DaLaun Dillard leaves FOX 26 Houston

FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning anchor DaLaun Dillard is leaving the station Friday, October 23, 2026, ending his three-year run.

Dillard announced his departure in an Instagram post, reflecting on his time in Houston and the connection he built with viewers.

“Some chapters are harder to close than others,” Dillard wrote. “This Friday will mark the end of my chapter at FOX 26.”

The television journalist also shared how much the city and its residents have meant to him during his time in Houston.

“Houston, I genuinely struggle to find the words to describe just how much I love this city. How much I love Y’ALL,” he wrote.

Dillard thanked viewers for embracing him both on and off the air, saying the community had welcomed him like family.

“Thank you for loving ALLLLLL of me. Thank you for adopting me as y’all’s son, nephew, brother, cousin, etc. Thank you for giving me the freedom to simply be… ME,” he wrote.

While Dillard did not announce his next career move, he expressed gratitude for the opportunities he has had and optimism about what comes next.

“As this chapter comes to a close, I’m grateful for every blessing it brought and excited for all that God is writing in the next chapter,” he wrote. “God’s hand has never stopped covering me, and for that, I’m thankful. His favor ain’t fair.”

He closed his message with a simple farewell to his Houston audience: “I love y’all. We’ll talk soon.”

DaLaun Dillard Joined FOX 26 in December 2023

Dillard joined FOX 26 in December 2023 as the successor to longtime Houston morning anchor Jose Griñan. He debuted on Houston's Morning Show on December 18, 2023.

- The time he finished saying what he doesn't like after the pickle lemonade taste test

He co-anchored the weekday morning newscast alongside Melissa Wilson from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and also anchored FOX 26's noon newscast.

When Dillard's hiring was announced, Aaron Fernandez-Wische, then vice president of content and distribution, praised his commitment to community journalism.

“DaLaun is committed to reporting on a community's challenges and triumphs,” Fernandez-Wische said. “He's personable, engaging and a great fit for 'Houston's Morning Show.' We're excited for Houstonians to welcome DaLaun as part of their busy morning routines.”

Dillard also expressed enthusiasm about joining the Houston community.

“I am honored for the opportunity to help Houstonians start their day,” he said at the time. “I am passionate about serving my local community so I cannot wait to get involved in this city that I already love, rich in culture, diversity, and delicious food.”

DaLaun Dillard's Broadcasting Career

Before moving to Houston, Dillard worked as a weekday evening anchor and reporter at WEWS News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time there, he won two Emmy Awards for his reporting and covered major stories across the state, including the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Before Cleveland, Dillard anchored and reported for KETV 7 in Omaha, Nebraska, and worked as a reporter and anchor at WMBD in Peoria, Illinois, a Nexstar-owned station.

His work also earned a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for team coverage of protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, Dillard graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in communications and broadcast and cinematic arts.

Outside the newsroom, he is involved with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., The 100 Black Men of America and the National Association of Black Journalists. He has spoken about his passion for using journalism to highlight stories that uplift and impact the Black community.

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Major changes at Majic 102.1 and 97.9 The Box Houston

Radio One Houston is making major programming and leadership changes at Majic 102.1 KMJQ and 97.9 The Box KBXX, including new management roles and a significant change to The Box's afternoon drive lineup.

The changes come as Urban One, the parent company of Radio One, expands its presence in the Dallas radio market through a $22 million agreement to acquire KKDA-FM K104 and KRNB-FM 105.7 from Service Broadcasting Group in May 2026.

“Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes our vision, our talent, and the way we think about radio!” said Doug Abernethy, Regional Vice President. “These changes reflect our commitment to delivering fresh, relevant, and engaging content that speaks to the unique spirit of the communities we serve while continuing to push our brands forward.” With experienced radio professionals stepping into expanded leadership roles and Bay Bay joining the afternoon lineup, Radio One Houston is positioning Majic 102.1 and 97.9 The Box for continued growth while strengthening its connection with listeners throughout the city.

Among the biggest changes in Houston, Yonni Rude, formerly program director of 97.9 The Box, has been promoted to operations manager for Radio One Houston and Dallas. He will oversee operations and programming strategy in both markets, working with local teams to develop talent and create programming that reflects each community.

