KHOU 11 wins prestigious 2014 IRE award

Investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski and photographer Keith Tomshe take 2014 Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) honors

Jeremy Rogalski

KHOU 11 is celebrating over this Easter weekend after winning a prestigious 2014 Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE) award.

"We're always proud when our folks get a big national honor," KHOU Executive News Director Philip Bruce told mikemcguff.com. "This one is especially gratifying because our guys really lived up to our promise to hold the powerful accountable. In this case, it was a handful of cops breaking the public's trust."

Investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski and photographer Keith Tomshe took the honor for their story Ticket-Rigging Traffic Enforcement.

"[Jeremy and Keith] worked their butts off to nail the details on this and to make sure we were right," added Bruce. "I'm very glad they're both getting recognized for what they did. This wasn't some hyped-up pseudo-investigation--it was great, solid reporting that made a difference. That's what we try to be about in our shop. We're very proud of our I-Team, now and always."

Here are the judges' comments:

You can’t be in two places at once. KHOU used extensive data analysis to prove that members of the Houston Police Department’s traffic enforcement division were falsifying tickets so they could collect more overtime money in court. A group of officers listed each other as witnesses on traffic tickets, even though KHOU proved they were somewhere else, writing a different ticket at the same time. Rogalski used traffic ticket data to find suspicious tickets, and then cross-referenced the tickets with GPS data from the officers’ locations. The investigation led prosecutors to dismiss more than 6,000 tickets. Three officers quit and were indicted on felony charges.

KHOU 11 Honored for Station Excellence at 8th Annual Lone Star EMMY Awards

KHOU 11 lets us know it received 20 Lone Star EMMY Awards for 2010 - more than any other station in Houston.

HOUSTON –– For the third time in eight years, KHOU took home the Lone Star EMMY Award Saturday night for overall Station Excellence. KHOU received 20 Lone Star EMMY Awards in various categories – topping all other stations in the Houston market.

Lone Star EMMY Awards are presented by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Television Academy and aim to recognize news excellence across the state of Texas. To see a complete list of winners and nominees, visit www.LoneStarEmmy.org.

Congratulations to KHOU’s Lone Star EMMY Award recipients listed here:

STATION EXCELLENCE
KHOU-TV Station Excellence
KHOU
Susan McEldoon, President & General Manager

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Star of Hope for the Holidays
KHOU

Deborah Duncan, Host/Senior Producer
Reggie Sadberry, Photographer/Editor
Lisa Shumate, Director of Programming and Marketing
Caroline Shumate, Songwriter

INTERACTIVITY
Belo Texas Interactive Debate Coverage
BELO
Jan Boyd, Producer
Greg Matthews, Producer
Jeff Anastasio, Producer
Doug Boehner, Producer
Michelle Homer, Producer
Christine DiStadio, Producer
Emily Hummel, Producer

NEWSCAST - MORNING/DAYTIME - LARGER MARKETS (1-25)
11 News This Morning
KHOU
Keith Connors, Executive News Director

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY
My Neighborhood Tax Fraud Service
KHOU
Jeremy Rogalski, Investigative Reporter
Keith Tomshe, Photojournalist/Editor

Under Fire: Discrimination and Corruption in the Texas National Guard
KHOU
Mark Greenblatt, Investigative Reporter
Keith Tomshe, Photojournalist/Editor
David Raziq, Executive Producer

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT FEATURE / SERIES
Rescue Me
KHOU
Kevin Reece, Reporter
Ernesto Torres, News Photojournalist
Chris Desmond, News Photographer

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS SINGLE STORY / FEATURE
Corporations Helping Crooks
KHOU
Mark Greenblatt, Investigative Reporter

HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SERIES
Powerless
KHOU
Frank McBride, Photographer/Editor

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEW SERIES
City-Owned Slum Properties
KHOU
Jeremy Rogalski, Investigative Reporter

SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/FEATURE
Dying to Breed: Panola County Puppy Mill
KHOU
Brad Woodard, Reporter

TEXAS HERITAGE - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
Black Cowboys
KHOU
Len Cannon, Reporter
Gus Pereyra, Photographer

WEATHER - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
Still No Home on the Range
KHOU
Brad Woodard, Reporter

WEATHER - PROGRAM/ SPECIAL / FEATURE/SEGMENT
Storm Warnings: Winds of Change
KHOU
Chris Nocera, Producer
Gene Norman, Chief Meteorologist

PROMOTION - NEWS PROMO - SINGLE SPOT
11 News - 2009 Year Ender
KHOU
Bobby Rigg, Promotions Producer

EDITOR - NEWS - WITHIN 24 HOURS
The Daily Grind '09-'10
KHOU
Todd Rogenthien, Photojournalist

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS
Live, Local, And On The Desk
KHOU
Christine Haas, News Anchor/Reporter

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PROGRAM HOST / MODERATOR / REPORTER - PROGRAMMING
Great Day
KHOU
Deborah Duncan, Show Host/Senior Producer

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - INVESTIGATIVE
Jeremy Rogalski/11 News Defenders Investigations
KHOU
Jeremy Rogalski, Investigative Reporter

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT / CONSUMER / MEDICAL
A Voice for the Voiceless: Brad Woodard Reports, 2010
KHOU
Brad Woodard, Reporter

KHOU 11 brings 'Transparency' to police body cameras in new docu-series

UPDATE DECEMBER 07, 2017
KHOU 11 wins Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award 2018

WATCH: The TRANSPARENCY documentary

KHOU 11 investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski and team produce documentary/web series on Houston police body cameras


Last year we saw the KHOU 11 investigative team deliver a very in-depth investigation into Houston's potholes and now they are back examining Houston Police Department body cameras.

