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Monday, September 07, 2026

Jasmin Caldwell joins KWTX 10 + more Waco changes


Jasmin Caldwell announced in September 2026 that she is jumping to KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen as an anchor-reporter from competitor KCEN 6.

Caldwell shared the news on social media:


"NEW CHAPTER. SAME COMMUNITY. NEW STATION! 

I’m so excited to share that I am officially joining the KWTX News 10 team!

After nearly a decade of telling stories across Central Texas, it means so much to me that I get to continue doing what I love in a community that has truly become home.

I’m grateful for every person who has supported me, encouraged me and followed my journey over the years. Your messages, prayers and kind words during this transition have meant more than you know. 

I’m excited for what’s ahead — more breaking news, and more community stories. 

Central Texas, I’m not going anywhere! I’m just changing the channel. 

See you on KWTX News 10!" 


Caldwell was a longtime anchor of KCEN 6 and its Texas Today morning newscast. She announced that August 11, 2026, would be her final day at the station after nine years.

She joined KCEN in 2017 and eventually became part of the station's anchor lineup after working as a weekday reporter and weekend evening anchor.

In 2022, Caldwell was part of a historic anchor team alongside Taheshah Moise and Ashley Carter. NBC News reported at the time that the trio formed the first Black female anchor team of its kind in the country.

When she announced her departure from KCEN, Caldwell made it clear that viewers won't have to say goodbye to her altogether.

“Just to be clear, I will still be living here in Central Texas. I’m not moving. So you will still see me around,” Caldwell wrote on Facebook.

Caldwell is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.



Parker Cox joins KCEN 6


With Caldwell leaving KCEN, the NBC affiliate is also adding a new face to its weather team.

Parker Cox has joined KCEN 6 as the station's evening meteorologist.

Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco

Cox comes to Central Texas from KAVU 25 News Now in Victoria, where he served as morning meteorologist beginning in July 2023.

While at KAVU, Cox handled morning weather duties and also co-anchored Sunrise alongside Carolina Astrain.

A Dallas-area native, Cox earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science from Texas A&M University in 2022.


More Waco-Temple-Killeen media moves

Caldwell and Cox aren't the only recent changes happening in the Waco-Temple-Killeen television market.

KCEN 6 has welcomed Ashley Henderson as a new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter.

Meanwhile, Jasmine Lotts, a multimedia journalist and anchor at KWTX 10, has left the station.

Over at KXXV 25 News, sports reporter Shahji Adam has departed Waco to join the sports department at TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

And KCEN has also said goodbye to multimedia journalist Brandon Cote.




Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Texas TV news and radio job moves August 2026



 Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

2026 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Dallas Observer hires multimedia reporter Hannah Everett.

TCU Athletics bans the ‘Star-Telegram.’

Another Mark Davis advertiser faces fraud charges after investors report $7 million lost.

Dallas Stars considering moving game broadcasts to Amazon Prime Video.

Oz Marin joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a morning producer.


HOUSTON

Former KPRC 2 News Director shares chance encounter following Dolly Parton’s passing.

With more than 35 years of leadership in the music, broadcasting, media, and entertainment industries, Ernest Walker, General Manager of KTSU at Texas Southern University, has been invited to join the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards, as a member of its 2026 New Member Class.

Isaac Yu is now covering City Hall for the Houston Chronicle. Abby Church says she will be moving to a new role with the newspaper.

Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation, announced Nicholas “Nick” Skytland has been named Chief Impact Officer, a newly created executive leadership role designed to accelerate the ministry’s mission reach across platforms. Skytland began his role on August 17.

ABC lawsuit says FCC singled out Houston’s ABC13 over James Talarico interview.

Tessa Barrera joins Hello Houston
Madd Hatta's new book "Kase's Little Adventures" & tour
Deven Clarke leaves KPRC 2 Houston
Daniella Guzman's message to KPRC 2 viewers upon her return
Caroline Brown gives birth to baby #2
95.7 The Fan takes over The Spot Houston
KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut
Charly Edsitty leaving ABC13 Houston
Tessa Barrera's first Hello Houston episode 08.17.26
Melanie Lawson makes generous donation to NABJ Chapters
Wayne Dolcefino joins KSEV 700 with Craig Collins
SportsTalk 790 shuffles schedule, Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move to mornings
Fmr. Houston TV reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition
Marcelino Benito named KHOU's CW39 9pm anchor
Ugochi Iloka is KHOU 11 Saturday AM anchor "for now"
Derick Garcia joins KPRC 2 Houston
Fmr. KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner talks after parents' murders
Allison Gargaro expecting second child plus other maternity news
Houston Life celebrates 10 years on KPRC 2
Mary Benton honored with Legacy Award at 2026 PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards
Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns
Hannah Evans joins KHOU 11 Houston


SAN ANTONIO

KSAT 12's Sarah Spivey is set to appear in a new Discovery Channel documentary revisiting the deadly floods that swept across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025.

