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Texas TV news and radio job moves May 2023



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2023 Edward R. Murrow Award Texas winners


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Meteorologist Ali Turiano celebrates nine years with FOX 4 KDFW.

WFAA 8 special hears from survivors of mass shooting in Allen.

92.1 Hank FM KTFW Ft. Worth Mid-day Host Erin Wilde leaving to join KETK's East Texas Live Tyler.

Sam Gannon renews her agreement as a sports anchor and reporter with KDFW in Dallas.

Former WFAA anchor Gloria Campos named chairperson of the Blanco County Democratic Party. 

10 Questions with...Al Farb of New Country 96.3.

KGGR-A-K295DA Dallas adds the nationally syndicated "Get Up! Mornings With ERICA CAMPBELL."


Julie Fine to leave NBC DFW for Bloomberg
Madison Sawyer returning to CBS News Texas
Amelia Jones joins FOX 4 KDFW
Meagan Harris named CBS DFW news director
Julie Fine signs off NBC 5 DFW
Natalie Haddad joins WFAA DFW


HOUSTON

Dave Ward honored at Men of Distinction luncheon.

Brian T. Smith: Covering sports for the Houston Chronicle has been a dream job, but England calls

They hosted a morning show at SportsRadio 610 KILT together years ago and now John Lopez joins Texans Voice Marc Vandermeer for a lively discussion.

Jim Nantz Is a Huge DeMeco Ryans Believer — Houston Texans’ New Coach Already Has Powerful Voices In His Corner.

FOX 26 KRIV is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.

"Pioneer Careers" interview with FOX 26 KRIV's Caroline Collins.

Mattress Mack's Gallery Sports website shuts down after less than a year.

CW39’s Adam Krueger makes the list of 100 coolest people in Houston.

The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries ‘The Evidence Room’ received national honors from the 44th Annual Telly Awards.

The Association of Alternative Newsmedia just released its finalists list for its national AAN awards and two writers for the Houston Press, Jessica Goldman and Jef Rouner, were named in the honors.

Tim Pandajis renews his agreement as a meteorologist with KHOU in Houston.

Houstonia welcomes Houston-based Emma Balter, who brings more than a decade of journalism experience to the role from Chron food editor and Houston Chronicle features reporter positions.

Chris McDonald joins KPRC 2 as assignments editor.

Director Brandon Benton celebrates 15 years with abc13 KTRK.

Houston Landing appoints Angelica Arinze audience producer and Angelica Perez as civic engagement reporter.


Anthony Antoine joins FOX 26 Houston as evening anchor
Brittany Ford joins Atlanta News First
Carrigan Chauvin talks new traffic duties
Cristina Kooker leaves Great Day Houston
Elyse Smith joining abc13 Houston
Taisha Walker gets great sendoff from KPRC 2
José Griñan to retire from FOX 26 Houston
Art Rascon updates us on Ironman injuries
Elissa Rivas celebrates 20 years with abc13 Houston
“The Morning Bullpen With George, Mo and Erik" Wins 2023 ACM Radio Award
Mark Berman to retire from FOX 26 Houston
Houston TV anchors go high fashion for a cause
Jay Michaels joins Mix 96.5 and 95.7 The Spot
Matt Dougherty is engaged and we have the stunning photos to prove it
Deevon Rahming joins KHOU 11 Houston
Khambrel Marshall celebrates 24 years at KPRC 2
Erica Simon leaves weekend mornings, going to 10pm?
FOX 26's Gabby Hart reveals her abandoned baby story
Where is Derrick Lewis?
Maria Aguilera is married
Tiffany Justice joins KRON 4 San Francisco
Gina Gaston to leave the 10pm news
Erik and Bill Barajas are dueling cousin anchors
Elyse Smith officially announced for abc13
Derrick Lewis apparently exits abc13 Houston
2 KPRC anniversaries


SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 digital multimedia journalist Lexi Hazlett announces she is leaving the station and her "Neighborhood Eats" franchise.

Sara DiNatale takes a new job with the San Antonio Express-News as a reporter on the business team.


Ashley Sutton promoted to FOX San Antonio morning anchor
Ernie Zuniga to leave FOX 29 San Antonio
Henry Ramos promoted to KENS San Antonio 10pm co-anchor
Ernie Zuniga's touching goodbye video


AUSTIN

KXAN meteorologist Kristen Currie celebrates 10 years in the TV business.

Austin American-Statesman honored as Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal finalist for Uvalde coverage.

The Society of Professional Journalists, Fort Worth Professional Chapter recognizes four KXAN investigations with First Amendment Awards.

The Texas State Teachers Association honored KXAN’s investigation into mass educator resignations with a 2023 School Bell Award for Outstanding Television Multimedia Series.

City hall and local government reporter Luz Moreno-Lozano is leaving the Austin American-Statesman.

Matt Adams swaps NPR for Texas Tribune.


Travis Sattiewhite named KVUE Austin news director
KXAN Austin 1970s blooper
Erika Lopez joins OTA Talent as TV agent


AROUND TEXAS

“Crash” Kelley named Director of Content for Townsquare Media’s four-station group in Victoria.

Bryan Broadcasting has closed on Country “103 The Bull” 103.3 KJCS Nacogdoches/Lufkin and flipped the station to Classic Country “Willy 103.3."

Angie Martinez, EP for KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley has been promoted to assistant news director. 

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association relocates headquarters back to Baylor

Educational Media Foundation is acquiring “Free 105.3” KXXF Winnie/Beaumont.

Baron Wiley from Boerne Radio 103.9 FM KBRN was honored to be recognized by the Society of San Antonio Radio Broadcasters.

Several Texas radio stations change hands.

The Bryan College Station Eagle will soon only be delivered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The Niche Czech Radio Show That Still Reaches Listeners After Fifty Years.


KCBD 11 Lubbock celebrates 70 years
Kaci Koviak's message for KETK East Texas viewers
Matt Lively leaves KCEN Waco
Garrett Hottle joins KMID Big 2 News Odessa
El Paso TV additions
Lindsey Stiner joins Newschannel 10 KFDA Amarillo
Drew Davis joins Hawaii News Now
KFDX Wichita Falls has a snake in the newsroom
Erika Castillo apparently no longer with KFOX El Paso


REMEMBERING

Former KLEE radio and KPRC 2 audio engineer Frank Hicks passes away at the age of 95.

Lance Blanks, who served as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and the Longhorn Network, dies.

Former KHOU 11 photographer Jay Remboldt has passed away.  I interviewed him in 2018.

RIP John Nova Lomax




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