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.
It was a big deal for KIAH to hire a popular former anchor from the top-rated competitor in Houston morning news. Interesting fact: for many years, my news about Melton's time leaving ABC13 was the top post on my blog. Heck, it was big news for my readers when Melton reunited on a Channel 39 segment with former ABC13 morning meteorologist Casey Curry.
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| Melton and McGuff in 2015. |
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.
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| Dayna Steele, Mike McGuff, Sharron Melton, Outlaw Dave |
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.
While writing about the new KXAN investigative program ‘Cause & Effect,' I learned that Ann Pierret is joining the investigative team at KXAN Austin.
Since September 2021, Pierret has worked for KRQE News 13/FOX New Mexico in Albuquerque as an investigative reporter.
Pierret previously spent nearly a decade working in Michigan television, including five years at ABC12 News (WJRT) in Flint. She began her professional television career at WILX in Lansing in 2014 as a multimedia journalist and fill-in weekend anchor.
A native of Arlington, Pierret is an Edward R. Murrow Award, Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award, and Associated Press Award winner.
Pierret earned a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies from Fordham University in 2014. While at Fordham, she worked as a newscast anchor and reporter for WFUV and served as production director, anchor, and reporter for Fordham Nightly News. She also gained production experience with CBS This Morning and NBCUniversal's Morning Joe in New York.
And while we're talking about Nexstar Media Group's Austin station, Nathan Langley joined KXAN News in July 2026 as a multimedia journalist.
Langley comes from WIFR in Rockford, where he has worked as a multimedia journalist since May 2024.
He began his television career at 13 WREX in Rockford, Illinois, in September 2023 as a digital content producer.
While attending the University of Illinois, Langley studied political science with an emphasis in international relations and English, and earned a minor in creative writing. He was heavily involved with The Daily Illini, serving as a columnist, opinion editor, and senior columnist between 2020 and 2023.
KSAT 12 San Antonio announced the launch of The Rundown, a brand-new afternoon newscast airing weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT, KSAT.com, and free on KSAT+.
The newscast premieres Monday, September 14, 2026, offering viewers another opportunity to stay informed with the latest local news, weather, sports and breaking updates at the time and place that works for them.
Adding The Rundown to KSAT’s news lineup reflects how important local daily news is to our community. By adding an extra half hour of local news, viewers in San Antonio, South Texas, and surrounding areas can stay up to date, informed, and safe during breaking news and weather events, whenever and wherever they occur.
In addition to airing on KSAT, The Rundown will also be available on the free KSAT+ app, where viewers can watch at 1 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m., after KSAT News at Noon and KSAT News at 5 p.m., ensuring viewers have multiple opportunities to stay connected to the day’s top stories.
“More access to news and information is best for our community, not less,” said Jace Larson, News Director at KSAT. “At KSAT, we are dedicated to being in the community, hearing their voices, and bringing their stories to the forefront, creating real change and impact. Adding The Rundown offers another opportunity to do this for South Texas.”
Ashley Parker, Vice President and General Manager of KSAT, added, “Our focus is providing the most access to the local stories and news that matter. That means adding more avenues to stay in the know, not less. At KSAT, our goal is to serve our community, and we will always be at the forefront of this mission.”
Updated programming on KSAT:
The Rundown (New) – Weekdays 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Judy Justice (New) – Weekdays 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Judy Justice (New) – Weeknights 1 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Tribunal Justice (New) – Weeknights 2 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
KXAN Austin recently debuted “Cause & Effect,” a new investigative program airing Fridays at 4:30 p.m.
- Ann Pierret and Nathan Langley join KXAN Austin
- KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut
Co-hosted by KXAN investigative reporters Josh Hinkle and Arezow Doost, “Cause & Effect” will dive deep into compelling narratives.
The half-hour show is dedicated to providing Central Texans with a thorough examination of significant stories, going beyond the surface to uncover the factors and implications behind the news.
