Friday, December 31, 2021
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Maggie Glynn promoted to KXAN weekend morning anchor
Maggie Glynn announced on Twitter she is the new KXAN Austin weekend morning anchor.
"After 2 years covering all things politics & breaking news across Texas in our capital bureau, I’m happy to announce I’ve officially been promoted to weekend morning anchor here at @kxan_news!
I’m so excited for this new chapter, and so grateful to my KXAN family.
Can’t wait!"
She takes over the weekend anchor seat from Erin Cargile who left KXAN in May 2021.
Glynn joined KXAN in February of 2020 as a Capitol Correspondent for the Nexstar Austin Bureau.
Before Austin, Glynn was a weekend anchor and reporter for Local 4 News KAMR Amarillo.
The Marquette University grad grew up in the Chicago area and interned for TODAY’S TMJ4 WTMJ Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
After 2 years covering all things politics & breaking news across Texas in our capital bureau, I’m happy to announce I’ve officially been promoted to weekend morning anchor here at @kxan_news! I’m so excited for this new chapter, and so grateful to my KXAN family ❤️ Can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/4QLQ3b2qG6
— Maggie Glynn (@maggie_glynn1) December 17, 2021
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Mireya Villarreal joins ABC News
Mireya Villarreal joins ABC News from CBS News where she has been a correspondent on the CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning and CBSN.
"Mireya comes to us from CBS News, where she was a West Coast correspondent for four years, covering 13 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, and a Southern-based correspondent in Texas," wrote ABC News president Kim Godwin in a staff memo. "She has reported on a wide range of stories, including the recent Texas weather crisis, COVID-19 vaccination efforts across the South and immigration along the border. Mireya was the first network journalist to investigate and report on sexual harassment allegations at Fort Hood in the disappearance and murder of Vanessa Guillen."
The native Texan worked her way through the local Texas television markets in her eventual network television journey.
Villarreal joined CBS News from CBS owned and operated CBS 11 KTVT in Dallas - Fort Worth where she worked as an investigative reporter for almost three years.
Before the DFW Metroplex, Villarreal was also an investigative reporter for News 4 San Antonio WOAI for four years
Prior to the Alamo City, Villarreal was a reporter for KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley.
Villarreal's TV start was with KGNS Laredo as a weekend anchor/reporter.
The University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg grad was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley.
"Mireya is a smart and skilled journalist with roots grounded in powerful storytelling of diverse issues that impact communities of color," Godwin added. "She will add instrumental value to ABC News’ coverage of this region in America joining Marcus Moore and the team in Texas along with colleagues across the news division."
What an amazing welcome from @GioBenitez - Thankful to @sswinkgma and the entire @GMA team.
— Mireya Villarreal (@ABCMireya) December 23, 2021
Best is yet to come. https://t.co/IazXjG3pBy
Alexis Wainwright joins CBS 11 KTVT DFW
Alexis Wainwright has joined CBS 11 KTVT in Dallas - Fort worth as a reporter from KARK 4 and FOX 16 KLRT Little Rock, Arkansas.
UPDATE DECEMBER 2022
Alexis Wainwright moves to CBS DFW mornings
Here is what Wainwright posted on Facebook about her North Texas move:
"New chapter in a new city.
So excited to be in Dallas, TX and a part of the CBS DFW family.
I’m so happy to be in such a big city with so much to explore, I can’t wait to meet everyone around town. If you know me, I was first introduced to this part of the South through a friend and now I can’t believe I’m calling this place home.
Special thank you to everyone who has helped me grow along this journey. It was hard to keep this secret for so long, but now you can tell your friends, mama, cousin and tell them to call me.
I’m here to educate, share stories and make an impact. So if you know anything around the Dallas/ Fort Worth area from people, to stories and of course food spots...LET ME KNOW. I’m truly blessed to be on this journey, also send tips for surviving in the heat too."
Wainwright joined KARK in 2019 from WJAC and WATM Central Pennsylvania where she was a multi-media journalist/reporter.
The North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University grad also received her Masters of Science from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
The Emmy award winner is a Washington DC area native. She interned at WJLA and the FOX News Channel.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Vanessa Richardson leaves KPRC 2
Vanessa Richardson has left KPRC 2 as a sports reporter/anchor according to colleague Keith Garvin.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Vanessa Richardson joins Houston Rockets TV
UPDATE FEBRUARY 09, 2022
Vanessa Richardson and Paul Gallant replace Charlie Pallilo at ESPN 97.5
"Bidding farewell to KPRC2 Vanessa Richardson whose last night on air at KPRC2 was last night," Garvin posted on Facebook. "A fantastic young lady with a bright future...we wish you the best & many blessings my friend!"
I was also told Richardson said something about leaving during KPRC's last "Sports Sunday" show.
Richardson's resume
Richardson came to KPRC 2 and Houston in August 2019 from WLWT 5 Cincinnati, Ohio where she was a reporter.
She previously hosted segments on syndicated radio "The Bob & Tom Show."
The University of Indianapolis grad also worked as an on-court emcee for the Indiana Pacers, a digital specialist for WTHR Indianapolis and as a broadcaster for UI's 88.7 FM WICR and UIndy TV.
