Trey Meynig, a meteorologist for 25 News Now KAVU Victoria, talks about how his battle with Parkinson's disease took a remarkable turn.
He underwent groundbreaking brain surgery that allows him to control his symptoms with the touch of a button.
Meynig was 51 years old when he was diagnosed with the disease.
Kelvin Henry joined ABC13 Houston KTRK in January 2026, but appears to have filed his first story in early February.
"I’m excited to call Houston and @abc13houston home," Henry posted.
Prior to arriving in Houston, Henry spent more than four years at NBC 7 San Diego KNSD, the NBC-owned station. As a general assignment reporter, he frequently focused on economic and enterprise reporting, spearheading in-depth coverage of Southern California’s evolving economy. His reporting regularly appeared across NBCUniversal platforms, including MSNBC, CNBC, KNBC in Los Angeles, and WNBC in New York.
Before San Diego, Henry worked as a reporter and multimedia journalist at ABC57 WBND in South Bend, Indiana, serving the South Bend–Mishawaka market.
Henry began his broadcast journalism career at CNN in Washington, D.C., where he worked as a News Associate in the network’s bureau, supporting national newsgathering operations and coordinating coverage for correspondents and anchors.
A New York City native, Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Hofstra University and a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Public Affairs from American University. He is an active member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Henry also gained early newsroom experience through internships at several major stations, including NBC4 Washington WRC, ABC7 New York WABC, contributing to the station’s "Here and Now" program, and News 12 Long Island.
Now, before you ask, if I had to guess based on my own blog, Henry is probably taking Shannon Ryan's position.
KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley News Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith has been named the 2026 FLASH National Weatherperson of the Year.
"This is a huge honor for the whole valley," Ryan said. "It has my name on there, but this is about everyone who voted."
Smith earned the honor after nearly 100,000 votes were cast for him during the nationwide voting period, which was the highest total in the award’s history, according to the station.
Previous winners include names like William (Bill) Read, Ginger Zee, James Spann, FOX San Antonio's Alex Garcia, and Jim Cantore.
"I am so pleased that Tim Smith has been named Weather Person of the Year presented by FLASH," KRGV 5 general manager John Kittleman added. "Tim's energy is boundless, he brings a level of excellence to everything he does. "Our viewers have seen for decades his commitment to keep our community informed and prepared for whatever weather event might be headed our way. But equally important, he works tirelessly to serve our community — whether it is warm jackets for those in need or a toy for a child in the hospital. Tim is one of a kind!"
Smith has been with KRGV for more than 40 years.
The award is presented by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH).
Another finalist for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year also has ties to Texas television.
Houston viewers may recognize former KHOU 11 meteorologist Brooks Garner, who is now the senior meteorologist at FOX 35 Orlando (WOFL).
Other finalists for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year Award include:
Tanya Brown-Giammanco, PhD
Disaster and Failure Studies Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
National Weather Service IMet Team – Wildfire Support
IMet Team - Wildfire Support
National Weather Service
Timothy P. Marshall, PE\
Forensic Engineer & Meteorologist
Haag Engineering
The FLASH National Weatherperson of the Year Award is timed to coincide with National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5, the birthday of pioneering weather observer John Jeffries. Jeffries’ work in the 1780s helped lay the foundation for many aspects of modern meteorology.
I just blogged Monday night that FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning anchor Melissa Wilson was having surgery.
Now we learn that weekend anchor Tom Zizka is going under the knife too, this time for a foot problem.
Our prayers go out to Tom and Melissa!
Kara Sewell announced today she is leaving WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth's morning newscast Daybreak for maternity leave, and that her work schedule won't look the same when she returns after her second daughter is born.
Sewell will be leaving Daybreak for the most part after eight years. While she will still appear on the 6:30am half-hour of the AM newscasts, she will now primarily anchor the WFAA digital newscast from 7 to 9am. She will then be the WFAA noon anchor.
There will be even more changes when Sewell returns to Channel 8 in June, aside from her new hours.