The station says its four-month investigation, called Transparency, reveals that Houston's $8 million police body-camera programming is falling short of its promises.

Reporter Jeremy Rogalski, photojournalist Keith Tomshe, digital investigative reporter Matt Keyser with researchers Stephanie Kuzydym and Ty Scholes have delivered a documentary and expansive web coverage (BodycamTransparency.com) on the subject that looks like nothing I've ever seen produced in Houston.

It proves quality content is still king no matter where it is aired or these days...posted.

Rogalski told mikemcguff.com about the making of this Houston docu-series.

Mike McGuff: When television news consultants are generally telling stations to air shorter stories, what's it like getting to produce an entire documentary and breathe more life into a story narrative?

Jeremy Rogalski: Any journalist’s dream is to hear “go for it, run with it, take the time you need and don’t come back until it’s ready.” That is what happened with the research and production of Transparency. Our Executive News Director, Sally Ramirez took our team “off the grid” for four months to pursue this project without the distractions of the daily news grind. That is refreshing and doesn’t happen very often, and I am grateful for the opportunity.

MM: I noticed no voice overs and higher production values than your average TV news content. Did you feel like you needed to escape the trappings of traditional TV news stories?

JR: Interestingly, the marching orders from our parent company, TEGNA, were “don’t make it look like traditional TV news.” While invigorating on one hand, it also was more than a tad scary for a guy who has done traditional news all his life. That being said, what we really tried to tap into was the journey of it all—the “making of the sausage” and the messiness that comes with it. We outfitted our tiny office with multiple GoPro cameras that were rolling on most every phone call and every back-and-forth session with producers and researchers. The aim was to capture the behind-the-scenes ups and downs of the process, and share them with our audience.

MM: I know TEGNA has what I call an "experimental initiative" with stations. Is it cool knowing you have the opportunity to re-write the rules with TRANSPARENCY?

JR: I wouldn’t call it “experimental journalism,” but rather reinventing local journalism in a digital age. That is cool. But it’s no gimmick either. To be clear, old-fashioned shoe-leather investigative reporting is at this project’s core.

MM: TV stations use to produce documentaries decades ago. Do you see this form of storytelling returning to local television?

JR: Perhaps the best answer is with another question—how do we define local television anymore? TEGNA’s initiative with Transparency and similar projects in other markets is a digital-first launch. You heard right—go spend four months on a project but then don’t immediately put it on television! Why? Again, what do you have in your pocket or purse right now? Not a TV of course, but your smart phone. The fact is, we can harness the extraordinary power of social media to not only reach a larger audience, but engage that audience. We hope to create a social buzz in our community that compels folks to demand more transparency in Houston’s police body camera program.

To see Transparency in its entirety, log onto BodycamTransparency.com. If you want to make your voice heard on the issue, click on the "Call to Action" section of the site.

To experience Transparency on TV, a condensed version will air during the 10pm newscast Friday, November 18th. An uninterrupted version of the entire documentary is set to air 7pm Saturday, December 17th.


via GIPHY

Gif from Transparency web report

KHOU 11 wins Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award 2018

Big news for KHOU 11 today. The TEGNA station has won an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.

The prestigious award recognizes excellence in broadcast, digital and documentary journalism.

The KHOU investigative department was recognized for something I told you about last year.

WATCH: The TRANSPARENCY documentary

Reporter Jeremy Rogalski and team produced “Transparency,” which was a digital-first investigation that exposed the lack of accountability and the improper use of police body cameras in the city of Houston.

"Very humbled by today’s announcement that 'Transparency,' our four-month investigation into the Houston Police body camera program, earned the Alford I. duPont-Columbia University Award, the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize," Rogalski posted on Facebook.

"I'm proud of this body of work on so many levels, in particular that it was a digital-first investigation," KHOU President & General Manager Susan McEldoon told mikemcguff.com. "It’s a perfect example of the positive impact local journalism has on its community."

According to TEGNA, the four-month investigation revealed the Houston Police Department failed to release timely footage for criminal cases and declined to conduct promised video audits. In response to the documentary, the Houston police chief immediately addressed the camera technology issues and pledged to discipline any officers who fail to activate cameras when required.

Here is the award listing:

Transparency

This innovative long-form report, based on a four month-investigation of the Houston PD’s $8 million body camera program, revealed its many weaknesses, including hundreds of cases with missing footage, major delays in releasing videos, and a general lack of accountability.

Credits:

Jeremy Rogalski, Investigative Reporter;

Keith Tomshe, Investigative Photojournalist;

Stephanie Kuzydym, Investigative Producer;

Ty Scholes, Investigative Producer;

Matt Keyser, Digital Producer;

Ellen Crooke, Vice President News.

TEGNA is the only local broadcast group to receive two silver batons for investigative reporting.

KARE 11 in Minneapolis also took home the prize.

“Like many of our TEGNA stations, KARE and KHOU have produced incredibly meaningful work that impacts the lives of many. Their projects are strong examples of the positive impact of local journalism on communities and the importance of storytelling for the public interest,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “We are committed to continuing to invest in our local stations to ensure they have the journalistic freedom to pursue investigations that make communities stronger without bias or agenda.”

Both stations will be recognized in an awards ceremony hosted by some of the country’s leading broadcast journalists on January 16, 2018, at Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library.

The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award recognizes excellence in broadcast, digital and documentary journalism.

See other 2018 duPont Winners

KHOU 11 honored with 3rd straight ‘Overall Excellence’ Murrow Award and more

KHOU 11 and KHOU.com continue to rack up the awards. The station won three Regional Murrows and two Headliners Foundation of Texas Awards. This is the third year in a row I've written a post like this so I'll let the info KHOU 11 sent me take it from here:

The Radio Television Digital News Association has once again recognized KHOU 11 with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in the Texas-Oklahoma Region. This is the third consecutive year for KHOU to receive this distinction, having gone on to win the National Edward R. Murrow in this category in 2010.