“This show is all about peeling back the layers of the stories you think you know,” said Hinkle, who also serves as the station’s director of investigations and innovation. “We’re not just reporting — we’re having real conversations about the issues that affect your lives, giving you the full picture in a way that’s timely, relatable and engaging.”
Building on KXAN’s strong tradition of investigative journalism, the program showcases the largest investigative unit in Central Texas and its latest work. KXAN’s award-winning team has received honors such as the Investigative Reporters & Editors Award and multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards in recent years, highlighting its commitment to accountability and transparency.
“I’m excited about this opportunity to give our audience insight into our investigative process as well as more complex levels of understanding with our reporting,” Haley Cihock, KXAN news director, said. “These stories don’t end when we hit ‘publish.’ They beg for more exploration.”
“The KXAN Investigative team will use this new program as an opportunity to expand upon key investigations that we believe our community will find valuable and interesting," Eric Lassberg, KXAN vice president and general manager, added.
Along with the main program, viewers can access extended editions of the Inside the Investigation segment that further explore the topics discussed. The companion KXAN Investigates Podcast will also be available wherever people listen to podcasts, allowing audiences to engage with the content at their convenience. Smart TV users can stream the show on the KXAN+ app, providing multiple viewing options.
For more information, click here.
The Dallas Mavericks and Audacy announced a multi-year partnership Thursday, designating 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) as the flagship radio station for the NBA franchise.
The agreement expands the team’s broadcast footprint to more than 9 million listeners across North Texas, with additional distribution throughout the state via the Texas State Network. Game broadcasts will also stream nationwide on the Audacy app, 105.3 The Fan's website, and SiriusXM.
"105.3 The Fan has built tremendous equity in the market with sports fans across North Texas, and we’re excited to bring the Dallas Mavericks to the Audacy family," said Gina Miller, Chief Communications Officer for the Dallas Mavericks. "This partnership is about giving Mavs fans more ways to connect with the team, from game broadcasts to weekly programming, while significantly expanding our reach across Texas."
Chuck Cooperstein, entering his 22nd season as the radio voice of the Mavericks, will return for play-by-play duties alongside analyst Brian Dameris for all regular-season contests.
In addition to live game coverage, the partnership introduces a line-up of new weekly programming across Audacy platforms:
"Mavs Insider Access": A weekly segment featuring interviews with franchise leadership, including President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, General Manager Mike Schmitz, Head Coach Dusty May, and current players.
"Inside the Mavs with Chuck Cooperstein": A weekly show hosted by Cooperstein offering analysis of the team and storylines around the NBA.
"Mavs Basketball Hour": A weekly deep dive focusing on the roster, game recaps, and league headlines.
"Mavs Beyond the Court": A weekly program airing on sister station KRLD examining the franchise's business operations, community initiatives, and local impact across North Texas.
Gavin Spittle, Vice President of News, Talk, and Sports for Audacy Dallas, highlighted the impact of adding the franchise to the station's portfolio.
"Serving as the proud, 100,000-watt home of the Dallas Mavericks is something we are truly excited about," Spittle said. "At The Fan, we can't wait to keep expanding our multi-platform experience to deliver the best content to sports fans."
The Mavericks' complete radio and television broadcast schedules for the upcoming season will be released at a later date.
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HOUSTON, TX – September 2, 2026 – 100.3 The Bull (KILT-FM), an Audacy station in Houston, welcomes Lois "Double-L" Lewis and Matt Wood as co-hosts of the station’s new morning show “The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois.” The duo can be heard weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. C.T. beginning September 17.
- “Frito & Katy” no longer on 100.3 The Bull KILT Houston
- Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns
“I am so excited about the pairing of Matt Wood and Lois Lewis. Both have had very impressive careers and have set themselves apart from their contemporaries, and when we put them together, the chemistry was almost instantaneous,” said Bruce Logan, Brand Manager, 100.3 The Bull. “We wanted to build Houston's best morning show, a show that cares about the community and wakes up every morning wanting to make Bull Nation Laugh. The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois is going to change the landscape of Houston mornings.”
