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So far, I am down 12 pounds thanks to the challenge. Let's see if I can maintain that with the holidays in full swing.
Here are two videos I produced during the challenge you might want to watch now. Both offer tips on weight loss.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Working off the post Thanksgiving food hangover #21DaysForGood
Unbuckle your belt and watch some of these videos to help get the weight off
Congrats to KHOU morning anchor Lily Jang who won the Snap Kitchen #21DaysForGood challenge we were recently participating in.
So far, I am down 12 pounds thanks to the challenge. Let's see if I can maintain that with the holidays in full swing.
Here are two videos I produced during the challenge you might want to watch now. Both offer tips on weight loss.
So far, I am down 12 pounds thanks to the challenge. Let's see if I can maintain that with the holidays in full swing.
Here are two videos I produced during the challenge you might want to watch now. Both offer tips on weight loss.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
FOX 26 KRIV & FOX 7 KTBC November sweeps 2014
November 2014 TV news sweeps results for FOX 26 KRIV Houston & FOX 7 KTBC Austin
November sweeps 2014 are done. Get 'em out of the oven and serve the ratings results. FOX Television Stations is already celebrating at FOX 26 KRIV Houston and FOX 7 KTBC Austin:
FOX26 AM News at 8a increased its performance by 50% among
Adults 25-54 and FOX26 AM News 7-9a increased 50% among
Adults 18-49 in November 2014.
FOX26 AM News at 7-9a Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49
FOX26 AM News at 8a Ranks #2 in Adults 25-54
In November 2014 FOX26 AM News at 8a delivered a 1.2 rating in A25-54 (32,269 viewers)
and FOX26 AM News at 7-9am delivered a 1.2 rating in A18-49 (35,000 viewers).
· Among Adults 25-54 FOX 26 News at 8a (1.2) increased +50% from last Nov13, while KTRK’s Good Morning America, KPRC’s Today Show and KHOU’s CBS This Morning experienced year-to-year declines.
Among Adults 18-49 FOX 26 News at 7-9a (1.2) increased +50% from last Nov13. KTRK’s Good
Morning America, KPRC’s Today Show, and KHOU’s CBS This Morning experienced year-to-year declines.
FOX 7 KTBC
NOV’14 Highlights-KTBC FOX 7 Austin HH RTG/SHR (26 days)
AM NEWS
FOX 7’s “Good Day Austin” increased its performance over last November in every hour from 430A-10A
430A-5A: HH rtgs grew +80% from a .5 to a .9. HH shr grew +129% delivering an 8.7 shr vs. NOV’13 3.8.
5A-6A: HH rtgs grew +63% from a .8 to 1.3. HH shr grew +100% delivering a 10.0 over NOV’13 5.0. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 5AM. Ranking moved from #3 to #2.
6A-7A: HH rtgs grew +47% from a 1.7 to a 2.5. HH shr grew +61% delivering a 11.6 over NOV’13 7.2. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 6AM.
7A-8A: HH rtgs grew +24% from a 2.1 to a 2.6. HH shr grew +42% delivering a 10.5 compared to NOV’13 7.4. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 7AM.
8A-9A: The 8:00 hour grew + 22% in HH rtgs from a 1.8 to a 2.2. HH shr is +38% year-to-year, increasing from a 6.5 to a 9.0. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 8AM.
9A-10A: HH rtgs grew +29% from a 1.4 to a 1.8. HH Shr is up +41% with a 7.6 over the NOV’13 5.4 delivery. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 9AM.
WEEKEND AM NEWS
Sat 6-7A Good Day Saturday Rtgs improved share over last November going from a .7 to a 1.2. HH share was up +105% delivering a 8.4 compared to the 4.1 in Nov’13 (first book).
Sat 7-8A Good Day Saturday is also trending up year-to year growing + 56% in rtgs and +81% in share over last November (.9 / 3.6 to a 1.4 / 6.5).
Sun 6-7A Good Day Sunday also outdelivered its premiere book last November, growing +40% in rtgs and +73% in Share (.5 / 3.0 to a .7 / 5.2)
Sun 7-8A Good Day Sunday is up +60% in rtg and +68% in share delivering a 1.6 / 6.7 compared to last year’s 1.0 / 4.0.
DAYTIME
Every hour of daytime is up over NOV’13
10A-11A: Wendy Williams’ ratings grew +86% and the share grew over the NOV’13 performance by +128%. The program delivered a solid 1.3 / 5.7 compared to last year’s .7 / 2.5.
11A-12N: The Real had a great 1st book, improving the time period +125% in rtg and +138% in shr with a .9 / 3.8 over last year’s .4 / 1.6.
12N-1230P: Noon News More success in news with the FOX 7’s midday news growing +100% in rtgs and +100% in shares from a .9 / 3.4 last year to a 1.8 / 6.8 this November! KTBC grew more than any station in the market in midday news. Ranking grew from #3 to tied for #1.
1230P-1P: Dish Nation grew +200% in shares and +213% in shr over last November delivering a solid 1.2 / 4.7 from NOV’13 .4 / 1.5. Ranking grew from #4 to #2.
1P-2P Divorce Court – up +29% in rtgs and +50% in shr from a .7 / 2.4 to a .9 / 3.6.
2P-3P TMZ Live – HH rtg grew +83% and HH Shr grew 105% from a .6 / 2.1 to a 1.1 / 4.3. Ranking grew from #4 to #2.
EARLY FRINGE
4P-5P Judge Judy grew the time period with a +50% in rtg and +63% over last year (Dr. Oz). HH rtg and share increased from a 1.2 / 3.2 to a 1.8 / 5.2.
ACCESS
630P-7P - BIG BANG THEORY is #2 in the time period in households. BBT HH rtg grew +20% and share grew +24% over NOV’13, delivering a 4.2 / 8.7 compared to the NOV’13 3.5 / 7.0 performance. Ranking grew from #3 to #2. BBT on KTBC was the only program in the time period to grow share!
LATE NEWS
M-F 9P-10P FOX 7 News at Nine grew +8% over the May performance. The share is up +8% compared to May’14 (2.9 / 5.3 to a 2.9 / 5.7). Although KTBC’s rtg is the same year to year, KEYE dropped so our ranking grew from #4 to #3 vs. 10P News on the competition.
Sun 9P-10P FOX 7 News at Nine grew +14% in rtg and +18% in share over last November. The hour delivered a 2.5 / 4.5 compared to last year’s 2.2 / 3.8. The competition lost share in their Sun 10P.
LATE FRINGE
1030P-11P BIG BANG THEORY grew the time period in late fringe as well. The 1030P telecast was up + 36% in rtg and +44% in share over the time period last year (Simpsons). The rtg/shr grew from a 1.4 / 3.6 to a 1.9 / 5.2.