At Majic 102.1, Houston radio personality and Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee The Madd Hatta has been named program director while continuing to host the station's afternoon drive show.

India “Queen Indy Bee” Brewton will serve as assistant program director and music director for both Majic 102.1 in Houston and KRNB-FM in Dallas.

Meanwhile, DJ JQue, host of “Good Morning H-Town” on 97.9 The Box, has been named the station's new program director. Theo “Big Bink” Turner will serve as assistant program director and music director for The Box and KBFB-FM in Dallas.

 Hollyhood Bay Bay Joins 97.9 The Box

One of the most significant programming changes is the arrival of Dallas radio personality Hollyhood Bay Bay, who is taking over weekday afternoon drive on 97.9 The Box.

Beginning Monday, October 19, 2026, “The Bay Bay Show” airs weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bay Bay is known for his work at K104 KKDA-FM in Dallas and his connections across the music, sports and entertainment industries.

His arrival marks a major change for The Box's afternoon audience, which had been listening to Houston radio personality G-Man during that time slot.

 G-Man Parts Ways With 97.9 The Box After 25 Years

Robert "G-Man" Guerrero, who spent 25 years at 97.9 The Box, confirmed the station decided to let him go.

In an Instagram video addressing listeners, the Houston native reflected on his quarter-century at the hip-hop station and thanked the people who helped launch his career.

“We've parted ways after 25 years, and they've been the best 25 years of my life, professionally,” G-Man said. “I couldn't have done it without you.”

G-Man explained that leaving the station was not his choice, but said he holds no bitterness toward the company.

“It wasn't my choice, it was a business decision. It was a decision that they made that I cannot be mad at,” he said.

He also thanked The Madd Hatta and Robert Scorpio for giving him an opportunity 25 years ago.

G-Man began his radio career in Tejano radio shortly after graduating from high school. Born and raised in Houston, he developed a love for music early on and became a local DJ for parties while attending Pasadena and Milby high schools.

When the opportunity came to join The Box, he jumped at the chance to work in his hometown at one of the country's major hip-hop stations.

G-Man emphasized how meaningful it was to spend his entire 25-year run at The Box in Houston, hosting the same afternoon drive time slot.

“There’s only a few people that can say, that I think of, that I know of, to say that they worked in their hometown in a major city like Houston, at one of the biggest hip hop stations like The Box, and at the same time slot, the afternoon drive, for 25 years,” he said.

He described the experience as a dream come true and thanked listeners for making it possible.

“I appreciate y'all more than you absolutely know,” G-Man said.

After 25 years with limited time away from work, he plans to take a much-needed break before deciding what comes next.

G-Man also acknowledged his successor, telling listeners that Bay Bay is a “really cool dude” who will do great things at the station.

While his departure marks the end of a significant chapter in Houston radio, G-Man left the door open for the future.

“When they say it's not a goodbye, it's a see you later, and that's definitely true,” he said.

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 Why Are Radio One's Houston and Dallas Stations Changing?

The programming and leadership changes come amid a broader shift in Urban One's radio operations in Texas.

In May 2026, Urban One agreed to acquire Dallas stations K104 KKDA-FM and KRNB-FM 105.7 from Service Broadcasting Group for $22 million. As part of the transaction, Urban One is spinning off its existing Dallas station KZMJ, known as Magic 94.5, to Fuzion Dallas LLC.

The acquisition helps explain why some leadership responsibilities now span both Houston and Dallas, including the appointments involving Rude, Brewton and Turner.

KSBJ's Bill Ingram honored with 'Bill Ingram Day' proclamations

Longtime 89.3 KSBJ personality Bill Ingram was honored with a special recognition for his incredible contributions to radio and the Houston community. 

On October 14, 2026, Montgomery County, the City of Humble, the City of Houston, and the State of Texas officially proclaimed October 14 as Bill Ingram Day in recognition of his decades of service in broadcasting.

With 50 years in radio, 30 of them at KSBJ, and an induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2017, Ingram has built a remarkable career connecting with listeners and serving his community. It this means anything, even my teenagers know who he is!

The celebration was organized as a surprise. Ingram thought he was attending a regular staff meeting, but his family was in on the special occasion as community and government leaders gathered to recognize his accomplishments.