“They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and my first conversation with Matt Wood proved it! Our very first FaceTime lasted two hours and 14 minutes, with big energy and morning-show chemistry right outta the chute,” said Lewis. “I’ve admired Hall of Famers Bruce Logan and Chris Huff for years, and it didn’t take long to understand why Sarah Frazier is the Ultimate Boss Lady. I’m so grateful they’ve invited me to join this team. I can’t wait to dive into Houston, connect with our community and clients, and bring our BIG ENERGY to The Morning Bull every day. You can't spell THE BULL without Double-L!”
"I could not be more excited to be joining The Bull in Houston. Getting the chance to work with this team is a dream come true. Coming in every day and learning from Bruce and Chris, alongside Lois in the mornings, is about as perfect a situation as anyone could ask for,” said Wood. “Everything I have learned so far about Houston has me excited to jump into the community and be part of the city.”
Lewis is an award-winning broadcast personality and music industry veteran with over two decades of experience in country radio and artist development. She began her career at KNIX in Phoenix, followed by a tenure at KIIM-FM in Tucson. Lewis spent seven years at Big Machine Label Group/Republic Nashville, playing a key role in launching breakout acts including Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry and Eli Young Band. She returned to radio, holding prominent drive-time roles at 95.5 The Bull in Las Vegas in 2016, then had a homecoming at KNIX in Phoenix in 2017. Lewis is a CMA and ACM Major Market Personality of the Year winner and most recently hosted middays at KNIX in Phoenix.
Wood is a seasoned broadcast talent with a career encompassing sports journalism, high-profile morning shows and national syndication. His professional trajectory began at Atlanta’s WQXI, covering major sports franchises, and was followed by a tenure in Minnesota as Sports Director at KNSI and co-host of the syndicated “Kelly & Wood” program on KZPK. Most recently, Wood co-hosted the nationally syndicated “Taste of Country Mornings” in Nashville, working alongside prominent Country music artists and music industry leaders.
The programmers behind three locally operated Houston radio stations have let me know they’ve been making some changes following another company’s decision to drop a format.
About a year ago, in September 2025, Puro Tejano 106.1 launched on K291CE-FM, bringing a 24/7 Tejano music format to the Houston market.
Now, there’s another move on the Houston radio dial.
Following the August 2026 flip of 95.7 The Spot KKHH to 95.7 The Fan KIKK, the Tejano format is moving from 106.1 to 99.5 FM.
That leaves 106.1 FM open for something new — and X marks the spot. Get it?
The X106.1 is positioning itself as a music station that plays the best of the '80s, '90s, and 2000s, with the slogan “We Play Everything!”
The station's promotional material promises to play listeners' favorite songs from across those three decades, 24/7.
The station is also being promoted alongside two other Houston signals:
X106.1 — The best of the '80s, '90s and 2000s
Puro Tejano 99.5 FM — Houston's 24/7 Tejano station
La Mejor 104.5 FM — “¡Aquí nomás!”
So, just when you thought the Houston radio dial was settling down, there's another format shuffle.
Kate Devine is heading to Texas, where she will join the news teams at News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX San Antonio.
Devine announced the move on Instagram, saying she is “SO excited” to begin the next chapter of her journalism career in San Antonio.
Devine has spent the past two years working in Wichita, Kansas, at KAKE News, where she has served as a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor since October 2024.
Before moving to Kansas, Devine built her journalism experience while attending the University of Missouri, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism in August 2024. She spent two years at KOMU 8 & Mid-Missouri CW, the university's NBC-affiliated station, working as a live operator, producer, reporter and anchor.
Devine also gained international journalism experience during her final year at Mizzou. In the summer of 2024, she interned with Newsweek and the public relations firm High Profile Club in London.
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- 2026 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
- 2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners
Dallas Observer hires multimedia reporter Hannah Everett.
TCU Athletics bans the ‘Star-Telegram.’
Another Mark Davis advertiser faces fraud charges after investors report $7 million lost.
