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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Telemundo Houston launches new 30-minute program with Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Houston, TX — June 9, 2026 — Telemundo Houston / KTMD today announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, marked by the launch of a new 30-minute Spanish-language television program, Conversaciones con Dra. Murillo, hosted by the Chamber’s President & CEO, Dr. Laura Murillo.
The new program, which will be produced in collaboration with the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will spotlight the achievements, contributions, and impact of Hispanic businesses, leaders, and communities across the Greater Houston area. The 30-minute program will air the last Sunday of the month at 5:30am on Telemundo Houston. It premieres June 25, 2026.
As part of this expanded collaboration, Dr. Murillo will serve as the program’s Founding Executive Producer and Host, bringing her extensive leadership experience and deep ties within the Hispanic business community to television audiences.
“This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to further our shared mission of serving and empowering the Hispanic community in Houston,” said Jose Flores, President & General Manager, Telemundo Houston. “Through this new program, we will amplify the voices and stories that drive economic growth, innovation, and cultural pride across our city.”
“We are honored to expand our long-standing partnership with Telemundo Houston and its affiliates,” said Dr. Laura Murillo, President & CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “This program will serve as a powerful platform to inform, engage, and empower our community, while highlighting the incredible contributions of Hispanic businesses and leaders throughout our region.”
The program will be filmed in-studio at Telemundo Houston and will feature interviews, panel discussions, and in-depth storytelling focused on business development, leadership, economic opportunity, and community impact.
The launch of the program aligns with a pivotal moment for Telemundo, as the network prepares to deliver comprehensive Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, reinforcing its role as a leading voice for Hispanic audiences in the United States.
Ryan Baker to leave CBS Chicago 2 WBBM
Ryan Baker will depart CBS Chicago 2 WBBM after nearly two decades, concluding an accomplished broadcasting career spanning more than 35 years, the station announced.
Baker, a respected figure in the Chicago sports media landscape since joining CBS Chicago in 2008, will transition to the nonprofit sector as the new president and CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago, an organization dedicated to mentoring young people and teaching life skills through golf.
His final day with CBS Chicago will be June 25, 2026.
“Ryan Baker’s impact on the Chicago sports landscape is truly immeasurable,” said Jennifer Lyons, regional president and general manager of CBS Chicago and CBS Detroit. “For decades he has been a trusted voice for fans and a respected presence in our newsroom, as well as a committed member of the Chicago community. We are grateful for his many contributions to CBS Chicago and wish him continued success.”
During his tenure at CBS Chicago, Baker served as Sports Director for more than a decade before moving to the anchor desk in 2019 as co-anchor of the station's weekday morning newscasts. In 2024, he returned to the role of Sports Director, continuing to cover Chicago's major professional and collegiate sports teams while earning recognition as an award-winning journalist and trusted voice for Chicagoland viewers.
Baker's broadcasting career began in central Illinois after graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a degree in journalism. He worked as a reporter, producer, and photographer at WICD-TV in Champaign before moving to WCIA-TV, where he served as a general-assignment news and sports reporter, anchor, and host of a public affairs show.
He later joined KFMB-TV in San Diego as a news and sports reporter/anchor before becoming Sports Director at WKMG-TV in Orlando in 1995. During his eight-year tenure there, Baker anchored weekday sportscasts and hosted several popular programs, including "Sports Jam," "Inside Magic," and the high school football show "6 Yard Line."
In 2003, Baker returned to Chicago as a sports anchor and reporter at NBC 5 Chicago WMAQ, where he covered the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, the 2004 Olympic Games, and the NCAA Final Four. He also co-hosted the station's "Sports Sunday" program and served as host of the Chicago Bears-produced pregame and postgame shows "Bears Gameday Live" and "Bears Gamenight Live," including the team's run to Super Bowl XLI.
Beyond his local television work, Baker has served as host of University of Illinois basketball programming and worked as a studio host for the Big Ten Network from 2016 to 2018, anchoring football and basketball coverage for the conference network.
Throughout his career, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grad has been known not only for his sports expertise but also for his commitment to community service and mentorship. In his new role, Baker will lead First Tee Greater Chicago's efforts to expand its reach and have a positive impact on more young people across the region.
“Having grown up in the south suburbs watching Channel 2 every night and idolizing the legendary Johnny Morris, it’s been an indescribable dream come true to sit in his sports anchor chair for the bulk of the last 18 years at WBBM-TV,” said Baker. “However, I’m ready for the next chapter and challenge in my life as I continue to serve the community as the CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago. I depart with nothing but sincere gratitude to my talented colleagues, and terrific station managers. But most of all, thank you to the Chicagoland viewers who’ve trusted and supported me for over two decades.”