“The Murrow Award for Overall Excellence recognizes the talent of each individual at KHOU,” said Susan McEldoon, KHOU 11 President and General Manager. “To win three years in a row truly highlights the exemplary standard of news our team upholds day after day.”

In all, KHOU won three Regional Murrow Awards. Photojournalist Todd Rogenthien was honored for the second consecutive year in the category of Best Use of Video, and the award for Best Series went to reporter Jeremy Rogalski, photojournalist Keith Tomshe and executive producer David Raziq for the series “Drowning in Neglect.”

The Headliners Foundation of Texas also recently announced winners of its Charles E. Green Awards for excellence in Journalism, naming KHOU’s Kevin Reece as Best Reporter and presenting KHOU.com with the award for Best Online/Special Content for its digital coverage of the I-Team investigation surrounding radiation in the Houston water supply.

The Headliners Foundation works in partnership with the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters (TAPB). Each year the TAPB recognizes excellence and achievement in journalism with awards in various categories. In March, KHOU received 20 TAPB Awards, eight of which were Division winners that went on to compete for the Headliners Foundation distinction.

“The commitment to journalism runs deep throughout the newsroom – on air and online,” said Philip Bruce, KHOU 11 Executive News Director. “It is humbling to be honored by organizations so respected in our industry.”

A breakdown of recent KHOU 11 awards is as follows:

Edward R. Murrow Awards – Region 6:
Overall Excellence: KHOU-TV
Use of Video: Todd Rogenthien, Photojournalist
Series: Drowning in Neglect – Jeremy Rogalski, Keith Tomshe, David Raziq
Headliners Foundation of Texas Charles E. Green Awards:
Best Reporter: Kevin Reece
Best Online/Special Content: Radiation and Houston Water Supply – KHOU.com

Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Division 1 Winners:
Best Newscast
Best Morning Newscast
Best Anchor: Christine Haas
Best Reporter: Kevin Reece
Best Feature Editing: Nathan Kvinge
Best Spot News Coverage: Bank Hostages – Kevin Reece, John Shaw, Leo Gonzalez
Best News Series: Corporations Helping Crooks – Mark Greenblatt, Keith Tomshe
Best Online/Special Content: Radiation and Houston Water Supply – KHOU.com

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740 KTRH's Michael Berry comments on Houston TV news

740 KTRH's Michael Berry knows the Houston media scene. Either from being a radio talk show host or sitting on the Houston city council, Berry has witnessed all sides.

That's why I want to spotlight a comment Berry left on my blog about the Houston TV news investigative world. It was on my post "KTRK 13 Undercover's Wayne Dolcefino says stop copying my work."

Here it is:

Wayne Dolcefino does the best investigative pieces in Houston. Period. He doesn't always do the best "investigations", but he presents them in the most entertaining style. Say what you will, his style is distinctive, unique, and entertaining. He tells stories, in a manner that makes you wonder if he isn't half laughing while he does so. He's been the best in town for years.

I will say, though, that Greenblatt at 11 has done some good work, as has Jeremy Rogalski on frequent occasion of late. Rogalski's pieces have been notable in the past year. Channel 2's Arnold & Dean do some good work, but it seems they have to file too many to be as in-depth.

Give Wayne his due: imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Ask anyone inside the news biz, and they'll tell you that Wayne's pieces are must-watch.

I sat on City Council for 6 years, and I'll tell you that elected officials quaked when he walked in. There was fear that he had targeted you, because once he did he would lay it all bare.

I've seen how he goes about investigating, the extent to which he chases down sources, and I admire how he weaves it all together. His multiple day pieces are good for ratings, and they're just good tv.

Mike, thanks for writing about this. This is the sort of thing that people need to know about, and maybe this will end the ugly practice.

By the way, who posts anonymously? Sign your post so we know if you have an axe to grind or an ass to kiss.

--Michael Berry
12/20/2010 12:43:00 PM

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Houston TV anniversaries decades in the making!

Here are three big Houston TV anniversaries that I've happened to catch over the last months via social media...at times while I was not blogging...so here we go now!

FOX 26 KRIV "What’s Your Point?” host Greg Groogan (36 years in TV as of January 2021)

"I have been at this now 36 years. Thank you Juan Campos numero uno." Groogan posted to Facebook at the time.  "I have served under 14 news directors including former colleague Carolyn Mungo. One factor that I believe always helped my longevity was an absolute disinterest in anchoring. Never, ever asked, to their collective relief. Which, of course, renders this current gig the ultimate irony. That said, I am proud of how this Sunday morning show has evolved into a genuine asset for my community. Watch the conversation and judge for yourself. No harm, no foul if you disagree. The skin toughens substantially after three and half decades."

abc13 KTRK Chief Forecaster David Tillman (20 years at channel 13 as of October 2020)

"Can you believe it?  I've been working at the best television station in the nation for 20 years," Tillman posted to Facebook  at the time.  "Today is my 20 year anniversary. It's been a blast. Let's see if I can make it another 20 years."

KHOU 11 investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski (20 years at channel 11 as of January 2021)

"Today I celebrate my 20th anniversary at KHOU," Rogalski posted to Facebook at the time.  "A former colleague once told me working in this biz is like having a front-row ticket to life. That is so spot on. Allison, Enron, 9/11, Columbia STS-107, Katrina, Rita, Ike, Harvey and COVID-19 are just some of the major events I covered. And over the past 20 years, our investigations exposed corruption, wrongdoing, taxpayer waste and abuse. We held the powerful accountable and gave a voice to the voiceless. I'm so very grateful for having this front-row seat to tell your stories. Now it's back to work on a Monday!"