Montgomery County Judge Mark J. Keough presented a proclamation honoring Ingram for his extraordinary contributions to broadcasting. Additional proclamations came from the City of Humble, represented by Mayor Norman Funderburk, the City of Houston, with a proclamation signed by Mayor John Whitmire, and the State of Texas, with a proclamation signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

Each proclamation recognized October 14, 2026, as Bill Ingram Day.

Overwhelmed by the recognition, Ingram shared what KSBJ means to him.

"KSBJ is not just a place where I work," Ingram said. "It is my family. I'm really just so overwhelmed, I don't know what to say. I really am."

Ingram joined KSBJ in 1997 and has worn many hats throughout his 50-year broadcasting career, including music director, morning show personality and national network anchor. Today, he serves as the station's traffic anchor during its morning and afternoon shows, helping Houston-area listeners navigate the region's busy roadways.

Despite his extensive experience, Ingram is known for his friendly, down-to-earth personality and genuine care for others. When he's not keeping listeners informed about traffic, he enjoys country living near Cleveland, Texas, with his wife and best friend, Leitha. The couple enjoys fishing and spending time with family.

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Randy Klein Named KCEN 6 News Director

Randy Klein is joining KCEN 6 News Waco, Temple, Killeen as news director, bringing more than 30 years of local news and digital media leadership experience.

Klein will begin his new role November 9, 2026, leading the station's newsroom.

Here is what no TEGNA press release will tell you - Klein is more responsible for this very blog you are reading!  He was the KTRK manager who took a chance on a young punk reporter from the then News 25 KXXV Waco and gave me a temp web job with abc13.com in 2001.  I really do owe my life to this man!  He gave me a chance when I really needed to come back to Houston for my mom's declining health. 

I later went back and worked for him in 2006, which this blog even mentions when I made the jump from the KTRK news department (yes, this blog is old, and so am I).

Klein is a competitor in every sense of the word!  As someone who has worked in the Waco-Temple-Killeen market (although way back in the Ray Peters and Ann Harder days - Gordon Collier is the only on-air person still there back when I was), I am very interested to see how he can shake up that market.  One thing for sure, if kcentv.com is not the number one website in Central Texas now, it will be by this time next year.

He is like the Terminator of news; you cannot stop him.  He will keep coming at you. No matter how long you work, I guarantee he will work longer!  I am not kidding!  Working for him was the kind of bootcamp you needed to write a blog like this one when I am up till 2am some nights writing posts.

I think I have my timeline correct, but I believe Klein hired Brandon Hamilton the first time he worked for ABC13.

Klein joins KCEN from KHOU 11 in Houston, TEGNA's CBS affiliate, where he served as story desk manager and digital director.

Before joining KHOU, Klein was regional director of digital content and digital managing editor at WTSP-TV, TEGNA's CBS affiliate in Tampa, Florida.

Former Houston Mayor
 Bill White with Klein

His career also includes serving as digital manager at KTRK-TV ABC13 in Houston, senior producer at Cox Media Group in Orlando, Florida, and promotion producer at FOX Sports in Houston.

“Randy has a well-rounded set of skills that apply to multiple platforms,” said Rob Dwyer, KCEN's president and general manager. “He understands how to deliver news and content that will resonate with our viewers across linear, digital and streaming platforms.”

Klein's work has earned several industry honors, including the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Award for social media. He is also a four-time recipient of the Texas Association of Broadcasters' Best Major Market Website award and has received an Anson Jones Award for online and mixed-media content.

“KCEN has a deep connection to the Central Texas community, and I'm looking forward to being part of that,” Klein said. “Leading a newsroom can be challenging, but my goal is always the same: create meaningful journalism, grow engaged audiences and make our station the place audiences turn to first.”

Klein earned a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Houston.

His appointment brings an experienced Houston television news and digital media professional to Central Texas, where he will oversee KCEN's newsroom and its efforts to serve audiences across multiple platforms.

Three Houston Radio Stations Win 2026 Marconi Radio Awards

Three Houston radio stations are celebrating national recognition after winning honors at the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards.

The National Association of Broadcasters announced the winners during a ceremony at the Edison Ballroom in New York, held on the eve of NAB Show New York.