Interest in sports reporting
Richardson credits her interest in reporting from her father, who was a stay-at-home dad due to an illness. The father and daughter would watch sports together.
No word on where Richardson is heading to.
UPDATE JANUARY 30, 2022
Vanessa Richardson appeared on NBC Sports’ coverage the 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway the weekend of January 29, 2022. Richardson was in the Peacock Pit Box on pit road where she served as an analyst and was on-air with Marty Snider and INDYCAR veteran driver James Hinchcliffe.
'@Ericsson_Marcus isn't used to a roof on his race car.
— IndyCar on NBC (@IndyCaronNBC) January 30, 2022
The @CGRTeams driver spoke with the @MotorsportsNBC crew about his first #Rolex24 experience. pic.twitter.com/oGhlS5SAGu
(Thanks Dennis)
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Maria Salazar left FOX 26 KRIV
Maria Salazar let's us know that she resigned from her FOX 26 KRIV reporting position in September 2021.
Salazar shared her brave story on her Facebook page:
"Three months ago, a chapter in my life ended. I left my career in local TV news. I wanted to post something publicly. At least, a goodbye. I didn't know what to write.
It was hard to put into words why I left. Burnout?
Definitely.
But it went beyond that.
Around the same time I left, some articles came out about the wave of resignations in the industry. I tried to read one. It began with a story about an executive producer candidate crying when discussing an opportunity to 'advance' her career.
I barely finished the second paragraph before I couldn't make out the words on the screen through my own tears. I did that a lot. I cried a lot.
When I told management I had to resign because I couldn't do it anymore, I couldn't keep it together. I cried like I cried during my dark encounters with postpartum depression in mid-2020. I could barely mumble words...and I didn't fully understand why I was crying.
Months later, I'm still trying to articulate my decision. The best way I can explain it now is my priorities changed. What I am willing to allow to consume my mental load, energy, and time has changed. I wanted meaningful work that values my talents and my role as a mother. Where I don't feel like I'm constantly in a futile battle.
I found it. I'm still telling meaningful stories -- with compassion and creativity. It's what I love. And, although the mom guilt never goes away, I am spending more time with my family. Lots more. I'm feeling better.
I recently heard someone say the 'Great Resignation' about people leaving their jobs in 2021 is actually the 'Great Revelation.' Indeed, for me it has been. Three months ago, a new chapter in my life began."
Salazar joined FOX 26 as a general assignment reporter in February 2018.
She came to KRIV Houston from WFMZ 69 News in Lehigh Valley, PA where she worked as a bilingual reporter.
Before that, Salazar worked as a reporter/producer for Telemundo Atlanta WKTB and WUVM 4 Azteca Atlanta.
The Georgia State University grad is a three-time Southeast Emmy award-winning reporter.
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Gloria DeLeon leaves News 4 SA and FOX29
Gloria DeLeon, who recently was married and changed her name to Gloria Madera, announced she is leaving News 4 SA WOA and FOX29 KABB San Antonio.
Madera is now working as a PR specialist for CHRISTUS Health and The Children's Hospital of San Antonio.
Here is what Madera AKA DeLeon posted to Facebook when she left San Antonio television:
"It’s so bittersweet to announce Tuesday will be my last day on-air and at KABB FOX 29 News, San Antonio & News 4 San Antonio!
I’m starting the new year with a new chapter.
Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. I am so forever grateful for your loyalty! Some of you have been following me from the beginning in Lubbock.
You all mean so much to me & this isn’t goodbye, just a see ya on the other side!
I’ll still keep you updated on life with Chance, Archie & Theodore [I] promise!
And I’ll let ya know where I’m headed, very soon! But for now, I hope you’ll join me on my last 2 days."
DeLeon joined the Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. owned San Antonio stations in April 2020.
Before the Alamo City, DeLeon was a morning anchor for KFOX14 in her hometown of El Paso. She started off at the Sinclair El Paso stations as a multi-media journalist for KFOX and CBS4 KDBC.
DeLeon started her TV career at NewsChannel 11 KCBD, not to be confused with El Paso's KDBC, as an anchor/reporter.
The Texas Tech University grad interned with the Nexstar owned KLBK/KAMC in Lubbock. As a student, DeLeon reported for student-run Daily Toreador and Mass Comm Television (MCTV).
Monday, December 27, 2021
Mike Lucas leaving KAGS College Station
Mike Lucas announced he is leaving KAGS Bryan - College Station where he was worked as a sports reporter since October 2018.
In April 2022, he announced that he moved to Cleveland and started working for a digital sports streaming show called the Ultimate Cleveland Sports.
Here is what Lucas tweeted in December 2021:
"It's been a helluva ride, Aggieland.
It's bittersweet to share that after 3 years, my time at KAGS is coming to an end and it's time to start my next chapter.
To the players, coaches, and families I've interacted with - I can't thank you enough for trusting me to tell your stories and for making this Jersey kid feel at home in Texas.
The Brazos Valley is a special place, but it's the people that have made my time here truly unforgettable.
I still have a few more stories up my sleeve before my last day on December 31st, so let's make these last two weeks great.
