On August 13, 2026, 95.7 The Fan KIKK took over The Spot KKHH, and here is the audio of the format change.
The above video is the station flip, featuring a montage of previous 95.7 formats, including KIKK country, from which the FM sports-talk station is adopting its new call letters.
The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected twenty (20) radio professionals for induction in the Class of 2026. Those broadcasters, including those in the inaugural “Small Markets/Big Voices” category, are presented below in alphabetical order. All will be honored on Saturday, November 7th at the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore, TX.
Doug Abernethy
Brenda Adriance-Fox
“Lisa Lisa” Bonnani
Bruce Buchanon
Jay Creswell
Dave E. Crockett
Diane Day
Anna De Haro
Paris Eley
Jimmy “JD” Gonzalez
Jojo & Patches
Joyce King
Kevin Kline
Eric Raines
Clyde “Kooter” Roberson
Chrissie Roberts
JD Rose
Dr. J. Thomas Smith
Pam Wells
Barry Wolverton
Jerry and Wanda Hanszen, who were recognized with the introduction of the Small Markets/Big Voices category at the 2025 Induction ceremony, will be formally inducted during the 2026 ceremony.
In addition, five heritage broadcasters will be posthumously inducted as Lone Star Legacies in a category first introduced in 2025. In alphabetical order, those broadcasters are:
David Anderson
Frank Hicks
Mona Parker
Jack Sellmeyer
Ted Stecker
- Fifty nominees for its 2026 Induction Class
All broadcasters listed here will be extended the full honors, rights and privileges that accompany induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
The TRHOF Radio Reunion and Induction Weekend is open to the public. Schedule, hotel, and ticket information are now posted at www.trhof.net.
The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the national winners of the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Here are the Texas winners:
Continuing Coverage
Unlicensed and Unchecked
WFAA
Dallas, TX
“Unlicensed and Unchecked.” What started as breaking news grew into something much bigger. This investigation exposed a hidden network of unlicensed facilities operating with little oversight, and the largely unregulated system of placement agents who helped fill them with elderly and disabled residents. WFAA’s reporting led Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign two new bills into law aimed at protecting elderly and disabled residents from exploitation and neglect (description provided to me by TEGNA).
"Our journalists tell stories that make a difference and enrich the lives of the people we serve," said Raquel Amparo, senior vice president of content at TEGNA. "Every day, our news teams show up for their communities: holding power accountable, asking the questions that matter most, and celebrating the people and places that make a community special. If there's a meaningful and relevant story to be told, our teams bring it to our viewers."
KXAN Investigates | kxan.com
KXAN
Austin, TX
KXAN’s winning entry was a collection of investigative projects that combined reporting with digital storytelling, video, and other multimedia elements to hold the powerful accountable and give viewers a deeper understanding of important issues across Texas (descriptions provided by Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)
The projects included:
“We are grateful to the Radio Television Digital News Association for recognizing the outstanding work of our newsrooms,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “Nexstar remains committed to investing in strong local journalism and providing the free, trusted news and information that viewers across America rely on and deserve. We are steadfast in our support of local news and the vital role it plays in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. Thank you again to RTDNA for the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.”
Excellence in Sound
‘El más dulce recuerdo’: 30 years later, Selena’s presence still felt in Corpus Christi
Texas Standard
Austin, TX
Three Black Texans were lynched 130 years ago. How can Austin preserve their memory?
KUT
Austin, TX
Feature Reporting
The Bladesmith
KWTX
Waco, TX
News Series
A Whole Other Country
Marfa Public Radio
Marfa, TX
Continuing Coverage
Uninsured in America
Public Health Watch and Stateline
Austin, TX
Fumed
Public Health Watch and N+ Univision 45
Austin, TX
Jay Wallis left WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth after more than six years in 2025 and was promoted to lead producer of Growth for TEGNA in April 2026.
"It’s a creative and collaborative opportunity to help lead a new corporate team focused on developing original digital content, supporting major coverage across the country, and finding new ways to grow audiences," Wallis posted.
Wallis most recently served as executive producer, digital video coordinator and multimedia journalist at WFAA from July 2023 to September 2025. In that role, he led the station's digital video initiatives, launched original programming for WFAA+, and was named WFAA's Innovator of the Year in 2024 for his work on digital transformation and audience growth. He also worked as a multimedia journalist, reporting on sports and general assignment stories, earning multiple honors from the National Press Photographers Association and a 2020 Lone Star Emmy nomination.
Following his time at WFAA, Wallis joined TEGNA's Growth team in September 2025 as a growth producer, developing platform-native content and audience growth strategies across the company's stations. He was promoted to lead producer, growth, in April 2026, where he oversees the creative development of original digital video franchises, long-form streaming content, and cross-platform storytelling initiatives across TEGNA's nationwide portfolio.
Before joining WFAA, Wallis spent three years as a multimedia journalist at KVUE in Austin, where he earned three consecutive Lone Star Emmy nominations and launched a podcast explaining the news production process.