The Houston winners and their respective categories are:

- 93Q KKBQ-FM — Country Station of the Year

- 104.1 KRBE-FM — CHR Station of the Year

- Amor 106.5 KOVE-FM — Spanish Language Station of the Year

- SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS
- SEE THE LIST OF TEXAS FINALISTS

The awards recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting, honoring stations and on-air personalities for their excellence, creativity and connections with local communities.

This year's winners represent markets across the country, from Los Angeles to Boston, highlighting radio's continued influence and its ability to connect with audiences.

The ceremony also honored Joel Oxley, president and general manager of Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C., who received the 2026 NAB National Radio Award. Oxley was recognized for his leadership and contributions to the industry, including helping establish WTOP and Federal News Network as trusted sources of news and information in the Washington region.

Established in 1989, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are named for Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor and Nobel Prize winner widely recognized for his pioneering work in radio communications.

Alejandro Sánchez joins Telemundo Las Vegas

Telemundo Las Vegas / KBLR, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced that Alejandro Sánchez has joined Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas as a multimedia journalist, beginning Monday, October 19, 2026.

Sánchez joins Telemundo Las Vegas from Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley, where he served as a multimedia journalist covering stories affecting communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. His reporting included issues related to immigration, public policy and community affairs.

“Alejandro brings experience covering complex stories on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border and throughout Latin America,” said Johali Carmona, news director of Telemundo Las Vegas. “He understands how national and international issues affect people at the local level, and we’re excited to have him bring that perspective to our viewers.”

Prior to joining Telemundo 40, Sánchez worked as an independent reporter in Miami, Uruguay, the Darién region and Mexico, where he covered elections, migration and human rights issues. He also contributed Spanish-language reporting for South Florida Media Network and worked as a producer for TelevisaUnivision.  

Earlier in his career, Sánchez reported on business and community issues for Capital Analytics and served as a researcher for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Colombia. 

Sánchez earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies and a master’s degree in political science from the University of West Florida. His academic work focused on international affairs, geopolitics and comparative politics. 

Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas airs weekdays at 12 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Brandon Walker returns to KPRC 2 Houston

Brandon Walker is returning to KPRC 2 Houston to join the ENOUGH team on October 12, 2026. 

“Brandon already understands Houston, but more importantly, he understands the responsibility that comes with telling the stories of this community,” said Ana Lastra, KPRC 2 News Director. “He is a relentless reporter, a gifted storyteller and a journalist who knows how to ask difficult questions while never losing sight of the people affected by the answers. We’re thrilled to welcome him home and have him join the ENOUGH team.”

He comes from WWL 4 in his hometown of New Orleans, where he was a morning anchor.  Guess who he anchored with in Louisiana?  That's right, Brheanna Berry, who just returned to Houston this summer over at KHOU 11 as a 4pm anchor.  As a native Houstonian, I have to ask: with all these former anchors returning from The Big Easy, does this prove Houston is the better city? I don't know...you'll have to ask Walker's former WWL co-worker Leigha McNeil, who also just recently joined KPRC.

Walker is no stranger to Channel 2. He joined the station in January 2015 as a morning reporter and spent more than eight years at the Houston NBC affiliate, working in a variety of reporting and anchoring roles before leaving the station in March 2023.

During his first run at KPRC 2, Walker became known for his storytelling. He also served as the interim 4 p.m. anchor after Keith Garvin moved to the evening newscasts following Kris Gutierrez's departure.

He even brought back the legendary "Eyes of Texas" as a podcast, connecting an iconic Houston television show with a new digital audience.

Walker made headlines himself in January 2020 when he was struck by a truck while crossing a Houston street. Lamar High School student Alex Park discovered Walker following the accident and helped save his life. Park later received the Boy Scouts of America's Medal of Merit for his actions that night.

After surgery and recovery, Walker returned to KPRC 2 in March 2020.

The Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist left Houston in 2023 for his hometown of New Orleans. He joined WWL-TV, where he became an anchor and reporter on the station's morning newscasts. Walker debuted alongside Eric Paulsen and Leslie Spoon on October 16, 2023.

Walker is a New Orleans native from the historic Algiers neighborhood and graduated from St. Augustine High School. He actually began his journalism career while still in high school, working as an assignments editor at WGNO ABC26.

Before joining KPRC 2, Walker worked at News 12 Connecticut as a reporter and fill-in anchor. He previously served as a bureau chief, reporter, and fill-in anchor for YNN Albany in New York.