Thanks & gig 'em, Mike Lucas"
Before the Brazos Valley TV world, Lucas worked as a sports reporter, anchor and news reporter for News 5 WCYB/WEMT/CW4 Bristol, VA for three years.
The Emerson College grad interned at FOX 25 WFXT Boston.
Art Rascon to leave January 3, 2022
Art Rascon announced he was leaving abc13 KTRK by the end of year on September 30, 2021. That same day, the station announced that his son, Jacob Rason was joining abc13 after leaving KPRC 2.
UPDATE JANUARY 3, 2022
Art Rascon video tributes, plus anchoring with his son, Jacob, video
Rascon recently gave us a Facebook update that tells us his last day will actually be Monday, January 3, 2022. Plus, Jacob will not take this place on the channel 13 5pm newscast, Live at 5.
"Wow, how time flies by. One week from Monday I will look into the camera at ABC-TV for one last time.
36 years of reporting events of the world to a television audience will come to an end. What an incredible journey it has been!
I am so proud to pass the reins to my extremely capable and able son, Jacob.
He will not be anchoring the 5pm news, but you will see him reporting and anchoring other newscasts.
I’m happy for him. He has spent a lifetime being involved in this business—vicariously through me, and of course, paying his dues at a variety of stations, including the NBC Network as a correspondent.
We’ve even had the opportunity to report on stories together, which you will see more of next week. Enjoy the photos!"
Rascon's longtime co-anchor, Melanie Lawson also posted about the Rascon transition:
"It’s hard to believe this is really happening now. My partner of 23 years is retiring exactly one week from now, but leaving us with the next chapter of his legacy.
As Art Rascon prepares to say goodbye and his son (and clone) Jacob joins us, take a look back at some of the incredible photos he is sharing from his career - and what a career it has been!!
I’ll be sharing some of our behind the scenes moments, as we count down to his last day. We love you, Art, and I’m going to miss you like crazy!!
Rascon writes that he and Lawson have been a team longer, "than any other reporter/anchor team in the Houston television market." It's been 23.5 years for this anchor team.
CBS 11 KTVT DFW tests at home broadcasts
Flashbacks of March 2020 might hit you after reading that CBS 11 KTVT in Dallas - Fort Worth is testing a return to home broadcasting for on-air talent with the Omicron variant surging.
Anchor Doug Dunbar posted photos of his setup back at home once again.
"Well, hello again old friend. After over a year from my home, 8 months back in studio, we are test driving the home set up today at 5 & 6pm on @CBSDFW," Dunbar tweeted. "Just in case our company decides to again limit building staff. What never changes, is our commitment to you. Every single day."
Well, hello again old friend 😄 After over a year from my home, 8 months back in studio, we are test driving the home set up today at 5 & 6pm on @CBSDFW Just in case our company decides to again limit building staff. What never changes, is our commitment to you. Every single day. pic.twitter.com/vCp4BNVTII
— Doug Dunbar (@cbs11doug) December 23, 2021
That moment @ErinMoranWX baby Elena just grabs the spotlight, and runs with it!! Cutie pie 🚨 alert!! @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/WB5OlHsaYx
— Doug Dunbar (@cbs11doug) December 24, 2021
Friday, December 24, 2021
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Univision Houston getting new studio set
Univision Houston KXLN talked about a new set being built for the Noticias 45 team according to YouTuber Houston TV History.
Raul Peimbert and Marcela Pérez Barros made the announcement on the Univision owned station's 5pm newscast this week.
The anchors said that the newscasts are airing from a temporary studio in the Univision Weather Hub studios in the same building for the next few weeks.
Guessing we will see the new set debut in 2022.
WFAA 8's uncut 1964 Beatles interview
With the Disney Plus "Get Back" documentary receiving a lot of attention, WFAA 8 showed the time in September 1964 when the Beatles played the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Dallas and were interviewed by channel 8's Bert Shipp.
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The above video is the full un-cut interview with John Lennon, a cowboy hat wearing Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Below is a modern day look back by WFAA followed by the Beatle's DFW performance.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Monday, December 20, 2021
Joe Gazin talks state of TV news
Joe Gazin, who retired from KIII 3 Corpus Christi in May 2021 after 43 years with the station, talked with the Broadcast Bulletin podcast about his career and the state of TV news.
Friday, December 17, 2021
WFAA moves studios out of Victory Park
WFAA 8 is moving out of its Victory Park studios where it has broadcasted newscasts from since January 2007.
Oprah Winfrey even anchored a special 5pm WFAA newscast there with the legendary Gloria Campos!
The new studios will be back at the actual channel 8 station on Young Street in downtown Dallas. They will be finished in 2022.
In the meantime, the newscasts will air from the WFAA newsroom.
UPDATE 2022
WFAA 8's new 2022 studio video tour
Austin has some TV departures and arrivals
There have been lots of job movements in the Austin television news market from November to December 2021.
Like Ferris Bueller says, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
So let's recap what has been happening in the last month.
Dave Froehlich joins KHOU 11 from FOX 7 KTBC
Tori Larned leaves KVUE Austin
Daranesha Herron promoted to KVUE anchor
Christopher Nunley, Ph.D. joins KVUE Austin
Mariel Ruiz joins WFAA 8 Dallas from KVUE
Paige Hubbard joins CBS Austin KEYE
Maria Aguilera joins KVUE Austin
BONUS ARRIVAL
Erika Lopez gives birth to first baby
Ok, so what did I miss?