KHOU 11 reporter loses World Series bet, must wear boxers in newsroom

It was boxers in the newsroom for KHOU 11 investigative reporter Scott Noll after World Series bet


Lots of Chicago Cubs fans are excited today after a World Series win that "breaks the curse" on the baseball team.

One excited fan is KHOU 11 investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski.

Not only because his team was triumphant, but because he also won his bet with colleague Scott Noll. Since Noll's Cleveland Indians couldn't get the win, he had to wear Cubs boxers and parade around the channel 11 newsroom. Not only that, but he had to sing a Cub's fight song.

If Rogalski had lost, he would have had to wear the Cleveland logo on his forehead.

KHOU 11 honored with a dozen Lone Star EMMY Awards

In a follow up to my Monday post 7th Annual Lone Star EMMY Award winners, KHOU has let us know it did very well in the contest:

KHOU-TV Channel 11 has won twelve EMMY Awards from the Lone Star Chapter of the National Television Academy – once again, more than any other television station in Houston. The 2009 awards, which recognize news excellence across the state of Texas, were announced during a ceremony on October 17th in Dallas.

KHOU went into the night with a whopping 35 nominations, topping all other stations in its market. The 11 News team took home the EMMY for best Team Coverage in recognition of its outstanding work during Hurricane Ike. Of the dozen honors, five were presented to veteran reporter Brad Woodard, an impressive feat that included awards for Breaking News, Specialty Assignment Report, Weather Story, On-Camera Talent and Writing.

2009 Lone Star EMMY Awards Presented to KHOU:

BREAKING NEWS
Ike: Before, During and After -- Brad Woodard Reports
Brad Woodard, Reporter

TEAM COVERAGE
15 Minutes of Ike
Keith Connors, Executive News Director

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY
Iraq Water Investigation
Jeremy Rogalski, Investigative Reporter

HUMAN INTEREST - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
Hearts for Hunter
Kevin Reece, Reporter
Todd Rogenthien, Photographer/Editor

SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
Slaughtergate
Frank McBride, Photographer
Brad Woodard, Reporter

WEATHER - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES/FEATURE
Return to Bolivar
Brad Woodard, Reporter

WEATHER - PROGRAM/ SPECIAL / FEATURE/SEGMENT
Storm Warnings: Lessons Learned
Chris Nocera, Producer
Gene Norman, Host

EDITOR - NEWS
Overcoming Ike
Chris Nocera, Editor

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - FEATURES / HUMAN INTEREST
Kevin Reece
Kevin Reece, Reporter

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - LIVE
Ike This!
Jeremy Desel, Reporter

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENT / CONSUMER / MEDICAL
A Voice for the Voiceless: Brad Woodard Reports
Brad Woodard, Reporter

WRITER - NEWS
In Woodard's Words (Brad Woodard Writing Composite)
Brad Woodard, Reporter/Writer

KHOU 11 Wins 23 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards

I told you a few days ago how the winners of the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters 2009-2010 Television Contest were announced. KHOU 11 lets us know it won 23 awards in the competition.

Of the 23 awards won by KHOU, ten were first place honors, giving the 11 News team the most total awards won and most first place awards won by any large market television station in Texas.

Best Weathercast
First Place: KHOU, Houston- Gene Norman, Aired 5 p.m. 9-25-09

Best News Anchor/Team
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Christine Haas

Best Spot Coverage/Station
Honorable Mention: KHOU, Houston - April Flood

Best Spot Story/Individual
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Kevin Reece, Leo Gonzalez & Tom Empey, Fire Trucks Collide
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Jeff McShan & Greg Hamilton, Subway Robber

Best Feature/Serious
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Jeremy Rogalski, Keith Tomshe & David Raziq, Soldiers at Risk - Iraq Water Investigation

Best Feature/Light
Honorable Mention: KHOU, Houston - Kevin Reece, Ernesto Torres & Chris Desmond, Rescue Me

Best Investigative
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Mark Greenblatt, David Raziq & Keith Tomshe, Under Fire: Discrimination & Corruption in the Texas Army National Guard

Best Photojournalism/Station
First Place: KHOU, Houston

Best Photojournalism/Individual
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Todd Rogenthien

Best Sports Story
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Daniel Gotera, Winning One for LZ
Honorable Mention: KHOU, Houston - Len Cannon & Chris Desmond, Wrestling School

Best Documentary
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Mark Greenblatt, Keith Tomshe & David Raziq, Under Fire: Discrimination & Corruption in the Texas Army National Guard

Best Specialty/Beat Reporting
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Kevin Reece, Christine Haas, Brad Woodard &Todd Rogenthien, Soldier Stories
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Alex Sanz, Harris County Government

Best Reporter
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Brad Woodard
Honorable Mention: KHOU, Houston - Kevin Reece

Best General Assignment
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Brad Woodard, Frank McBride & Guy Tubbs, American Icon Abandoned

Best Continuing Coverage
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Kevin Reece, Chris Desmond & Ernesto Torres, Rescue Me

Best Deadline Editing
Second Place: KHOU, Houston - Ernesto Torres, Galveston Trees

Best Feature Editing
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Todd Rogenthien, Hearts for Hunter

Best Online/Special Content
First Place: KHOU, Houston - Houston Snow

Best Morning Newscast
2nd Place: KHOU, Houston - Aired 6-10-09

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Chris Henao exits KHOU 11 from Assistant ND role

Chris Henao, who had served as KHOU 11's assistant news director since 2019, announced on social media that he was laid off from the TEGNA-owned station last week.

