Texas TV news and radio job moves October 2026

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Radio One revamps K104 KKDA and Smooth R&B 105.7 KRNB following the acquisitions.

Dallas native and NewsNation anchor Markie Martin reflects on Big Tex, family traditions, and bringing her own children to the State Fair for the first time.

CBS News Texas News Producer Brenda Lawson celebrates 30 years with the station.

- Payton May joins WBZ CBS Boston
- Samanta Rodríguez joins Telemundo Las Vegas
- Mireya Villarreal leaves ABC News and TV news
- Nikiya Carrero joins WFAA 8 DFW

HOUSTON

Scott Herrold is exiting his role as Chief of Content at Hope Media Group as the position is being eliminated.

Juan Lozano named Houston Chronicle breaking news editor.

KTSU 90.9 FM, celebrating 55 years of service to Texas Southern University and the broader community, has announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board.

KPRC 2 sports director Randy McIlvoy ('89) knows that the cost of a college education can be a challenge for many students and their families. The longtime television sports broadcaster is helping future Sam Houston State University students worry a little less through a $30,000 endowed scholarship for broadcast journalism majors.

Mason Pradt Officially Takes Middays At 93Q Houston.

KHOU 11's Keith Tomshe leaves the station after nearly 25 years.

Photographer Martin Martinez leaves KHOU to join Noticias Telemundo.

- Charly Edsitty joins Arizona's Family KTVK 3TV and KPHO CBS 5 Phoenix
- Brandon Walker returns to KPRC 2 Houston
- Three Houston Radio Stations Win 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
- Melanie Lawson, Khambrel Marshall and Grace Olivares are 2026 Lone Star EMMY Silver Circle Inductees
- Former Houston TV reporter Katie McCall speaks out on fight for justice
- Liz Roldán named Vice President of News at Univision Miami WLTV 23

SAN ANTONIO

KSAT 12 anchor Ernie Zuniga celebrates 30 years since starting in TV news.

- Yasmine Cowan joins News 4 San Antonio and FOX SA KABB

AUSTIN

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin.

- Abbi Bennett joins CBS Austin KEYE

AROUND TEXAS

Classic Country “No Bull Radio” is moving online after the company turned in the licenses for all nine of its stations in South Texas. 

Multimedia Journalist Trevon Sanchez leaves KFDM Beaumont.

Gerardo Sproet joins “106.1 KTEX” KTTX Brenham/College Station. 

Lonestar Broadcasting Group is expanding into Abilene by purchasing “95.1 The Wolf” KABW and Country “Q Country 96.1” KORQ.

KWTX 10 reporter Madison Herber leaves the station after becoming a mom.

Nexstar Media and Mission Broadcasting To Bring Texas State Football Championships to Fans Across the State.

- Alejandro Sánchez joins Telemundo Las Vegas
- Randy Klein Named KCEN 6 News Director
- KSBJ's Bill Ingram honored with 'Bill Ingram Day' proclamations
- Major changes at Majic 102.1 and 97.9 The Box Houston
- DaLaun Dillard leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Patrina Adger leaves KFDM 6 in Beaumont
- Texas TV Halloween 2026

REMEMBERING

Ryan Hazelwood, 50, a former ABC 7 Amarillo KVII news director and a 2025 inductee into West Texas A&M University’s Communication Hall of Fame, died after a battle with colon cancer. 

Longtime KSAT 12 TV photographer 'Bert' Asmis Jr. dies at 69.

- Jerome “YoJ” Ronquillo, longtime 104.1 KRBE Houston radio personality, dies at 57

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Texas TV Halloween 2026

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Jerome “YoJ” Ronquillo, longtime 104.1 KRBE Houston radio personality, dies at 57

Jerome “YoJ” Ronquillo, a longtime Houston radio personality whose voice, humor and larger-than-life personality made him a memorable part of the city's broadcasting community, died October 29, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.

Ronquillo, born July 10, 1969, began his radio career at 104.1 KRBE Houston in 1994. Over the next three decades, he became a familiar voice to listeners throughout Greater Houston, entertaining audiences both behind the microphone and at live events across the city.

Whether hosting his on-air shift, broadcasting live from a Houston nightclub or recording a commercial for a local client, Ronquillo brought an unmistakable personality to everything he did. Known professionally as YoJ, he was celebrated by colleagues for his quick wit, infectious laugh and ability to make just about any situation entertaining.

KRBE paid tribute to Ronquillo following news of his death, remembering him as one of the most charismatic, hilarious and memorable people to walk the station's hallways.

"YoJ was the life of the party," the station wrote. "His one-line zingers during meetings would make us inappropriately crack up every single time!"

The station also remembered his passion for radio, food and Houston sports, particularly the University of Houston Cougars. His cooking was another source of fond memories among friends and colleagues, including his ability to smoke ribs.