Earlier in his career, Wallis worked as bureau chief at KYTX CBS19 in Tyler-Longview, where he anchored and produced the Sunday newscast while covering major news stories across East Texas. He also served as an editorial assistant for SLAM magazine, contributing to SLAMonline.com, SLAM Magazine, and SLAM Radio.
Wallis began his broadcasting career at KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri, where he worked as a sports anchor, reporter, producer, and news reporter while attending the University of Missouri. During college, he also interned with Mizzou Athletics, the Frisco RoughRiders, and KBIA 91.3 FM.
He graduated from the University of Missouri in 2015 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Radio and Television News.
Jayden Ramkissoon joined KFDA NewsChannel 10 in Amarillo as a morning and News at Noon meteorologist on Wednesday through Friday in February 2026.
The Sugar Land native is forecasting the weather for viewers in the Texas Panhandle after graduating from Texas A&M University in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology.
While at Texas A&M, Ramkissoon was actively involved in several student weather organizations and broadcasts. He served as a broadcaster for TAMU Weather Radio, a producer for TAMU Weather TV, and later as a team lead for the student-run weather program. He was also a member of the Texas A&M Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS), gaining hands-on experience in forecasting and broadcasting throughout his college career.
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- 2026 Edward R. Murrow Award Texas winners
People Won’t Stop Screaming at FOX 4’s Tisia Muzinga.
Dallas Observer Editor-in-Chief Patrick Williams retires.
Former NBC 5 Today KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth weekend morning anchor/reporter Evan Anderson began a new chapter as Senior Executive Director of Communications for Fort Worth ISD.
Latonya Yarbro moves to WFAA 8 as the morning executive producer from nightside EP for KMOV St. Louis.
Dallas Business Journal publisher doubles down with Fort Worth digital-only spinoff.
- FOX 4 KDFW new studio update June 2026
- Jeff Ray Signs Off at CBS News Texas
- Samantha Davies leaves NBC 5 KXAS DFW
“Runaway Radio” wins three 47th Annual Telly Awards.
“Runaway Radio” scores major wins at the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards.
Chief of Communications / Senior Advisor to the Mayor's Office, Mary Benton, honored with the 2026 PRSA Houston Legacy Award.
How two former Houston broadcasters found love — and became examples for others.
Within three months of launch, Spanish Broadcasting System’s La Ley 92.1 (KROI) had climbed to number four in Houston’s overall market and claimed the number one spot among Hispanic listeners in both morning and afternoon drive.
Reporter Claire Hao leaves the Houston Chronicle.
OutSmart magazine has been named a recipient of a 2026 Excellence in Journalism Award from NLGJA.
- Stephania Jimenez says ENOUGH with the 10pm news
- Jason Nguyen named KPRC 2 Early Evening Executive Reporter
- Olivia Dance joins FOX 26 Houston
- KPRC 2 to bring back a morning traffic anchor
- Brheanna Berry returns to Houston at KHOU 11
- Gage Goulding leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Robert Arnold leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Double J’s Morning Show moves to Houston Tejano Hits app
- Brittany Begley gets national coverage for TV industry criticisms
- Brittany Begley no longer with KPRC 2 Houston
- Jeff Ehling to retire from ABC13 KTRK Houston after 26 years
- KPRC 2 Houston experiences layoffs in June 2026
- Trason Bragg promoted to KHOU 11 Houston noon anchor
- Sherman Desselle leaves FOX 26 Houston
- iHeartMedia layoffs in Houston and Texas in June 2026
Bayliss Wagner joins the New York Times as a national politics fellow from the San Antonio Express-News.
The University of Texas at Austin fired KUT Public Media General Manager Debbie Hiott and appointed Gerald Johnson as interim general manager the next day.
‘Texas Monthly Presents: The Story’ Turns Statewide Acclaim Into National Public Television Expansion.
Texas Monthly Takes Home Medals From the 61st Annual Society of Publication Designers Competition.
Norsan Media expands its holdings in Austin with the purchase of Rhythmic Throwbacks “Vibe 93.3” KGSR Cedar Park for $3.5 million.
- Where is Scott Fisher?
- Sydney Gray joins KXAN Austin
- Laura Sather named KVUE Austin assistant news director
- Allison Hill joins KVUE Austin
- Fmr. Austin reporter apologizes after 'effort to have a little fun with World Cup competition'
- Kelsey Sanchez leaves KVUE Austin
- Jessica Rivera leaves FOX 7 Austin
Baylor football has finalized its 2026 radio broadcast crew, adding Geff Gandy and Bryson Jackson to the Baylor Sports Media Network, joining legendary Voice of the Bears, John Morris, on the call throughout the season.
Angel San Juan with KFDM/Fox Southeast Texas wins the 2026 Jack Pieper Legends Award at the Press Club of Southeast Texas banquet.
Max Zepeda joins ABC7 KVIA as a News/Sports Multimedia Journalist.
Joe Cerda, better known as JoJo to KTEX country music fans, is sharing his health battle publicly, hoping to push more people toward organ donation.
Grabiel Silva joins NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa as a Multiskilled Journalist (MMJ).
Jordan Benavides joins KRIS 6 Corpus Christi as a reporter for Kleberg, Brooks, and Kenedy counties.