Sarah Acosta leaves KSAT12 San Antonio
Max Dutton joins KSAT 12 San Antonio


AUSTIN

“93.3 KGSR HD2” relaunched as “Radio Austin” as it begins airing on 103.5 KBPA-HD3 Austin ahead of the loss of its home on KGSR-HD2 and the call letters. 

CBS Austin to change morning news, two anchor positions eliminated
Shane Hinton Joins CBS Chicago as Meteorologist
Maddie Kirker leaves Spectrum News 1 Texas
Katie Pratt leaves FOX 7 Austin
Brenna Gibbons joins CBS Austin KEYE


AROUND TEXAS

Sophia Long joins NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa as a Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ).

Lauren Sierra, a reporter and fill-in anchor at CBS 4 and NBC 23 in the Rio Grande Valley, has left the station.

KCEN 6 Waco producer Macy Kendrick becomes the Public Relations & Education Director at Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District.

Jasmine Lotts, a KWTX 10 multimedia journalist and anchor, has left the station.

Shahji Adam leaves 25 News KXXV Waco to join the TMJ4 News Milwaukee, Wisconsin sports department.

El Paso Community Foundation entered into a Public Service Operating Agreement with the University of Texas – El Paso to operate Talk 88.5 KTEP.

Crews to demolish storm-damaged KTXS station.

KCEN 6 News Waco welcomes new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter, Ashley Henderson.

Jenna Delgado joins KLTV 7 Tyler as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter.

 “101.9 The Beat” KBXT College Station announced the addition of “Tino Cochino Radio” for afternoons. 

KRIS 6 Corpus Christi's AI-driven overhaul takes shape after mass layoffs.

Texas TV stations affected by E.W. Scripps layoffs
Jensen Young joins WGXA Macon
Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco
Jayden Ramkissoon joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 as meteorologist
Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso
Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side
Waco TV sees job changes


REMEMBERING

Houston and beyond radio DJ Ron Parker passed away following a brief illness.

Former San Antonio Telemundo leader José Suárez dies in Kenya helicopter crash.








Monday, August 31, 2026

Waco TV sees job changes



The Waco–Temple–Killeen television market has experienced turnover over the past several months, with changes involving anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and station management.

UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2026
Jasmin Caldwell joins KWTX 10


I wasn't blogging when some of these happened, so let's go.

One of the biggest departures is Jasmin Caldwell, a longtime face of KCEN 6 and its Texas Today morning newscast. Caldwell announced that August 11, 2026, would be her final day at the TEGNA-owned station after nine years.

Caldwell joined KCEN in 2017 and worked her way into the station's anchor lineup after previously serving as a weekend evening anchor and weekday reporter. She became part of a historic moment in 2022 when she, Taheshah Moise and Ashley Carter formed what NBC News described as the first Black female anchor team of its kind in the country.

During her career at KCEN, Caldwell covered some of Central Texas' biggest stories. She was among the first to report that skeletal remains discovered in a Killeen neighborhood were those of missing Fort Hood soldier Gregory Morales, who had been classified as AWOL before his death was discovered nearly a year later.

Caldwell also provided extensive coverage of the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush as Texas A&M University prepared to bury him at his presidential library and museum. Her investigative reporting included a look at Bull Hill Cemetery, a historic burial ground used for enslaved people in Texas dating to 1849.

Her reporting has also earned appearances on programs including Dateline, Nancy Grace, Investigation Discovery and Daily Blast Live.

In announcing her departure, Caldwell emphasized her connection to Central Texas, telling viewers that journalism was about more than being on television and that some of her most meaningful experiences came from connecting with people throughout Waco, Temple, Belton, Killeen and surrounding communities.

Caldwell also made clear on Facebook that she is not leaving Central Texas: "Just to be clear, I will still be living here in Central Texas. I'm not moving. So you will still see me around."

Caldwell is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.




KCEN has seen additional changes to its morning lineup. Lindsay Liepman moved from the station's evening newscasts to Texas Today in February 2026.  Liepman previously appeared on KCEN's 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Baylee Bates and Adrian Carbajal. She moved to mornings, where she joined the Texas Today team.