"Everyone who met him whether it was 30 years ago or last week has a 'YoJ Moment' in their memories," KRBE wrote. "We will miss you forever YoJ. Your laugh echoes in our hearts forever."

Ronquillo was also remembered by former KRBE personality Paul “Cubby” Bryant, who shared a friendship with him spanning 32 years.

Bryant had launched a GoFundMe campaign earlier in 2026 to help Ronquillo and his wife, Maggie, manage the financial challenges of his cancer treatment. Ronquillo was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on January 1, 2026, and faced an intensive course of chemotherapy, procedures and ongoing medical care.

In announcing his friend's passing on Facebook, Bryant described Ronquillo as much more than a friend.

"He was my brother in every way that mattered," Bryant wrote.

Bryant remembered their decades of friendship as a collection of countless memories, laughter, and a bond that would be difficult to replace. He also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak with Ronquillo by phone before his death and tell him how much their friendship meant.

Although saddened by the loss, Bryant found comfort in knowing his friend was no longer suffering and that family and friends had an opportunity to say goodbye.

"There will never be another quite like him, and I feel incredibly lucky that I got to call him my friend," Bryant wrote.

Bryant closed his tribute with a message that captured the humor and spirit Ronquillo was known for: "Keep them laughing up there."

Ronquillo leaves behind his wife, Maggie, along with family, friends, former colleagues and generations of Houston radio listeners who will remember the voice and personality behind the

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Patrina Adger leaves KFDM 6 in Beaumont

Patrina Adger has wrapped up her time at KFDM 6 in Beaumont, where she served as the station's weekday noon anchor and morning reporter in October 2026.

Adger joined KFDM in July 2023 after working as a freelance multimedia journalist for ABC13 KTRK in Houston. During her time at KFDM, she covered stories throughout Southeast Texas and earned recognition for her reporting, including being voted Best Journalist in the Beaumont Enterprise's 2024 Best of the Best awards.

She previously worked as a:

- reporter for KOCO 5 Oklahoma City

- MMJ for KBTX Bryan/College Station 

- feature reporter, Examiner.com Dallas

- reporter FOX 29 KABB San Antonio StudyJournalism

- reporter, KOTV Tulsa, OK

- reporter for WSIL Southern Illinois

Patrina was a military brat born in the United Kingdom and raised in San Antonio.

She earned a Communications/Radio and TV degree from Prairie View A&M and recently received her Master's degree in Strategic Communications from the University of Houston-Downtown. 

Patrina's work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Press Club of Southeast Texas, and the Texas Association of Broadcasters. She was also a 2021 candidate for Oklahoma’s Woman of the Year for its Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser. She also received the "Dignitary Public Sector Hero Award" for her community service.

In her first year with KFDM, Patrina was recognized as Best Journalist in Beaumont Enterprise's "Best of the Best" in Southeast Texas 2024, which is voted on by the public. The Press Club of Southeast Texas awarded her first place for Best Use of Social Media (Individual). The organization also recognized Patrina's breaking news coverage. For the second year in a row, she was selected as an ambassador for United Way's Ladies in Red campaign. The Texas Association of Broadcast Journalists named Patrina a finalist for best reporter in a small market in March 2026.

Her reporting on the jury selection of Joe Maldonado, better known as Joe Exotic, was also featured in the hit NETFLIX documentary series "Tiger King". One of her first and most memorable interviews came early in her career, with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, before he passed away.

Liz Roldán named Vice President of News at Univision Miami WLTV 23

Elizabeth “Liz” Roldán has been named Vice President of News for WLTV 23 N+ Univision Miami, where she will oversee all editorial news operations for the South Florida station.

The news of her hiring was announced on October 15, 2026, but I wasn't blogging then, so here you go now.

Roldán returns to the Miami station where her television career began, leaving her position as news director at CW39 Houston KIAH.

In her new role, Roldán will oversee day-to-day newsroom operations, content strategy, and editorial direction for WLTV 23.

“Liz brings to Miami a rare combination of journalistic vision, leadership and deep community connection. Her return to the station where she started her career reflects the strength of our talent and our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Carlos Díaz de la Fuente, TelevisaUnivision senior vice president of affiliate news.

A veteran news executive and award-winning journalist, Roldán has held newsroom leadership positions in several major U.S. television markets, building teams, launching streaming platforms, developing original programming and expanding bilingual content.

Roldán began her television career as an intern at Univision's WLTV 23 in Miami. She later joined CBS Miami WFOR 4, where she held positions including assignment manager and eventually served as news director for nine years. During her time there, she also worked as executive producer of special projects and investigations and helped develop original political affairs programming.

She previously worked at NBC 6 South Florida WTVJ in Miami as managing editor, special projects producer, and assignment manager.