1130P-12M Simpsons grew +13% in rtg and +32% in share increasing from a .8 / 2.8 last November to a .9 / 3.7 in NOV’14.
FOX26 AM News at 8a increased its performance by 50% among
Adults 25-54 and FOX26 AM News 7-9a increased 50% among
Adults 18-49 in November 2014.
FOX26 AM News at 7-9a Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49
FOX26 AM News at 8a Ranks #2 in Adults 25-54
In November 2014 FOX26 AM News at 8a delivered a 1.2 rating in A25-54 (32,269 viewers)
and FOX26 AM News at 7-9am delivered a 1.2 rating in A18-49 (35,000 viewers).
· Among Adults 25-54 FOX 26 News at 8a (1.2) increased +50% from last Nov13, while KTRK’s Good Morning America, KPRC’s Today Show and KHOU’s CBS This Morning experienced year-to-year declines.
Among Adults 18-49 FOX 26 News at 7-9a (1.2) increased +50% from last Nov13. KTRK’s Good
Morning America, KPRC’s Today Show, and KHOU’s CBS This Morning experienced year-to-year declines.
NOV’14 Highlights-KTBC FOX 7 Austin HH RTG/SHR (26 days)
AM NEWS
FOX 7’s “Good Day Austin” increased its performance over last November in every hour from 430A-10A
430A-5A: HH rtgs grew +80% from a .5 to a .9. HH shr grew +129% delivering an 8.7 shr vs. NOV’13 3.8.
5A-6A: HH rtgs grew +63% from a .8 to 1.3. HH shr grew +100% delivering a 10.0 over NOV’13 5.0. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 5AM. Ranking moved from #3 to #2.
6A-7A: HH rtgs grew +47% from a 1.7 to a 2.5. HH shr grew +61% delivering a 11.6 over NOV’13 7.2. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 6AM.
7A-8A: HH rtgs grew +24% from a 2.1 to a 2.6. HH shr grew +42% delivering a 10.5 compared to NOV’13 7.4. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 7AM.
8A-9A: The 8:00 hour grew + 22% in HH rtgs from a 1.8 to a 2.2. HH shr is +38% year-to-year, increasing from a 6.5 to a 9.0. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 8AM.
9A-10A: HH rtgs grew +29% from a 1.4 to a 1.8. HH Shr is up +41% with a 7.6 over the NOV’13 5.4 delivery. KTBC grew more than any station in the market at 9AM.
WEEKEND AM NEWS
Sat 6-7A Good Day Saturday Rtgs improved share over last November going from a .7 to a 1.2. HH share was up +105% delivering a 8.4 compared to the 4.1 in Nov’13 (first book).
Sat 7-8A Good Day Saturday is also trending up year-to year growing + 56% in rtgs and +81% in share over last November (.9 / 3.6 to a 1.4 / 6.5).
Sun 6-7A Good Day Sunday also outdelivered its premiere book last November, growing +40% in rtgs and +73% in Share (.5 / 3.0 to a .7 / 5.2)
Sun 7-8A Good Day Sunday is up +60% in rtg and +68% in share delivering a 1.6 / 6.7 compared to last year’s 1.0 / 4.0.
DAYTIME
Every hour of daytime is up over NOV’13
10A-11A: Wendy Williams’ ratings grew +86% and the share grew over the NOV’13 performance by +128%. The program delivered a solid 1.3 / 5.7 compared to last year’s .7 / 2.5.
11A-12N: The Real had a great 1st book, improving the time period +125% in rtg and +138% in shr with a .9 / 3.8 over last year’s .4 / 1.6.
12N-1230P: Noon News More success in news with the FOX 7’s midday news growing +100% in rtgs and +100% in shares from a .9 / 3.4 last year to a 1.8 / 6.8 this November! KTBC grew more than any station in the market in midday news. Ranking grew from #3 to tied for #1.
1230P-1P: Dish Nation grew +200% in shares and +213% in shr over last November delivering a solid 1.2 / 4.7 from NOV’13 .4 / 1.5. Ranking grew from #4 to #2.
1P-2P Divorce Court – up +29% in rtgs and +50% in shr from a .7 / 2.4 to a .9 / 3.6.
2P-3P TMZ Live – HH rtg grew +83% and HH Shr grew 105% from a .6 / 2.1 to a 1.1 / 4.3. Ranking grew from #4 to #2.
EARLY FRINGE
4P-5P Judge Judy grew the time period with a +50% in rtg and +63% over last year (Dr. Oz). HH rtg and share increased from a 1.2 / 3.2 to a 1.8 / 5.2.
ACCESS
630P-7P - BIG BANG THEORY is #2 in the time period in households. BBT HH rtg grew +20% and share grew +24% over NOV’13, delivering a 4.2 / 8.7 compared to the NOV’13 3.5 / 7.0 performance. Ranking grew from #3 to #2. BBT on KTBC was the only program in the time period to grow share!
LATE NEWS
M-F 9P-10P FOX 7 News at Nine grew +8% over the May performance. The share is up +8% compared to May’14 (2.9 / 5.3 to a 2.9 / 5.7). Although KTBC’s rtg is the same year to year, KEYE dropped so our ranking grew from #4 to #3 vs. 10P News on the competition.
Sun 9P-10P FOX 7 News at Nine grew +14% in rtg and +18% in share over last November. The hour delivered a 2.5 / 4.5 compared to last year’s 2.2 / 3.8. The competition lost share in their Sun 10P.
LATE FRINGE
1030P-11P BIG BANG THEORY grew the time period in late fringe as well. The 1030P telecast was up + 36% in rtg and +44% in share over the time period last year (Simpsons). The rtg/shr grew from a 1.4 / 3.6 to a 1.9 / 5.2.
1130P-12M Simpsons grew +13% in rtg and +32% in share increasing from a .8 / 2.8 last November to a .9 / 3.7 in NOV’14.
Monday, November 24, 2014
JP Pritchard joins Sam Malone on 1070 KNTH mornings
Houston radio icons JP Pritchard and Sam Malone join forces on AM 1070 The Answer KNTH
Former News 92 FM KROI and NewsRadio 740 KTRH morning anchor JP Pritchard has joined The Sam Malone Show on AM 1070 The Answer KNTH as the new News Director and Public Affairs Director for Salem Radio Houston.
"I remember the first time I saw JP," Malone recalled to mikemcguff.com. "It was in the building at Clear Channel in '05. He was walking down the hallway. I thought, 'OMG...should I say something?' Not all radio legends are friendly. I decided to take a shot and said, 'Hi.' He responded with a golden-voiced, 'HELLLLLOOOO.' I remember calling my wife and telling her I just hello to JP Pritchard!!!!"
Last night, I put it out on Twitter and Facebook that a new co-host would be joining Malone. The rumor I heard said "him" so I knew it wasn't going to be everyone's automatic assumption Maria Todd. It was interesting watching social media try to figure out who it would be.