While earning his master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Walker worked as a broadcast associate for CBS News. He also interned with CBS News.

Walker earned his undergraduate degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he served as news director, anchor, and producer for the student-run 88.1 KRLX.

Charly Edsitty joins Arizona's Family KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5 Phoenix

Charly Edsitty is returning to Phoenix, where her television career began, to take on a new role as a morning anchor at Arizona's Family KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5 after leaving ABC13 KTRK Houston.

Here is what Edsitty said in her announcement:

"Hey, Arizona! 

I am excited to share that I’ll be joining the very talented team at Arizona’s Family on October 12th! I am elated to finally be back home in Arizona and just down the road from my family. 

I am even more excited to share the anchor desk with Colton Shone every weekday morning from 4:30 to 6 a.m.! 

I will see you on the air soon …

It was a long drive from Houston to Phoenix and thank you so much to everyone for your prayers/well wishes. 

I miss Houston, but it feels so good to be back home again!"

She takes over for Simone Cuccurullo, who left Arizona's Family in early September.

Arizona’s Family also announced the hiring of Christine Stanwood from KJRH 2 News Tulsa, Oklahoma, as an “On Your Side” consumer investigative reporter to work with Susan Campbell.

Edsitty left her anchor role with ABC13 on September 24, 2026.

Edsitty joined ABC13 in 2018 as a multimedia journalist after beginning her broadcast career at 12 News KPNX in Phoenix. She was promoted to ABC13 weekend morning anchor in 2023.

During her time in Houston, Edsitty also expanded her national profile through work with ABC News. On July 4, 2026, she was part of ABC's coverage surrounding the nation's 250th anniversary as the network presented its 24-hour "Disney Celebrates America" programming marathon.

Edsitty's work has also earned national recognition. In 2025, she received a Gracie Award for her work on "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation" through ABC Audio. She previously appeared in the documentary "Our America: Indigenous and Urban," returning to the Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region, where she spent much of her childhood.

Edsitty began her television career at KPNX in 2013 as a planning producer for "12 News Today," where she booked guests and scripted segments. After a year, she moved in front of the camera as a reporter for the station's Northern Arizona bureau in Flagstaff.

While based in northern Arizona, Edsitty covered wildfires, snowstorms and Indigenous communities before eventually becoming a general assignment reporter in Phoenix.

Her journalism career began in print, where she focused on Native American issues, including tribal politics, sports mascot controversies and questions surrounding identity. A member of the Navajo Nation, Edsitty has made Indigenous representation and storytelling a central part of her journalism career.

Born in Farmington, New Mexico, and raised in Glendale, Arizona, Edsitty considers the Phoenix area her hometown. She spent much of her childhood traveling with her family to visit her grandparents, William and Hannah, on the Navajo Nation. She has credited her grandparents with helping instill a strong connection to her Diné heritage and a love of storytelling.

Edsitty graduated from Cactus High School in Glendale before earning a degree in print journalism from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

Her early journalism experience included internships with CBS News and the White House. She also graduated from the Gannett Talent Development Program and the Freedom Forum's American Indian Journalism Institute. Edsitty is a member of the Native American Journalists Association.

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Texas TV news and radio job moves September 2026

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- Houston, DFW and San Antonio TV baby news
- Texas media layoffs in Fort Worth and San Antonio
- Texas TV anchors welcome and announce babies
- 2026 Lone Star EMMY Nominations

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Yonni Rude is the new Urban One Dallas Operations Manager, overseeing 97.9 The Beat KBFB, K104 KKDA, and Smooth 105.7 KRNB.

Sarah Blaskovich named restaurant critic of The Dallas Morning News.

KERA launches a new, redesigned kera.org.

Dallas Native Markie Martin to Anchor NewsNation’s “Morning in America” from the State Fair of Texas.

Victory+ dissolved, will no longer stream Texas high school football games.

TCU banning Star-Telegram poses a loss for sports journalism and fans.

- 105.3 The Fan named Dallas Mavericks flagship radio station
- Chip Waggoner celebrates 30 years at FOX 4 KDFW
- Payton May leaves FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
- Tynisha Jackson joins Spectrum News 1 Dallas

HOUSTON

Ralph Cooper Becomes First Black Honoree on the Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor/

Fox 26’s Nate Griffin delivers morning sports like no other.