In December 2020, Roldán returned to Houston as news director of KHOU 11. She joined the TEGNA-owned station alongside Director of Innovation Stuart Boslow and Digital Director Randy Klein. Roldán departed KHOU on October 4, 2024.

Months later, in January 2025, Roldán became news director at CW39 Houston KIAH, where she expanded the station's streaming and digital presence and introduced bilingual programming in new formats.

Although her television career began in South Florida, Roldán grew up in Houston, attending St. Vincent de Paul and St. Agnes Academy before earning a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast News from The University of Texas at Austin.

Throughout her career, Roldán's journalism and newsroom leadership have earned numerous industry honors. Her awards include the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for Outstanding Investigative Reporting in the Public Interest, a National Emmy for Outstanding News Documentary, two National Edward R. Murrow Awards, including one for News Documentary, the Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting, an Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award, a Gracie Award and 13 regional Emmy Awards, including Overall Excellence.

Former Houston TV reporter Katie McCall speaks out on fight for justice

Yasmine Cowan joins News 4 San Antonio and FOX SA KABB

Yasmine Cowan is joining News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX SA KABB as a weekend anchor and reporter as of October 2026.

Here is what Cowan posted on Instagram.

"Everything’s bigger in Texas. Officially the newest weekend anchor & reporter at FOX SA & News 4 San Antonio!"

Cowan joins WOAI and KABB San Antonio after spending more than two years at WHP CBS 21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she worked as a general assignment reporter from July 2024 through September 2026.  

In addition to her reporting duties, Cowan filled in as an anchor for the morning, noon, 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and late-evening newscasts. She also anchored traffic and worked at the station's Alert desk.

Before beginning her professional reporting career, Cowan interned at WBAL-TV 11 in Baltimore and WJLA in Washington, D.C. 

Originally from Maryland, Cowan is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

- Kate Devine joins News 4 San Antonio and FOX San Antonio

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Melanie Lawson, Khambrel Marshall and Grace Olivares are 2026 Lone Star EMMY Silver Circle Inductees

Melanie Lawson, Khambrel Marshall and Grace Olivares Named 2026 Lone Star EMMY Silver Circle Inductees

Three familiar faces in Houston television are the 2026 Silver Circle inductees announced by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).

Former ABC13 KTRK Houston anchor Melanie Lawson, former KPRC 2 Houston meteorologist and host Khambrel Marshall, and Univision 45 Houston KXLN community empowerment director and host Grace Olivares will be honored for their contributions to the television industry.

Lawson signed off from ABC13 in January 2026 after an extraordinary 43-year career. The station celebrated the longtime anchor with a memorable sendoff, recognizing her decades of journalism and service to the Houston community.

Marshall retired from KPRC 2 in December 2023 after 24 years at the station. In addition to serving as a weekend morning meteorologist, Marshall hosted and produced Houston Newsmakers and led KPRC 2's internship program, helping introduce aspiring journalists to the television news business.

Olivares has spent more than three decades with Univision 45 Houston KXLN, where she serves as director of community empowerment. Since joining the station in April 1993, she has worked to connect the Spanish-language television station with the Houston community.

In past years, Silver Circle Honorees include Deborah Ferguson, Carolyn Mungo, Raul Peimbert, David Strickland, Don Kobos, Martha Kattan and Deborah Knapp.

According to the Lone Star Chapter's website, the Silver Circle recognizes media professionals who began their television careers at least 25 years ago and have made significant contributions to the chapter's television industry. Eligible professionals may work in performing, creative, technical or administrative roles, as well as related fields such as journalism education, advertising, promotion and public relations.

The Lone Star Chapter of NATAS has recognized Silver Circle members since 2003.

The 2026 Lone Star EMMY Awards will take place Saturday, November 14, at 713 Music Hall in Houston. The sold-out event will celebrate excellence in television and honor industry professionals whose careers have made a lasting impact on the Lone Star State.

Nikiya Carrero joins WFAA 8 DFW

Nikiya Carrero joined WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth as a reporter in October 2026.

Carrero announced the move in an Instagram post, writing, “Career Update...I have joined the news team at WFAA in Dallas as a reporter! Super ecstatic to join such a legendary station and continue my career as a journalist”

The Emmy-nominated journalist joins the North Texas TEGNA ABC affiliate after working with the CBS News Miami team at WFOR. 

Carrero grew up in Miami Beach and earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting and Emerging Media from Barry University in 2019.

Following graduation, Carrero headed to Bismarck, North Dakota, to pursue her dream of working in television news. She joined KX News in October 2019 as a multimedia journalist.

In October 2021, Carrero moved to Savannah, Georgia, where she joined WJCL 22, the market’s ABC affiliate, as a reporter. 

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