Here is what I have learned. If I like a Houston HD radio station, its days are numbered.
The latest casualty is Oldies 107.5 HD2 KGLK, voiced and programmed locally by Eagle DJ Scott Sparks. The station that featured 1970s-era AM gold hits, which I guess could be classified as somewhat Yacht Rock, is no more as of this week.
Instead, it's been replaced by an FM station I recently wrote about debuting - The X106.1 K291CE-FM. Remember, the one that replaced Puro Tejano 106.1 to compete with the void left by 95.7 The Spot KKHH's format flip to 95.7 The Fan KIKK sports talk? Got all of that?
Now you might ask, why is a station that can be picked up on analog radio also airing on a digital subband? (called DAB in the UK, I just learned)
Well, notice the funny call letters of K291CE-FM associated with the 106.1 frequency? That is a low-power station, so it can only go so far. So I guess the thought of going on 107.5 HD2 increases the range and therefore listeners and hopefully advertisers. It should help, but 107.5 HD2 has moments where I can't get it, even with a good antenna.
And then there is the age-old question concerning how many Houston radio listeners can even pick up digital HD radio?
Now, let's look at the Houston HD digital graveyard of stations that I have loved that are no longer with us:
Texas saw two media layoffs this week: one at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and another at Sinclair Broadcast Group's duopoly of News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX 29 San Antonio KABB.
According to the News Guild, more than 90 unionized journalists and media workers across 17 publications were laid off Thursday from McClatchy newspapers (owner of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram) around the United States, including at The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee and The Kansas City Star.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram opinion editor Ryan J. Rusak and reporter Maven Navarro were among those affected.
"I’m sorry to say that my position at the Star-Telegram was among those eliminated this week by McClatchy. The outcome was not unexpected, but the specific timing was," posted on X. "I enjoyed my 7+ years there, got to use some different muscles, wrote some things I'm still proud of and made some good friends. I'm open to roles inside and out of journalism. I assure you that my skills go beyond snarking on this site, though I do think I'm pretty good at that, too."
"Today, after four months, I was laid off from my first 'big girl' job," posted Navarro. "I am so grateful for my time at @startelegram where I met the best people. Fort Worth has phenomenal reporters covering their city, and I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from them."
I’m sorry to say that my position at the Star-Telegram was among those eliminated this week by McClatchy. The outcome was not unexpected, but the specific timing was. I enjoyed my 7+ years there, got to use some different muscles, wrote some things I'm still proud of and made…
Today, after four months, I was laid off from my first “big girl” job. I am so grateful for my time at @startelegram where I met the best people. Fort Worth has phenomenal reporters covering their city, and I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to learn from them. https://t.co/bLLBPJpHcm
Meanwhile, in San Antonio, News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX 29 San Antonio KABB owner Sinclair told MySA.
"WOAI and KABB are committed to positioning the stations for long-term sustainability and we have made the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of positions in our content center [newsroom]," the spokesperson said. "These changes will allow us to operate more efficiently and continue delivering exceptional local news and content to San Antonio viewers. We thank those affected for their contributions to the stations and the community."
I have not seen anything on social media about the Sinclair San Antonio cuts, nor have any on-air folks been removed from the stations' bios sites.
KPRC 2 Houston reporter Re'Chelle Turner has welcomed a baby girl.
Turner announced the birth of Imani Giselle Echols on September 5, 2026.
“September 5, 2026 forever one of the most important days of our lives!” Turner shared on social media.
Turner said her daughter's entrance into the world wasn't what the family expected, but that Imani is healthy, perfect, and already more loved than she will ever know.
She added that she plans to share more about her birth story when she is ready. For now, Turner said she is simply thanking God for carrying her through and blessing her with a beautiful family.
Turner married Faison Echols on September 4, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama.
The couple met while taking a Mass Communications class at the University of Alabama. After dating long-distance for seven years and living in five different states, the couple eventually moved to Houston.
Turner joined KPRC 2 in 2020 after working at KARK 4 in Little Rock.
Cleo Greene is stepping away from NBC 5 DFW KXAS for maternity leave as she prepares to welcome her second child.
Greene became a mom for the first time in February 2023 when she welcomed her son, Conrad. Now, she is getting ready to add another little one to the family.
Greene admitted that the pregnancy has been difficult lately, saying she has been dealing with a lot of pain. But her love of television, meeting people and telling their stories kept her showing up.
And she certainly made the most of her final day in the studio, knocking out eight interviews.
Greene joined NBC 5 KXAS' lifestyle show Texas Today, which airs weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
A self-described military brat, Greene joined WFAA in January 2018 after spending nearly three years as a reporter at KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Earlier in her career, she reported for WBOC TV16 in Salisbury, Maryland, and WRDW News 12/NBC 26 in Augusta, Georgia.
Greene began her broadcasting career in January 2009 as a feature reporter and anchor for PBS in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. She graduated from Rowan University.