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Ron Oliveira on KVUE Austin's 50 years
Former anchor Ron Oliveira looks back at KVUE Austin on its 50th anniversary.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Jack Williams re-joins Houston Public Media's News 88.7 KUHF
Jack Williams has returned to Houston Public Media's News 88.7 KUHF as a news anchor after almost six years away.
"I feel very fortunate to have spent nearly 18 years here in Houston," Williams told mikemcguff.com when he left in 2016. "Professionally, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Personally, Houston is home now and hopefully I'll be back someday. For now though, it's off to another adventure."
As I blogged back then, Williams followed his wife who landed a big job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Sticking with his NPR roots, Williams was the managing editor for Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln. He also was a reporter/on-air host during "All Things Considered" for NET radio.
Williams had been on-air with KUHF since 2000, becoming the station's news director in 2008.
Before that he was an anchor/reporter at 740 KTRH.
His radio career began in 1994 at 710am KURV Rio Grande Valley followed by 1300 AM KVET Austin.
The Southwestern Adventist University grad has won a number of awards including a regional Edward R. Murrow.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Aaron Wright joins KIRO 7 Seattle from KENS 5 San Antonio
Aaron Wright joins KIRO 7 Seattle as evening anchor with Monique Ming Laven from KENS 5 San Antonio where he held the same position.
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"Over the past four years I’ve been blessed to call San Antonio home - it’s where I became a husband and father," Wright tweeted on December 14, 2021 after this post was originally published. "I’m grateful for my time spent with the @KENS5 team and proud of everything we accomplished. My last shows here will be tomorrow - thanks for watching and supporting!"
"Saying farewell to @AaronKENS5 and his family before they head to Seattle. We wish you the best," Wright's KENS 5 co-anchor Sharon Ko tweeted.
“We had an extensive nationwide search for this position," said Tara Finestone, KIRO 7′s news director. "It was important we found the right person. Aaron believes in the power of community, the responsibility of making sure people’s voices are heard and the importance of earning viewer trust. No doubt he will fit right in with the values and mission of the KIRO 7 newsroom."
Wright was hired by KENS 5 in 2018 to be the noon anchor/PM reporter.
Just a year later, Wright was promoted to the evening newscast anchor role.
The Hampton University in Virginia grad has also worked for:
- FOX 43 WBIR Knoxville, Tennessee - anchor/MMJ
- 13 News WREX Rockford, Illinois - anchor/reporter
- NBC News - desk assistant
- WTKR 3 Norfolk, Virginia - intern
Wright and his wife Katie welcomed second baby daughter, Olive, into the world in June 2021.
Saying farewell to @AaronKENS5 and his family before they head to Seattle. We wish you the best! pic.twitter.com/HySjz2aux7
— Sharon Ko (@SharonKoTV) December 5, 2021
* post updated with Aaron Wright tweet announcement of KENS 5 San Antonio departure and KIRO 7 Seattle job (Thanks Brandon!)
Monday, December 13, 2021
Maria Aguilera joins KVUE Austin
Maria Aguilera is joining KVUE Austin from KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen where she has been a multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) since 2018.
UPDATE MAY 2023
Maria Aguilera is married
UPDATE 2022
Maria Aguilera joins KHOU 11 Houston
ANOTHER KVUE CHANGE
Molly Oak leaves KVUE Austin
"I’m so excited to move to Austin and join the @KVUE team! Team @TEGNA," Aguilera tweeted.
Aguilera joined KVUE Austin from KTXS News Abilene, Texas.
Prior to KTXS, the University of Houston grad was an intern at Telemundo Houston KTMD who later was hired as a marketing assistant.
Aguilera starts at KVUE Austin in January 2022.
Molly Oak joins 11Alive Atlanta
Molly Oak is joining 11Alive News WXIA Atlanta after leaving her KVUE Austin reporter role in December 2021.
"Next stop: ATLANTA! I’m excited to announce I accepted a job with 11Alive," Oak tweeted. "Special shout out to my mentor, friends, and family who all cheered me on throughout this process. I can’t wait to get started in April! Until then, I’m taking a break from freelance and going to soak up as much Florida sunshine and family time as possible."
Oak is not the only one heading to Atlanta from Austin. In February 2022, morning meteorologist Nicole Hartford also joined 11Alive Atlanta from CBS Austin KEYE.
Oak came to KVUE Austin from WECT News/Fox Wilmington WSFX Wilmington, North Carolina.
She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
"It’s always hard to say so long to someone you care about...but it’s on to bigger and better things for our Molly Oak," KVUE 6 and 10pm anchor Quita Culpepper posted. "During her time at KVUE she’s grown into such a good reporter, and a real friend."
Here is what Oak posted to Instagram when she left KVUE Austin in December 2021:
"After the winter storm in February 2021, I volunteered to work two overnight shifts at a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. I remember meeting a man who, throughout my shift, always had a new joke to tell me. He was kindhearted and had a laugh that echoed through the quiet, dark hallways of the events center. It’s a moment when I thought “Austin is it”. This is where I’m going to stay. I love my job, I love the people, I love the community.
