Worship 24/7’s “Hope to the Hungry” to Provide 38,006 Thanksgiving Meals

HOUSTON, TX — November 24, 2025 — Hope Media Group (HMG and 89.3 KSBJ parent organization) is celebrating an outpouring of generosity from listeners after its Worship 24/7 stations held the 6th annual Hope to the Hungry event on Thursday, November 6. 

Partnering with six Rescue Missions and homeless shelters across the country, the one-day initiative raised $129,442, providing 38,006 Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity—a record for the event.

Throughout the day, Worship 24/7 shared powerful stories of men, women, and children whose lives were transformed by God’s love, starting with the simple gift of a meal. Listeners responded by calling in or giving online, with each donation going directly to the ministry closest to them: Union Gospel Mission Portland; Tacoma Rescue Mission; Blessings & Beyond in Spokane; Shepherd’s House in Bend, Oregon; Faith City Mission in Amarillo; and the Gospel Mission of Sioux City, Iowa.

“We call our initiatives like this ‘Worship in Action’—and that is certainly what happened,” said David Harms, Founder of Worship 24/7. “This event meets a great need at a time of year when we’re focused on Thanksgiving, and it came as the government shutdown caused a record number of people to seek help to put food on the table. As a network, it’s sometimes challenging to be local, but this event allows us to shine a light on a national issue while giving our listeners a chance to make a difference right where they live.”

Hope Media Group continues its commitment to sharing God’s love through community impact, partnerships, and life-changing stories that encourage listeners nationwide to live out their faith.

ESPN 97.5 Houston hacked

ESPN 97.5 + 92.5 Houston KNFC was hacked Sunday afternoon, the station posted at 4:34pm.

"In the past hour, there was audio airing on 97.5 FM signal that didn't come from the radio station.  Our signal had been hacked.  We are actively trying to rectify the problem. We appreciate the many of you who posted to alert us of the issue."

RadioINSIGHT reports that during the Dallas Cowboys vs the Philadelphia Eagles game, the hacker ran, "a loop of fake EAS tones, a racist Country song, and a promo to follow them on social media."

Grizzy's Hood News has video of the promo portion of the radio takeover.

In the past hour, there was audio airing on 97.5 FM signal that didn't come from the radio station. Our signal had been hacked. We are actively trying to rectify the problem. We appreciate the many of you who posted to alert us of the issue.

— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) November 23, 2025

Jessica Kirk joins the StormTracker8 WRIC team

Jessica Kirk joined the StormTracker8 weather team at WRIC in June 2025, forecasting for Richmond and Central Virginia. Viewers can catch her weekday mornings on Good Morning Richmond and 8News at 9.

Before arriving in Richmond, Kirk served as the Evening Meteorologist for the NBC 23 KVEO Valley Storm Team, delivering forecasts at 4, 6:30, and 10 p.m. each weekday. 

She began her broadcast career in the Rio Grande Valley at CBS 4 in June 2022 as a weekend meteorologist, where she also filled in during morning and evening newscasts.

A Florida State University grad, Kirk earned her degree in Meteorology with Honors in 2022, along with minors in Mathematics, Physics, and Communications. 

Her fascination with weather began at an early age, influenced by her experiences growing up in multiple climates.  Kirk moved 10 times before college due to her father’s military service.

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Reporting On-Air for NBC and Telemundo: Inside a Bilingual Newsroom

In 11 cities, NBC and Telemundo operate as duopolies — meaning both stations cover the same market, often out of the same studio, one for an English-language audience and the other for Spanish speakers. 

NBCU Academy embedded with NBC10 and Telemundo62 newsrooms, as Martinez-Valle and reporter Isabel Sánchez reported stories in both English and Spanish.

SportsTalk 790 announces “The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole”

Houston, TX — November 21, 2025 — iHeartMedia Houston’s SportsTalk 790 (KBME), Houston’s Home for Houston Sports, announced today the debut of the new “The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole,” beginning Monday, November 24.  The new morning show featuring live and local programming will broadcast weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

- Sean Salisbury exits SportsTalk 790 after iHeart layoffs

Hosted by Houston natives Dan Mathews and Cole Thompson, “The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole” is a fast-paced, hyper-local sports show centered on all things Houston. Each morning, the duo will break down the latest on the Astros, Rockets, and Texans, while also tackling major college matchups and the biggest national sports headlines. The show blends sharp analysis, insider access, and the hosts’ signature passion for their hometown, delivering energetic and opinionated coverage to start each weekday.

“We’re thrilled to add Cole to mornings, alongside Dan,” said Chris Gordy, Program Director for SportsTalk790. “Both guys eat, sleep and breathe all things Houston sports, and bring a passion and enthusiasm to kick off each morning right.”

Cole Thompson has covered Houston sports for the past decade, with stops in Austin and San Antonio. Over the past year, he has produced “The A-Team” on SportsTalk790 and hosted "The Night Cap." A graduate of the University of Alabama, Thompson previously hosted “Just Sayin It” for three years on SportsMap Radio and also hosts shows for “SEC Unfiltered.” A college football junkie known for his energetic, out-of-the-box on-air style, Thompson is an instinct-first, numbers second personality who brings a fresh perspective — and isn’t afraid to challenge the stats when the eyes tell a different story.

Dan Mathews, a proud St. Thomas High School graduate, has covered Houston sports since 2009. He began his career as an on-air host in Houston, covering the Rockets, Texans and Astros before moving to Atlanta, where he worked for both 92.9 The Game and 680 The Fan, serving as a host, reporter and play-by-play broadcaster. During his time in Atlanta, Mathews broadcast games for Mercer University, covered the Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia, and served as Executive Producer of "The Chuck Oliver Show," covering all things college football. Mathews returned to Houston in 2023, producing for “The A-Team” and hosting "The Night Cap," before joining "The Sean Salisbury Show" in morning drive. He also regularly hosts SportsTalk 790 pre-game and post-game shows for the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets. 