UPDATE: I have heard that Wiley Post, who joined KHOU in 2017 as an assistant news director and executive producer, is now serving as the assistant news director.

Here is a portion of what Henao said on Linkedin (with his permission to post here):

"Well, I'm choosing to see this as a blessing in disguise - an opportunity to embrace new challenges, step outside my comfort zone, and continue growing! Leaving behind an amazing newsroom full of talented journalists and friends is bittersweet, for sure.

 On my last day at work, I felt nothing but appreciation, gratitude and support from everyone on my team. It filled my heart and fueled my drive with passion and purpose as I look for the next step in my career. 

Will the next chapter be as a journalist? I'm not 100 percent sure right now. 

If this marks the end of my 34 years in news, I will forever treasure every moment - so many stories, memories, friendships and accomplishments! 

To all who have recently received the notice that you are being laidoff - you are not alone. 

I am here to support you in any and every way possible. Let's keep moving forward with resilience, optimism and the belief that something great is ahead!"

Henao’s 34-year career in journalism has earned him prestigious honors, including duPont-Columbia, Peabody, Polk, IRE, RTDNA Murrow, Scripps Howard, and EMMY awards.

His tenure at KHOU was a homecoming, having previously worked at the station under former owner Belo. During that time, he served as an investigative photographer and later a producer, spanning from the Anna Werner era to the Jeremy Rogalski years.

Before his return to KHOU, Henao served as assistant news director at KSAT 12 in San Antonio, a Graham Media Group sister station to Channel 11's cross-town rival, KPRC 2 in Houston.

Between his stints at KHOU, he worked as an executive producer for investigations at KCTV 5 News in Kansas City, Missouri, and later spent nearly three years as an investigative producer for KNBC in Los Angeles.

A University of Texas graduate, Henao began his career as a photojournalist at WXIA Atlanta, KXAN Austin, and KGBT Harlingen.

UPDATE JUNE 2025

Chris Henao joins the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as Chief of Media & Communications.

Houston Texas AP TV winner 2013 breakdown

I featured the 2013 Texas Associated Press TV winners when they were announced at the beginning of March. Since then, I have been asked to give a breakdown of the Houston winners.

So here we go. The stations with the most amount of wins from top to bottom:

KHOU
18

KRIV
8

KTRK
8

KPRC
3

Some highlights of note.

Fox 26 KRIV had two winners for Weathercast:

1. KRIV, Houston. Jim Siebert. 9 p.m. Weathercast. Aired June 26, 2012
HM: KRIV, Houston. Mike Iscovitz. KRIV Fox 26 Houston. Aired June 26, 2012

KRIV also had two wins for its morning newscast:

Morning Newscast
1. KRIV, Houston. Shannon Dillon, Kevin Collins & Rhoda Chanette. FOX 26 News at 6 a.m. Aired June 26, 2012
News Anchor or Anchor Team
2. KRIV, Houston. Chris Stipes. Chris Stipes in Action

UPDATE
Fox 26 KRIV reporter Greg Groogan placed the most on the list of any H-town reporter. Fox 26 KRIV's Greg Groogan and KHOU 11's Kevin Reece tied for the most places - three times each.

Even though Wayne Dolcefino is no longer at KTRK 13, he and his 13 Undercover unit folks won a combined six awards.

Sports reporter Daniel Gotera won 1st and 2nd place in Sports Story:

1. KHOU, Houston. Daniel Gotera & Bob Luna. Pearland's Johnny Baseball
2. KHOU, Houston. Daniel Gotera & George Jensen. Riley's Story

KHOU swept the Specialty or Beat Reporting category:

1. KHOU, Houston. Scott Noll. Scott Noll Reports
2. KHOU, Houston. Jeremy Rogalski, Keith Tomshe & David Raziq. Keep 'em Honest
HM: KHOU, Houston. Andrew Horansky. Medical Reporting

Congrats to all of the winners.

Norah O'Donnell visits KHOU 11

Ahead of the launch of "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell," Monday July 15th, O'Donnell visited the studios of KHOU today.

Just announced, O'Donnell will have an exclusive interview with Jeff Bezos and Caroline Kennedy to launch the network's coverage of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

As channel 11 managing editor Bill Bishop noted, O'Donnell grew up in San Antonio and still considers Texas home.

So fun to have new @CBSEveningNews anchor @NorahODonnell visit #KHOU11 Excited for her to start in her new role Monday! pic.twitter.com/jxrEn8cBVR

— Sally Ramirez (@SallyKHOU11) July 8, 2019

She grew up in San Antonio and still considers Texas home. CBS Evening News Anchor and Managing Editor Norah O’Donnell visited KHOU-TV today. #khou #HTownRush https://t.co/KWD0LQ6umE pic.twitter.com/UJK6EyzzjQ

— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) July 8, 2019

Thank you ⁦@NorahODonnell⁩ for the inspiring words about journalism. Great things are ahead for the ⁦@CBSEveningNews⁩ #KHOU pic.twitter.com/ROZB6OJORZ

— Jeremy Rogalski (@JRogalskiKHOU) July 8, 2019

Had the pleasure to meet @NorahODonnell this morning and listen to her vision for CBS News. What an incredible person: sincere, personable and credible both on the air and in our newsroom. #KHOU11 pic.twitter.com/BHixgsrWRY

— Blake Mathews (@KHOUBlake11) July 8, 2019

2013 Lone Star EMMY winners

The 2013 11th Annual Lone Star EMMY Awards

UPDATE
Full list of winners here

The 2013 11th Annual Lone Star EMMY Awards were held in San Antonio Saturday night. You can see who was nominated for the 11th Annual Lone Star Emmy Awards this year.