Sometimes God has other plans though. Friday was my last day at KVUE. It’s hard to put into words what the last four+ years have meant to me, so let me just say thank you, Austin. Thank you for trusting me with your stories—a privilege I never took for granted. Thank you for your kindness: whether it was when we met in person or through emails or messages on social media. Mostly though, thank you for being a community I called home for so many years. Thank you for the friendships that will last a lifetime. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives. Thank you for being part of mine."
Next stop: ATLANTA! I’m excited to announce I accepted a job with @11AliveNews.
— Molly Oak (@MollyAndAMic) March 15, 2022
I can’t wait to get started in April! Until then, I’m taking a break from freelance and going to soak up as much Florida sunshine and family time as possible❤️
Full post: https://t.co/9SkpEpMakV pic.twitter.com/ur55wmlNS2
*updated with Molly Oak 11Alive Atlanta hiring
Wedding bells for San Antonio TV
Wedding bells are ringing for current and former news talent at News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX 29 KABB which are both owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Married last Saturday were former FOX 29 anchor Breanna Barrs and Tyler Pugsley. The wedding ceremony was held at Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection in Austin.
"HUGE Congratulations to the newly weds Breanna Barrs & Tyler," posted WOAI meteorologist Jeannette Calle. "Such a beautiful wedding celebrating a gorgeous couple."
FOX 29 KABB meteorologist Brad Sowder posted that morning anchor Ernie Zuniga officiated the wedding!
"She’s fierce, she’s loud, she’s wildly loyal, and if there’s one thing I learned this weekend, it’s that everyone agrees she’s Queen B," posted CW39 KIAH traffic anchor Hannah Trippett. "And now she’s married!!"
Gloria DeLeon is now Gloria Madera
And in other wedding news, News 4 SA/FOX29 reporter Gloria DeLeon changed her name on socials to Gloria Madera on Monday.
That's because Gloria and Chance Madera were married Friday at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort.
Andrew Wilson marries Meagan Massey
I'm adding in this one later that I missed orginally. KENS 5 meteorologist Andrew Wilson married former KENS 5 meteorologist Meagan Massey.
Massey now lives in Atlanta and works as a meteorologist and weather producer for The Weather Channel.
Congrats to all of the San Antonio TV couples!
Laura Laughead promoted to KAMC Lubbock morning anchor
Laura Laughead announced she has been promoted to anchor for the KAMC Lubbock morning news.
UPDATE AUGUST 2022
Laughead joins CBS 42 WIAT Birmingham
"My big head and I are the new official anchor for @KAMCNews morning show Good Morning Lubbock," Laughead tweeted. "But it’s not to be confused with @TheMorningShow. A very different show indeed, but as you can see, I have made an appearance."
Laughead became the KAMC Lubbock Saturday 6pm/10pm anchor in September of 2020.
The University of Texas at Austin School of Journalism in the Moody College of Communication Valedictorian interned for Good Morning America, KEYE Austin, abc13 KTRK and KLRU Austin.
Breaking news🚨My big head and I are the new official anchor for @KAMCNews morning show Good Morning Lubbock!!😍 But it’s not to be confused with @TheMorningShow. A very different show indeed, but as you can see, I have made an appearance. pic.twitter.com/Oug8zJlOev
— Laura Laughead (@LauraLaughead) December 10, 2021
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Univision Houston November 2021 sweeps wins
Univision has sent information to show the Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 demographics.
Friday, December 10, 2021
‘Lone Star NYE 2022’ to broadcast across Texas TV
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth /KXAS and Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the broadcast details for “Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022,” a New Year’s Eve program airing December 31, 2021 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. CST, hosted by NBC 5’s Katy Blakey and KARK’s D.J. Williams from Reunion Tower’s Cloud 9 level.
NBC 5 is the hometown broadcaster for this special New Year’s Eve program, airing in an additional 27 markets on Nexstar television stations, with special musical guest, Scotty McCreery, and including the traditional Dallas Reunion Tower Over the Top NYE fireworks, light and drone spectacular.
“Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022” will include the “Over the Top NYE” live fireworks spectacular presented by Hunt Realty Investments and Reunion Tower, benefiting Children’s Health, with NBC 5 and Nexstar serving as official media sponsors. This year at Reunion Tower, spectators will experience the addition of a 225-drone light show to the annual presentation of panoramic fireworks and tower light show, including more than 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from Reunion Tower and the 259 LED light display. The drone light show, engineered and flown by DFW-based Sky Elements, will light up the sky at heights of up to 400 feet and create an array of visual elements and an immersive experience never seen before above the Dallas skyline.
The special on-air performance by country music artist, singer and songwriter Scotty McCreery, makes this celebration another top highlight of the year. McCreery recently released his fifth studio album, Same Truck, which featured his fourth consecutive No. 1 hit on both the Billboard and Mediabase country radio charts, “You Time.” His second single from the album, “Damn Strait,” is out now and rapidly rising up the charts. The North Carolina native’s No.1 hit, “Five More Minutes,” inspired a Christmas movie by the same name which is currently airing on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network this month. McCreery will also perform in concert at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, TX this Saturday, Dec. 11.
