Brittany Begley no longer with KPRC 2 Houston

Brittany Begley announced Wednesday evening that she is no longer a meteorologist for KPRC 2 Houston.

This came after Begley received national coverage in FTVLive and the New York Post for an Instagram post about the TV news industry.

In the latest post, Begley appears in front of an empty fridge just like the original post, but this time she is wearing a crown.

Here is a portion of what Begley posted (full post below):

"No longer with KPRC — and for that, I’m truly grateful. Maybe you’ve read the headlines?

I believe in accountability. This conversation won’t be going away anytime soon. I’m dedicating at least a weekly series to this as I compete in the digital sales and marketing space with integrity. Higher quality, better value, lower price. 

I’m proving to you that I operate with integrity through my actions and the emails showing how hard I worked to bring positive impact to KPRC. I wouldn’t say it if I couldn’t prove it."

Begley writes that she is "not disagreeing with the separation" and then gives her response to the New York Post article about her original IG post (read below).  

This is the third on-air departure in two weeks for KPRC 2.  Reporters Robert Arnold and Gage Goulding left last week.

Begley joined KPRC 2 in 2024.

She arrived in Houston from KRON 4 in San Francisco, where she worked as a freelance meteorologist.

Before her move to the Bay Area, Begley spent four years at ABC10 KXTV in Sacramento, California, serving as an anchor, meteorologist, and reporter from 2018 to 2022. 

Earlier in her career, Begley held several roles within TEGNA-owned stations. She worked at WBNS 10 in Columbus, Ohio, as a traffic anchor and reporter after serving as a social media host and traffic reporter at WCNC in Charlotte, North Carolina.

She also spent time at WDTN 2 in Dayton, Ohio, as a traffic reporter.

Begley attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and later expanded her weather expertise through studies in meteorology at Mississippi State University.

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FOX 4 KDFW new studio update June 2026

Hello DFW, it's been a while! I have more stuff on the way for you North Texas television news readers!

If you've been reading over the last few years, you know we've been following the journey of the new FOX 4 KDFW studio build underway in Irving-Las Colinas at 2203 West Royal Lane. 

- FOX 4 KDFW new studio video update
- FOX 4 KDFW breaks ground on new state-of-the-art studio
- FOX 4 KDFW to get new Las Colinas home 

Well, legendary anchor Clarice Tinsley gives us a big update:

"The FOX4 logo was just installed on the outside of our new building in Irving. This is only part of Studio A where we’ll do newscasts, it’s gigantic. I’m standing where the newsroom will be and behind me the assignments desk & windows! Our meteorologists can bring you the 4cast from our FOX4 patio. Great look at our future newsroom space from the 2nd floor. We’ll plant trees & have a green space. More than 40,000 sq. ft. for beyond state of the art equipment & studios for newscasts, streaming, podcasts & more + windows!!!!!!"

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Allison Martinez is also doing KVUE Austin weather

When Allison Martinez joined the KVUE Daybreak team in July 2025, she was hired as a reporter and multi-skilled journalist (MSJ).

While I was away on my blog break, an Austin TV viewer let me know that Martinez also started forecasting the weather.

This week, she let us know that she has been reporting, anchoring, and doing the weather!

"Three very different jobs three work days in a row," Martinez posted. "If anyone puts me in the director’s chair we’re toast though."

I agree with Martinez.  As someone who worked various jobs in news and production over the years, I wouldn't have dared touch the director's board either.  I am no Will Borg 25.

Heck, one time I accidentally routed color bars over "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" during ABC's TGIF!  Sorry, Central Texas TV viewers and Melissa Joan Hart!

- Allison Hill joins KVUE Austin
- Laura Sather named KVUE Austin assistant news director

Dan Joseph joins NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo

Dan Joseph is joining NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo as its new evening anchor following Greg Kerr’s retirement announcement last week.

Joseph will co-anchor the station’s 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Lindsey Stiner.

A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Joseph brings two decades of journalism experience spanning television news, political reporting, radio and commentary.

He began his broadcasting career as an anchor at Valley View News in Southern California before transitioning into digital and political journalism as a blogger. That work led to a role covering Capitol Hill for CNS News.

Over the years, Joseph became a familiar face to national audiences, appearing regularly as a guest commentator on Fox News Channel, Sky News, Newsmax and One America.

In addition to his television work, Joseph spent five years as a talk show host at WBAL Radio in Baltimore, Maryland.

TEGNA expands management roles

Raquel Amparo

McLean, Va. – TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini today announced four leadership appointments, naming industry veterans to expanded roles across the business.

“Each of these individuals has a proven record of measurable results built on experience, strong instincts and sound judgment,” Paolini said. “As our leadership team continues to grow, these are the qualities that will shape TEGNA’s future.”

Marc Sher has been promoted to senior vice president and general counsel, overseeing all of TEGNA’s legal matters, including, among other things, compliance, contracts, litigation, regulatory matters, and risk management.

