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Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2020


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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Carlos Tamez joins Estrella TV as news director/managing editor.

Julie Fine renews her agreement as political reporter and anchor of Lone Star Politics at KXAS. - Napoli

Allie Spillyards renews her agreement as reporter at KXAS. - Napoli

Nicole Nielsen joins CBS 11 KTVT.

Former CBS 11 KTVT general manager and Nexstar Broadcasting Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Jones to retire.

CBS 11 KTVT Programming Director Ken Foote retiring.

Stella M. Chávez starts Immigration & Demographics beat at KERA.

Alejandra Martinez KERA as a reporter.

The Dallas Morning News is testing out reporter-specific promo codes for readers on the fence about subscribing.

Classical music in quarantine: WRR builds connections over the airwaves.

- NBC 5 KXAS launches "Texas Today," Dallas-Fort Worth’s New Lifestyle Program
- Pretend to be A FOX 4 KDFW Good Day anchor

HOUSTON

Khambrel Marshall reports the weather and supports Houston.

Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse says being out ‘enriches’ his life.

Why I love Texas: KPRC’s new anchor Lisa Hernandez shares her love for Houston’s sports, diversity and food.

Joey Guerra spotlights diverse local musicians at the Houston Chronicle.

KPRC 2 investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum celebrates 15 years with the station.

Sports editor and LGBTQ ally Jenny Dial Creech advocates for progress at The Athletic Houston.

Morning meteorologist Elita Loresca celebrates five years at abc13 KTRK.

Reporter Janelle Bludau celebrates three years with KHOU 11.

Steve Campion renews his agreement as an MMJ and reporter at KTRK in Houston. - Napoli

Houston Chronicle digital reporter ShaCamree Gowdy was selected for the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship.

An Advocate at ABC13: Brandon de Hoyos uses his platform to promote LGBTQ equality.

Dr Jim Siebert renews his agreement as Chief Meteorologist at FOX 26 KRIV. - NWT

Victoria Cordova helps Houston Public Media address the needs of its audience.

Former KHOU 11 reporter Drew Karedes renews his agreement as reporter at WFXT in his hometown of Boston. - Napoli

From TV to online: The evolution of remote learning at UH.

Ex-Chronicle reporter accused of attempted sexual assault of child.

- Former Houston TV News Producer Promoted to President of Myriad Global, USA
- abc13 KTRK virtual town hall discussing relationship between police and communities of color
- Lisa Hernandez debuts on KPRC 2
- Steve Simon exits CW39 KIAH
- VIDEO: KPRC 2 Uniquely Dominique Sachse
- Brett Buffington leaves KHOU 11
- Juan Beltran exits abc13 KTRK
- Melanie Lawson and Chauncy Glover's conversation about racism
- Ron “The Show” Hughley joins SportsRadio 610 KILT
- Getting to know Eric Rowe - Producer Roula & Ryan Show 104.1 KRBE
- KPRC 2 Investigators 2000 Promo - Tony Kovaleski
- What happened to Mario Diaz?
- Morning traffic anchor Chrisdyann Uribe leaves FOX 26 KRIV Houston
- KHOU 11 noon and 4pm meteorologist Erika Lopez re-joins KVUE Austin as chief meteorologist
- Melanie Lawson's town hall discussing race relations and our Faith communities
- Tom Koch now does weddings
- Dominique Sachse talks with psychotherapist about coping with anxiety, depression and isolation
- Hannah Mackenzie leaves KPRC 2
- Melanie Lawson involved in Juneteenth documentaries
- Mike Iscovitz's amazing dog rescue story
- KPRC 2's "Houston Life" is moving
- KTRK GM Wendy Granato tests positive for COVID-19
- Houston Public Media experiences staff cuts due to COVID-19 budget shortfalls
- Houston teen builds HTX Breaking News into big news brand
- Houston Chronicle reporter Jay R. Jordan has breaking news come to him
- 104.1 KRBE wins big at 2020 Worldwide Radio Summit Industry Awards
- TNCRadio wants to be Houston's online driving online station
- Chauncy Glover hosts town hall discussing violence against transgender women of color
- Dave Ward interviews Rudy Tomjanovich, Smokin Joe’s Driving Range back, 2015 Peach Bowl on CW39
- Bill Barajas tested positive for COVID-19
- Executive News Director Sally Ramirez to leave KHOU 11
- KHOU 11 4pm anchor Russ Lewis to retire
- 104.1 KRBE "Roula and Ryan Show's" Ryan Chase tests positive for COVID-19


SAN ANTONIO

Myra Arthur returns to KSAT after birth of second child: The veteran KSAT anchor has been out on maternity leave.

Black members of the KSAT family reflect on recent protests against racism.

Sarah Acosta renews her agreement at KSAT as a Reporter/Anchor. - NWT

Japhanie Gray renews her Reporter agreement at KSAT. - NWT

Larry Ramirez renews his agreement as sports anchor and reporter at KSAT. - Napoli

Jack Acosta celebrates five years as news director at KENS5. He was previously assistant news director at KHOU 11 Houston.

Kaiti Blake enters into a new agreement as a Weekend Meteorologist at KSAT. - NWT

iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio has announced Jason McCollim has been named Senior Vice President of Programming.

Emmy and AP award-winning news producer Alicia Nicole celebrates five years with News 4 San Antonio WOAI and KABB FOX 29.

Introducing KSAT Explains, a new weekly look at the biggest issues facing San Antonio - it is free to stream on smart TVs, devices and KSAT.com

Alpha Media launches WE 103.3/San Antonio.

- Leslie Mouton leaves KSAT 12
- KVII Amarillo Investigative Reporter/Anchor Niccole Caan joining KENS 5 San Antonio as consumer investigative reporter


AUSTIN

Austin’s KXAN Investigations are as big as Texas. Find out why KXAN Austin’s latest investigation involved almost two dozen people in news, digital, production and marketing, and how the station balances that content on TV and digital platforms across all the Nexstar stations in the Lone Star State.

John Engel makes a 60 market move as he is named Political Reporter at KXAN Austin from WCYB Tri-Cities, Tennessee. - NWT

Tony Plohetski celebrates 20 years at the Austin American-Statesman.

Hema Mullur renews her agreement as primary anchor at KEYE. - Napoli

Sports Anchor/Reporter Emily Giangreco celebrates a year at KVUE 24.

KOKE/Austin’s Bob Cole diagnosed with COVID-19.


AROUND TEXAS

Mark Garcia named VP & GM of KMID Midland/Odessa.

James Brown leaves KBMT Beaumont

Mike Lee promoted to VP-GM of KWKT & KYLE Waco/Temple/Bryan.

Lori Bruffett promoted to KBTX GM.

Ramon J. Pineda to lead KRIS Corpus Christi.

Paul Alexander is the new news director for KFDM Beaumont. He formerly was an ND in Corpus Christi and Brownsville.

KWES Odessa reporter Cory Mose delivers fun standup.

Emani Payne moves to WNCN Raleigh, NC as a reporter/MMJ from KCEN Waco/Temple/Killeen anchor/reporter. - NWT

Amarillo Radio: KXGL Taps Ashley & Brad For Wake-Up Duty.

KORQ Abilene flips from Top 40 To Country.

Stephanie Bates announces she will be joining the ABC7 KVII Amarillo team as weekend meteorologist/reporter.

General Manager Danny Aguilar leaves Fox West Texas stations.

UT Tyler to launch new NPR affiliate with KVUT purchase.

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