“We’re excited to be a part of the festivities and excitement with our local production of Lone Star NYE, giving North Texans a live, Central Time Zone countdown and a special night to remember,” said Tom Ehlmann, NBC 5 President and General Manager. “We look forward to working with our partners at Nexstar and Reunion Tower for the fifth year in a row.”
“’Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022’ is a wonderful local production that brings together millions of viewers throughout Texas and across seven states, and Nexstar is excited to be able to provide such quality entertainment on our broadcast stations and their digital and streaming platforms,” said Andy Alford, President of Broadcasting for Nexstar Media Inc. “We’re especially pleased to have country music star Scotty McCreery headlining the entertainment portion of the show and we’re looking forward to delivering a special program that will be fun for the entire family.”
“I’m excited to be part of the ‘Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022’ event,” said McCreery. “New Year’s Eve is such a fun time to gather with friends and family to celebrate the end of one year and look forward to the possibilities of the new one. I’m honored to be part of NBC 5’s and Nexstar’s party.”
This year’s production on NBC 5 will also stream live on NBCDFW.com, and on the NBCDFW app that is available for mobile and streaming users. To stream, viewers must search “NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC 5 DFW” in the app store for their phone, tablet, Roku, Fire or Apple TV; download the app, and they’ll then be able to access “Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022.” For complete instructions by device click here. Mobile users can download the free “NBC 5 DFW” app from iTunes and Google Play stores.
Station/Network Region Operator
KXAS-TV (NBC) Dallas-Fort Worth, TX NBCUniversal Local
KRBC-TV (NBC) Abilene-Sweetwater, TX Mission
KAMR-TV (NBC) Amarillo, TX Nexstar
KXAN-TV (NBC) Austin, TX Nexstar
KTSM-TV (ABC) El Paso, TX Nexstar
KVEO-TV (NBC) Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX Nexstar
KIAH-TV (CW) Houston, TX Nexstar
KLBK-TV (CBS) Lubbock, TX Nexstar
KMID-TV (ABC) Odessa-Midland, TX Nexstar
KSAN-TV (NBC) San Angelo, TX Mission
KETK-TV (NBC) Tyler-Longview, TX Nexstar
KWKT-TV (FOX) Waco-Temple-Bryan, TX Nexstar
KFDX-TV (NBC) Wichita Falls, TX – Lawton, OK Nexstar
KAUT-TV (IND) Oklahoma City, OK Nexstar
KNWA-TV (NBC) Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Nexstar
KARK-TV (NBC) Little Rock-Pine Bluff, AR Nexstar
MTKA-TV (CW) Topeka, KS Vaughan Media
KSNW-TV (NBC) Wichita-Hutchinson, KS Nexstar
WBRL-TV (CW) Baton Rouge, LA Nexstar
KLFY-TV (CBS) Lafayette, LA Nexstar
KTAL-TV (NBC) Shreveport, LA Nexstar
KTVE-TV (NBC) Monroe, LA-El Dorado, AR Mission
KSNF-TV (NBC) Joplin, MO – Pittsburg, KS Nexstar
KOZL-TV (MyNet) Springfield, MO Nexstar
Note: Please check local listings for additional information
About NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS is the NBCUniversal Local station serving the communities of North Texas with quality local news, weather forecasts, consumer and investigative reports and sports and entertainment programming across all platforms, including the station’s dedicated website NBCDFW.com, its mobile app, social media channels and on COZI TV (Digital 5.2) and NBCLX (Digital 5.3), the station’s multicast channels. Additional NBC 5 content is available in our apps on Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 199 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 120 local websites and 284 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates NewsNation, formerly WGN America, a national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television homes, multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.
(This post was taken from a Nexstar Media Group press release)
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Telemundo Houston November 2021 sweeps highlights
Earlier I shared November 2021 sweeps results from FOX 26 KRIV.
UPDATE
Univision Houston November 2021 sweeps wins
Next, I received this in-depth pdf file from Telemundo Houston KTMD showing its dominance in both Spanish-language and English-language TV news.
The KTMD document shows its ratings compared to other Houston stations.
FOX 26 KRIV is on tops in November 2021 sweeps
November sweeps 2021 showed us that there is a new dominant Houston TV station and it is FOX 26 KRIV for mornings and late newscasts.
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Univision Houston November 2021 sweeps wins
Telemundo Houston November 2021 sweeps highlights
Houston television news ratings are a popular request from readers and I wish I had the cash to subscribe to the ratings services, but even a Patreon account couldn't get us to that level!
So we rely on the Houston TV stations to supply us with some crumbs of information on social media and FOX 26 delivered in the English-language broadcasts for this last sweeps period. Before you jump on me, I haven't heard/seen anything from Univision or Telemundo yet.
First time I remember KRIV topping the two most important TV news dayparts. Notice in the fine print at the bottom of the video, the FOX 26 wins are in the Adults 25-54 demographic.
I reached out to FOX Television Stations for more info. Stay tuned.