I didn't see an official list at lonestaremmy.org so I took the results from the Texas TV chapter's Twitter account. Congrats to all. Well deserved.

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Outstanding Achievement in Station Excellence. Congratulations WFAA, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - News. Congratulations Shelly Slater: On Set, Interactive and In The Field, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - News. Congratulations On The Set, On The Field, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in News Excellence. Congratulations Noticias 45 News Excellence, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in News Excellence. Congratulations 13 Eyewitness News "Everywhere You Need Us To Be", KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in Photographer - News. Congratulations Colin McIntyre: Lenslinger, KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in Photographer - News. Congratulations 2012-2013 Photographer Collage, KTMD

Outstanding Achievement in Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports). Congratulations SXSW Flashback 2013, KLRU

Outstanding Achievement in Public/Current/Community Affairs - Program/Special/Series. Congratulations Take A Stand Against Bullying, KTVT

Outstanding Achievement in Public/Current/Community Affairs - Program/Special/Series. Congratulations Noticias 41 Mexico Elections, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Public/Current/Community Affairs - Feature/Segment. Congratulations The Remembrance Rescue Project, ACTV

Outstanding Achievement in Public/Current/Community Affairs - Feature/Segment. Congratulations “Salvando vidas”, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment - Program/Special. Congratulations “Premios Texas Extra 2012”, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment - Program/Special. Congratulations “Bill Carter & The Blame”, KLRU-TV, Austin PBS

Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment - Program Feature / Segment. Congratulations Here Lies Michael Bise, HoustonPBS

Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment - News Single Story / Series / Feature. Congratulations El Peso Hero, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment - News Single Story / Series / Feature. Congratulations Confessions of a Male Stripper, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Musical Composition/Arrangement. Congratulations Dream Worlds, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Audio. Congratulations Brahms Symphony, KLRN

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Investigative. Congratulations Jeremy Rogalski/11 News I-Team, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Investigative. Congratulations Becky Oliver Investigates, KDFW

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Specialty Assignment. Congratulations Special needs, Special coverage, KRIV

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Features / Human Interest. Congratulations Kevin Reece - Features, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Consumer/Medical. Congratulations Deanna Dewberry, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - News - No Time Limit. Congratulations Too Long In The Edit Bay!, KDAF

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Live. Congratulations What I Can Tell You..., KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Live. Congratulations “Journey-lism”, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - News - Within 24 Hours. Congratulations “Manos Musicales”, KTMD

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - News - Within 24 Hours. Congratulations “Kyle Porter M-F 2:30-11”, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Evening - Larger Markets (1-25). Congratulations West Explosion & Boston Bombing, KPRC

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Evening - Larger Markets (1-25). Congratulations The Drug Cartel in Southlake, KXTX

Winner of the Writer - Program (Non-News) / Commentary / Editorial. Congrats Wildlife Permits Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Television

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - Program (Non-News). Congratulations Tu Estilo "People En Espanol", KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - Program (Non-News). Congratulations The Russell Rush Haunted Tour, Media Bar Productions, LLC

Outstanding Achievement in Photographer-Program (Non-News)/Short Form. Congratulations Images from the Backroads, Phillips Productions, Inc.

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Congratulations Ernie Manouse: The Face of Channel 8, HoustonPBS

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Congratulations Chet Garner, Host of The Daytripper, Hogaboom Road, Inc.

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Commentator / Editorialist / Performer / Narrator. Congratulations Hansen Unplugged, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Commentator / Editorialist / Performer / Narrator. Congrats De Cerca con Raul Peimbert, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Interview/Discussion - Congrats Learning Together: School is over, what is next?, Houston ISD

Outstanding Achievement in Interview/Discussion - Program/Special/Series. Congratulations Devil Has My Ear- The Making Of, JC Creative Group

Outstanding Achievement in Interview/Discussion - Feature/Segment. Congratulations “Interview with President Obama”, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - Congrats “My Real Life Moment: Team Jaxon”, Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Feature. Congratulations “Lizzie's Story”, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Series. Congratulations Los Olvidados, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Feature. Congratulations Best Friends, Innovative Multimedia Group

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Series. Congratulations Lessons in Ranching, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Single Story. Congratulations El Duelo Del Inmigrante, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Human Interest - News Single Story. Congratulations Daddy's Heart, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - Weather. Congratulations Nestor Flecha, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - Weather. Congratulations CBS 11 Weather with Larry Mowry, KTVT

Outstanding Achievement in Weather - News Weathercast. Congratulations News 8 Weather, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Weather - Program/ Special / Feature/Segment. Congratulations Eye on the Gulf: Extreme Storms, KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in Weather - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations A Town Drying Up, KEYE

Outstanding Achievement in Writer - Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.). Congratulations Writing Compilation, KDAF

Outstanding Achievement in Writer - Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.). Congratulations 2012 Year In Review, KPRC

Outstanding Achievement in Editor-Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.). Congratulations “2012-13 Promotion Compilation”, KTVT

Outstanding Achievement in Promotion - Program. Congratulations “Bringing Home the Bacon”, KRIV

Outstanding Achievement in Promotion: News Promo - Image. Congratulations “#Fox26ForLife”, KRIV

Director - Post-Production / Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.). Congratulations Reading PSA - Dream Worlds, KXLN

Director - Post-Production / Short Form (Promos,PSAs,Commercials,Opens,etc.) Congrats David Hershey's 'Direct-Approach' Composite Reel,KTVT

Outstanding Achievement in Promotion - News Promo - Single Spot. Congratulations Tired Tommy, WOAI

Outstanding Achievement in Promotion - News Promo - Single Spot. Congratulations Telemundo 48 Mas Cerca De Usted, KTDO

