Leslie Mouton explains why she went public with her early cancer diagnosis

Leslie Mouton, who left KSAT 12 San Antonio in 2020, was a guest on the KENS "Raining Threes podcast" with weather chief Bill Taylor and sports anchor Nate Ryan.

Izamar Salinas joins Telemundo Las Vegas

Izamar Salinas was promoted to Telemundo Las Vegas KBLR multimedia journalist in January 2025.

Prior to joining KBLR, Salinas worked as a multimedia journalist for NoticiasYa 48 KNVO in McAllen, Texas. 

“Izamar brings a thoughtful approach to journalism and a deep understanding of the issues that matter most to our audiences,” Carmona added. “Her reporting experience, combined with her digital expertise and strong news judgment, will continue to strengthen our newsroom.”

She earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Film from Texas A&M University in 2023 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in writing. 

Haley Hernandez interviewed by Houston Moms

Haley Hernandez was recently interviewed on the Houston Moms on the Move podcast with Meagan Clanahan.

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The KPRC 2 morning health reporter discusses the realities of balancing a career in live TV with motherhood, and Hernandez gets candid about the "beautiful (and sometimes messy) balance" of raising two young boys.

Key topics covered in the episode include:

- Mental Health and Burnout: Hernandez discusses the emotional realities of postpartum life, mental health, and dispelling the myths of "having it all."

- Work-Life Balance: How she manages early mornings, live television, and mom life.

- Asking for Help: The difficulty and importance of learning to ask for help as a mother.

- Mom Hacks and Favorites: Her favorite meals, "mom hacks," "TJ Maxx resets," and family-friendly Houston spots.

A central theme of the episode is the importance of honesty and self-acceptance in motherhood, highlighted by the quote: "You can love the death out of your kids… and still not feel joyful every moment. And that's okay."

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Damien Lodes joins CBS News Texas

Damien Lodes joined CBS News Texas KTVT Dallas-Fort Worth as a meteorologist in February 2026.

Before arriving in North Texas, Lodes served as a senior meteorologist at AccuWeather from July 2024 to February 2026. In that role, he was part of the national Storm Team, delivering coast-to-coast forecasts and tracking major severe weather events across the United States.

Prior to his national role, Lodes spent more than seven years at KFOR 4, Oklahoma City, as a weekday morning meteorologist from January 2017 to July 2024. His work earned him recognition from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters as “Meteorologist of the Year.” 

He was also a chief meteorologist in Lawrence, Kansas. 

Earlier in his career, Lodes served as chief meteorologist at NewsWest 9 KWES Midland from June 2016 to January 2017.

Before entering broadcasting, Lodes served in the United States Marine Corps from 2004 to 2009 as an air traffic control specialist. 

Lodes earned a Bachelor of Science in Meteorological Sciences from the University of Oklahoma in 2015, where he debuted his first live, on-air forecast for OU Nightly.

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Where is KVUE's Rob Evans?

I missed several departures from Austin TV in 2025.

First is KVUE anchor Rob Evans, who left in June 2025.

Evans joined the KVUE Daybreak team as a morning co-anchor in June 2021 after arriving from TEGNA sister station THV11 KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In April 2025, when Bryan Mays returned to the morning newscast, Evans transitioned from Daybreak to anchor Daybreak+ on KVUE+.

Before his time in Little Rock, Evans worked at ABC7 WZVN in Fort Myers, Florida. He previously reported at KOLR in Springfield, Missouri.

A St. Louis native, Evans is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Also leaving KVUE in October 2025 was reporter Isabella Basco, who started with the station in 2023. She joined the LCRA as a Communications Specialist in February 2026.

Over at KXAN Austin, Multimedia Journalist Mercedez Hernandez left the station in August 2025 after three years.

Cristina Rodda leaves KTSM 9 News El Paso

Cristina Rodda left her anchor position at KTSM 9 News in El Paso as of March 2026.

