Collin Myers returns to Houston at KPRC 2

Collin Myers returns to Houston TV at KPRC 2 as a meteorologist starting September 14, 2026. 

Sorry, DFW viewers, we got him back. 

- KPRC 2 expands 3pm newscast to one hour

The KPRC 2 press release sent to me early on Labor Day morning did not mention Myers' new position at Channel 2.  So don't assume he is going to the empty weekend morning slot left open by Brittany Begley's departure. There will be lots of changes coming to KPRC with the debut of ENOUGH and the station's 9pm streaming newscast, which I will have more for you soon. Stay tuned. And I am told by multiple sources that no meteorologists are leaving either.

“Coming back to Houston feels like coming home,” Myers said. “I know how quickly weather can change here and how much viewers depend on having someone they trust when conditions become dangerous. I’m excited to be back serving this community and joining the KPRC 2 team.”

If you read this very blog, you know Myers has been filling in for WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth since December 2025.

I've been blogging about Myers for years, and, to my recollection, the last time he appeared on Houston TV was when he was filling in at FOX 26 KRIV in 2021.

Naturally, Houston audiences will best know Myers from his years with ABC13 KTRK from 2017 to 2021. And now he is working with KPRC part-time meteorologist Rachel Briers, also previously with Channel 13.

Myers joined KTRK shortly after Hurricane Harvey in 2017, following the departure of meteorologist Casey Curry. He spent four years at ABC13 as a weekend morning meteorologist.

“Houston weather demands experience, urgency and a real understanding of the communities we serve,” said KPRC 2 News Director Ana Lastra. “Collin knows this region, understands the challenges that come with forecasting along the Gulf Coast and shares our commitment to helping viewers stay prepared and safe.”

After leaving Houston, Myers spent approximately five years in the Dallas-Fort Worth television market. His work included forecasting and anchoring coverage of severe weather outbreaks, tornadoes, and winter storms.

He worked with the CBS Station Innovation Lab on the syndicated CBS NOW program, alongside current KHOU 11 weekend morning anchor Trason Bragg. The program was eventually shut down. 

Myers' Texas television career began at CBS Austin's KEYE, where he worked weekends with Adela Uchida (former ABC13 weekend anchor) from 2015 to 2017 before moving to Houston. Maybe Channel 13 management was watching the Austin TV duo?!

Before coming to Texas, Myers worked at WIBW 13 in Topeka, Kansas, where he served as a weekday meteorologist and storm chaser. He had previously worked with WIBW as a contractor earlier in his career.

The Kansas native also interned at KOCO 5 in Oklahoma City while attending the University of Oklahoma. Myers earned his degree from OU, where he studied aerospace engineering, meteorology, and advanced theoretical physics.

His interest in severe weather is personal as well. Myers experienced the devastating 2013 EF5 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, an event that reinforced his commitment to communicating potentially life-saving weather information to viewers.

He is also an experienced storm chaser and has documented 14 tornadoes.

Bonus fact:  Months before the game show ended its long-running original run in 2019, Myers appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire as a contestant.

KPRC 2 expands 3pm newscast to one hour

Beginning Monday, September 7, 2026, KPRC 2 Houston News at 3 will expand from 30 minutes to a full hour.

- Collin Myers returns to Houston at KPRC 2

The expanded newscast will air from 3 to 4pm with Andy Cerota and Rachel Briers while Caroline Brown is on maternity leave, replacing the Entertainment Tonight rerun that had occupied the 3:30pm half-hour.

The expansion comes three years after KPRC 2 first launched its 3pm newscast. The half-hour KPRC 2 News at 3 debuted on September 11, 2023, replacing Dr. Phil in the afternoon lineup.

The original 3pm team included anchors Andy Cerota and Lisa Hernandez, along with meteorologist Justin Stapleton, who has since moved to the station's morning newscasts.

ABC13 KTRK debuted 3pm news in 2018.  The Channel 13 3pm news remains a half-hour.

Jasmin Caldwell joins KWTX 10 + more Waco changes

Jasmin Caldwell announced in September 2026 that she is jumping to KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen as an anchor-reporter from competitor KCEN 6.

Caldwell shared the news on social media:

"NEW CHAPTER. SAME COMMUNITY. NEW STATION! 

I’m so excited to share that I am officially joining the KWTX News 10 team!

After nearly a decade of telling stories across Central Texas, it means so much to me that I get to continue doing what I love in a community that has truly become home.

I’m grateful for every person who has supported me, encouraged me and followed my journey over the years. Your messages, prayers and kind words during this transition have meant more than you know. 

I’m excited for what’s ahead — more breaking news, and more community stories. 

Central Texas, I’m not going anywhere! I’m just changing the channel. 

See you on KWTX News 10!" 

Caldwell was a longtime anchor of KCEN 6 and its Texas Today morning newscast. She announced that August 11, 2026, would be her final day at the station after nine years.

She joined KCEN in 2017 and eventually became part of the station's anchor lineup after working as a weekday reporter and weekend evening anchor.

In 2022, Caldwell was part of a historic anchor team alongside Taheshah Moise and Ashley Carter. NBC News reported at the time that the trio formed the first Black female anchor team of its kind in the country.

When she announced her departure from KCEN, Caldwell made it clear that viewers won't have to say goodbye to her altogether.

“Just to be clear, I will still be living here in Central Texas. I’m not moving. So you will still see me around,” Caldwell wrote on Facebook.

Caldwell is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Parker Cox joins KCEN 6

With Caldwell leaving KCEN, the NBC affiliate is also adding a new face to its weather team.

Parker Cox has joined KCEN 6 as the station's evening meteorologist.

- Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco

Cox comes to Central Texas from KAVU 25 News Now in Victoria, where he served as morning meteorologist beginning in July 2023.

While at KAVU, Cox handled morning weather duties and also co-anchored Sunrise alongside Carolina Astrain.

A Dallas-area native, Cox earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Texas A&M University in 2022.

More Waco-Temple-Killeen media moves

Caldwell and Cox aren't the only recent changes happening in the Waco-Temple-Killeen television market.

KCEN 6 has welcomed Ashley Henderson as a new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter.

Meanwhile, Jasmine Lotts, a multimedia journalist and anchor at KWTX 10, has left the station.

Over at KXXV 25 News, sports reporter Shahji Adam has departed Waco to join the sports department at TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

And KCEN has also said goodbye to multimedia journalist Brandon Cote.

Mayra Moreno returns to ABC13 Houston after maternity leave

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.

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Sharron Melton leaves CW39 Houston

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. 

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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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.

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Ann Pierret and Nathan Langley join KXAN Austin

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.

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Nathan Langley Joins KXAN Austin as Multimedia Journalist

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 San Antonio debuts 1pm newscast

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 launches ‘Cause & Effect’

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.

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105.3 The Fan named Dallas Mavericks flagship radio station

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.

(Taken from press release)

“The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois” on 100.3 The Bull in Houston

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.