3NEWS' Leslie Adami named best TV news personality in The Bend Magazine Local’s List.
Neighborhood multimedia reporter Melissa Treviño left KRIS 6 News.
Multi-skilled Journalist Blake Neubauer joined the CBS19 KYTX Tyler team.
- Corbin Voges leaves KVII Amarillo
- Madison Hartin joins KIII 3 News Corpus Christi
- Katalina Bell leaves KTAB Abilene
- Christine Gormley joins FOX 23 KOKI and KTUL ABC 8 Tulsa
- Greg Kerr retires from NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo
- Ron Rosseau retires from KTAB Abilene
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Radio One To Acquire KKDA/KRNB Dallas; Sells KZMJ To Fuzion Dallas.
Javier David departed The Dallas Morning News, where he served as business editor since December 2024.
Encouragement Media Group (EMG) announced it will launch its Spanish Christian format, Fuzión, on 94.5 KZMJ.
Robyn Key joins WFAA 8 as a news producer.
FOX 26 KRIV Morning Executive Producer Jonathan Chastain retires.
Dayna Hayman joins FOX 26 Houston team as Morning News Executive Producer from FOX 7 Austin.
Sonya Villamagna Hamilton becomes VP of Sales at iHeartMedia within the Team Accelerate program from KHOU 11.
Chris Shepherd's TV show Eat Like a Local ends its run after 3 years.
Producer Frank Espinoza returns to ABC13 KTRK after working at KPRC 2 for decades.
Houston Chronicle ends Dwight Silverman's personal technology column.
KTSU 90.9 FM Breaks into Top 20 in Houston-Galveston Radio Market.
Longtime San Antonio TV host Tanji Patton wraps up popular food show.
After a health scare, every day’s a best day ever for KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany.
Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley published his survival story in "Where the River Took Us" and has won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.
KXAN explores ‘everything’ it has to offer viewers in promo series.
Rusty Surette named sole winner of 2026 Jason Hightower Award.
Ward Huey, vice president and general manager of KETK/FOX51/KTPN, Nexstar Media Group’s Tyler-Longview stations, has been named the 2026 Television Broadcaster of the Year by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.
Reporter Lidia Herrera leaves KIII 3 News.
99.9 KLUR Wichita Falls midday host ‘Big Jim’ Russell has moved to mornings following the retirement of Brad Austin on May 15.
Benjamin Bernheart Amato, 94, who built KSTAR Country KVST from the ground up, passed away.
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WFAA 8’s Cynthia Izaguirre has been shaped by “Wednesday’s Child,” her first-grade teacher — and one small, strange slip-up about a mountain climber whose viral clip made her the queen of bloopers.
iHeartMedia announced Vince Richards as the new Program Director of 97.1 The Eagle and Lone Star 92.5.
Salem Media turned in the license of 620 KTNO Plano/Dallas.
Houston Chronicle named Newsroom of the Year by Texas Managing Editors.
Tom Abrahams named 2026 Dave Ward Excellence in Media Award recipient by Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Farewell from the Fort Bend Star.
Caroline Ghisolfi named Houston Chronicle data editor.
KHCB Media announced Ivette Zamora as Director of Community Engagement.
A new program at Rice University is giving students a front-row seat to the stories shaping Houston and putting them behind a microphone to tell them. The Houston Newsroom, launched this spring through Rice’s Program in Media Studies, is an audio-first reporting course designed to mirror the rhythms and expectations of a professional newsroom.
KENS5 sports reporter Vinnie Vinzetta shared his experience surviving childhood abuse.
Cox Media Group has appointed Jay Shannon as Operations Manager for its San Antonio cluster starting May 4.
JB Hager and Sandy McIlree have reunited for "The JB And Sandy Morning Show" on iHeartMedia's KVET 98.1.
Austin Business Journal assistant managing editor Bob Sechler has retired.
Ethan Love joins KXAN Austin as a digital content producer from KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen.
KBTX General Manager Lori Bruffett retired after nearly 40 years at the station, leaving behind a legacy of community service, excellence and leadership.
After two years in East Texas, reporter Auyana Aird sayid farewell to CBS19 KYTX Tyler.
Glenn Eric Jones, Sr. departed this life and transitioned to eternal rest on April 17, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was a former ABC13 KTRK Houston executive producer.
Longtime meteorologist Dan Robertson, a veteran of more than three decades in TV news, died April 1. His Spectrum News colleague John Salazar shared the news in a Facebook post.
Longtime radio host Chad Hasty dies; friends, state leaders share memories.
Matt Farrell left 6 News KCEN in Waco-Temple-Killeen in February 2026 after serving as the station's chief meteorologist.
Farrell was named chief meteorologist in 2023, succeeding Andy Andersen.
Before returning to television in Central Texas, Farrell took a break from broadcasting to teach mathematics in the Frisco Independent School District. Prior to that, he worked as a content editor at TEGNA sister station WFAA 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Farrell began his television career as the morning meteorologist at Big 2 News KMID in Midland-Odessa before transitioning into teaching positions with the Rowlett and Royse City school districts.
He is a graduate of the University of North Texas and Mississippi State University and also studied at the University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology.
