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Monday, December 02, 2024

Texas TV news and radio job moves November 2024



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iHeartMedia Texas radio layoffs
The TEGNA cuts of 2024
2024 Lone Star EMMY winners
Local TV news starting to embrace AI future


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Niyah Gonzalez left her job at Spectrum News Dallas.

Dallas Business Journal hired Sydney Asher to cover a variety of topics and companies across North Texas.

Ryan Fox, morning host at Cumulus Media “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX has been named the new host of “American Country Countdown.”

RJ Choppy Knows the National Media is Tuning In When Jerry Jones Appears on 105.3 The Fan.

Aria Jones joins the Dallas Morning News as a Southern Dallas reporter.

ALT 103.7 DFW changes schedule November 2024
Dallas TV reporter finds dog new home


HOUSTON

Alison Cook, veteran restaurant critic and Houston food scene advocate, left the Houston Chronicle.

After 34 years at ABC13 and 44 years in TV news, photojournalist Mike Menchaca is retiring.

Jorge Franco, a 26-year graphic artist for ABC13 KTRK, leaves the station after 38 years in the news biz!

Reporter Jen Rice announced she is leaving the Houston Chronicle.

How Eric Berger and Matt Lanza Became Houston’s Most Trusted Meteorologists.

Laura and Dave Ward were named one of “Houston’s Ten Most Beautiful Couples” by Warner Roberts-Fall 2024.

Jay Jones was inducted into The Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024.

Erica Simon celebrates seven years with abc13 KTRK.

New ABC13 KTRK GM Michael Carr says “make no mistake, this is an amazing time to be a part of the television industry.”

Jay Michaels of Mix 96.5 KHMX celebrates 25 years in the radio industry.

Janis Tucker joins FOX 26 as a Multi-Platform Account Manager.

Faith Braverman joins FOX 26 as an Associate Producer.

Sam Houston State University student Ava Herrera left her internship with the KPRC 2 weather department.

River Oaks Theatre "Runaway Radio" screening
Joy Addison joins KPRC 2 Houston
ABC13 Houston has some big anniversaries
Amy Davis and KPRC 2 named duPont-Columbia Award finalist 2025
Dominique Sachse leaves Merit Street Media
Dave Ward to be inducted into the Lone Star EMMY 2024 Gold Circle
Where is Shara Fryer?
Daniella Guzman takes on TV consultants
Houston TV anchors celebrate international journalist and bride
Marlene Guzmán and Edgar Olivares join Telemundo Houston
Frank Billingsley joins Houston Public Media
Mix 96.5 wins OutSmart Magazine’s 27th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
KHOU 11's 4:30am newscast is gone
Kim Castro is engaged


SAN ANTONIO

Sports director/anchor Don Harris celebrates 35 years KMOL/WOAI/News 4.

Now 96.1 KXXM flipped to Bilingual AC format Mix 96.1. 

Hits 105.3 KSMG cut ties with morning hosts Jenny Lee and Tony Cortez.

Ex-San Antonio TV anchor violates Texas Election Code, sparks anger online.

Workers at San Antonio's Texas Public Radio seek union representation.

San Antonio TV station KLRN brings back citywide battle of the bands for new season.

Roxy Van Ruiten joins KENS 5 San Antonio; Maggie Laughlin to leave
Sarah Forgany heading to KENS 5 PM shift


AUSTIN

Gus Bova is the new Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Observer.

Karoline Leonard joined the Austin American-Statesman as a technology reporter.

Revealing new KUT podcast hits the streets for 24 hours in Austin.

Judy Maggio returns to KVUE Austin for education reports
Austin InSight debuts on KLRU
Casey Claiborne welcomes baby #3


AROUND TEXAS

Texas Anchor arrested for domestic violence.

A legacy goes silent: KAND 1340 AM Corsicana closes its doors.

Texas A&M Selects Sony Tech for Virtual Production Institute.

John Morris, “The Voice of the Baylor Bears,” to Receive 2024 NFF Chris Schenkel Award.

FDM professor pioneers HDTV at Baylor, inspires future filmmakers.


Jessica Gonzalez moves to KFOX evenings
Faith Douglass leaves KLBK Lubbock; Ryan Compeau joins
Eric Kelly leaves FOX 44 KWKT Waco
Mark Armstrong joins 12News KBMT Beaumont
Former News 25 KXXV meteorologist Shea Rial recalls Jarrell Tornado


REMEMBERING

Radio hall of famer Ed Chandler dies at 74.

Chauncy Glover has died
Chauncy Glover video tributes from across the US
Chauncy Glover funeral service had ABC13 memories
Chauncy Glover's Houston celebration of life





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