If you've been in Houston for any length of time, you know the coming together of Malone and Pritchard is quite the powerful combo!
Pritchard, like Malone, is a Houston radio institution. He started at KTRH in 1982 (Lana Hughes joined him in 1984 for those playing at home).
After working his way up at radio stations across the midwest, Pritchard arrived in Houston at KULF which is now SportsTalk 790 KBME. Pritchard is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He and his wife, Esther, have three grown sons.
KNTH operations manager Chuck Tiller tells me since 1992, the following Houston stations have attempted a news/talk or all news format:
KKHU "You 106.9"
KRTK/KKTL "97 Talk-FM"
KNTH "AM1070, The Answer"
KFNC "FM Newschannel 97.5"
KROI "News 92"
As it closes in on its 10th birthday, KNTH remains he points out.
"I have watched it evolve through the years and was very pleased that Sam Malone joined us in early 2013," Tiller told mikemcguff.com. "Now, we are happy to announce the latest member of the Sam Malone Show, JP Pritchard. JP is the ultimate catch for AM 1070."
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| JP Pritchard |
"I remember the first time I saw JP," Malone recalled to mikemcguff.com. "It was in the building at Clear Channel in '05. He was walking down the hallway. I thought, 'OMG...should I say something?' Not all radio legends are friendly. I decided to take a shot and said, 'Hi.' He responded with a golden-voiced, 'HELLLLLOOOO.' I remember calling my wife and telling her I just hello to JP Pritchard!!!!"
Last night, I put it out on Twitter and Facebook that a new co-host would be joining Malone. The rumor I heard said "him" so I knew it wasn't going to be everyone's automatic assumption Maria Todd. It was interesting watching social media try to figure out who it would be.
If you've been in Houston for any length of time, you know the coming together of Malone and Pritchard is quite the powerful combo!
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| Sam Malone |
After working his way up at radio stations across the midwest, Pritchard arrived in Houston at KULF which is now SportsTalk 790 KBME. Pritchard is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He and his wife, Esther, have three grown sons.
KNTH operations manager Chuck Tiller tells me since 1992, the following Houston stations have attempted a news/talk or all news format:
KKHU "You 106.9"
KRTK/KKTL "97 Talk-FM"
KNTH "AM1070, The Answer"
KFNC "FM Newschannel 97.5"
KROI "News 92"
As it closes in on its 10th birthday, KNTH remains he points out.
"I have watched it evolve through the years and was very pleased that Sam Malone joined us in early 2013," Tiller told mikemcguff.com. "Now, we are happy to announce the latest member of the Sam Malone Show, JP Pritchard. JP is the ultimate catch for AM 1070."
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Courtney Zavala to leave KPRC 2 and TV
KPRC 2 anchor Courtney Zavala is saying goodbye to TV and KPRC 2
UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Courtney Zavala leaves Houston Life on KPRC 2
UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 2017
Courtney Zavala to host Houston Life on KPRC
KPRC 2 weekend morning Courtney Zavala is calling it a career at the Houston NBC affiliate.
"It's time for me to bow out gracefully and go out the way I want to go out instead of them telling me it's time to leave," Zavala told mikemcguff.com. "It was not an easy decision, it was several months in the making."
Zavala, who joined KPRC back in 2003, tells me her contract was up and the station offered her another, but she chose to leave. With no future career plans, she's going to hang out with her husband and two boys, Connor and Andrew, who are seven and three and a half.
"I feel like I missed so much of my family life, that I'm just ready to be present," Zavala told me.
She says the family is certainly excited to have her home, especially with Christmas coming up.
For nine years, Zavala has been waking up at 2am for five days a week. She says you never fully get used to it, but her husband's support made it easier - especially with the kids.
And speaking of the boys, Zavala said there was the guilt of never being there for activities. Soccer games were only witnessed through photos, rarely in person.
Before KPRC, Zavala worked in Salt Lake City at KSTU Fox 13 as a fill-in anchor/reporter. She started TV in Texas at KMID in Midland. A Chicago native, Zavala is a gradate of St. Xavier University.
Fans of Zavala will get to have one more Saturday and Sunday with the channel 2 anchor as her last two newscasts are this weekend.
The Zavala family will remain in Houston.
UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 2017
Courtney Zavala to host Houston Life on KPRC
Courtney Zavala leaves Houston Life on KPRC 2
UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 2017
Courtney Zavala to host Houston Life on KPRC
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| Courtney Zavala |
KPRC 2 weekend morning Courtney Zavala is calling it a career at the Houston NBC affiliate.
"It's time for me to bow out gracefully and go out the way I want to go out instead of them telling me it's time to leave," Zavala told mikemcguff.com. "It was not an easy decision, it was several months in the making."
Zavala, who joined KPRC back in 2003, tells me her contract was up and the station offered her another, but she chose to leave. With no future career plans, she's going to hang out with her husband and two boys, Connor and Andrew, who are seven and three and a half.
"I feel like I missed so much of my family life, that I'm just ready to be present," Zavala told me.
She says the family is certainly excited to have her home, especially with Christmas coming up.
For nine years, Zavala has been waking up at 2am for five days a week. She says you never fully get used to it, but her husband's support made it easier - especially with the kids.
And speaking of the boys, Zavala said there was the guilt of never being there for activities. Soccer games were only witnessed through photos, rarely in person.
Before KPRC, Zavala worked in Salt Lake City at KSTU Fox 13 as a fill-in anchor/reporter. She started TV in Texas at KMID in Midland. A Chicago native, Zavala is a gradate of St. Xavier University.
Fans of Zavala will get to have one more Saturday and Sunday with the channel 2 anchor as her last two newscasts are this weekend.
The Zavala family will remain in Houston.
UPDATE OCTOBER 11, 2017
Courtney Zavala to host Houston Life on KPRC
Craig Hlavaty is biggest media turkey 2014
NewsFix kept the turkey title in the family
Mike McGuff is back from the sick bed. It's been a horrible few days, but things are turning around! You know I'm sick if there are no posts here or to social media.
In one of my feverish dreams, I went to Johnathan Winter's house for a party. In his upstairs, which was way too large for the size of the house, there was a hallway full of paintings. Some of them were kid painted watercolors of Marvin Zindler. And standing there looking at them was Marvin Zindler himself. KTRK abc 13 anchor Gina Gaston poked her head in, took a photo of Zinder, then left. You know I have writing about Houston media for too long when this happens.
So back on topic, I posted a photo or two on Twitter and Facebook about this past weekend's TXU Houston media turkey calling contest.
There you found out the Houston Chronicle/NewsFix's Craig Hlavaty knocked Grego from his roost and took the crown for biggest media turkey 2014!
I am happy to report I came in second - which counts for something since I only cover the media, but am not really apart of it anymore. Thanks YouTube for the calling help. I also used a quick prop (my wife's sock) to make myself even more of a gobbler. You can see how in the photos below.