🥇THANK YOU HOUSTON
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) December 9, 2021
For making our newscasts #1!❤️
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🥇THANK YOU HOUSTON❤️
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) December 8, 2021
For making our newscasts #1!@JMartinTV @kaitlinmonte @DrJimFox26 @rashivats @isiahcareyFOX26 @MsCoCoDominguez @RWallaceFOX26 pic.twitter.com/tT2DET7KaJ
Houston TV stations launch NEXTGEN TV
Television viewers in Houston, the eighth-largest TV market in the United States, can now experience the future of broadcast television as 10 local TV stations launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps.
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The new standard presents viewers with more news and entertainment choices while providing broadcasters with a more compelling and interactive way to deliver their content.
NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years. Now broadcasting in 35 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 45% of U.S. television households by the end of the year. Today's launch marks a significant milestone, as it is the largest number of stations to transition in a single market at one time.
NEXTGEN TV can deliver:
Consistent volume across channels
Added voice clarity with Dolby's Voice +
Stunning 4K, High Dynamic Range (HDR) video
Movie theater-quality sound
Enhanced internet content on demand
NEXTGEN TV is a feature built into select new TV models manufactured by LG Electronics, Samsung, and Sony—and widely available to consumers with a rapidly growing number of television sets in homes across the U.S. While features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and by broadcaster as commercial service becomes available in local markets, it is designed to be future-proof, enabling a viewer's television set to advance in lockstep with technological improvements.
"Houston will now get the most out of live news, events, and sports programming, as NEXTGEN TV merges over-the-air antenna TV with the internet, enhancing its information and entertainment value," stated Ralph Rendon, vice president of creative services and programming for KRIV/KTXH, the FOX-owned duopoly in Houston. "Through a combined effort of investment, meeting critical deadlines, and deployment of powerful new technologies, we're able to provide a better and more engaging audio and video experience for our viewers."
"This launch took an extraordinary amount of collaboration among the 10 TV stations involved and is a clear demonstration of the entire industry's commitment to NEXTGEN TV," said Brett Jenkins, EVP and chief technology officer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. "Viewers will quickly notice the brilliant video and improved audio delivered by NEXTGEN TV. But along with these enhancements come important upgrades in broadcaster's ability to provide new customer experiences and services, allowing us to explore new business opportunities to meet the challenges of today's evolving digital world."
"These stations all share a commitment to provide their viewers with the best content and service and the launch of NEXTGEN TV enables that by creating a more inspiring and personalized viewing experience," commented Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV. "NEXTGEN TV exponentially expands the type of content broadcasters can provide their unique audiences, and the ways that viewers can engage with their television screens and the level of information they will have access to. Houston's launch underscores the excitement we all share as we continue innovating this revolutionary technology for viewers."
Houston viewers can now find 10 channels over-the-air with NEXTGEN TV: FOX Television Stations' KTXH (My Network, channel 20) and owned-and-operated KRIV (FOX, channel 26); Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s KIAH (CW, channel 29); Univision's KFTH (UniMas, channel 67) and owned-and-operated KXLN (Univision, channel 45); ABC owned-and-operated KTRK (ABC, channel 13); Graham Media Group's KPRC (NBC, channel 2); TEGNA's KHOU (CBS, channel 11); NBCUniversal-owned KTMD (Telemundo, channel 47; and University of Houston's KUHT (PBS, channel 2). Viewers watching these channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing provided by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, as NEXTGEN TV is provided as a free OTA service to viewers.
The participating stations have worked together to ensure that current programming remains available to all viewers, regardless of whether their television service is provided over-the-air or by a cable or satellite company. Antenna viewers can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure full service. Rescan instructions are available at: fcc.gov/rescan. Cable and satellite subscribers do not need to take any action.
Houston viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com, which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.
About Pearl TV:
Pearl TV is a business organization of U.S. broadcast companies with a shared interest in exploring forward-looking broadcasting opportunities, including innovative ways of promoting local broadcast TV content and developing digital media and wireless platforms for the broadcast industry. Pearl's membership, comprising more than 750 TV stations, includes nine of the largest broadcast companies in America: Cox Media Group, Graham Media Group, Gray Television, Hearst Television Inc., Meredith Local Media Group, Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group, the E.W. Scripps Company, and TEGNA, Inc.
(This post taken from a Pearl TV press release)
Wednesday, December 08, 2021
Brandi Smith tests positive for COVID
Brandi Smith checked in on Instagram to let us know she still works at KHOU 11, but hasn't been around lately because she tested positive for COVID-19.
Smith adds this is a breakthrough case since she is fully vaccinated.
The signs of COVID came when she started losing taste and smell. Other than that, she says the other issue is a congested nose.
A couple of weeks ago, Smith posted on Facebook that she was out due to throat issues which were unrelated.
As to when we will see Smith again, well that won't happen until December 17th when her vacation is over.
If you haven't seen Smith on TV as much lately, like on the channel 11 Saturday morning news, that's because she was promoted to digital anchor over the summer.
Diana Rocco hired at News 4 San Antonio WOAI
Diana Rocco leaves ABC7 WABC New York as a reporter to become morning anchor at News 4 San Antonio Today with David Chancellor at WOAI.
UPDATE JANUARY 2025
Diana Rocco leaves News 4 San Antonio WOAI
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"I have some exciting personal news to share," Rocco posted to Instagram. "I will be joining the Morning news team at NBC4 in San Antonio starting [in December 2021]."