Meanwhile, Micah Wilson, who joined Texas Today as a co-anchor in 2023 and became known for the "JustAKidFromTheCreek" branding, departed KCEN. Wilson subsequently joined the News 9 team in Oklahoma in April 2026 as a weeknight reporter, where he is covering stories across the state.


Julieanna Jackson leaves KCEN


KCEN 6 also said goodbye to Julieanna Jackson, who announced her departure in August 2026 after two years at the station.

Jackson joined the 6 News team in August 2024 as a multimedia journalist. During her time in Central Texas, she covered a wide variety of stories, including the military, transmission lines, data centers, crime, fires, investigations, ranching, economics and education.

In announcing her departure, Jackson reflected on beginning her professional television career at KCEN immediately after college.

Jackson graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and a minor in Law. While at Ole Miss, she worked as a reporter and anchor for the student-run NewsWatch Ole Miss.

Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco




25 News also sees changes


Across town, Dominique Leh announced her departure from 25 News KXXV in August 2026 after more than three years at the station.

We're still waiting to see the outcome of owner Scripps' recent layoffs

Leh joined KXXV in August 2023 and served as the Neighborhood Reporter for Waco and Baylor University. Before coming to Central Texas, she spent two years at KBMT in Beaumont as a reporter, editor and producer.

A native Texan, Leh moved to Kingsville when she was six, then later settled in Kirbyville, where she graduated from high school in 2017. She attended Lamar University, where she played four years of women's tennis and earned a degree in broadcasting in 2021.



KXXV added Thomas Patrick earlier in 2026. Patrick joined 25 News and 15 ABC as a weekend meteorologist and Neighborhood Reporter in March 2026. He arrived in Central Texas after forecasting in Spokane, Washington, at KREM.

Before his time in the Pacific Northwest, Patrick worked at WICS in Springfield, Illinois. His television broadcast meteorology career began at KNBN in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Patrick brings approximately 13 years of weather experience and has worked in television markets across the country before landing in Central Texas.

Leslee Lacey joins KXXV as Good Morning Texas meteorologist
Madison Myers joins KXAN Austin
Bella Popadiuk joins KENS 5 in San Antonio
Allison Hill joins KVUE Austin


Longtime Waco TV manager retires


Mike Lee, a longtime Texas television executive and former KXXV general manager, retired from his role with Nexstar's FOX 44 KWKT Waco-Temple-Killeen after a career spanning more than five decades in broadcasting.

A retirement party honoring Lee was held at the Greater Waco Chamber in June 2025.

Lee had been promoted by Nexstar in 2020 to vice president and general manager overseeing the company's broadcast and digital operations serving the Waco, Temple and Bryan markets, including KWKT-TV and KYLE-TV.

His career in Waco television dates back years before that. Lee served as vice president and general manager of KXXV for 11 years before leaving the station in 2016.

He previously spent decades with KFDA-TV in Amarillo, beginning his broadcasting career there in 1971 while still in high school. He eventually rose through the ranks to become KFDA's vice president and general manager in 1987.

By the time of his retirement, Lee had accumulated more than 50 years of experience in broadcast management, sales, marketing and television operations.

Parker Rehm joins ABC30 KFSN Fresno




Sunday, August 30, 2026

2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners


The Lone Star Sports EMMY Awards celebrate excellence in Sports Broadcasting from across the State of Texas throughout the broadcast year.

Congrats to the 2026 winners!


SEE THE WINNERS

SEE THE NOMINEES





Monday, August 24, 2026

Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore expands footprint


One of my favorite spots in Kilgore, Texas, is The Texas Broadcast Museum.

I not only shot a lot of b-roll footage for my 101 KLOL Houston documentary "Runaway Radio," but I also screened it at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction. 

Big news for the museum as it has bought a 21,000-square-foot building next door to make room for its growing collection of donated broadcast equipment.

 Museum founder Chuck Conrad told KLTV's Jamey Boyum that FOX 4 KDFW has already contacted the museum about donating equipment as the station plans to move to its new Las Colinas studios. He also said WFAA 8 DFW has inquired about donating a live truck. 

The new building won't be a part of the museum proper, but a retail store and repair shop. The museum also plans to sell the type of electronic items that Radio Shack once sold.



Saturday, August 22, 2026

Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side


Joel Robinson is leaving KYTX CBS19 Tyler, where he has served as the Morning Y’all meteorologist alongside anchors Dana Hughey and Jesus Martinez. 

"I am so thrilled to announce that I will be transferring to Grand Rapids, MI as the newest meteorologist for WZZM 13 On Your Side, a sister station of CBS19, where I will be working weekend evenings and portions of the morning newscast Wednesday through Friday," Robinson posted. "It’s been a pleasure to have served East Texas on weekday mornings and I want to thank everyone who has watched me for inviting me into their homes and allowing me to give your forecast and traffic each morning."

