Matt Farrell left 6 News KCEN in Waco-Temple-Killeen in February 2026 after serving as the station's chief meteorologist.
Farrell was named chief meteorologist in 2023, succeeding Andy Andersen.
Before returning to television in Central Texas, Farrell took a break from broadcasting to teach mathematics in the Frisco Independent School District. Prior to that, he worked as a content editor at TEGNA sister station WFAA 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Farrell began his television career as the morning meteorologist at Big 2 News KMID in Midland-Odessa before transitioning into teaching positions with the Rowlett and Royse City school districts.
He is a graduate of the University of North Texas and Mississippi State University and also studied at the University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology.