CBS Chicago will recognize and celebrate Baker's contributions in the coming weeks as he prepares for the next chapter of his distinguished career.
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Olivia Dance joins FOX 26 Houston
Olivia Dance is joining FOX 26 Houston as a reporter in the summer of 2026, and even pulled out a cowgirl hat in her announcement video to prepare!
Fitting, since the newbie TV reporters always seem to get assigned the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo beat.
Before FOX 26, Dance spent four years as a reporter at FOX45 News WBFF in Baltimore, Maryland, her home state.
Prior to Baltimore, Dance joined the FOX Buffalo WNYO team as a multimedia journalist in June 2021, covering breaking news and stories affecting Western New York. Before that, she spent two years reporting for CNY Central's NBC3, CBS6, and CW6 stations in Syracuse, New York.
Originally from the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., Dance is a graduate of The University of Alabama, where she earned a double major in News Media and Communication Studies and graduated with honors.
During college, Dance spent three years at WVUA 23 News in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She began her career behind the scenes in production and editing before advancing to an on-air multimedia journalist role.
The summer before her senior year, Dance interned at Fox News in New York City, becoming the FOX News Campus Ambassador for the rest of her time in school.
(Thanks, Taylor!)
Jason Nguyen named KPRC 2 Early Evening Executive Reporter
Jason Nguyen was promoted to the KPRC 2 Houston's Early Evening Executive Reporter position in June 2026.
While this sounds like an on-air position, it is not. However, Nguyen has appeared on the Channel 2 newscasts when needed. This would be like an executive producer role at another TV station, but from what I understand, it involves working more closely with field reporters.
Nguyen takes over for longtime FOX 26 KRIV reporter John Donnelly, who, according to multiple sources, has left KPRC. Donnelly was one of the first executive reporters hired in 2025 for this newly created position, along with former ABC13 KTRK reporter Kevin Quinn.
"These Executive Reporter roles reflect our commitment to building a more field-oriented newsroom. We’re adding more reporters than ever, and with that growth comes the responsibility to support them with strong, respected leaders," Ana Lastra, KPRC 2's news director, told mikemcguff.com at the time. "John and Kevin will work side-by-side with our teams to elevate storytelling, improve execution in the field, and ensure our journalism remains accurate, compelling, and deeply connected to Houston’s communities."
Nguyen joined KPRC 2 in 2022 as an Investigative Producer and quickly became a key member of the station's renowned investigative unit. He was promoted to Senior Investigative Producer in 2024, helping co-lead an 11-member team responsible for some of Houston's most impactful investigations across television, digital, and streaming platforms.
Throughout his career, Nguyen has earned recognition for producing and reporting award-winning investigations and documentaries. His work includes co-producing The Evidence Room: The Texas Killing Fields, which earned a Lone Star Emmy Award, and Drained: Exposing Corruption and Water Billing Issues, which received an Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award. He also helped produce the Telly Award-winning documentary ASTROWORLD: Countdown to Tragedy.
Before arriving in Houston, Nguyen served as an Investigative Reporter and fill-in anchor at ABC4 Utah in Salt Lake City, where he conducted in-depth investigations into government accountability, public safety, education, and first-responder mental health. He also launched the "Weight of the Call" series, examining the emotional toll of emergency response work.
His television career has taken him across the country, including reporting/MMJ/photojournalist positions at KATU in Portland, Oregon; KTVX in Salt Lake City; WKYC in Cleveland; and WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. Nguyen began his journalism career in 2007 as a photographer and editor at WTVG in Toledo, Ohio.
Beyond the newsroom, Nguyen is known for his commitment to community engagement and mentorship. At KPRC 2, he founded CelebrAsian, an employee resource group within Graham Media Group focused on representation, culture, and workplace belonging.
Outside of his investigative work, Nguyen made some news of his own when he proposed to his girlfriend, and former ABC13 reporter Rosie Nguyen, at the Asian American Journalists Association’s 2024 annual convention!
Corbin Voges leaves KVII Amarillo
Corbin Voges is leaving his ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist role with KVII in Amarillo.
"I am not going anywhere, but I am getting out of TV," Voges posted. "Again, I want to thank each and every one of you for being there through the highs and lows over the past 7 years. I want to thank KVII for taking a chance on me helping me grow personally and professionally. If you see me out in public, don't be a stranger!"
Voges announced his departure after nearly seven years at the station, where he worked his way up from multimedia journalist to meteorologist, morning meteorologist, and ultimately chief meteorologist.