The event promotes the upcoming TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot, which helps Neighborhood Centers, Inc. deliver services to thousands of Houston-area children and seniors.
Hlavaty will get a tree planted in his honor thanks to TXU.
Here are the other fine members of the media that got their turkey strut on:
Ron Trevino - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Doug Miller - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Craig Hlavaty - Houston Chronicle
Todd Freed - KUBE-TV
Grego - NewsFix/CW39
Brien Straw - SportsRadio 610 KILT
Caitilin Espinosa - Fox 26 KRIV
Mike McGuff is back from the sick bed. It's been a horrible few days, but things are turning around! You know I'm sick if there are no posts here or to social media.
In one of my feverish dreams, I went to Johnathan Winter's house for a party. In his upstairs, which was way too large for the size of the house, there was a hallway full of paintings. Some of them were kid painted watercolors of Marvin Zindler. And standing there looking at them was Marvin Zindler himself. KTRK abc 13 anchor Gina Gaston poked her head in, took a photo of Zinder, then left. You know I have writing about Houston media for too long when this happens.
So back on topic, I posted a photo or two on Twitter and Facebook about this past weekend's TXU Houston media turkey calling contest.
There you found out the Houston Chronicle/NewsFix's Craig Hlavaty knocked Grego from his roost and took the crown for biggest media turkey 2014!
I am happy to report I came in second - which counts for something since I only cover the media, but am not really apart of it anymore. Thanks YouTube for the calling help. I also used a quick prop (my wife's sock) to make myself even more of a gobbler. You can see how in the photos below.
The event promotes the upcoming TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot, which helps Neighborhood Centers, Inc. deliver services to thousands of Houston-area children and seniors.
Hlavaty will get a tree planted in his honor thanks to TXU.
Here are the other fine members of the media that got their turkey strut on:
Ron Trevino - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Doug Miller - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Craig Hlavaty - Houston Chronicle
Todd Freed - KUBE-TV
Grego - NewsFix/CW39
Brien Straw - SportsRadio 610 KILT
Caitilin Espinosa - Fox 26 KRIV
Monday, November 17, 2014
Root Sports replaces CSN Houston today
Out of the ashes of CSN Houston, rises the ROOT Sports Southwest regional sports network
It looks like the Comcast SportsNet Houston drama is coming to an end. And out of the ashes rises ROOT Sports Southwest regional sports network. Here is the full release.
It looks like the Comcast SportsNet Houston drama is coming to an end. And out of the ashes rises ROOT Sports Southwest regional sports network. Here is the full release.
ROOT Sports Southwest regional sports network officially made its debut on the air this morning. The new television home of the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets began broadcasting today at 6 a.m. CT.
ROOT Sports Southwest will carry Astros regular season and Spring Training games beginning in March of 2015.
ROOT Sports Southwest, which is under DirecTV and AT&T ownership, will produce all Astros and Rockets coverage exclusively in high-definition. A full comprehensive schedule will be released in the upcoming weeks.
"We are extremely excited that ROOT Sports Southwest is on the air," said Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane. "Our goal has always been to secure a deal that will both provide broad coverage of Astros games for the fans and provide the financial revenue to enable us to compete for championships.
"We truly appreciate the patience that our fans have shown throughout this process. We are pleased that fans across our entire region will now have the chance to watch this young and exciting team."
The Astros television broadcast team of the last two seasons (2013-14), consisting of Bill Brown, Alan Ashby, Geoff Blum and Julia Morales, is scheduled to return for 2015. The upcoming season will be Brown's 29th calling Astros games.
Channel Information
ROOT Sports Southwest is now available to AT&T U-verse subscribers on channels 758 in SD and 1758 in HD and DIRECTV customers on channel 674. Local Comcast cable customers will see ROOT Sports Southwest in place of CSN Houston on channels 39 in SD and 639 in HD. The new network's programming schedule is available on www.rootsports.com.
In addition to ROOT Sports Southwest, DIRECTV also operates three other ROOT Sports networks in Pittsburgh, Denver and Seattle.
FullyRaw Kristina talks YouTube empire & healthy eating
Houstonian Fully Raw Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram reveals how she has a global audience on YouTube - I'm calling her the future of media!
In continuing my Snap Kitchen #21DaysforGood challenge, I offer this video interview I did with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram aka Fully Raw Kristina.
Kristina is a worldwide, hugely popular raw vegan YouTuber. With a massive audience, her videos have easily reached viewers into the millions. In fact single videos of her's have racked up a million views by themselves!
In Houston, she is the founder of Rawfully Organic which is the largest raw, organic produce co-operative in the U.S.
We talk about how Kristina grew her YouTube empire and why she went raw in the first place. Plus how you can do it too.
So how is my diet going? Well, last week on social media I posted that I had lost 7 pounds so far! Feel great. The above video was shot on the third day off my diet so there wasn't much of a change. Going into week three today, I think you can see results now . At least I want to think I can see the pounds coming off in this photo taken a few days ago.
fullyraw.com
rawfullyorganic.com
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In continuing my Snap Kitchen #21DaysforGood challenge, I offer this video interview I did with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram aka Fully Raw Kristina.
Kristina is a worldwide, hugely popular raw vegan YouTuber. With a massive audience, her videos have easily reached viewers into the millions. In fact single videos of her's have racked up a million views by themselves!
In Houston, she is the founder of Rawfully Organic which is the largest raw, organic produce co-operative in the U.S.
We talk about how Kristina grew her YouTube empire and why she went raw in the first place. Plus how you can do it too.
So how is my diet going? Well, last week on social media I posted that I had lost 7 pounds so far! Feel great. The above video was shot on the third day off my diet so there wasn't much of a change. Going into week three today, I think you can see results now . At least I want to think I can see the pounds coming off in this photo taken a few days ago.
fullyraw.com
rawfullyorganic.com
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Houston talk hosts invade Dallas' Talk Radio 1190
Dallas' Talk Radio 1190 gets some Houston talkers in Michael Berry and Matt Patrick
Looks like 740 KTRH/950 KPRC radio talkers Michael Berry and Matt Patrick are getting syndicated in Dallas-Fort Worth on Talk Radio 1190 starting today. Berry is already syndicated in several markets around the US. Here is the full release from IHeartMedia DFW:
Looks like 740 KTRH/950 KPRC radio talkers Michael Berry and Matt Patrick are getting syndicated in Dallas-Fort Worth on Talk Radio 1190 starting today. Berry is already syndicated in several markets around the US. Here is the full release from IHeartMedia DFW:
iHeartMedia Dallas/Ft Worth today announced the launch of its new station, Talk Radio 1190, effective Monday November 17, 2015. The station will deliver the area up to date talk and news programming, airing local and Texas based syndicated talk shows including The Russ Martin Show, The Michael Berry Program and The Matt Patrick Show.
