Alzheimer’s Day. Representative Thompson co-sponsored Senate Bill 5 alongside author Sen. Joan Huffman and House sponsor Tom Craddick, which established DPRIT (Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas), which Texas voters approved in Nov. 2025, through Proposition 14, a constitutional amendment that moves $3 billion from state surplus revenue into a new fund for research on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.

Before the walk itself, participants explored a sponsor village with lively activities and mission conversations, posed at the UTHealth selfie station. Children painted ornaments for Belmont Village’s Festival of Trees in the Kids Zone, and the Doggie Zone, courtesy of Bark & Mane of River Oaks, welcomed four-legged walkers. Walkers honored their loved ones at the NOV Tribute Wall and visiting the Promise Garden. The 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Houston is supported by Edward Jones, National Presenting Sponsor, and National Sponsors Axsome, Biogen and Eisai. Leading Local Sponsors include CenterPoint Energy, Hunton, NOV.

Caroline Collins leaving FOX 26 Houston

Caroline Collins is leaving her evening anchor position at FOX 26 Houston KRIV this Thursday, industry sources tell mikemcguff.com exclusively.

According to reports I'm hearing, Collins spoke with some newsroom staff about her departure. I'm also told the exit is amicable and that no other staff members are leaving as part of the move.

There is no word yet on where Collins is going next. Stay tuned.

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Collins joined FOX 26 in December 2022 to anchor the station's evening newscasts, making her on-air debut on January 2, 2023.

When she arrived, Collins was initially paired with Jonathan Martin on the 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. newscasts, while Rashi Vats anchored the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts. She filled the anchor opening left by Kaitlin Monte.

Collins came to Houston from KSEE24 in Fresno, California, where she anchored mornings since December 2020.

Before Fresno, she worked as a weekend evening anchor and multimedia journalist at WFMJ-TV 21 in Youngstown, Ohio.

Collins began her television news career at WJET/WFXP in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving as a general assignment reporter, fill-in anchor, and producer.

A graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Collins holds a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and a master's degree in communication technology with a concentration in social media.

With that degree, Collins has built a substantial online following, with more than 2 million followers across her social media platforms, including more than 1 million on TikTok.

She also has experience outside traditional television news, having hosted the national golf program "The Swing Clinic," which aired on FOX Sports.

93Q Country's Pep Rally with Parker McCollum at Tomball Memorial

Tomball Memorial High School is getting a pep rally to remember, complete with a special appearance by Conroe native Parker McCollum and 93Q Country Houston KKBQ.

The Tomball Memorial Wildcats won 93Q's "Pep Rally with Parker" contest, which generated more than 1,000 nominations from across the Houston area and tens of thousands of votes.

McCollum will join the Wildcats for a special pep rally in December.

The country music star was born and raised in Conroe and graduated from The Woodlands College Park High School, making this something of a homecoming. He'll be returning to familiar territory, although this time he'll be performing in another Houston-area high school gym.

“I’m teaming up with 93Q to crash one Houston area high school for a pep rally you won’t forget,” McCollum said in on-air promos that ran on 93Q, asking students, parents and staff to nominate their school at 93qcountry.com. Four finalists came out of those nominations, and Tomball Memorial finished first in the vote.

Four finalists emerged from the nominations, with Tomball Memorial ultimately coming out on top in the public vote.

"We got more than a thousand nominations, and the four finalists went after those votes like it was a playoff game," said Travis Moon, Operations Manager and Program Director of 93Q. "Tomball Memorial wanted it the most. That gym is about to get very loud. Parker could have spent that afternoon anywhere, and he's spending it in a high school gym about 30 miles from where he grew up. That says a lot about how he feels about Houston."

In Other 93Q News: The Q Morning Show Collects More Than 11,000 Items for Troops

Meanwhile, 93Q Country and the Q Morning Show's Riggs, Katelyn and Erica are celebrating a big win for Houston's military community.

The station's annual 10,000 For The Troops campaign collected 11,234 items for deployed service members, surpassing its goal of 10,000.

The campaign wrapped up Friday, November 6, with a live broadcast from the Q Morning Show and a final donation drive at Kroger on Buffalo Speedway.

Donations benefited Boots For Troops, a nonprofit organization that creates personalized care packages for active-duty military members serving overseas. Listeners and donation locations throughout the Houston area helped make the campaign a success.

"Houston didn't just meet the goal. They crushed it!"  Moon said. "Once again, our listeners showed just how generous this community is. These 11,234 items represent thousands of reminders to our service members that Houston appreciates them and hasn't forgotten about them."

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Nicole Nielsen welcomes baby

Nicole Nielsen is celebrating a new addition to her family after giving birth to a baby boy three weeks early.

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The KPRC 2 Houston multimedia journalist shared the happy news on Instagram, explaining that her son arrived earlier than expected, prompting her to begin maternity leave sooner than planned.

"We are absolutely overjoyed and completely in love," Nielsen wrote.

Nielsen also acknowledged that stepping away from her work and the Heights community she serves was difficult, but said she wants to make the most of this special time with her growing family.

She plans to return in February 2027. In the meantime, other newsroom staff will help manage her social media account and continue sharing community updates.

Nielsen joined KPRC 2 in March 2026 as a multimedia journalist after leaving CBS News Texas (KTVT) in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

She joined CBS 11 in June 2020, working as a reporter, multi-skilled journalist (MSJ), fill-in anchor and traffic anchor.

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Nielsen earned her degree summa cum laude. While in college, she served as a Journalism School ambassador and contributed to the university's daily newscast. She also received recognition for her on-air work and reporting from the Broadcast Education Association and National Broadcasting Society.

Her earlier experience included internships with CBS News Texas, WFAA 8 and CheddarU, along with a news apprenticeship at News 9 KWTV in Oklahoma City.

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