Chris Silva returns to ABC13 KTRK as Vice President - Technology from the same position at 6ABC WPVI Philadelphia.

Jay Michaels joins Country 97.1 Hank-FM WLHK and B105.7 WYXB Indianapolis after MIX 96.5 KHMX.

Remembering Radar: 10 years since we said goodbye to KPRC 2's beloved weather dog.

ABC13 KTRK Houston director Michael Fernau retired on September 7, 2026.  HE previously worked for NTV, RFD-TV, KPTM, and WOWT.

Graham Adams leaves ABC13 KTRK, where he was a Broadcast & IT Systems Engineer.

- Houston radio gets X106.1 as Tejano Moves to 99.5
- “The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois” on 100.3 The Bull in Houston
- Sharron Melton leaves CW39 Houston
- Mayra Moreno returns to ABC13 Houston after maternity leave
- KPRC 2 expands 3pm newscast to one hour
- Collin Myers returns to Houston at KPRC 2
- Oldies 107.5 HD2 KGLK Houston is gone
- KPRC 2 was No. 1 at 10 p.m. Why did it have 'Enough' with a traditional newscast?
- Enough first episode on KPRC 2 Houston 9-13-26
- Tammy Rose to leave ABC13 Houston's chopper
- Anthony Yanez is sticking around at KPRC 2 Houston
- Sakura Gray joins FOX 26 KRIV Houston
- Lauren Kelly talks Beyoncé with Jimmy Fallon
- Monica "Mo" Lunsford joins SUNNY 99.1
- Karol Suárez joins Noticias Telemundo as Houston correspondent
- Maria Aguilera leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann gets engaged at AT&T Stadium
- 104.1 KRBE gets a new look
- Bill Bishop retires from KHOU 11 Houston after 42 years, colleagues reflect on his impact
- Jeff Ehling signs off ABC13 Houston
- Leigha McNeil joins KPRC 2 Houston as morning traffic anchor
- Justina Latimer joins FOX 5 Atlanta
- Mary Benton leaving Houston Mayor's Office for METRO
- Andrew "Latty" Latimer has 104 dreams come true on KRBE Houston
- Let's talk about those Caroline Collins streaming posts
- Karen Hua joins ABC News
- Cathy Hernandez always a Houston Texans cheerleader
- Runaway Radio featured in Houston Chronicle article "From 'Urban Cowboy' to 'Boyhood,' the 30 Houston films every Houstonian should see"

SAN ANTONIO

Dean Radla, the general manager of News 4 San Antonio, FOX San Antonio and CW35, retired after 30 years with Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Four San Antonio TV stations face a random FCC investigation.

San Antonio Spurs, DAZN Ink Exclusive Streaming Deal.

Producer and the audience engagement specialist Jon Coker leaves KENS 5.

 Tommy Namphong was recently promoted from Editor to Digital Content Marketer at KSAT12.

- Kate Devine joins News 4 San Antonio and FOX San Antonio
- KSAT San Antonio debuts 1pm newscast
- Leigh Waldman promoted to CNN Correspondent
- Ex-San Antonio TV reporter goes viral in "Right to Bare Arms"
- Alex Garcia and Chuck Miketinac no longer with FOX San Antonio KABB

AUSTIN

Rowe, Sarkisian controversy shows growing need for respect toward women in sports.

Josue Cuevas joins KVUE Austin as Morning Executive Producer from KUSA Denver.

Victor Mills and Heavan Doyle join KVUE as producers.  Doyle previously served as a Story Desk Editor at KIII Corpus Christi.

- KXAN Austin launches ‘Cause & Effect’
- Ann Pierret and Nathan Langley join KXAN Austin
- Julieanna Jackson joins FOX 7 Austin
- Mike Warren retires from FOX 7 Austin
- Dominique Leh joins FOX 7 Austin
- Brandon Schaff joins KVUE Austin and love is in the air
- Kristin Walla joined KVUE Austin
- Darby Brown leaves CBS Austin for 12News Phoenix

AROUND TEXAS

The murder of KRBC Abilene reporter Jennifer Servo remains unsolved 24 years after she was found inside her Abilene apartment.

70 Years of Stories: KVIA—Your Community, Your News, Your Legacy.

Lidia Herrera joins KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley as a reporter.