Former KPRC 2 News Director shares chance encounter following Dolly Parton’s passing.
With more than 35 years of leadership in the music, broadcasting, media, and entertainment industries, Ernest Walker, General Manager of KTSU at Texas Southern University, has been invited to join the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards, as a member of its 2026 New Member Class.
Isaac Yu is now covering City Hall for the Houston Chronicle. Abby Church says she will be moving to a new role with the newspaper.
Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation, announced Nicholas “Nick” Skytland has been named Chief Impact Officer, a newly created executive leadership role designed to accelerate the ministry’s mission reach across platforms. Skytland began his role on August 17.
ABC lawsuit says FCC singled out Houston’s ABC13 over James Talarico interview.
- Tessa Barrera joins Hello Houston
- Madd Hatta's new book "Kase's Little Adventures" & tour
- Deven Clarke leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Daniella Guzman's message to KPRC 2 viewers upon her return
- Caroline Brown gives birth to baby #2
- 95.7 The Fan takes over The Spot Houston
- KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut
- Charly Edsitty leaving ABC13 Houston
- Tessa Barrera's first Hello Houston episode 08.17.26
- Melanie Lawson makes generous donation to NABJ Chapters
- Wayne Dolcefino joins KSEV 700 with Craig Collins
- SportsTalk 790 shuffles schedule, Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move to mornings
- Fmr. Houston TV reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition
- Marcelino Benito named KHOU's CW39 9pm anchor
- Ugochi Iloka is KHOU 11 Saturday AM anchor "for now"
- Derick Garcia joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Fmr. KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner talks after parents' murders
- Allison Gargaro expecting second child plus other maternity news
- Houston Life celebrates 10 years on KPRC 2
- Mary Benton honored with Legacy Award at 2026 PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards
- Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns
- Hannah Evans joins KHOU 11 Houston
KSAT 12's Sarah Spivey is set to appear in a new Discovery Channel documentary revisiting the deadly floods that swept across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025.
- Sarah Acosta leaves KSAT12 San Antonio
- Max Dutton joins KSAT 12 San Antonio
“93.3 KGSR HD2” relaunched as “Radio Austin” as it begins airing on 103.5 KBPA-HD3 Austin ahead of the loss of its home on KGSR-HD2 and the call letters.
- CBS Austin to change morning news, two anchor positions eliminated
- Shane Hinton Joins CBS Chicago as Meteorologist
- Maddie Kirker leaves Spectrum News 1 Texas
- Katie Pratt leaves FOX 7 Austin
- Brenna Gibbons joins CBS Austin KEYE
Sophia Long joins NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa as a Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ).
Lauren Sierra, a reporter and fill-in anchor at CBS 4 and NBC 23 in the Rio Grande Valley, has left the station.
KCEN 6 Waco producer Macy Kendrick becomes the Public Relations & Education Director at Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District.
Jasmine Lotts, a KWTX 10 multimedia journalist and anchor, has left the station.
Shahji Adam leaves 25 News KXXV Waco to join the TMJ4 News Milwaukee, Wisconsin sports department.
El Paso Community Foundation entered into a Public Service Operating Agreement with the University of Texas – El Paso to operate Talk 88.5 KTEP.
Crews to demolish storm-damaged KTXS station.
KCEN 6 News Waco welcomes new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter, Ashley Henderson.
Jenna Delgado joins KLTV 7 Tyler as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter.
“101.9 The Beat” KBXT College Station announced the addition of “Tino Cochino Radio” for afternoons.
KRIS 6 Corpus Christi's AI-driven overhaul takes shape after mass layoffs.
- Texas TV stations affected by E.W. Scripps layoffs
- Jensen Young joins WGXA Macon
- Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco
- Jayden Ramkissoon joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 as meteorologist
- Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso
- Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side
- Waco TV sees job changes
Houston and beyond radio DJ Ron Parker passed away following a brief illness.
Former San Antonio Telemundo leader José Suárez dies in Kenya helicopter crash.