Matt Patrick
Talk Radio 1190 will provide a fresh approach for Dallas/Ft. Worth radio by blending local talk radio with national shows, showcasing a variety of views. The station will primarily focus on a wide array of popular current talk shows ranging in topics from lifestyle to politics, and includes live and local news, traffic and weather updates.
The Russ Martin Show will lead weekday mornings from 7a-11am, followed by Texas based syndicated shows with hosts Matt Patrick from 2-5pm and Michael Berry from 5-7pm. The remainder of the day will showcase local and national talk shows.
Michael Berry
“We are thrilled to bring this talk intensive format to the DFW airwaves,” said Patrick Davis, Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia Dallas/Ft Worth. “We hope to evolve the news format to represent today’s modern consumer.”
Friday, November 14, 2014
Houston media tries to make turkey out of Grego
Mike McGuff admits, he really is just a turkey - gobble, gobble
You might remember me talking about the TXU Energy Houston Media Turkey Calling Contest a few years ago on the old blog. Well this year I'm competing in it. The goal...to knock Grego (last year's champion) off his perch.
The event promotes the upcoming TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot, which helps Neighborhood Centers, Inc. deliver services to thousands of Houston-area children and seniors.
The winner of the media contest gets a tree planted in their honor thanks to TXU.
It all goes down at 10 a.m. on the Butterfly Stage in the Children’s Zoo at The Houston Zoo.
And if you are so inclined, you can come on down and jump on the stage too. If you are a real turkey, then you could win some prizes.
Here are the folks I'm trying to out turkey (more media types might be added):
Ron Trevino - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Doug Miller- KHOU-TV (CBS)
Craig Hlavaty - Houston Chronicle
Cowboy Dave - The New Bull @ 100.3 KILT
Todd Freed - KUBE-TV
Grego - NewsFix/CW39
Brien Straw - SportsRadio 610 KILT
Basically my plan is to watch Grego's performance from last year and copy him. That outlaw is going down!
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- Andy Cerota
- Lily Jang
- Casey Curry
- Natalie Bomke
- Craig Hlavaty
The event promotes the upcoming TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot, which helps Neighborhood Centers, Inc. deliver services to thousands of Houston-area children and seniors.
The winner of the media contest gets a tree planted in their honor thanks to TXU.
It all goes down at 10 a.m. on the Butterfly Stage in the Children’s Zoo at The Houston Zoo.
And if you are so inclined, you can come on down and jump on the stage too. If you are a real turkey, then you could win some prizes.
Here are the folks I'm trying to out turkey (more media types might be added):
Ron Trevino - KHOU-TV (CBS)
Doug Miller- KHOU-TV (CBS)
Craig Hlavaty - Houston Chronicle
Cowboy Dave - The New Bull @ 100.3 KILT
Todd Freed - KUBE-TV
Grego - NewsFix/CW39
Brien Straw - SportsRadio 610 KILT
Basically my plan is to watch Grego's performance from last year and copy him. That outlaw is going down!
RELATED 2012 COVERAGE
- PICS: Anna-Megan Raley is the biggest Houston media turkey!
- Andy Cerota
- Lily Jang
- Casey Curry
- Natalie Bomke
- Craig Hlavaty
Greg Thunder gone from New Bull @ 100.3 KILT
Greg Thunder, who lost partner Corey Foley earlier this year, is now gone from the New Bull @ 100.3 KILT
Greg Thunder, host of the New Bull @ 100.3 KILT morning show, is no longer with the station CBS Radio has confirmed to mikemcguff.com.
Listeners started reporting to me Thunder wasn't on air this week and there was no mention of him being on vacation. His information has also been pulled from the station's website
Thunder has been solo since partner Corey Foley left KILT last April.
Greg Thunder (along with Corey Foley) came to KILT and Houston four years ago. Before that he worked at KS-95 in Minneapolis. He's worked multiple formats around the country such as KMPS Seattle, KDWB Minneapolis, KALC Denver, WQHT New York and WPLJ New York.
This morning I tuned in to hear Nick Russo doing mornings.
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| Corey Foley and Greg Thunder 2010 |
Greg Thunder, host of the New Bull @ 100.3 KILT morning show, is no longer with the station CBS Radio has confirmed to mikemcguff.com.
Listeners started reporting to me Thunder wasn't on air this week and there was no mention of him being on vacation. His information has also been pulled from the station's website
Thunder has been solo since partner Corey Foley left KILT last April.
Greg Thunder (along with Corey Foley) came to KILT and Houston four years ago. Before that he worked at KS-95 in Minneapolis. He's worked multiple formats around the country such as KMPS Seattle, KDWB Minneapolis, KALC Denver, WQHT New York and WPLJ New York.
This morning I tuned in to hear Nick Russo doing mornings.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
What happened to KTRK shooting suspect?, Austin anchor takes off and more
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It’s official
Texas Rangers moving radio broadcasts to 105.3 FM The Fan
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Houston Public Media’s Lisa Trapani Shumate elected to PBS board of directors by member stations across the country
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Bianna Golodryga speaking in Houston
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MOVING
Robert Paniagua joins Telemundo Houston KTMD as an assignments desk editor.
Sara Patterson is leaving KPRC's social media producer gig for life outside of TV.
REMEMBERING
Goodbye to a newsroom friend
Paula Blesener, a longtime staffer at the Waco Tribune-Herald succumbed to the cancer.
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Monday, November 10, 2014
Dave Ward to step down from KTRK ABC13's 10pm news
Dave Ward to start 2015 with reduced workload; his last 10pm will be December 23rd
Yesterday, KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward celebrated his 48th anniversary with the Houston ABC owned station. Today, the station issued a press release saying Ward will cut back on newscasts with the start of 2015.
UPDATE DECEMBER 24, 2014
Dave Ward ready to party at end of 10pm news bash
Here is the full release:
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Yesterday, KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward celebrated his 48th anniversary with the Houston ABC owned station. Today, the station issued a press release saying Ward will cut back on newscasts with the start of 2015.
UPDATE DECEMBER 24, 2014
Dave Ward ready to party at end of 10pm news bash
Here is the full release:
Dave Ward, who has anchored ABC-13 Eyewitness News for nearly fifty years, announced today that he will reduce his workload later this year. Ward, a trusted journalist who successfully steered KTRK’s news broadcasts to new heights, told the Eyewitness News team that beginning in 2015, he will only anchor ABC-13's 6:00 p.m. newscasts. His last regularly scheduled 10:00 p.m. newscast will be December 23rd, though he will occasionally join the 10:00 team for Special Reporting on topics of interest.
