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Friday, April 25, 2025

John Krinjak leaves FOX 7 Austin


John Krinjak announced he is leaving his FOX 7 Austin KTBC weekend anchor position for to join sister station FOX 2 KTVU in San Francisco.

"Next month I’ll be starting a new position as a reporter at our sister station KTVU Fox 2 in the Bay Area," Krinjak posted. "I’m excited for this new adventure, but sad to be leaving Austin after 4 1/2 years."

He is not the only Austin TV reporter who has moved to San Francisco. Former KXAN Capitol Correspondent Monica Madden headed west in 2024. 

Krinjak joined KTBC FOX 7 Austin in 2020.  

Before joining FOX 7 Austin, Krinjak spent three years at WLNE ABC6 in Providence, Rhode Island. There, Krinjak co-anchored the weekday morning newscast "Good Morning Providence" and served as the primary fill-in anchor and occasional producer for "ABC6 News at Noon." He also created the station’s "Rhode Island Eats" and "Southern New England Staycations" franchise segments while also leading political reporting efforts.

Earlier in his career, Krinjak anchored and produced weekend newscasts at WABI TV 5 Bangor, Maine, from 2013 to 2017.

Krinjak holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Psychology from New York University. During his time at NYU, Krinjak anchored and reported for NYU Tonight, a live weekly cable newscast, and participated in NYU’s Journalism Abroad Program in London, where he reported extensively on the UK arts scene.

His journalism career began with a series of high-profile internships with ABC News' "Nightline," NBC's "TODAY" show, and ABC News' Bob Woodruff Unit, assisting with research and production for longer-form stories and supporting the Bob Woodruff Foundation.






Ally Kadlubar leaves KWTX 10 Waco


Allison Kadlubar announced that she will leave KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen, where she serves as the weekend morning anchor, on April 13, 2025, to embark on a new chapter in Raleigh, North Carolina.

"Sending all my love to each one of you who has impacted my life in more ways than I can count," Kadlubar posted.  "You all are a special bunch here in central Texas, and I will dearly miss being a part of your mornings!"

Kadlubar joined KWTX in 2022 as a multimedia journalist (MMJ ) from WBRZ Channel 2 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she worked as a part-time MMJ and news apprentice while attending Louisiana State University. 

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from LSU, where she worked for more than three years with LSU’s Tiger TV as News Director, Assistant Station Manager, Reporter, and Producer.

She interned with NBC News at the TODAY Show and as a Capitol Access Reporter Intern at NPR station WRKF 89.3 FM.




Thursday, April 24, 2025

Two Texas TV stations celebrate big anniversaries

KFDM 6 Beaumont celebrates 70 years on the air on April 24, 2025. KXAN Austin celebrates 60 years as of February 12, 1965 - however, it signed on as KHFI-TV.



KFDM 6 Beaumont anchors: Where are they now?
KFDM 6 Beaumont gets new studio for 2024





Shannon Miller joins NBC 5 KXAS DFW


Shannon Miller is leaving her morning anchor/investigative reporter role with NBC Connecticut WVIT to join Texas sister station NBC 5 KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth, where she will be a reporter, according to the NWT Group.

Miller, originally from the DFW Metroplex, has earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy Award for both her anchoring and investigative reporting. Her reporting has even reached a national audience through her contributions to Dateline.

Before joining NBC Connecticut, Miller served as an Anchor and investigative Reporter at FOX61 KARK  Little Rock, Arkansas, from 2014 to 2017.

From 2011 to 2014, Miller was a morning anchor/Investigative Reporter for KOLR Springfield, Missouri. 

Her broadcasting journey began in 2009 at KNWA FOX24 Fayetteville, Arkansas, where she worked as an investigative reporter and fill-in anchor.

Miller graduated with honors from the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her journalism degree. There, she interned with CBS Sunday Morning and reported for ESPNU. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.








Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Dallas Wings expand local TV


Arlington, TX (April 23, 2025) – Two months after naming TEGNA station KFAA in Dallas-Fort Worth its exclusive local broadcast partner, the Wings are expanding their broadcast reach through additional agreements with TEGNA, Gray Media, and Corridor Television. The agreements will triple the team’s local TV footprint, bringing free, over-the-air Wings games to 6.3 million households across 12 markets during the 2025 season.

The agreements position the Wings as a league leader in both geographic reach and the number of households with access to local broadcasts. This comes on the heels of a franchise-shifting 2025 WNBA Draft for the Wings, highlighted by UConn’s Paige Bueckers as the No. 1 overall pick. The generational talent’s popularity has proven transcendent, as evidenced by television viewership, social media engagement, endorsements signed, and merchandise sales, among other tangible metrics.

“As we prepare for one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history, we are excited about the opportunity to deliver Dallas Wings basketball into more homes than ever before,” said Wings CEO and Managing Partner Greg Bibb. “Our partners at TEGNA, Gray, and Corridor recognize the incredible demand there is to watch our games and have done a fantastic job in helping us secure additional markets to reach even more of our passionate fanbase.”

Notably, TEGNA worked with the WNBA to add coverage of these games on TEGNA’s KTBU in Houston, KCEN/KAGS-LD in Waco-Killeen, KYTX in Tyler-Longview, KWES in Midland-Odessa, KXVA in Abilene and KIDY in San Angelo. The same games will be carried on Gray Media’s KMYL in Lubbock, KFDA in Amarillo, and KXII in Sherman, along with Corridor Television’s KCWX in San Antonio and KCWX in Austin. Complete station information for the 2025 season is below.

“We’re proud to bring the energy of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams to fans across the region,” said Brad Ramsey, Senior Vice President, Media Operations at TEGNA. “The passion for the Wings extends well beyond Dallas-Fort Worth, and delivering games free, over- the-air, is a win for both fans and stations.”