He will be replaced on CBS19 by Houston native and meteorologist Raul Garcia.

Robinson joined the CBS19 Weather Team in June 2025 as the station’s weekend meteorologist. By July, he moved to the morning shift after Sara Blue's departure.

Robinson earned a bachelor’s degree in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma in May 2025. While at OU, he was active with OU Nightly, the university’s student-led newscast, and the Oklahoma Weather Lab. He also interned at WLNS in Lansing, Michigan, during the summer of 2024.

Robinson became interested in broadcast meteorology at 16 after shadowing Jamie Kagol, the former chief meteorologist at WEYI in Flint, Michigan. That experience inspired him to pursue a career in television weather.

He initially attended Central Michigan University, where he contributed written forecasts for the Genesee County Sentinel and delivered on-air weather reports for News Central 34. He later transferred to the University of Oklahoma to continue his studies in meteorology.


RAUL GARCIA JOINS KYTX CBS19

Taking over the Morning Y’all weather desk is Raul Garcia, a Houston native who graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2026. Garcia previously served as a broadcast meteorologist shadow with KBTX News 3 in Bryan-College Station and interned at News Channel 6 KAUZ in Wichita Falls.





Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso


Mauricio Casillas is returning to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of the weekday 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at the end of September 2026.

KVIA ABC-7 El Paso summer 2026 changes

“El Paso is home. There is no place like it anywhere else. The opportunity to come back to my community and tell stories was one I couldn’t pass up,” Casillas said in a release. “El Paso is where my wife and I met. It’s where our families live. And it’s where we want to raise our son. "The privilege to report on a community I love, surrounded by people I love, is one that I will be eternally grateful for. I can’t wait to help tell the story of El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

“KVIA is a legacy station — one that the Borderland has trusted for nearly seven decades now — and I want to help carry that legacy forward."

Casillas returns to El Paso after four years at NBC4 Washington WRC, where he worked as a reporter and anchor since 2022. He also reported for Telemundo Washington in Spanish. His work in the nation’s capital earned him two Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.

“His Emmy Award-winning journalistic work will continue to build on the in-depth reporting that viewers have come to expect from ABC-7 on all platforms,” said ABC-7 News Director Sean Flanagan.

The El Paso native began his television career at KVIA in 2016 as the station’s first-ever morning traffic reporter before moving into reporting and anchoring. During his six years at ABC-7, Casillas anchored Good Morning El Paso, ABC-7 at 4 and ABC-7 at 10 before becoming anchor and executive producer of Good Morning El Paso. 

“This is a great full-circle moment for Mauricio,” said KVIA-TV General Manager Brenda De Anda-Swann. “KVIA is where he started his career. He then left to work at one of the top stations in the country, and now he comes back home to put all that knowledge to work right in his community. I couldn’t be more excited to have him back in the newsroom. Mauricio and Marcel will make an incredible team.”

His coverage of border issues earned two Associated Press awards, while his work on the morning newscast earned him an Emmy Award for Best Morning Newscast in the small-market category.

A graduate of Arizona State University, Casillas earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communications. 

Casillas takes over for Paul Cicala, who left in February 2026.



Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi


Michelle and Bryan Hofmann signed off on KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi this morning.

The married couple and KRIS 6 Sunrise morning co-anchors were among those laid off by KRIS owner The E.W. Scripps Company, which is reportedly cutting 268 positions across the US.

The Hoffmans joined KRIS 6 in 2022, with Michelle originally hired as an evening anchor and Bryan as the chief investigative reporter.  They were married in June 2024 and then were assigned as morning co-anchors.

At the time of Scripps' layoffs in early August, MySA reported that more than a dozen KRIS staffers were cut.




Sunday, August 16, 2026

Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected twenty (20) radio professionals for induction in the Class of 2026. Those broadcasters, including those in the inaugural “Small Markets/Big Voices” category, are presented below in alphabetical order. All will be honored on Saturday, November 7th at the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore, TX.


Doug Abernethy

Brenda Adriance-Fox

“Lisa Lisa” Bonnani

Bruce Buchanon

Jay Creswell

Dave E. Crockett

Diane Day

Anna De Haro

Paris Eley

Jimmy “JD” Gonzalez

Jojo & Patches

Joyce King

Kevin Kline

Eric Raines

Clyde “Kooter” Roberson

Chrissie Roberts

JD Rose

Dr. J. Thomas Smith

Pam Wells

Barry Wolverton


Jerry and Wanda Hanszen, who were recognized with the introduction of the Small Markets/Big Voices category at the 2025 Induction ceremony, will be formally inducted during the 2026 ceremony.