"You may have noticed my absence from the anchor desk at KTSM 9 News," Rodda posted.  "It’s a newsroom with many talented journalists and I enjoyed my time there. To the viewers, thank you for allowing me to bring you the news. It’s always a privilege."

After stepping away from television news for more than a decade, Rodda returned to the anchor desk in June 2025 as KTSM’s Noon and Weekend Anchor. In that role, she anchored the station’s noon newscast and delivered hourly live news updates Monday through Wednesday, along with weekend newscasts at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Throughout her career, Rodda also stepped away from broadcasting at times to work in communications and marketing. She served as a Governor-appointed Public Affairs Director for the New Mexico Corrections Department, worked as Marketing Director for a local law firm, and later as Marketing and Community Engagement Director for an El Paso nonprofit.

Before moving into public affairs and health communications, the El Paso native spent more than a decade in television journalism. She previously anchored the morning show at KTSM 9 News from 2014 to 2015 and served as a morning anchor at KLAS 8 News Now in Las Vegas from 2013 to 2014. Rodda also worked as an anchor and reporter at KOB 4 in Albuquerque from 2009 to 2011. 

Rodda launched her television career at KDBC in 2004 as a weekend reporter, then moved up to anchor morning and prime-time newscasts.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Kellianne Klass joins KIII 3NEWS Corpus Christi

Kellianne Klass is joining the KIII Corpus Christi weather team as meteorologist for 3NEWS First Edition, beginning Monday, March 9, 2026.

“I’m excited to bring my expertise to the KIII weather team, and help get your day started,” Klass said in a station online release. “Having covered some of the most powerful storms in recent years, I understand how critical timely, accurate information is, and I’m dedicated to bringing that to the community every day.”

Now back in the Lone Star State as part of her husband’s continued service in the U.S. Navy, Klass most recently worked for WESH 2 News Sunrise in Orlando, Florida, leaving in October 2025.

An Emmy Award–winning meteorologist, Klass brings nearly a decade of experience forecasting high-impact and extreme weather. In 2025, she was named “Best Weathercaster” by the Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists. During her time in Florida, Klass covered a wide range of major weather events, including tornadoes, record-breaking cold, wildfires, sea breeze storms, devastating floods, and hurricanes Ian (2022), Idalia (2023), Helene (2024), and Milton (2024).

Klass joined the WESH First Warning Weather Team in July 2020 from Lubbock, where she served as the weekday morning and midday meteorologist at KAMC News. While there, she worked closely with the National Weather Service to produce educational reports on hazardous weather across Texas, helping viewers better prepare for severe conditions. Her efforts were recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which named her a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence in 2018.

She earned her degree in meteorology and atmospheric sciences from Penn State University. During college, she also freelanced as an on-air meteorologist at WHTM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

“At KIII 3NEWS, it’s important that we bring the Coastal Bend the best weather forecasting and coverage possible,” News Director Jonathan Munson added. “Kellianne’s passion and depth of experience make her a fantastic addition to our team.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome Kellianne to our team. Her knowledge and passion for meteorology will be a tremendous asset to everyone here in the Coastal Bend,” Chief Meteorologist Carly Smith said. “When we first met, she immediately brightened my day, and I can't wait for our First Edition viewers to get to know her.”

Anchor Lexis Greene will also be joining the morning newscast.

"Sad news, I will miss waking you up on weekends," Greene posted.  "But good news-- I get to be apart of your weekday morning routine! I have officially joined First Edition Monday-Friday.  So if you don't already...Wake up with us 5a-9a."

KPRC 2 Houston has layoffs

 

KPRC 2 Houston has had two layoffs.

"KPRC 2 continues to evaluate its staffing mix with a goal of fewer behind-the-scenes roles and more in-field reporting roles," a KPRC 2 representative confirmed to mikemcguff.com.  "To help accomplish that, a digital producer and content gatherer position were eliminated and will be replaced by the hiring of two additional reporters."

This comes after news broke that KPRC 2's Graham Media Group's sister station, KSAT 12 San Antonio, was the first to confirm layoffs this week.