John Engel, KXAN Austin political reporter, announced he is leaving the Nexstar Media Group station after a little more than a year.
"Surprise! Today was my last at KXAN," Engel tweeted. "We’re heading to North Carolina so that my wife can pursue an amazing, new opportunity — I’m really proud of her. Thanks for letting me into this crazy world of Texas politics for a bit."
Engel announced he was joining KXAN in April 2020 from WCYB Johnson City, TN where he worked for two years.
Previously he worked in radio as a news anchor at News 104.5 WOKV-FM Jacksonville, FL and ESPN 730 Boise, ID.
He is a graduate of Boise State University.
KXAN Austin has had lots of job movements lately. In May, weekend anchor/investigative reporter Erin Cargile left followed by evening news anchor Sydney Benter.
CBS 4 Denver KCNC morning and noon anchor Britt Moreno debuted as the KXAN Austin evening news anchor in June.
Surprise! Today was my last at KXAN. We’re heading to North Carolina so that my wife can pursue an amazing, new opportunity — I’m really proud of her.
— John Engel (@EngelsAngle) June 18, 2021
Thanks for letting me into this crazy world of Texas politics for a bit. Now, onto that personal injury law calling. pic.twitter.com/jyq9MYEmvU