News 4 San Antonio and Fox San Antonio investigative reporter/fill-in anchor Jordan Elder is expecting with her husband and former station colleague Matt Roy.
Isabella Martinez has announced that she has joined NBC 6 South Florida WTVJ in Miami as a freelance reporter.
Here is what Martinez posted on socials:
"I’m homeeee! All I can say is WOW. Thank you, God. You truly work in mysterious ways. What I thought was going to be a quick trip home before I had to pack my bags and move again ended up getting extended a little longer… I’m so excited to announce I’m joining the @nbc6 team! Feels real good to say that. So grateful for the opportunity to serve my community while doing what I love most."
Earlier this summer, in June 2026, Martinez left KVIA ABC-7 in El Paso after joining the station in July 2023. During her time in El Paso, she worked as the Good Morning El Paso reporter, anchored the noon newscast, and most recently hosted the station's "7 in the City" feature series.
Martinez is not the only KVIA journalist to leave for the east and work for an NBC-owned and operated station. Mauricio Casillas left KVIA for NBC4 Washington WRC a few years ago and has since returned to the El Paso TV station.
When she announced her departure from ABC-7, Martinez said she was returning home to Miami to spend time with family while considering the next chapter of her career.
Now, that next chapter has taken her to NBC 6.
Martinez was born and raised in Miami. Her Hispanic heritage comes from her parents, with a Bolivian mother and Colombian father.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, with a minor in Sociology, from Suffolk University in Boston.
While at Suffolk, Martinez worked as a student reporter for the university's NECN segment, "Suffolk in the City." She also created and produced her own show, "Suffolk Fusion," which highlighted international students' experiences on campus.
Julieanna Jackson revealed this week that she is joining FOX 7 Austin KTBC as a morning reporter.
I had just told you about Jackson leaving KCEN 6 in Waco-Temple-Killeen in August 2026 after two years at the station.
At the time, I figured she might land at another TEGNA sister station. Well, it looks like I was wrong!
She joined the 6 News team at KCEN in August 2024 as a multimedia journalist.
Jackson graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Law.
While at Ole Miss, she worked as a reporter and anchor for the student-run NewsWatch Ole Miss, gaining experience that helped launch her career in television news.
The KPRC 2 press release sent to me early on Labor Day morning did not mention Myers' new position at Channel 2. So don't assume he is going to the empty weekend morning slot left open by Brittany Begley's departure. There will be lots of changes coming to KPRC with the debut of ENOUGH and the station's 9pm streaming newscast, which I will have more for you soon. Stay tuned. And I am told by multiple sources that no meteorologists are leaving either.
“Coming back to Houston feels like coming home,” Myers said. “I know how quickly weather can change here and how much viewers depend on having someone they trust when conditions become dangerous. I’m excited to be back serving this community and joining the KPRC 2 team.”
I've been blogging about Myers for years, and, to my recollection, the last time he appeared on Houston TV was when he was filling in at FOX 26 KRIV in 2021.
Naturally, Houston audiences will best know Myers from his years with ABC13 KTRK from 2017 to 2021. And now he is working with KPRC part-time meteorologist Rachel Briers, also previously with Channel 13.
Myers joined KTRK shortly after Hurricane Harvey in 2017, following the departure of meteorologist Casey Curry. He spent four years at ABC13 as a weekend morning meteorologist.
“Houston weather demands experience, urgency and a real understanding of the communities we serve,” said KPRC 2 News Director Ana Lastra. “Collin knows this region, understands the challenges that come with forecasting along the Gulf Coast and shares our commitment to helping viewers stay prepared and safe.”
After leaving Houston, Myers spent approximately five years in the Dallas-Fort Worth television market. His work included forecasting and anchoring coverage of severe weather outbreaks, tornadoes, and winter storms.
He worked with the CBS Station Innovation Lab on the syndicated CBS NOW program, alongside current KHOU 11 weekend morning anchor Trason Bragg. The program was eventually shut down.
Myers' Texas television career began at CBS Austin's KEYE, where he worked weekends with Adela Uchida (former ABC13 weekend anchor) from 2015 to 2017 before moving to Houston. Maybe Channel 13 management was watching the Austin TV duo?!
Before coming to Texas, Myers worked at WIBW 13 in Topeka, Kansas, where he served as a weekday meteorologist and storm chaser. He had previously worked with WIBW as a contractor earlier in his career.
The Kansas native also interned at KOCO 5 in Oklahoma City while attending the University of Oklahoma. Myers earned his degree from OU, where he studied aerospace engineering, meteorology, and advanced theoretical physics.
His interest in severe weather is personal as well. Myers experienced the devastating 2013 EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, an event that reinforced his commitment to communicating potentially life-saving weather information to viewers.
He is also an experienced storm chaser and has documented 14 tornadoes.
The expanded newscast will air from 3 to 4pm with Andy Cerota and Rachel Briers while Caroline Brown is on maternity leave, replacing the Entertainment Tonight rerun that had occupied the 3:30pm half-hour.