In addition, five heritage broadcasters will be posthumously inducted as Lone Star Legacies in a category first introduced in 2025. In alphabetical order, those broadcasters are:

David Anderson

Frank Hicks

Mona Parker

Jack Sellmeyer

Ted Stecker


- Fifty nominees for its 2026 Induction Class


All broadcasters listed here will be extended the full honors, rights and privileges that accompany induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.

The TRHOF Radio Reunion and Induction Weekend is open to the public. Schedule, hotel, and ticket information are now posted at www.trhof.net.

2026 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners


The Radio Television Digital News Association announced the national winners of the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards. 


SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS


Here are the Texas winners:


Large Market Television

Continuing Coverage


Unlicensed and Unchecked
WFAA
Dallas, TX
“Unlicensed and Unchecked.” What started as breaking news grew into something much bigger. This investigation exposed a hidden network of unlicensed facilities operating with little oversight, and the largely unregulated system of placement agents who helped fill them with elderly and disabled residents. WFAA’s reporting led Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign two new bills into law aimed at protecting elderly and disabled residents from exploitation and neglect (description provided to me by TEGNA).

"Our journalists tell stories that make a difference and enrich the lives of the people we serve," said Raquel Amparo, senior vice president of content at TEGNA. "Every day, our news teams show up for their communities: holding power accountable, asking the questions that matter most, and celebrating the people and places that make a community special. If there's a meaningful and relevant story to be told, our teams bring it to our viewers."


Digital


KXAN Investigates | kxan.com
KXAN
Austin, TX
KXAN’s winning entry was a collection of investigative projects that combined reporting with digital storytelling, video, and other multimedia elements to hold the powerful accountable and give viewers a deeper understanding of important issues across Texas (descriptions provided by Nexstar Media Group, Inc.)

The projects included:


“We are grateful to the Radio Television Digital News Association for recognizing the outstanding work of our newsrooms,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “Nexstar remains committed to investing in strong local journalism and providing the free, trusted news and information that viewers across America rely on and deserve. We are steadfast in our support of local news and the vital role it plays in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. Thank you again to RTDNA for the national Edward R. Murrow Awards.”


Large Market Radio

Excellence in Sound


‘El más dulce recuerdo’: 30 years later, Selena’s presence still felt in Corpus Christi
Texas Standard
Austin, TX


Excellence in Writing

Three Black Texans were lynched 130 years ago. How can Austin preserve their memory?
KUT
Austin, TX


Small Market Television

Feature Reporting

The Bladesmith
KWTX
Waco, TX

KWTX in Waco, Texas, earned the Feature Reporting award for “Master Knife-maker Bill Smith Makes the Knives the Old-fashioned Way” in the Small Market category.  The feature profiles retired art teacher Bill Smith, now in his early 80s, who handcrafts knives in Salado, Texas, and teaches the trade to veterans to help them find peace of mind.

“At Gray, our mission is to deliver exceptional, high-impact journalism that informs, protects, and strengthens the communities we serve,” said Gray Chief Executive Officer Hilton H. Howell Jr.  “These nine National Murrow Awards, including the prestigious Overall Excellence honor for WANF, represent the very best of broadcasting.  We are very proud of our dedicated journalists who work tirelessly to bring this vital coverage to light.”

     “Receiving a National Murrow Award is one of the highest honors in journalism, and it reflects the deep trust our stations build with their audiences every day,” said Gray Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland.  “These teams have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, and we congratulate all of our winners on this well-deserved recognition.”


Small Market Radio

News Series

A Whole Other Country
Marfa Public Radio
Marfa, TX


Small Digital Organization

Continuing Coverage

Uninsured in America
Public Health Watch and Stateline
Austin, TX


News Series

Fumed
Public Health Watch and N+ Univision 45
Austin, TX


The RTDNA will honor the 2026 national winners at the annual Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala on October 12, 2026, at Gotham Hall in New York City.


Friday, August 14, 2026

Jayden Ramkissoon joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 as meteorologist


Jayden Ramkissoon joined KFDA NewsChannel 10 in Amarillo as a morning and News at Noon meteorologist on Wednesday through Friday in February 2026.

The Sugar Land native is forecasting the weather for viewers in the Texas Panhandle after graduating from Texas A&M University in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology.