Dave Ward
Dave Ward: “You have invited me into your hearts and into your homes, you have trusted me with the day’s news, and I have trusted you to be there, and you have been, for almost 48 years. I am honored and humbled to still be doing the work I love, anchoring ABC-13 Eyewitness News. So let’s be clear...I’m not going anywhere! I’m just going to go home a little earlier, that’s all.”
ABC-13 Eyewitness News has long been Houston’s most-trusted and most-watched source for local news; and Ward’s leadership helped pave the way. Today, ABC-13 broadcasts 42 hours of news a week and ABC13.com is Houston’s largest broadcast news website serving over sixty million pages and 4 million videos each month.
Wendy Granato, KTRK-TV Vice President and News & Digital Content Director: “Dave’s dedication, commitment, and professionalism set high standards that have been a tradition in our newsroom. And even though we will miss Dave at ten, that tradition isn’t going to change.”
Henry Florsheim, KTRK-TV President and General Manager: “Our news team is second to none. And we won’t miss a beat at ten.”
Anchors Gina Gaston and Ilona Carson, Chief Meteorologist Tim Heller, and Sports Director Greg Bailey, supported by the city’s largest reporting staff, will continue serving 10:00 p.m. news viewers.
Dave Ward: “The 10:00 team will continue reporting with the same level of comprehensiveness, accuracy and integrity that has become the standard of Eyewitness News.”
To several generations of Houston news viewers, Dave Ward’s commanding presence and trusted voice are synonymous with local TV news. In the most recent Nielsen audience measurement period ending in October, the newscasts Ward anchors at 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. finished first in Households and Adults 25-54.
Henry Florsheim: “Over four decades anchoring a top-rated newscast for a major market network affiliate is virtually unheard of and unprecedented. Dave Ward is a Houston News Institution and it’s my privilege to say that Ward is part of the best news team in town.”
Dave Ward joined KTRK-TV in 1966 as the station’s only news reporter. In early 1967, he was named anchor of Channel 13's weekday 7:00 a.m. newscasts. Later that year, he became the first host of the popular "Dialing for Dollars" program. A year later, in January of 1968, Ward was promoted to anchor of Eyewitness News at 6 and 10. He quickly led the news broadcasts to number one in Houston and, to this day, Ward remains Houston’s most-watched news anchor.
Currently, Dave Ward serves as board-member for the Houston Police Foundation and the Houston Children’s Charities. From early in his career, Ward has taken an active role in ABC-13’s reputation as a leader in the community, whether it’s the station’s live coverage of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade or Share Your Holidays Food Drive. He has served as President of the local Easter Seals Society and hosted their TV Telethons; Ward Chaired the Public Affairs Advisory Board of the Houston Business Council; was a member of the Public Information Committee for the American Cancer Society; served as a member of the Leukemia Society Board of Directors; and as a Board Member of the Houston Press Club of Houston. Dave Ward’s significant role in the establishment of the Houston Crime Stoppers Program became the model of excellence for similar programs across the nation.
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Steve Smith's Lone Star Emmy Awards tribute video
Former KHOU 11 anchor Steve Smith honored with Silver Circle Award and video; how he owes Bob Schieffer his career in a way
Steve Smith Lone Star Emmys Tribute from Nathan Kvinge on Vimeo.
When former KHOU 11/KPRC 2 anchor Steve Smith was honored at the 12th annual Lone Star Emmy Awards with the Silver Circle Award this year, it was hard to see his tribute video at the beginning of the webcast.
Fortunately I have obtained the video which was produced/edited by KHOU staffers Nathan Kvinge and Doug Miller (video above).
In the video, there are appearances by KTRK abc13's Dave Ward, KPRC 2's Bill Balleza, KHOU 11's Neil Frank and former KHOU sportscaster and Lt. Governor-Elect Dan Patrick.
"2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the two smartest decisions I ever made - marrying my wife, Vicki, and accepting the late, great Ray Miller’s offer of a job at Channel 2," Smith told mikemcguff.com. "Bob Schieffer had turned him down for the same job a week or two earlier. This award is sort of like the icing and the candle on the cake. Houston was better to us than we ever deserved over the years, and the Lone Star Emmy Organization’s award continues and reinforces that trend."
Smith retired from KHOU and the TV news world in May 1999. These days you might spot him in TV commercials and hear his voice at places like Moody Gardens.
"These days, I still work a little, volunteer my voice and presence when asked, fish when I can, devour books on my Kindle, travel a bit, and, with the help of the good doctors in our great medical center, try to fight off the encroachment of age," Smith said.
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| Steve Smith |
Fortunately I have obtained the video which was produced/edited by KHOU staffers Nathan Kvinge and Doug Miller (video above).
In the video, there are appearances by KTRK abc13's Dave Ward, KPRC 2's Bill Balleza, KHOU 11's Neil Frank and former KHOU sportscaster and Lt. Governor-Elect Dan Patrick.
"2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the two smartest decisions I ever made - marrying my wife, Vicki, and accepting the late, great Ray Miller’s offer of a job at Channel 2," Smith told mikemcguff.com. "Bob Schieffer had turned him down for the same job a week or two earlier. This award is sort of like the icing and the candle on the cake. Houston was better to us than we ever deserved over the years, and the Lone Star Emmy Organization’s award continues and reinforces that trend."
Smith retired from KHOU and the TV news world in May 1999. These days you might spot him in TV commercials and hear his voice at places like Moody Gardens.
"These days, I still work a little, volunteer my voice and presence when asked, fish when I can, devour books on my Kindle, travel a bit, and, with the help of the good doctors in our great medical center, try to fight off the encroachment of age," Smith said.
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Friday, November 07, 2014
Wanna be sexy like Houston TV news anchors? - VIDEO
Mike McGuff's diet challenge goal to be hot like Houston TV anchors
If you've been following me on social media, then you know I'm participating in the Snap Kitchen #21DaysForGood healthy eating challenge. What does that mean? Snap Kitchen gives me breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks for 21 days and I talk about it to you.
In honor of the event, I made the above video which finally tells me what gluten is and more about the paleo diet I'm going on halfway through the challenge. Here I thought the paleo diet was me in a Texas barbecue place saying, "Me want more RIBS!!!!"
You really need to watch the video. In it, I have a dream where my head is superimposed on KHOU 11 anchor Greg Hurst's body. Consider that visual my goal. I mean, come one, Hurst is like a male model!
There is also a charity component attached where Snap could hand me $3,000 for my favorite charity. I chose Saint Thomas Episcopal School.
Oh yeah, for that part, I'm up against 20 other people in Houston, Austin and Dallas. And get this, in Houston I'm competing against social media light weights (sarcasm) like KHOU 11's Lily Jang and Chita Johnson. Good grief.
I'll be honest, I've never really dieted. You could probably tell that by looking at me. Now, I've had periods where I ate better and actually exercised, but I never was on the Atkins or something like that.