As I blogged earlier, Sewell's co-anchor, Mark Istook, leaves WFAA 8 on February 20th.
Then, three days later, Dia Wall and Matt Howerton take over as Daybreak anchors.
Corley Peel will start anchoring KPRC 2 Houston weekends, but only for a month.
"Kicking off February by anchoring weekend evenings for the month," Peel posted. "I’m filling in as my teammates move around during Winter Olympics coverage."
I've already blogged about Daniella Guzman going on a solo trip to Milan for Olympic coverage, which has clearly caused a scheduling emergency for Channel 2.
Actual weekend anchor, Bill Barajas, has not posted anything about his schedule change, but he was filling in on the AM newscast Monday morning for Guzman.
Game on, we now have the Barajas vs Rascon TV dynasty battling it out in the same timeslot! Get your popcorn... or maybe popcorn-flavored coffee, since they are both on early.
Peel joined KPRC 2 as a reporter in 2023 from Graham Media Group sister-station News4JAX WJXT Jacksonville, Florida, where she was a weekend morning anchor/reporter. She worked there with Zach Lashway.
The native Texan joined News4JAX in July 2017 as a reporter and was promoted to anchor in August 2021.
The Texas Tech University grad previously worked for KJRH 2 News, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a reporter and for KSN Local News, KSNF, Joplin, Missouri, as a weekend anchor/reporter.
- Stephania Jimenez debuts on KPRC 2 Houston
UPDATE - HERE IS BARAJAS'S POST
Kylie Capps announced today that she is leaving her longtime FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth weekend weather home to be the 4pm meteorologist.
Here is what Capps posted:
"After almost 9 years of working weekends (over 7 at Fox 4), I am so excited to announce that I will now be on air Monday through Friday.
Catch me every weekday at 4 pm only on @fox4news. I will also be picking up a few noon shows and filling in as necessary!"
I have been getting lots of questions about her whereabouts and just what was going to happen to Capps with the recent hires and a departure.
Not only that, but we also saw the retirement of Evan Andrews and Ali Turiano's morning move.
Guess we should have figured out the 4pm opening for Capps.
Capps joined FOX 4 KDFW's Good Day Saturday and Good Day Sunday way back in 2018. She previously worked for KXXV 25 Waco/Temple/Killeen as the weekend morning meteorologist.
The University of Oklahoma grad, who is also an Edward R. Murrow Award winner, interned for News9 KWTV in Oklahoma City.
Melissa Wilson will be off-air from the FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning newscast after surgery today due to a facial injury caused by an airbag.
- Tom Zizka is having surgery, too
UPDATE AFTER SURGERY
"This is the first day I've been fully awake since surgery," Wilson told mikemcguff.com. "Just wanted to update you that I had reconstruction to all my airways because of a severe airbag injury to my face years ago. Scar tissue eventually built up and led to sleep apnea. Even though I'm still swollen, I can't believe how good it feels to breathe well again. Love and hugs to all. And yes... I sit WAY BACK now, further from the dash to prevent it from ever happening again."
ORIGINAL POST ----------
"Heading into the operating room send a few positive vibes please," Wilson posted to Facebook. "I'll tell you more later but airbag injury to the face is getting fixed now."
David, Wilson's husband, is shown in the photo next to her hospital bed.
Wilson joined FOX 26 Houston in 2000, first as an evening anchor with Mike Barajas, and then in 2010 mornings with José Griñán. As of 2023, she co-anchors with DaLaun Dillard.
The Baylor University grad previously worked for Florida's News Channel and NewsChannel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls.
As we all celebrated anchor Melanie Lawson's retirement from ABC13 Houston KTRK last week, news about her continues to come out this week.
Announced today by the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ), during its Sneaker Ball Scholarships and Awards Gala held at the end of December 2025, Lawson, "stunned the crowd by announcing a $43,000 donation to the Houston Association of Black Journalists. The gift, designated to support scholarships and programming, left attendees — including HABJ board members — visibly moved."
This substantial donation will support scholarships for local college students pursuing careers in journalism, communications, and related fields.
