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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