So far, things have been going well. My meal plan is gluten and dairy free. And get this, I've actually lost a few pounds and even cheated. Come on, I owe it to my son to at least eat a few pieces of his birthday cake. What kind of dad would I be if I abstained?!
Here are my goals for the diet:
1. I have never been on an official diet. My goal during the #21DaysForGood is to have the will power and determination to keep with it.
2. With a pre-planned diet that is designed for a healthy lifestyle, my goal is to compliment the food with good physical activity.
3. When it comes to food and nutrition I will admit I'm fairly clueless. During #21DaysForGood, I want to actually take a chance to learn about what I'm putting in my body.
Coming up next week, I have a big video interview with someone in Houston involved in healthy eating who is famous worldwide!
If you've been following me on social media, then you know I'm participating in the Snap Kitchen #21DaysForGood healthy eating challenge. What does that mean? Snap Kitchen gives me breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks for 21 days and I talk about it to you.
In honor of the event, I made the above video which finally tells me what gluten is and more about the paleo diet I'm going on halfway through the challenge. Here I thought the paleo diet was me in a Texas barbecue place saying, "Me want more RIBS!!!!"
You really need to watch the video. In it, I have a dream where my head is superimposed on KHOU 11 anchor Greg Hurst's body. Consider that visual my goal. I mean, come one, Hurst is like a male model!
There is also a charity component attached where Snap could hand me $3,000 for my favorite charity. I chose Saint Thomas Episcopal School.
Oh yeah, for that part, I'm up against 20 other people in Houston, Austin and Dallas. And get this, in Houston I'm competing against social media light weights (sarcasm) like KHOU 11's Lily Jang and Chita Johnson. Good grief.
I'll be honest, I've never really dieted. You could probably tell that by looking at me. Now, I've had periods where I ate better and actually exercised, but I never was on the Atkins or something like that.
So far, things have been going well. My meal plan is gluten and dairy free. And get this, I've actually lost a few pounds and even cheated. Come on, I owe it to my son to at least eat a few pieces of his birthday cake. What kind of dad would I be if I abstained?!
Here are my goals for the diet:
1. I have never been on an official diet. My goal during the #21DaysForGood is to have the will power and determination to keep with it.
2. With a pre-planned diet that is designed for a healthy lifestyle, my goal is to compliment the food with good physical activity.
3. When it comes to food and nutrition I will admit I'm fairly clueless. During #21DaysForGood, I want to actually take a chance to learn about what I'm putting in my body.
Coming up next week, I have a big video interview with someone in Houston involved in healthy eating who is famous worldwide!
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Angela Chen joins KTRK abc13
Former KOLO 8 Reno News Now Morning Reporter/Fill-In Anchor Angela Chen joins KTRK abc13
UPDATE
Angela Chen departs KTRK abc13; joins FOX 26 KRIV as reporter
We just learned this week that reporter Jessica Holloway (formerly KVUE Austin) left KTRK abc13 and now we see a new face pop up.
Angela Chen has appeared on the Houston Disney/ABC Television Group station after being at KOLO 8 Reno News Now as a morning reporter/fill-in anchor for the past year.
According to her LinkedIn account, Chen has also been a New York Times Freelance Contributor for the past two years.
Ahead of Reno, Chen worked as a freelance reporter for San Diego 6 News XETV and KBAK/KBFX the CBS/FOX duo in Bakersfield, CA.
Before California, Chen was in the east coast where she worked as a NY 1 reporter for two years and as a news editor and reporter for Our Chinatown. She was also a freelancer for News 12 Networks in NY.
Chen started her career at KUSI in San Diego as a web reporter and associate producer. Before that she was an NBC Universal News Fellow.
She has a masters in journalism from Columbia and an undergrad degree from the University of California, San Diego.
(Thanks Kevin!)
UPDATE
Angela Chen departs KTRK abc13; joins FOX 26 KRIV as reporter
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| Angela Chen |
Angela Chen has appeared on the Houston Disney/ABC Television Group station after being at KOLO 8 Reno News Now as a morning reporter/fill-in anchor for the past year.
According to her LinkedIn account, Chen has also been a New York Times Freelance Contributor for the past two years.
Ahead of Reno, Chen worked as a freelance reporter for San Diego 6 News XETV and KBAK/KBFX the CBS/FOX duo in Bakersfield, CA.
Before California, Chen was in the east coast where she worked as a NY 1 reporter for two years and as a news editor and reporter for Our Chinatown. She was also a freelancer for News 12 Networks in NY.
Chen started her career at KUSI in San Diego as a web reporter and associate producer. Before that she was an NBC Universal News Fellow.
She has a masters in journalism from Columbia and an undergrad degree from the University of California, San Diego.
(Thanks Kevin!)
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
KTRK abc13 reporter claims assault by Dan Patrick supporters
KTRK abc13 reporter Deborah Wrigley supposedly protects fellow reporter Foti Kallergis at Lt. Governor elect Dan Patrick's watch party
As Texans come down from Tuesday night's political buzz, we learn from some Houston TV reporters covering the election, there was some kind of an incident at Lt. Governor elect Dan Patrick's watch party involving the media.
Last night, KTRK abc13 reporter Foti Kallergis tweeted: "Nice! Just got assaulted by someone live on air."
According to Fox 26 KRIV reporter Isiah "Factor" Carey AKA The Insite, who snapped a photo on his phone, Kallergis was allegedly shoved while on air at Lt. Governor Elect Dan Patrick's Houston watch party. Apparently, the male and female Patrick supporters accused of trying to stop Kallergis from broadcasting, were angry the reporter went live on channel 13 during a prayer.
Houston Chronicle photographer Smiley Pool also got a shot of the incident you can see here.
Luckily for Kallergis, KTRK reporter Deborah Wrigley was there to protect him from the man according to Carey. Wrigley told Carey that a woman called her a "f------ b----."
Since the event apparently happened live on KTRK, if anyone has a clip, send it to me.
UPDATE 11/10/2014
Mediaite has picked up the story and has the KTRK footage.
I have asked Patrick Chief of Staff Logan Spence and KTRK for comment. If/when I hear back, I will post the responses here.
As Texans come down from Tuesday night's political buzz, we learn from some Houston TV reporters covering the election, there was some kind of an incident at Lt. Governor elect Dan Patrick's watch party involving the media.
Nice! Just got assaulted by someone live on air.
— Foti Kallergis (@FotiKallergis) November 5, 2014 |
| Foti Kallergis |
According to Fox 26 KRIV reporter Isiah "Factor" Carey AKA The Insite, who snapped a photo on his phone, Kallergis was allegedly shoved while on air at Lt. Governor Elect Dan Patrick's Houston watch party. Apparently, the male and female Patrick supporters accused of trying to stop Kallergis from broadcasting, were angry the reporter went live on channel 13 during a prayer.
Houston Chronicle photographer Smiley Pool also got a shot of the incident you can see here.