Rishi Oza joins Eyewitness News KBAK and FOX58 Bakersfield, California as weekend sports anchor from KVIA ABC-7 News El Paso.

Ava Davis joins KTAB/KRBC Abilene as a reporter and an anchor on Saturdays for KTAB.

Marixa Zamora — now Marixa Jones — announced her departure from Entravision Communications in McAllen, in the Rio Grande Valley.

Marcela Delgado joins as host of HOLA! on KGNS+ and Telemundo Laredo, while Luis Enrique Vela and Michelle James Thorpe join KGNS as multimedia journalists.

KRIS 6 News wins statewide open government award for housing authority investigation.

Fernando Montejano, or "Grizz," is half of the popular Iris & Grizz morning DJ duo. He had a rough start in life. 

- Jasmin Caldwell joins KWTX 10 + more Waco changes
- Isabella Martinez joins NBC 6 South Florida
- TAB Board welcomes 8 new directors
- Brett Anthony joins KY3 Springfield from CBS19 Tyler
- Greg Kerr joins KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen

REMEMBERING

Charles U. “Chuck” Spaugh, 87, Lubbock broadcaster, dies.

Former ABC13 KTRK Houston chief editor and producer Gary Parker has died.

- Victor Lopez, NewsWest 9 morning anchor, dies after cancer battle

Greg Kerr joins KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen

Greg Kerr announced he is returning to Texas television news at KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen, this time in the mornings alongside Lindsay Liepman.

“5am comes quickly, but I’m back at it!” Kerr announced on social media. “I’ve joined Lindsay Liepman and the KCEN morning team in the Waco/Temple market.”

Kerr also thanked his wife, Sheryl Kerr, for her support as he made what he described as a “major” life decision.

“Let’s win the mornings!” he added.

- Jasmin Caldwell joins KWTX 10
- Dan Joseph joins NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo

The Central Texas Texas Today news comes less than three months after Kerr announced his retirement from NewsChannel 10 KFDA in Amarillo on July 2, 2026, following more than 35 years in television news and sports.

At the time, Kerr said he was stepping away from daily television news, but he wasn't leaving broadcasting completely. He launched Let’s Get Kerrific!, a part-time social media content-creation venture based in the Austin area, where he planned to draw on more than four decades of news and sports experience while connecting with audiences across digital platforms.

Apparently, retirement didn't last very long.

Kerr's return to television brings his career full circle in Texas. He joined KFDA in January 2022 and spent four and a half years as the station's primetime anchor, helping lead coverage of breaking news and severe weather while becoming active in the Texas Panhandle community.

During his time in Amarillo, Kerr participated in community initiatives including the Together We Can Food Drive and 24 Hours in the Canyon, and supported the Ronald McDonald House and other local causes.

Kerr's television career began in Texas in 1983 when he became a sports anchor at KLST-TV in San Angelo. A University of Central Oklahoma graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, he moved to Austin's KTBC-TV the following year as a sports anchor.

He later spent nine years as Sports Director at KFDM-TV in Beaumont before moving to Springfield, Illinois, where he became Sports Director at WICS-TV. Kerr then joined KWTV-TV in Oklahoma City as a sports anchor before heading to WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina.

At WFMY, Kerr spent nearly eight years as Sports Director and helped oversee major sports programming and special broadcast projects.

Kerr returned to Texas in 2010, joining Fox Sports Southwest in Dallas as a news anchor. His work there included anchoring Dallas Stars Live, Dallas Stars Insider, Dallas Mavericks Live, San Antonio Spurs Live and High School Spotlight. He also wrote, edited, produced, and voiced segments for the Texas Rangers Magazine Show.

In 2012, Kerr returned to KTBC in Austin, where he anchored FOX 7 News in the Morning and Good Day Austin.

After nearly three decades in sports television, Kerr transitioned to news full-time. He joined KFDM/KBTV in Beaumont as a morning news anchor in 2013 before returning to West Texas, where he anchored KLST in San Angelo from 2020 to 2021.

Kerr joined KFDA in Amarillo in January 2022, closing out what appeared to be his television career as the station's evening anchor.

Throughout his career, Kerr has earned numerous honors, including two Lone Star Emmy Awards — one for sports and another for news.

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