While at Texas A&M, Ramkissoon was actively involved in several student weather organizations and broadcasts. He served as a broadcaster for TAMU Weather Radio, a producer for TAMU Weather TV, and later as a team lead for the student-run weather program. He was also a member of the Texas A&M Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (TAMSCAMS), gaining hands-on experience in forecasting and broadcasting throughout his college career.





Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Texas TV news and radio job moves May 2026


 

MAKING UP FOR WHEN I WAS ON BLOGGING BREAK!

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Radio One To Acquire KKDA/KRNB Dallas; Sells KZMJ To Fuzion Dallas.

Javier David departed The Dallas Morning News, where he served as business editor since December 2024.

Encouragement Media Group (EMG) announced it will launch its Spanish Christian format, Fuzión, on 94.5 KZMJ.

Robyn Key joins WFAA 8 as a news producer.


HOUSTON

FOX 26 KRIV Morning Executive Producer Jonathan Chastain retires.

Dayna Hayman joins FOX 26 Houston team as Morning News Executive Producer from FOX 7 Austin.

Sonya Villamagna Hamilton becomes VP of Sales at iHeartMedia within the Team Accelerate program from KHOU 11.

Chris Shepherd's TV show Eat Like a Local ends its run after 3 years.

KHOU 11 Great Day Houston reporter and NLGJA leader Carlos Hernandez champions representation and collaboration.

Producer Frank Espinoza returns to ABC13 KTRK after working at KPRC 2 for decades.

Houston Chronicle ends Dwight Silverman's personal technology column.

KTSU 90.9 FM Breaks into Top 20 in Houston-Galveston Radio Market.



SAN ANTONIO

Longtime San Antonio TV host Tanji Patton wraps up popular food show.

After a health scare, every day’s a best day ever for KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany.

News 4 San Antonio meteorologist Joe DeCarlo welcomes baby girl.

Texas Public Radio to merge operations with nonprofit San Antonio Report.


AUSTIN

Texas Monthly senior editor Aaron Parsley published his survival story in "Where the River Took Us" and has won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing.

KXAN explores ‘everything’ it has to offer viewers in promo series.

  


AROUND TEXAS

Rusty Surette named sole winner of 2026 Jason Hightower Award.

Ward Huey, vice president and general manager of KETK/FOX51/KTPN, Nexstar Media Group’s Tyler-Longview stations, has been named the 2026 Television Broadcaster of the Year by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

Reporter Lidia Herrera leaves KIII 3 News.

 99.9 KLUR Wichita Falls midday host ‘Big Jim’ Russell has moved to mornings following the retirement of Brad Austin on May 15.  


REMEMBERING

Benjamin Bernheart Amato, 94, who built KSTAR Country KVST from the ground up, passed away.




Monday, August 10, 2026

Texas TV news and radio job moves April 2026


 

MAKING UP FOR WHEN I WAS ON BLOGGING BREAK!

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.



DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA 8’s Cynthia Izaguirre has been shaped by “Wednesday’s Child,” her first-grade teacher — and one small, strange slip-up about a mountain climber whose viral clip made her the queen of bloopers.

Hannah Lane left New South Radio "US 96.3" WUSJ Jackson, MS, for Cumulus Media "New Country 96.3" KSCS Dallas, to host nights.

iHeartMedia announced Vince Richards as the new Program Director of 97.1 The Eagle and Lone Star 92.5.

Salem Media turned in the license of 620 KTNO Plano/Dallas.


HOUSTON

Houston Chronicle named Newsroom of the Year by Texas Managing Editors.

Tom Abrahams named 2026 Dave Ward Excellence in Media Award recipient by Crime Stoppers of Houston.

93Q Country in Houston has parted ways with midday host Gerardo Sproet.

Farewell from the Fort Bend Star.

Caroline Ghisolfi named Houston Chronicle data editor.

KHCB Media announced Ivette Zamora as Director of Community Engagement.

A new program at Rice University is giving students a front-row seat to the stories shaping Houston and putting them behind a microphone to tell them. The Houston Newsroom, launched this spring through Rice’s Program in Media Studies, is an audio-first reporting course designed to mirror the rhythms and expectations of a professional newsroom. 



SAN ANTONIO

KENS5 sports reporter Vinnie Vinzetta shared his experience surviving childhood abuse.

Cox Media Group has appointed Jay Shannon as Operations Manager for its San Antonio cluster starting May 4.


AUSTIN

JB Hager and Sandy McIlree have reunited for "The JB And Sandy Morning Show" on iHeartMedia's KVET 98.1.

Austin Business Journal assistant managing editor Bob Sechler has retired.

Ethan Love joins KXAN Austin as a digital content producer from KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen.



