Derick Garcia is leaving CBS4 News Rio Grande Valley after 10 years, with the evening anchor and investigative reporter's final newscast set for July 17, 2026.
Here is what Garcia posted on social:
"Thank you for 10 years of trust and truth. You have made a Brownsville kid’s dream come true.
This Friday, July 17, at 10 pm will be my final broadcast with CBS4 News.
More than a quarter of my life has been in this newsroom, starting from writing the stories for the anchors, to becoming one, and now enjoying life as a father of two incredible children with the love of my life.
You have been with me along the way and for that I am grateful beyond words.
I love y’all."
In recent years, he helped launch the station's "4 Investigates" unit, leading in-depth investigations and accountability reporting while also anchoring the evening newscasts and providing live coverage of breaking news and community events.
Garcia joined CBS4 in 2016 as a reporter before becoming morning anchor, a position he held for several years. In 2022, he transitioned to investigative reporting, and in 2023, he added evening anchor duties to his role.
Garcia's connection to Valley television began even earlier. Before joining the station on-air, he worked behind the scenes as a producer for CBS4 in Harlingen. He later moved to Austin, where he produced newscasts for Time Warner Cable News (now Spectrum News), focusing on breaking news, government oversight, and investigative reporting before returning to the Rio Grande Valley.
Before launching his journalism career, Garcia served four years in the United States Navy. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Mass Communications from Texas State University.
While attending Texas State, Garcia gained experience across multiple media platforms. He was a radio DJ and producer at KTSW 89.9 FM, served as lead anchor and program director for the university's *La Bella Vida* television program, and completed internships with Austin alternative rock station 101X KROX on both the "Jason and Deb Morning Show" and "No Control Radio."