"I am very excited about the addition of Diana to our morning team on News 4 San Antonio," said Sinclair San Antonio Vice President and General Manager Dean Radla in a WOAI release. "Her work in New York was exceptional. She is a natural behind the desk and I think that she’ll compliment David’s skill set to provide an on-air partnership that will resonate with our viewers and facilitate further growth for our morning and midday newscasts!"
The Syracuse University has been with abc7NY since 2016.
Previously Rocco has worked for:
- CBS 3 Philly KYW Philadelphia - reporter
- 7 NEWS WHDH Boston - reporter
- WFXT Boston 25 News - reporter
- WFSB 3 Hartford, Connecticut - reporter
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
Paige Hubbard joins CBS Austin KEYE
Paige M. Hubbard has joined CBS Austin KEYE after leaving KFDM 6 and FOX 4 Beaumont KBTV where she was a reporter/MMJ.
Here is what Hubbard posted on Instagram:
"Goodbyes are never easy but after nearly two years, it’s bittersweet to announce Wednesday was my last day at KFDM News /FOX 4.
I moved to Beaumont with a dollar and a dream, hardly knowing anyone. I was anxious about being away from family. But the warm welcome I received from the community assured me I was right where I needed to be.
I have grown so much professionally and personally and I want to thank everyone who has helped me along this journey.
Now it’s time for me to conquer something new."
Before Beaumont television, Hubbard worked at KHOU 11 on the assignments desk and as a reporter for NTV Houston.
The Houston native is a grad of Houston's Lamar High School and Texas Southern University. While in school, Hubbard started a digital show called "news in flash."
She interned with FOX 26 KRIV and KPRC 2 both in Houston.
Monday, December 06, 2021
Kevin Selle joins NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo
Kevin Selle has joined NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo after leaving KFDX 3 Wichita Falls serving the western Texoma area.
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Selle had been with KFDX since 2014 as the chief meteorologist.
Prior to Wichita Falls, Selle worked for:
CBS Radio/TV Group - CBS 11KTVT and six market radio stations in Dallas/Fort Worth - Social Media Manager/Digital Content Producer
Texas Cable News (BELO) based in Dallas - Chief Meteorologist
WTVR 6 Richmond, Virginia - Chief Meteorologist
FOX6 WBRC Birmingham, Alabama - Meteorologist
Prior to entering the TV news businesses, Selle was a radio announcer at stations in Birmingham, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Boston, Newport and Providence.
The Texas Christian University grad earned his Masters in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Samica Knight is a singer?!
We know Samica Knight as a popular anchor on abc13 KTRK's morning news, but did you know she can also sing?
Knight was put to the test behind the microphone with a huge audience at the Reliant Lights Mayor's Holiday Spectacular last Saturday in downtown Houston.
When the mic wasn't working, and a proper test was needed, Knight knew how to dazzle the big Houston crowd with some impromptu vocalizing to get the job done.
And who is Knight's biggest fan?
The cameras focused on morning meteorologist Elita Loresca who was filming the performance with her phone and having a great time supporting her friend.
UPDATE
Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing tells me on Twitter that Knight, "frequently sings gospel songs on her Instagram page to pay tribute to her Granny. Beautiful."
Erika Lopez gives birth to first baby
Erika Lopez announced the birth of her first child.
Here is what the KVUE 24 Austin chief meteorologist posted to Facebook about her son:
"He’s here!! Our little Odie was born 12/2/21 at 2:35pm. 8lbs 1oz and 21in.
He’s only been here 3 days and I don’t know how I have lived my entire life without him!
He is the cutest most sweetest and cuddliest baby ever. We are so in love!"
Last summer, Lopez proudly announced she and husband Otto Staudt, of the Staudt Brothers, were going to have a baby boy during KVUE's 5pm newscast.
Friday, December 03, 2021
Mariel Ruiz joins WFAA 8 Dallas
Mariel Ruiz announced next week is her last as the morning meteorologist for KVUE Austin as she is headed to join WFAA 8 Dallas.
Mariel says goodbye to KVUE Austin
Here is a partial transcript of what Ruiz posted to Facebook:
"I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be joining the WFAA weather team near my hometown in DALLAS, TX. To say this feels like a dream is simply an understatement. I’ll be forecasting for the community I was raised in!
I’m grateful for my time in Austin. The community, sights, and food are incredible. I’ll miss it dearly.
My coworkers are some of the best people I’ve met. I can genuinely say I’ve gained lifetime friends.
A big thank you to my husband. His patience and support are the driving force behind my career.
Join us next week! My last day on-air will be December 9th."
Ruiz's TV resume
Ruiz joined KVUE Austin in September 2019.
Before that, the Arlington native worked at THV11 KTHV Little Rock, Arkansas as a morning meteorologist. Fun fact, Ruiz worked at THV11 with newly hired KVUE morning anchor Rob Evans.
Ruiz started her broadcasting career at KWES Newswest 9 Midland.
A Texas A&M University grad, Ruiz received a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and interned at CW33 KDAF in DFW.
The Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) is fluent in Spanish and provides weather forecasts in Spanish on social media.
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KVUE Austin Mariel Ruiz goodbye video
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