The full SportsTalk 790 (KBME ) programming line-up:

    The Morning Drive with Dan & Cole from 6:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.

    The Matt Thomas Show with Ross from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

    The A-Team with Adam Wexler and Adam Clanton from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    The Night Cap with Josh Jordan from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In addition to delivering live and local programming from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., SportsTalk 790 serves as the flagship home of the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets, Texas Longhorn football and basketball as well as LSU football.  The station is a sister station to KPRC 950AM, the flagship home for Houston Cougars football and basketball.

 

Shannon Ryan leaves ABC13 Houston

Shannon Ryan announced on social that this is her last week as an ABC13 Houston KTRK reporter.

Ryan joined ABC13 in March 2023 from FOX 7 Austin KTBC, where she spent four years as a crime, courts, and investigative reporter. During her time in Austin, she covered the city’s reimagining of public safety initiatives, the housing crisis, public corruption, the legal system, and trends in violent crime. She also traveled for major breaking news, including extreme weather events and stories from the Texas–Mexico border, as part of FOX’s O&O group.

Before moving to Texas, Ryan began her career in Washington, D.C., serving as an anchor, producer, and multimedia journalist for DC News Now (DCW50/WDVM). Her work as a television, print, and photojournalist has appeared in The New York Times, ESPN, the Associated Press, and The Washington Post.

A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Ryan earned degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. While in school, she interned at CBS News and gained additional experience with the Big Ten Network, FOX 29 Philadelphia, ESPNU, and WNYT NewsChannel 13. She also worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer for Penn State’s student-run WPSU-TV.

Originally from Saratoga County, New York, Ryan is a 200-hour RYT-certified yoga instructor.

Noticias Telemundo Texas to Present Live Coverage of El Paso Winterfest Parade

EL PASO, Texas – Nov. 20, 2025 – Noticias Telemundo Texas, one of the Telemundo Station Group’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) regional news channels, will stream the El Paso Winterfest Parade on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CT / 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MT. 

The live coverage marks the debut of Telemundo 48 El Paso / KTDO as content contributor to Noticias Telemundo Texas, which is available across leading streaming platforms and connected TV devices, including Telemundo-owned stations’ digital properties.

El Paso Winterfest Parade, a beloved holiday tradition in the region, features over one million dazzling light displays, an outdoor ice-skating rink, live entertainment, and festive performances that transform El Paso into a winter wonderland. 

“Bringing the Winterfest Parade to Noticias Telemundo Texas is a milestone for Telemundo 48 El Paso and a great example of how we’re expanding access to local content through streaming,” said Alejandro Pariente, News Director for Telemundo 48 El Paso. “We’re excited to showcase this vibrant community event to our audiences across Texas.”

In addition to the Winterfest Parade, KTDO will now contribute daily news programming to Noticias Telemundo Texas. Viewers can watch Noticiero Telemundo 48 at 6 p.m. CT and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, each encoring once later in the evening. The station’s Friday late-night newscast will also re-air Saturday morning, giving audiences expanded opportunities to stay informed about what is happening in the El Paso region. 

For more airing times, check local listings. 

ABC13 KTRK launched on November 20, 1954

Michael Autovino joins CBS News Texas

Michael Autovino is back at the CBS News Texas KTVT Dallas-Fort Worth studio as its new morning meteorologist, starting November 24, 2025, from Spectrum News NY1. 

I write "back" since Autovino just left the building in 2023 for NYC, where he was working for CBS Now, which broadcast to CBS-owned television stations across the country from Dallas-Fort Worth.

Now he will get to work in the new KTVT Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology-driven studio.

Autovino takes over for Brittany Rainey, who has been handling duties since Scott Padgett headed to New York City.

Before his first DFW time, Autovino worked at WATE 6 On Your Side in Knoxville, Tennessee, and KPVI 6 in Pocatello, Idaho, as a morning meteorologist/multimedia journalist (MMJ).

A Rutgers University graduate with a degree in meteorology, Autovino interned at WNBC New York and News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn.

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Brittany Rainey leaves CBS News Texas

Brittany Rainey, who, let's face it, has the best name for a meteorologist, announced she is leaving CBS News Texas KTVT Dallas-Fort Worth, where she has been since 2021.

UPDATE:  Brittany Rainey announced she is joining NewsChannel 5 Nashville WTVF as a weekday evening meteorologist.

Michael Autovino returns as morning meteorologist.

Here is what Rainey posted on social:

"My last day on air with CBS News Texas is this Friday. North Texas, I can’t thank you enough for welcoming me into your homes. 

The bubbzies and I have loved the past 4 years here, exploring the trails, glamping, forecasting severe storms and ice storms, and taking in all the cool activities with Where’s Brittany. 

Lonestar stole all of our hearts as he grew into an amazing service dog, with a wonderful handler. But now the boys and I are starting a new chapter. I hope you tune in for my last week. Tomorrow is my last 5-8am morning. Then I will be on the 11a & 4p to finish out the week "

Rainey previously worked for FOX 13 WTVT Tampa till around the end of 2020.  

Before Florida, Rainey worked for:

- Fox 59 WXIN/WTTV 4 Indianapolis, Indiana 2015-2018

- KJRH 2 Tulsa, Oklahoma 2015-2012

- Weekend meteorologist at unknown station in Huntington, West Virginia

- Weekday evening then promoted to weekday evening meteorologist News 5 KHAS Hastings, Nebraska

- Weekend meteorologist unknown station in Missoula, Montana

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