“Gray appreciates the opportunity to work with the Wings and TEGNA to bring these exciting games to free over-the-air television in several of our Texas markets,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer. “This season should be very exciting for the Wings and our viewers.”

KCWX is excited to help bring Dallas Wings games to more fans than ever before,” said Carmen Tawil, Managing Partner of Corridor Television. “It’s a big moment, and we’re proud to be part of it.”

The Wings announced their 2025 broadcast and streaming schedule at the end of March, which included 28 regular-season games featured on local broadcasts. Additionally, the May 10 preseason game against Japan’s Toyota Antelopes will also be carried in local Dallas Wings markets. See below for the complete list of games available.

The 29 total games available to viewers are (times are listed in CT):

Sat., May 10 vs. Toyota Antelopes, 7 p.m. (preseason)


Mon., May 19 vs. Seattle Storm, 7 p.m.


Wed., May 21 at Minnesota Lynx, 7 p.m.


Sat., May 24 at Atlanta Dream, 2 p.m.


Tues., May 27 at Connecticut Sun, 6 p.m.


Thurs., May 29 at Chicago Sky, 7 p.m.


Sat., May 31 vs. Chicago Sky, 7 p.m.


Sun., June 8 vs. Minnesota Lynx, 3 p.m.


Wed., June 11 at Phoenix Mercury, 9 p.m.


Tues., June 17 vs. Golden State Valkyries, 7 p.m.


Sun., June 22 at Washington Mystics, 2 p.m.


Tues., June 24 vs. Atlanta Dream, 7 p.m.


Sat., June 28 vs. Washington Mystics, 7 p.m.


Thurs., July 3 vs. Phoenix Mercury, 7 p.m.


Mon., July 7 at Phoenix Mercury, 9 p.m.


Wed., July 9 at Chicago Sky, 7 p.m.


Wed., July 16 vs. Las Vegas Aces, 7 p.m.


Tues., July 22 at Seattle Storm, 9 p.m.


Sun., July 27 vs. Las Vegas Aces, 3 p.m.


Wed., July 30 vs. Atlanta Dream, 7 p.m.


Tues., Aug. 5 at New York Liberty, 6 p.m.


Sun., Aug. 10 vs. Washington Mystics, 3 p.m.


Wed., Aug. 20 at Los Angeles Sparks, 9 p.m.


Sun., Aug. 24 vs. Golden State Valkyries, 3 p.m.


Wed., Aug. 27 vs. Connecticut Sun, 7 p.m.


Mon., Sept. 1 at Minnesota Lynx, 7 p.m.


Thurs., Sept. 4 at Golden State Valkyries, 9 p.m.


Sun., Sept. 7 at Los Angeles Sparks, 5 p.m.


Thurs., Sept. 11 vs. Phoenix Mercury, 7 p.m.


Stations airing the games (subject to change) include:


Dallas-Fort Worth: KFAA 29.1 (TEGNA)


Abilene: KXVA 15.2 (TEGNA)


Amarillo: KFDA 10.2 (Gray)


Austin: KCWX 2.1, KCWX 2.2 (Corridor)


Houston: KTBU 55.1


Lubbock: KMYL 14.1 (Gray)


Midland-Odessa: KWES 9.2 (TEGNA)


San Angelo: KIDY 6.2 (TEGNA)


San Antonio: KCWX 2.1, KCWX 2.2 (Corridor)


Sherman: KXII 12.2 (Gray)


Tyler-Longview: KYTX 19.3 (TEGNA)


Waco-Killeen: KCEN 6.2, KAGS 23.2 (TEGNA)




Keith Garvin's giant revelation

Keith Garvin

I've been following KPRC 2 evening anchor Keith Garvin's career long before he arrived in Houston, or before he was in Dallas-Fort Worth anchoring for CBS 11 KTVT (now called CBS News Texas). 

In fact, I remember first watching Garvin as a correspondent for ABC News.

But I never knew his out-of-this-world secret...






Tuesday, April 22, 2025

NewsWest 9 anchor Victor Lopez battling stage 4 colon cancer


Victor Lopez wakes up the Permian Basin every morning on NewsWest 9 KWES Midland, and now is looking for a little sunshine in his life as he battles stage 4 colon cancer.

“I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma stage 4A colon cancer,” Lopez said on the KWES website. “Being told that you have cancer... it makes you just get a whole new mindset and look at life.”

Seven months ago, Lopez received a life-changing diagnosis. What began as a routine checkup quickly escalated with the discovery of a large tumor in his colon and a lesion on his liver.

In October, Lopez underwent surgery, followed by the start of chemotherapy in November with 12 rounds in total. He hopes to complete his chemotherapy by June.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women. Still, it’s the second most common cause of cancer deaths when numbers for men and women are combined.

Lopez began his career with NewsWest 9 as a reporter in 2007 and was promoted to an anchor in 2011.

Throughout his career, he’s been recognized by the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, and he takes pride in being part of the 2011 “Best Morning Show,” as voted by TAPB.




Monday, April 21, 2025

Baby news for Texas TV anchor, hosts and more


We have new anchor, host, reporter, and news director, baby news in the Texas television world. So get your diapers and bottles ready...here we go. 


FOX 7 Austin KTBC host Tierra Neubaum welcomes a baby girl.



Nearby at KVUE Austin, anchor Daranesha Herron announced her pregnancy.



CBS19 KYTX Tyler announced its news director, and former evening anchor Marangeli Lopez, welcomed a baby boy to the family.


And ABC13 KTRK Houston reporter Courtney Carpenter announced she is pregnant with a baby girl!




 

UPDATE:  KTBX 3 Bryan-College Station chief meteorologist Max Crawford welcomed a baby girl after I wrote this post.