Luckily for Kallergis, KTRK reporter Deborah Wrigley was there to protect him from the man according to Carey. Wrigley told Carey that a woman called her a "f------ b----."
Since the event apparently happened live on KTRK, if anyone has a clip, send it to me.
UPDATE 11/10/2014
Mediaite has picked up the story and has the KTRK footage.
I have asked Patrick Chief of Staff Logan Spence and KTRK for comment. If/when I hear back, I will post the responses here.
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
KHOU 11 crowns The Woodlands College Park High School Marching Band
After 9,000 votes cast, The Woodlands College Park High School Marching Band is the winner of KHOU's "Most Spirited High School Marching Band" contest. Full release below:
The search is over for the “Most Spirited High School Marching Band” in Houston! Today the pride of The Woodlands College Park High School Marching Band earned the coveted title following a month-long competition sponsored by Carnival Cruise Lines and KHOU 11.
More than 40 local high schools competed in “The Battle of the High School Marching Bands” contest, and the winner was crowned after nearly 9,000 votes were cast by friends, family and the community.
Carnival Cruise Lines and KHOU 11 representatives surprised the marching band students, faculty and the administration at The Woodlands College Park High School in The Woodlands today to share the news and invite the band to perform live on KHOU 11 News this Morning.
“We were truly impressed by the tremendous show of talent, school pride and spirit from all participating high schools in the Greater Houston area,” said Jim Berra, chief marketing officer at Carnival Cruise Lines. “We congratulate The Woodlands College Park High School and Cavaliers on their big win and for securing this well-deserved recognition.”
The contest challenged area schools to record a three-minute video of their marching band performing its school fight song, alma mater or original piece of music. Based on music ability, style and sound, Carnival chose five finalists and a public vote on KHOU 11’s Facebook page chose the ultimate winner.
Each of the more than 40 high schools entered will receive a monetary donation to their music program from Carnival Cruise Lines for their participation.
“We’re so proud of the work our talented Cavaliers marching band does and the spirit they bring to our school and athletic events,” said Mark Murrell, principal of The Woodlands College Park High School High School. “We thank all of the fans who voted and our community partners Carnival Cruise Lines and KHOU 11 for recognizing ours as the ‘The Most Spirited High School Marching Band in Houston.’”
Other finalists in the competition included Lamar High School, MacArthur High School, Manvel High School and Stephen F. Austin High School. Each finalist will be honored with a trophy from Carnival Cruise Lines.
Additional background on The Battle of the High School Marching Bands and the winning entry can be found at www.khou.com.
Jessica Holloway leaves KTRK abc13 for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector office
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan hires KTRK abc13 reporter Jessica Holloway as outreach manager
KTRK abc13 reporter Jessica Holloway has joined Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan's office. Release below:
KTRK abc13 reporter Jessica Holloway has joined Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan's office. Release below:
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan is proud to announce that Jessica Holloway has joined his office. Ms. Holloway, an accomplished journalist, will be the new Outreach Manager.
Jessica Holloway
“Jessica brings a wealth of experience and skill sets that will help advance the delivery of services to taxpayers. I have full faith in her and look forward to her being an important part of my leadership team," said Sullivan.
Holloway has worked more than 12 years in both television and radio, most recently with KTRK-TV in Houston. In addition, she is conversational in Spanish, which will benefit the office as it expands its outreach activities across Harris County.
"My goal has always been to come back to my hometown and serve my community. I strive for fairness, honesty and transparency in my work. I have extensive experience covering county government and politics. My experience will translate into a strong leadership role, ensuring citizens’ needs are given the utmost priority," said Holloway. Holloway earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University.
"Jessica’s major in communication and minor in business will serve her well in our office," according to Sullivan. "We have three distinct business units and are working year round with the public to help educate them about what we do. Her education and background are an absolute perfect fit for us," concluded Sullivan.
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office collects more than $5 billion in tax revenues, processes in excess of 4.5 million vehicular transactions annually and recently set an all-time record of 2.06 million registered voters. Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Mike Sullivan also serves as the Harris County Voter Registrar, who conducts voter registration activities, maintains approved voters files and prepares a certified list of approved voters for each county precinct. Learn more by visiting www.hctax.net.
Austin TV newscast opens from early 80s to present
TV nerds get ready to burn hours of your time: Austin newscast opens since the 80s!
We already had fun watching Houston and Dallas TV newscast opens from 1979 to present, and now we get to see Austin from the early 1980s on. KTBC, KVUE, KXAN and KEYE from the early days till now!
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KPRC, KHOU, KTRK newscast opens from 1979 to present; plus DFW too
We already had fun watching Houston and Dallas TV newscast opens from 1979 to present, and now we get to see Austin from the early 1980s on. KTBC, KVUE, KXAN and KEYE from the early days till now!
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KPRC, KHOU, KTRK newscast opens from 1979 to present; plus DFW too
Monday, November 03, 2014
WFAA promos: Dale Hansen vs fake Jerry & Ron Corning's Movember [VIDEO]
WFAA creative team shows us its style of out of the box promotions
WFAA has unleashed promos on us. Enough for me to put all them in one post. From Dale Hansen talking to fake Jerry Jones to Ron Corning's "Movember," spend some time browsing some creative TV promotions.
- WFAA 2014 Since The Beginning 30
- WFAA 2014 We Don't Just Report 60
- DB12 Movember Pete & Dale
- WFAA 2014 Share 30
- Fake Jerry calls Dale Hansen (FULL VERSION)
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Request 30
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Theme 30
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Boyz 15
- DB12 Movember Kickoff 60
- DB12 Movember Stache Patrol
- DB12 Movember Stache Upload
- DB12 Movember The Fields 30 HD
- DB12 Movember Stache Bash
- DB12 Movember Stache Name
- A request. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- How do you like my 'boys now? (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- I love you, man! (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- Bourbon talking. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- Shoes on fire. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
WFAA has unleashed promos on us. Enough for me to put all them in one post. From Dale Hansen talking to fake Jerry Jones to Ron Corning's "Movember," spend some time browsing some creative TV promotions.
- WFAA 2014 Since The Beginning 30
- WFAA 2014 We Don't Just Report 60
- DB12 Movember Pete & Dale
- WFAA 2014 Share 30
- Fake Jerry calls Dale Hansen (FULL VERSION)
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Request 30
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Theme 30
- MNF2014 WFAA Fake Jerry Boyz 15
- DB12 Movember Kickoff 60
- DB12 Movember Stache Patrol
- DB12 Movember Stache Upload
- DB12 Movember The Fields 30 HD
- DB12 Movember Stache Bash
- DB12 Movember Stache Name
- A request. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- How do you like my 'boys now? (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- I love you, man! (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- Bourbon talking. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
- Shoes on fire. (Dale Hansen and Fake Jerry)
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