Raquel Amparo has been named senior vice president of content, leading the company’s content strategy, creation and content partnerships across platforms.

Melissa Jones will become senior vice president of human resources (HR), directing the company’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, and organizational development.

Pamela Long has been promoted to senior vice president of finance, managing the company’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and capital planning.

About the team:

Marc Sher joined TEGNA in 2013 and most recently served as vice president, associate general counsel and secretary, with experience spanning commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, litigation, M&A support and privacy and data security. He previously was a partner at Dow Lohnes PLLC and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Emory University and a law degree from The George Washington University Law School.

Raquel Amparo, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and Kneeland Fellow with more than 20 years of news experience, has been promoted from vice president of content for TEGNA’s Texas markets. In this role, she helped develop multi-platform content strategies to elevate enterprise and solutions-based journalism. Amparo previously served as president and general manager for CBS 11 News Texas KTVT and held roles at Univision Communications and FOX Television. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Miami.

Melissa Jones joined TEGNA in 2016 as vice president of human resources. She leads the HR business partner team across the company’s 64 stations in 51 markets, as well as talent acquisition and development. Jones previously held global HR roles at General Electric across several divisions. She began her career as an employment attorney and holds a law degree and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of America, and a bachelor’s degree from Mount Union University in Ohio.

Pamela Long joined TEGNA in 2015, and most recently served as vice president of finance and operations, leading the finance business partner team that supports TEGNA’s business units. Long is responsible for revenue optimization, performance metrics, business initiative analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Prior to joining TEGNA, Long held various finance and accounting positions at Northcentral University, University of Phoenix, the Institute for Professional Development, Marriott Vacation Club International and CNF Mobile Solutions. She began her career in public accounting. Long holds an MBA in international business from Northcentral University, a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Northern Arizona University and is a certified public accountant (CPA).

Leah Rodriguez joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

Leah Rodriguez joins the KSAT 12 San Antonio weather team as a meteorologist.

Last time I wrote about Rodriguez, she had just started with the KLBK Lubbock First Warning Weather Team as a weekend meteorologist in June 2024.

It's a homecoming for  Rodriguez, who was born in San Antonio and watched KSAT 12 while growing up in Pearsall, Texas. 

She even interned for KSAT in 2023 while attending Texas A&M University.  According to the station, Rodriguez will graduate with her Master's Degree in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) from A&M in 2027.

Rodriguez is mostly taking over the spot left by Elliot Wilson, who left the station in March.

KLTV launches East Texas Politics streaming show

KLTV 7 and KTRE 9 Tyler recently launched East Texas Politics on East Texas Now with Blake Holland. 

Holland is a news anchor and reporter for KLTV and KTRE. He anchors East Texas’ most-watched newscasts at 5 and 6 p.m. Since joining KLTV and KTRE in 2018, Holland has covered national political conventions, presidential visits, and interviewed gubernatorial and presidential candidates.

The weekly series features interviews with elected officials and candidates, plus analysis of local, state, and national political news. 

The debut episode featured an on-set interview with candidates for the mayor of Tyler. Since then, guests have included Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran.

The weekly show streams on Fridays at 6:30 p.m., with an encore presentation on Sundays at 10 a.m. You can watch on KLTV.com or using the KLTV or KTRE apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV. 

The show is also available on demand after the Friday night stream.

Sally Ramirez to be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, and NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) / Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV) Senior Vice President of News Sally Ramirez has been selected as one of this year’s distinguished inductees.

The NAHJ Hall of Fame recognizes trailblazing journalists whose dedication and contributions have paved the way for Latinos in the industry. Honoring a legacy of excellence, the NAHJ Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact through their work, mentorship and commitment to accurate and representative coverage of Latino communities. 

“I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted into the NAHJ Hall of Fame,” said Ramirez. “NAHJ represents a legacy of journalists who have expanded opportunity, elevated coverage, and insisted that our communities be seen and heard with depth, accuracy, and truth. This recognition belongs to the mentors who opened doors, the colleagues who challenged me, and the journalists, both past and present, who continue pushing our industry forward and building what comes next.”

“Throughout her decorated career, Sally’s vision has shaped journalists, strengthened newsrooms, and ensured our communities always receive the thoughtful, trusted reporting they deserve,” said Kevin Cross, President/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “Being welcomed into the NAHJ Hall of Fame not only reflects Sally’s extraordinary achievements, but also the profound influence she continues to have on journalism across the local and national landscape.”

“Sally’s dedicated leadership and passion for journalism has served communities, inspired newsrooms and developed considerable talent throughout her impressive career in local and national news,” added Jose Cancela, President of Telemundo Station Group. “Her induction into the NAHJ Hall of Fame is a very deserved recognition of the transformative impact she has made and for her commitment to our industry and its people.”

With more than 30 years of local/national broadcast journalism experience, Ramirez returned to her hometown of Chicago, Ill. in 2023 to restructure and lead the newsrooms at two of the city’s most respected media properties: NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. 