AROUND TEXAS

KBTX General Manager Lori Bruffett retired after nearly 40 years at the station, leaving behind a legacy of community service, excellence and leadership.

After two years in East Texas, reporter  Auyana Aird sayid farewell to CBS19 KYTX Tyler.

Richard "Heatwave" Berler, chief meteorologist at KGNS in Laredo, was presented a key to the city for his four decades of service.

Townsquare Media silenced Talk 103.9 in Lubbock, ending the station's run more than seven years after flipping the format.

Jim Bob Breazeale, who served as the news director for KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi since 2021, has left the E.W. Scripps Company-owned television station.

KSTA-AM Radio, long known as “The Voice of Coleman County,” signed off the air April 30, bringing an end to decades of local broadcasting.

Mariah Williams joined 25 News in February of 2026.

Landon joined 15 ABC as a Sports/Neighborhood Reporter for the Brazos Valley in February 2026.


REMEMBERING

Glenn Eric Jones, Sr. departed this life and transitioned to eternal rest on April 17, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was a former ABC13 KTRK Houston executive producer.

Longtime meteorologist Dan Robertson, a veteran of more than three decades in TV news, died April 1. His Spectrum News colleague John Salazar shared the news in a Facebook post.

Longtime radio host Chad Hasty dies; friends, state leaders share memories.






Friday, August 07, 2026

Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco


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.



Jensen Young joins WGXA Macon


Jensen Young has joined the WGXA News Fox 24 and ABC 16 team in Macon, Georgia, as an evening news anchor after spending the past three years at First Alert 7 KOSA in Odessa, Texas.

Young made the move in July 2026 after serving in several roles at the Gray Media station. He joined KOSA in June 2023 as a multimedia journalist before transitioning to weekend sports anchor and sports reporter in February 2024. In August 2025, he was promoted to sports director, a position he held for two years before switching back to news as WGXA's evening anchor.

Originally from Florida, Young earned his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida in May 2023. 




Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Texas TV stations affected by E.W. Scripps layoffs

The E.W. Scripps Company is cutting 268 positions, TVNewsCheck reports, as the broadcaster "pivots toward a 24/7 streaming model" using internal AI systems to streamline workflows.

Scripps owns four stations in Texas.  They are KXXV 25 News Waco-Temple-Killeen (satellite station 15 ABC KRHD Bryan-College Station), KRIS 6 Corpus Christi and Telemundo Corpus Christi KAJA.

Rhyma Castillo of the San Antonio Express-News reports a Scripps spokesperson confirmed there are impacted positions at KRIS in Corpus Christi and KXXV in Waco.

MySA South Texas Reporter Dina Arévalo, who first broke the news, reports the "layoffs will affect both on-air talent, studio crew and other newsroom staffers." 

“We can tell you the roles impacted are primarily tied to traditional newscast production workflows, including some producer and director positions. These decisions were not made lightly, and we are grateful for the contributions of the employees who will be moving on,” a Scripps spokesperson told Arévalo.

John Oliva of the Corpus Christi Caller Times reports at least 12 employees with KRIS 6 News were laid off August 4th. 

“These decisions are being made in service to a mission that is too important to let fade because we weren’t willing to do the hard work of evolving,” Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson wrote in a memo to employees.


UPDATE

KRIS 6 Corpus Christi married morning anchors Michelle and Bryan Hofmann have posted that they are a part of the layoff, with their last day being August 18. WATCH THEM SIGN OFF



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Monday, August 03, 2026

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2026


 

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY Nominees


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Steve Pickett has won awards over his 30 years at CBS 11, but has he told you about Earth, Wind & Fire? 

Spanish Christian “Fuzion Radio” debuted Tuesday, July 7, as the former Adult R&B “Majic 94.5” KZMJ becomes KFZN.

Radio One Begins Dallas Changes With Rickey Smiley Move & KZMJ Sign-Off.
Radio One Sets New Dallas Market Leadership.
Radio One Acquisition Triggers Dallas Staff Cuts.

John Clay Wolfe Celebrates 20 Years on Radio with New iHeartMedia Deal.

Univision has broken the Spanish Rhythmic Latino Mix simulcast on 107.1 KQBU-FM Benbrook/Fort Worth and 107.9 KDXX and launched Spanish AC Amor 107.1 KAMV.

After 28 great years at WFAA, senior director Aaron Butler signs off.

Farewell Cody Marcom, WFAA's photography director.

Derik Lattig has been hired as a producer for Point of View Radio. He previously worked for Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media.

Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News restaurant reporter, wins food journalism award.

Texas Rangers flee Victory+, create new DTC option mid-season.

Former FOX 4 KDFW reporter Calvert Collins named CEO of Klyde Warren Park.

