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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

‘Long’ Jim White, co-host of Dallas-Fort Worth’s Lone Star 92.5 morning show, is retiring.

Aparna Zalani will be transitioning into her new role at the Dallas-Fort Worth-based CBS innovation lab after spending the past eight years at the lab’s home base at KTVT-TV in Dallas-Fort Worth, where she produced investigations and special projects for the station. She previously worked for NBC News/MSNBC for more than 15 years.

WBAP 820 Dallas is launching a year-long centennial celebration.

After 22 Years, Producer Danny Balis Exits The Ticket KTCK.

Tom Gribble returns to radio as New Country 96.3 KSCS morning show producer.

Texas' oldest radio station, WRR, one step closer to brand new management.

- Sydney Persing joins WFAA 8 DFW
- Lynnanne Nguyen joins KOMO Seattle
- NBC 5 KXAS DFW wins Headliner Awards 2022
- Inside DFW with Jenny Anchondo debuts on CW33 KDAF Dallas
- Tiffany Liou joined by WFAA photojournalists for maternity shoot

HOUSTON

Houston Chronicle Editorial Board wins Pulitzer Prize for series on voter suppression.

KPRC Meteorologist Frank Billingsley’s Adoption Story and a CEO’s Foster Care Journey Moves a Houston Crowd.

FOX 26 legal analyst Chris Tritico demands better defense for his daughter's accused killer.

Brandon Walker becomes subject of viral conspiracy theory after news station typo.

WWE legend Booker T's show has expanded to four nights a week on ESPN 97.5 FM and 92.5 FM.

Houston TV News Stars and Standout Moms Take a Bow — Chita Craft, Gina Gaston and Other Power Ladies Walk the Runway.

'Sounds Like Texas' Comes To 100.3 The Bull KILT.

Debbie Levy Strauss has been promoted to KPRC 2 “Houston Life” EP. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris).

Norman Gomlak leaves the Houston Chronicle to join the Baltimore Banner as local news editor.

Sunny 99.1's Rick Lovett, 95.7 The Spot's Grego And KRBE's Kevin Quinn Are PMD Champs In Space City.

Jake Kaplan announced he has left The Athletic "to pursue other opportunities."

Drew Wilson To Exit As APD/MD At KSBJ/Houston.

After six seasons of covering the Houston Texans, Sarah Barshop moves to coveing the LA Rams for ESPN.

Houston’s newest CVS moves into old Houston Post Building.

Former KHOU 11 meteorologist Brooks Garner hits the streets in skateboarding-themed weather promo.

- Dave Ward and Shara Fryer: The interview
- Bill Spencer explains why he cut his ties
- Lena Arango goes makeup free on FOX 26 KRIV
- Chita Craft talks with Houston Moms
- Samica Knight appears on "Kelly and Ryan"
- MeTV Houston 51 signal issues?
- Tim Tuttle leaves 93Q Houston's Q Morning Zoo

- Nick Natario is a father
- Stephanie Whitfield announces pregnancy for baby #3
- Unique career path for former Houston TV reporter Darren Lyn

- Gerald Harris joins KHOU 11
- Vanessa Richardson joins AT&T SportsNet Houston Astros coverage
- Frank Billingsley's meeting with Nick Lachey was probably 98 degrees
- Good Morning America live from Houston

- KPFT 90.1 to open new studio
- Michael Lopardi leaves KPRC 2
- Haley Hernandez’s father receives kidney transplant
- Mark Norris joins Houston Public Media
- Sherman Desselle joins FOX 26 KRIV
- Taniya Wright joins Washington, DC TV
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame awards scholarships
- KPRC 2 Sunday morning news schedule changes
- Parker Hillis named SportsRadio 610 KILT brand manager
- Roxie Bustamante leaves abc13 KTRK
- Telemundo Houston May 2022 sweeps successes

SAN ANTONIO

Tejano 95.7 brings this genre of music back to the FM airwaves.

- Marvin Hurst to anchor KENS San Antonio early mornings
- Yahaira Hernández joins Telemundo 60 San Antonio

AUSTIN

“96.3 Jack-FM” launches in Austin.

The State of Texas is appealing a federal court ruling issued in March that invalidated the state law prohibiting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles known as “drones” for newsgathering as being inconsistent with the First Amendment.

Britny Eubank promoted to KVUE Digital Executive Producer.

- Emily Giangreco joins WTAE 4 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 'Best of Austin' 2022 TV winners