Oscar Adame announced on the 6pm newscast that he is retiring from Channel 5 News KRGV Rio Grande Valley in late May 2022. Rudy Mireles took over as KRGV anchor.
"When I began my news career here at KRGV TV 23 years ago, it was a leap of faith. But it had been a dream of mine for many years to be part of the Channel 5 News team. Dream fulfilled and more.
I can't express enough what it's been an honor to report and bring you the news of the day for all these years.
I couldn't imagine ending my career at a better place. Channel five and my home...the Rio Grande Valley. And with that, I announced my retirement.
I'll still be here for another few weeks. There's still some work to do. And I thought I would go quietly, but some of my co-workers have other plans, and you'll hear more about that in the days ahead."
Co-anchor Dina Herrera-Garza added, "Of course, we have other plans for you. You know, we wish you all the best. You're going to be so missed. It's been such a privilege. But I'm just glad to hear that you're here for a few more weeks."
The 5, 6 and 10pm evening anchor joined KRGV in 1999.
Before that, Adame worked as a mid-day personality for KRGV Radio.
The Valley native graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American and began his radio career in 1977.
Adame will have more time to spend with his grandchildren. Granddaughter Madeline and grandson Cooper were born in 2021.
After 20+ years behind the anchor desk, our Oscar Adame has announced he will retire later this month. We have plans to celebrate Oscar’s career leading up to his final broadcast so stay tuned! For now, let’s all wish him the best on his next chapter. pic.twitter.com/NFr1hL9jsM
— KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS (@krgv) May 5, 2022