He joined KVII in August 2019 as a multimedia journalist, producing agriculture and weather-related stories while also forecasting weather for the Texas Panhandle. In June 2020, he moved into a full-time meteorologist role, where he covered severe weather, winter storms, and breaking weather events while providing forecasts across television and digital platforms.
In 2023, after working mornings, Voges was promoted to chief meteorologist at KVII, taking over for Joe Puma.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, Voges earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology in 2019.
Buzz Adams gets hair "buzzed" by the Spurs
Future broadcasters, listen up. Never make a bet you will regret.
Who knows if 95.5 KLAQ El Paso morning show host Buzz Adams regrets getting his hair and eyebrows shaved off as part of a San Antonio Spurs bet with fellow staffer Nico, but it happened.
Houston TV viewers might remember that back in 1995, ABC13 KTRK traffic anchor Don Nelson had the same thing happen to him!
Stephania Jimenez says ENOUGH with the 10pm news
KPRC 2 evening anchor Stephania Jimenez announced she is leaving the Graham Media Group's top-rated 10pm newscast (May ratings) for a spell to work on the upcoming show ENOUGH, which the station has been promoting since earlier this year.
ENOUGH was originally supposed to premiere on May 4, 2026. You might have seen a mention of it in my break post. What was I doing during my break? I won three Telly Awards and three Communicator Awards!
I like the name ENOUGH, as McGuff had enough of blogging and the media! It even rhymes.
Here is how KPRC describes ENOUGH on its website:
"ENOUGH is KPRC 2 News’ commitment to accountability journalism, reporting that asks hard questions, examines systems, and pushes for answers when something isn’t working the way it should."
KPRC 2 VP/General Manager and self-described "local news innovator and disruptor" Sean McLaughlin describes ENOUGH when talking about hiring its still open Investigative Executive Reporter role:
"Audiences are getting smaller and older. Enough! At KPRC, we are about to do the unimaginable. We are blowing up the late news. That’s right. We are #1 in the May ratings at 10pm, our top-rated newscast, and we are about to do what’s needed to happen for years: developing a new approach. Enough is a news show devoted to diving deep into a major story each day. Investigations and accountability. No fluff. Built digital first, and around a constant 2-way communication stream with our community. No more fake breaking news, no more crime-obsessed stories as you end your day. Instead, stories that aim for impact and results, serious reporting meant to connect with people wanting to understand what is happening in Houston and why. Stories told creatively. This isn’t going to be your parents’ newscast. A modern approach that aims to re-engage our communities, on the platform of their choice."
They say what is old is new again, and this takes me back to 2010, when Tribune was launching NewsFix in Houston. Sounds like the same attitude about the reinvention of the dying local newscast, but with an investigative bent. And NewsFix was toned down by the time it debuted in 2011. I finally saw the pilot demo! Wow! Some of you will have no idea what I am talking about. I'm like the old man on the porch, thinking back to TV days gone by. IYKYK. Remember the Imaginator position?
Here is a transcription of what Jimenez said in her 10pm ENOUGH announcement:
"I have an announcement. I'm going to be off the 10:00 news for just a little bit. And the reason why is super exciting. I'm going out doing a lot more stories, and obviously I need the time to go out, speak to so many of you and do these stories for our upcoming show, ENOUGH, which we've been telling you about here on KPRC 2. And so I'm going to be going out more and more doing these stories. But in order to do that, I need the time. And so what I'm doing is anchoring the 6:00 and also reporting, getting those stories together. And eventually in just a little bit, then eventually I will come back to the 10:00 news, but I just wanted to keep you guys in the loop and let you know exactly what's happening, because it's important to be transparent. And I just wanted to let you know exactly what I'm doing right now. My colleague Lisa Hernandez is going to be temporarily taking over the reins along with my co-anchor, Keith Garvin. Them two, they're going to be anchoring the 10:00 news here on KPRC 2 news. So watch them and just keep watching KPRC 2. And remember that we're here for you. Oh, and pretty soon I'm going to be posting more conversations and just kind of asking you guys to give me some input on some of the stories that I'm going to be doing. I can't wait to hear what some of you have to say. And I look forward to keeping this conversation going. So thank you so much. Have a fantastic Thursday and I'll see you tonight on KPRC 2 News at Six."
Friday, June 05, 2026
2026 Edward R. Murrow Award Texas winners
Testing...testing...is this blog still on?
Texas broadcast winners in the Radio Television Digital News Association's (RTNDA) 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards for Region 6.
CONGRATS!
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