Outstanding Achievement in Commercial - Single Spot/Campaign. Congratulations Nick Vujicic Promo, Hermes Music Foundation

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Sports. Congratulations Sebastian Salazar: Reporter, Comcast SportsNet Houston

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - Documentary. Congratulations Wurzburg to Worldwide: How Dirk became DIRK!, Fox Sports SW

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - Program Series. Congratulations Mavs Insider, Fox Sports SW

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Feature. Congratulations Hold The Rope, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Feature. Congratulations Hanging with the Boys, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Feature. Congratulations Flying on the Water - Wakeboarding, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Series. Congratulations Like Father, Like Son, Comcast SportsNet Houston

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - Sports. Congratulations “One on One With Manu Ginobili”, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - Sports. Congratulations “Max Mejia Editing Reel”, Comcast SportsNet Houston

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - Daily or Weekly Program. Congratulations “Spotlight On The Spotlight”, Fox Sports SW

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - Program Feature/Segment. Congratulations Brandon Puente Prom Feature, Longhorn Network

Outstanding Achievement in Technical Achievement. Congratulations Texas Rowing Invitational, Longhorn Network

Outstanding Achievement in News Producer. Congratulations Crafting The News, KTVT

Outstanding Achievement in News Producer. Congratulations Another Day In News Land, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Writer - News. Congratulations La Muerte de Hugo Chavez, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Writer - News. Congratulations Groogan Writes...for as long as they'll let him, KRIV

Outstanding Achievement in Director - Technical Director. Congratulations 2012 UIL High School Football Championships, Fox Sports SW

Outstanding Achievement in Director - APC Operator. Congratulations A Tragedy in Colorado, KSAT

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Evening - Medium Markets (26-60). Congratulations Tragedy In West, KENS

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Evening - Smaller Markets (61+). Congratulations Knights of Columbus Fatal Fire, KBTX

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Evening - Smaller Markets (61+). Congratulations Back to Brooks County-Channel 5 News at 10, KRGV

Outstanding Achievement in Video Journalist . Congratulations Fernando Mejia, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Video Journalist . Congratulations “Desmond: Storyteller”, Pasadena Channel

Outstanding Achievement in Investigative Report - Series. Congratulations “Puertas Secretas de la Esclavitud”, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Investigative Report - Series. Congratulations “Driven to Distraction”, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in General Assignment Report - No Time Limit. Congratulations Abusing The Badge, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report - Congrats South Plains Honor Flight-A Veterans Day Tribute, KCBD

Outstanding Achievement in Business/Consumer - News Series. Congratulations Phony Debt Collectors Exposed, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Business/Consumer - News Single Story / Feature. Congratulations Theft, Fraud and Greed, KRGV

Outstanding Achievement in Inform. / Instructional-Congrats Just Look-Blanton Museum of Art,Electro-Fish Media Inc./Blanton Museum of Art

Outstanding Achievement in Religion -News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congrats KLRU Collective/Healing Sands: The Sand Mandala Project, KLRU

Outstanding Achievement in Religion - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations Entre el Amor y la Fe, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Magazine Program - Series. Congratulations The Daytripper: San Antonio, TX, Vivadrome, LLC

Outstanding Achievement in Magazine Program - Series. Congratulations Bronco Roads, 41 Entertainment

Outstanding Achievement in Magazine Program-Program/Special. CongratsTexas ParksandWildlife Program 2013,Texas Parks and Wildlife Television

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report - News Series. Congratulations Mexican Elections Coverage, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report - News Series. Congratulations “Courtney Zubowski - I-Team Reports”, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations "Agente Por Un Dia", KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations “KFC Concerns”, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Specialty Assignment Report-News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations“How I Became a White Collar Criminal”,KRIV

Outstanding Achievement in Breaking News. Congratulations Texas Tornado Outbreak, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Breaking News. Congratulations Oklahoma Devastation, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Breaking News. Congratulations Casino Bus Crash, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Community/Public Service(PSAs)-Single Spot/Campaign. Congratulations The Tree Effect, Innovative Multimedia Group

Outstanding Achievement in Community/Public Service (PSAs) - Single Spot/Campaign. Congratulations Reading PSA - Dream Worlds, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Documentary - Cultural . Congratulations The Art of Lap Ngo - World Painter, ACTV

Outstanding Achievement in Documentary-Historical. Congrats Sam Houston: American Statesman,Soldier and Pioneer,The Sam Houston Project

Outstanding Achievement in Military - News Series. Congratulations Los Veteranos Y Sus Luchas, KTDO

Outstanding Achievement in Documentary - Topical. Congratulations A Reason To Live, http://mediaprojects.org

Outstanding Achievement in Documentary - Topical. Congratulations The Other Side of The Ice, KTXS

Outstanding Achievement in Military - News Series. Congratulations El Peor Enemigo, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Military - News Single Story / Feature. Congratulations Hasan Gets Paid, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - One-Time Special. Congratulations Cowboys Kickoff Special, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - Interview/Discussion. Congratulations “Film Room 2006 Rose Bowl”, Longhorn Network

Outstanding Achievement in Director - Live or Live-to-Tape / Newscast /Sports. Congratulations Manor of Speaking, HoustonPBS

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - Sports. Congratulations “Ramon Diaz”, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Anchor - Sports. Congratulations “5 Minutes of Sports Funk”, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent-Sports Analyst/Play-by-Play. 2013 Opening Night Dallas Starsvs.Phoenix Coyotes, Fox Sports SW

Outstanding Achievement in Editor - Sports. Congratulations “One on One With Manu Ginobili”, KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Single Story. Congratulations Love Medals (Medallas De Amor), KTDO