The expansion comes three years after KPRC 2 first launched its 3pm newscast. The half-hour KPRC 2 News at 3 debuted on September 11, 2023, replacing Dr. Phil in the afternoon lineup.
The original 3pm team included anchors Andy Cerota and Lisa Hernandez, along with meteorologist Justin Stapleton, who has since moved to the station's morning newscasts.
ABC13 KTRK debuted 3pm news in 2018. The Channel 13 3pm news remains a half-hour.
Jasmin Caldwell announced in September 2026 that she is jumping to KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen as an anchor-reporter from competitor KCEN 6.
Caldwell shared the news on social media:
"NEW CHAPTER. SAME COMMUNITY. NEW STATION!
I’m so excited to share that I am officially joining the KWTX News 10 team!
After nearly a decade of telling stories across Central Texas, it means so much to me that I get to continue doing what I love in a community that has truly become home.
I’m grateful for every person who has supported me, encouraged me and followed my journey over the years. Your messages, prayers and kind words during this transition have meant more than you know.
I’m excited for what’s ahead — more breaking news, and more community stories.
Central Texas, I’m not going anywhere! I’m just changing the channel.
See you on KWTX News 10!"
Caldwell was a longtime anchor of KCEN 6 and its Texas Today morning newscast. She announced that August 11, 2026, would be her final day at the station after nine years.
She joined KCEN in 2017 and eventually became part of the station's anchor lineup after working as a weekday reporter and weekend evening anchor.
In 2022, Caldwell was part of a historic anchor team alongside Taheshah Moise and Ashley Carter. NBC News reported at the time that the trio formed the first Black female anchor team of its kind in the country.
When she announced her departure from KCEN, Caldwell made it clear that viewers won't have to say goodbye to her altogether.
“Just to be clear, I will still be living here in Central Texas. I’m not moving. So you will still see me around,” Caldwell wrote on Facebook.
Caldwell is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Parker Cox joins KCEN 6
With Caldwell leaving KCEN, the NBC affiliate is also adding a new face to its weather team.
Parker Cox has joined KCEN 6 as the station's evening meteorologist.
I told you in a recent Houston TV baby post that ABC13 Houston KTRK anchor Mayra Moreno was preparing to return to the Channel 13 airwaves following maternity leave.
Thursday, for the 4 p.m. newscast, Moreno was back on air.
In April 2026, Moreno announced that she had welcomed a new baby son.
Sharron Melton said goodbye to CW39 Houston KIAH on Thursday morning, marking the end of nearly eight years with the station.
Usually, in TV anchor goodbye videos, there is an endless montage of past clips and tributes to said anchor. This was not the case for Melton. In her goodbye video (above), the longtime Houston morning anchor did not make the news about herself at all. Instead, she gave a classy tribute to colleague and chief meteorologist Idolina Peralez. No joke, I actually at first thought Peralez was leaving.
Thursday evening, Melton took to social media, saying she will miss her coworkers and the Houston community she had the opportunity to serve each morning:
"After almost 8 years, today I said goodbye to CW39 Houston. I will truly miss my coworkers and the community I was able to reach each morning and I was so honored to serve.
Thank you all!
And while this change has happened, better things are coming soon!
Keep following me here to learn more about what I have planned for the future!"
Melton joined KIAH in October 2018. She most recently served as the morning anchor for CW39 Houston's Htown Morning News and No Wait Weather and Traffic, airing from 6 to 10 a.m. She previously anchored and hosted Morning Dose, the station's morning news and variety program. Morning Dose was the rebirth of CW39's news department after NewsFix and the syndicated version of Morning Dose were canceled.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Melton has more than two decades of experience in television news as an anchor, reporter, and producer.
Before joining CW39, Melton spent nearly eight years with ABC 13 KTRK in Houston. She served as a morning news co-anchor with Tom Koch from 4:30 to 7 a.m.
Her television career has also taken her to Miami, Mobile, Alabama, and Roswell, New Mexico.
From 2000 to 2007, she was a weekend evening anchor and weekday reporter at WSVN 7 News Miami, covering stories throughout South Florida.
She previously anchored the 5 p.m. newscast and served as an education reporter at NBC 15 WPMI in Mobile, Alabama, from 1998 to 2000.
Melton began her television career at KOBR 8 in Roswell, where she worked as a 5 and 6 p.m. anchor and reporter from 1995 to 1998.
Outside of traditional television news, Melton has hosted and executive produced Sharing the Sugar with Sharron, a YouTube podcast featuring interviews focused on the importance of giving back to the community.
She was previously named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Houston by Houston Woman's Magazine.
Melton earned a master's degree in television communication from Eastern New Mexico University and a bachelor's degree in speech communication and journalism from Texas A&M University. She has also worked as an undergraduate lecturer and instructor in broadcast news fundamentals at the University of South Alabama.
She is a member of the International Women's Forum Houston Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists. Melton has also served on the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council and on the steering committee for Women of Wardrobe with Dress for Success Houston.