Brianda Villegas Debuts on Florida Tonight After Leaving WFAA
Tiffany Liou leaves WFAA 8 for ABC7 San Francisco
Sophia Beausoleil named NBC 5 DFW weekend morning anchor
Erin Heft joins WFAA 8
CW33 KDAF DFW gets a 9pm newscast again
Morgan Young returns to WFAA 8 from maternity leave
Drew Davis leaves Hawaii News Now
Lauren Crawford leaves CBS News Texas


HOUSTON

Chuck Tiller Exits Salem Houston.

Checking The Odds on Audacy’s Sports Betting In Houston.

Mike Morris named Houston Chronicle local government editor.

KKBQ-HD2 Partners To Become Pasadena Rodeo Radio.

The Houston Chronicle’s local politics team is expanding with the addition of reporters Sam González Kelly and Isaac Yu. 

KHCB Media Group announces Shawn Farrington as Vice President of Content & On-Air Operations. 

Matthew Antonitis joins KHOU 11 as a producer from KPRC 2.

Holly Galvan joins KHOU 11 as Story Desk Editor.

Mike Horton leaves KPRC 2 to join Houston First Corporation as Manager of Media Relations.

Adrian Ashford joins Houston Chronicle as new religion reporter covering faith in Texas.

SuiteRadio's Rowdy Yates continues to add affiliates for his nightly "Ridin' with Rowdy" program, with Connoisseur Media adding the show on KAYO-FM Wasilla, AK; KLGR-AM/K240CJ Redwood Falls, MN; and KAUS-FM Austin, MN. With these new clearances, Rowdy's weekday show affiliate count rises to 75. In other Rowdy news, his longtime weekend program, "The Original Country Gold," has returned to Connoisseur-owned KKUS-FM in Tyler.

Will Kunkel to work for ESPN
Brheanna Berry debuts on KHOU 11 Houston
Joe McCoy joins ABC13 Houston
Texas TV anchoring is a family affair!
Gage Goulding Joins CNN as Seoul-Based International Correspondent
Trevor Birchett Joins KHOU 11 Houston
Melanie Camp to leave KPRC's 'Houston Life'
What happened to MeTV Toons on KPRC 2.5?
Bryanna Moore joins CW39 Houston
KPRC 2 Houston alters weekend morning news and programming
Jennifer Reyna is fill-in anchoring
KHOU 11 to provide CW39 9pm newscast
Mo Haider departs ABC13 Houston
SportsRadio 610 becomes 95.7 The Fan Houston
Rachel Briers joins KPRC 2 Houston
Tessa Barrera joins Sunny 99.1 Houston afternoons
Shelby Rose joins Houston Public Media
Zach Lashway shares about life after KPRC 2 and TV
Kelly Wiley joins KPRC 2 Houston
Ajay Patel joins KPRC 2 Houston
Vida Unida expands weekday live programming, announces new on-air lineup
Daniella Guzman suspended from KPRC 2 during 'ticket' investigation
Sherman Desselle joins CenterPoint Energy
Caroline Brown goes on maternity leave 2026
Chelsea Edwards on Divorce, Motherhood & Reinventing Her Career


SAN ANTONIO

Former San Antonio TV host Tanji Patton shares cancer diagnosis.

Melissa Andrade joins KSAT 12 as General Sales Manager.

Emma Allen leaves San Antonio for KATV Little Rock
Bella Popadiuk joins KENS 5 in San Antonio
Olivia Dague joins KSAT 12 San Antonio


AUSTIN

Chase Franks joins KVUE Austin
Shay Lawson joins KVUE Austin
Esmeralda Zamora leaves KXAN Austin


AROUND TEXAS

‘Voice of Bears’ headlines 2026 Hall of Fame Class.

Travis Bubenik is stepping into a new leadership role at Marfa Public Radio. 

Ashley Henderson joins KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen as a Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter.

Reporter Tori Garcia leaves KTXS Abilene.

CBS19 Sports Anchor Dan Mallea announces engagement.


NewsChannel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls purchased by Gray Media
KVIA ABC-7 El Paso summer 2026 changes
Leslee Lacey joins KXXV as Good Morning Texas meteorologist
Derick Garcia signs off CBS4 Rio Grande Valley
Ashley Bowerman joins KBTX Bryan-College Station
Isabella Garriga named First Alert 7 KOSA evening anchor
Parker Rehm leaves FOX 44 KWKT Waco
RGV TV comings and goings in the past months



REMEMBERING

Susan Starnes, fmr. KHOU 11 and KPRC 2 reporter, dies at 73