Prior to joining NBC 5 Chicago & Telemundo Chicago, Ramirez was Executive Producer for CNBC’s The News with Shepard Smith, where she led newsgathering and production. In addition to increasing viewership, Ramirez artfully established successful relationships with multiple NBCUniversal national and international news outlets, enabling “The News with Shepard Smith” to be the first program in NBCUniversal News Group history to use content from all properties and platforms in a single evening newscast.

From 2016-2020, Ramirez was the Executive News Director at KHOU11 in Houston, Texas, where she transformed the newsroom culture, focusing on innovative and interactive content. Ramirez also successfully led her team through the massive challenges of Hurricane Harvey, which destroyed the TV station and required an immediate relocation to a temporary broadcast facility. Through her resilience and vision, Ramirez designed and led KHOU's transition to a state-of-the-art news operation, enabling the station to better serve modern audiences across multiple devices.

Prior to her life-changing stint in Houston, Ramirez spent 17 years as Executive Producer, then Assistant News Director at KGW-TV in Portland, Ore. Earlier, she held several editorial and management positions across the country, including as Executive Producer at Chicago’s WGN-TV.

Ramirez is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including five Edward R. Murrow Awards, four Emmy Awards, and the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award, among others. In addition, in 2025, she earned the “Chicago Latina of the Year” award via Chicago Latina Magazine & Foundation.

Ramirez is a bilingual, first-generation Mexican-American who grew up in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood and is a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications at DePaul University, where she received the “Distinguished Alumni Award” from DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence.

Ramirez, along with Noticias Telemundo / NBC Nightly News Saturday anchor José Díaz-Balart, San Francisco Chronicle photo/video journalist Carlos Avila Gonzalez, and PBS Public Editor Ricardo Sandoval-Palos, will be officially inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame class at the NAHJ Hall of Fame Gala on Saturday, July 25, 2026, during the 2026 NAHJ Conference & Expo in New Orleans, La.

Brittany Begley gets national coverage for TV industry criticisms

Brittany Begley was recently featured in the New York Post and the Daily Mail after writing an Instagram post about the TV industry, specifically the lack of Emmy awards for traffic reporting and the overall decline in standards.

UPDATE: Brittany Begley no longer with KPRC 2 Houston

The post was first featured by Scott Jones of FTVLive.

Begley now works as a weekend morning meteorologist for KPRC 2 in Houston. In fact, KPRC hasn't had a dedicated traffic person in years, but recently posted a morning traffic anchor job.

"KPRC is aware of the post," Sean McLaughlin, vice president and general manager of the Houston station, told The Post.

Begley was still performing her weather duties this weekend.

The coverage framed Begley's post as going after colleagues for normalizing “bad behavior,” but to me and others I've talked to, it's not clear that she is talking about her current KPRC colleagues, but actually ones from her past stations. 

It was a busy week for KPRC 2 as we saw departures from reporter Gage Goulding and longtime investigative reporter Robert Arnold.

Begley joined the KPRC 2 Houston weather team in early 2024, succeeding longtime Houston meteorologist Khambrel Marshall, who announced his retirement in November 2023 and officially signed off the following month.

Begley came to Houston from KRON 4 in San Francisco, where she had served as a freelance meteorologist since June 2022.

Before KRON, Begley spent four years at ABC10 KXTV in Sacramento, California, working as an anchor, meteorologist, and reporter from 2018 to 2022. During her time there, she covered a variety of weather events and delivered daily forecasts while contributing to news coverage.

Her broadcasting career included several stops within TEGNA stations. Prior to Sacramento, Begley worked at WBNS 10 in Columbus, Ohio, as a traffic anchor and reporter. Before that, she served as a social media host and traffic reporter at WCNC in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Between those roles, Begley also worked as a traffic reporter at WDTN 2 in Dayton, Ohio.

Begley attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and later continued her meteorology education through Mississippi State University.

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Allison Hill joins KVUE Austin

Allison Hill joined KVUE Austin as a reporter in June 2026.

- Laura Sather named KVUE Austin assistant news director

Hill arrives in Austin from KXXV 25 News in Waco–Temple–Killeen, where she spent two years covering Central Texas and most recently served as Lead News Reporter. She originally joined KXXV in June 2024 as the Neighborhood Reporter covering Gatesville and Lampasas County.

Before joining KXXV, Hill worked at KCBD NewsChannel 11 in Lubbock, starting in 2022, where she gained experience both in front of and behind the camera. She started as a newscast producer, producing the station’s noon and 4 p.m. newscasts before moving into a reporting role in early 2024.

Hill also interned at KSAT in San Antonio during the summer of 2023.

While working at KCBD, Hill attended Texas Tech University and graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Beyond academics, Hill held several leadership roles in Kappa Alpha Theta, including Vice President of Operations and Director of Fundraising, and participated in both the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Continuing her education while building her journalism career, Hill also earned her Master of Business Administration from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business in May 2026.

As Hill joins, multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) Daniel Gomez leaves KVUE.