Katie Aupperle announced she is leaving her KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station anchor position at the end of February 2026.
Here is what Aupperle posted on social media:
"I have a bittersweet announcement. My last day on air at KBTX will be Friday, February 27th.
After joining the team in 2022, you welcomed me into your home with kindness and support, shared your stories in the best and worst of times, and trusted me to bring you the latest updates across the region.
I am eternally grateful for this community and the team at KBTX that has become more like family over the years.
The decision to step away from this position was not easy. I am going to spend more time with my family. It's the right decision for me at this time.
The good news!!! I am staying here in the Brazos Valley and will continue to contribute to this beautiful, thriving place I am blessed to call home.
Thank you for watching KBTX and for continuing to support our local news team, which is passionate about bringing you important information every day."
The Emmy-nominated reporter joined KBTX in August 2022 as a 4pm anchor.
In August 2025, Aupperle and fellow KBTX anchor Alex Egan welcomed their first child.
Before joining KBTX, Aupperle worked as a multimedia journalist at Gray Media's sister station, KWTX 10 Waco/Temple/Killeen.
Aupperle began her full-time television career in Fargo, North Dakota, at Valley News Live KVLY. She was hired as a multimedia journalist and, within six months, was promoted to weekend anchor.
Her first hands-on experience in television came while she was still in college, working as a production assistant at KAGS HD News.
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Texas A&M University, Aupperle earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communications and Journalism in 2018. While at Texas A&M, she was involved with AgriLeader Magazine and the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow organization, and she also worked for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, managing social media.