Outstanding Achievement in Sports - News Single Story. Congratulations Bullseye Tailgate, KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in Photographer - Sports . Congratulations Nathan Cardenas Photography Sports Entry, Longhorn Network

Outstanding Achievement in Continuing Coverage. Congratulations “Secuelas de la Explosion”, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Continuing Coverage. Congratulations Habemus Papam, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Continuing Coverage. Congratulations Ending Domestic Violence, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Crime - News Single Story / Series / Feature. Congratulations “In Her Words”, KDAF

Outstanding Achievement in Crime - News Single Story / Series / Feature. Congratulations “Cita Con La Muerte”, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Light Feature. Congratulations Where's Charlie Brown?, WOAI

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Light Feature. Congratulations Madres Gays, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in News Special. Congratulations Santa Muerte, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in News Special. Congratulations Muerte de Hugo Chavez, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Community Service. Congratulations Vive Verde, KSTR

Outstanding Achievement in Community Service. Congratulations Carry the Load - WFAA, Channel 8, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - Program/Special/Feature/Segment. Congratulations In Session. In Depth: West Explosion, KXAN

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government-Program/Special/Feature/Segment. Congratulations Destino 2012:First Texas Spanish Debate,KWEX

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Political. Congratulations Federal, State, and Local, KPRC

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - New Series. Congratulations You're Gonna Wait, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - New Series. Congratulations “Elecciones Venezuela 2013”, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - New Series. Congratulations Big Screens for Billionaires, KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations “Big Breaks for Big Business”, KXAN

Outstanding Achievement in Politics/Government - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations Airport Insecurity, KDFW

Outstanding Achievement in Health/Science - News Series. Congratulations Veneno Silencioso, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Health/Science - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations “I'm Still Here”, KDAF

Outstanding Achievement in Health/Science - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations “Food Labels”, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Environment - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations “The Cost of Water”, KDAF

Outstanding Achievement in Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations The $90,000,000 Test, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations Teaching Security, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Children/Youth/Teen - Program/Special. Congratulations Young Composers, KLRU

Outstanding Achievement in Children/Youth/Teen - Program Feature/Segment. Congratulations “To Save Just One”, ATXN

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Arts - Graphics / Animation. Congratulations “Out of Memory”, KTMD

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Arts - Graphics / Animation. Congratulations “Reading PSA - Dream Worlds”, KXLN

Outstanding Achievement in Graphic Arts - Graphics / Animation. Congratulations “WFAA Graphics Collection”, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Morning/Daytime - Smaller Markets (61+). Congratulations KRGV Channel 5 News This Morning, KRGV

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Morning/Daytime - Medium Markets (26-60). Congratulations KVUE News Midday, KVUE

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Morning/Daytime - Larger Markets (1-25). Congratulations NBC 5 Today: Tornado Aftermath, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Newscast - Morning/Daytime - Larger Markets (1-25). Congratulations Tornadoes In North Texas, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Spot News. Congratulations Dixon Circle, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Spot News. Congratulations Tragedy on the Bush Turnpike, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in On-Camera Talent - Reporter - General Assignment / Spot News. Congratulations Composite: Josh Hinkle, KXAN

Outstanding Achievement in Interactivity. Congratulations Logan's Journey, WFAA

Outstanding Achievement in Team Coverage. Congratulations 11 News at 10 - Our Fallen Heroes, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Team Coverage. Congratulations North Texas Tornados, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Team Coverage. Congratulations West Explosion, KXAN

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Serious Feature. Congratulations Soy SWAT, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Texas Heritage - News Single Story/Feature. Congratulations Cowgirl Collections, KHOU

Outstanding Achievement in Texas Heritage - Program Feature/Segment. Congratulations “Holding it Together”, Phillips Productions, Inc.

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Serious Feature. Congratulations Get Out Alive!, KXAS

Outstanding Achievement in Texas Heritage - Program/Special.Congratulations “Bridging the Trinity For the Love of the City,The Trinity Trust

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Light Series. Congratulations Zapatofila de corazon, KUVN

Outstanding Achievement in Feature News Report - Light Series. Congratulations Local Treasures, KTSM

Outstanding Achievement in Historic/Cultural - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations “I Don't Speak Spanish”, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in Historic/Cultural - News Single Story/Series/Feature. Congratulations No Way To Forget, KTRK

Outstanding Achievement in General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours. Congratulations Tras el Tornado, KXTX

Outstanding Achievement in General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours. Congratulations He's One of Ours, WOAI

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TV CATEGORIES

TV Hard News Feature

First:
Elizabeth Saab, Shane Gordon , Juan Rodriquez – Fox 7 Austin – “Who’s Keeping Our Highways Safe?”

Second:
Rebecca Suarez, Douglas Zepeda – KXLN 45 Univision Houston – “Ante La Adversidad”

Third:
Scott Noll, Gregg Ramirez – KHOU – “A Broken Promise To Joplin”

TV Investigative Series

First:
Jeremy Rogalski, Keith Tomshe – KHOU – “Keeping HPD Honest”

Second:
Dillon Collier, Jason Eggleston – KENS – “The Walking Wounded?”

Third:
Scott Noll, John Gibson, Jennifer Cobb – KHOU – “Texas Concussions Uncounted”

TV Consumer News

First:
Jace Larson, Lauren Sweeney – KPRC – “Running Off With The Money”

Second:
Dillon Collier, Michael Humphries – KENS – “I Guess I’m Gonna Be On TeeVee Tonight”

Third:
Scott Noll, Keith Tomshe, Jennifer Cobb – KHOU – “Scrap Yard ID’s”

TV Politics / Government

First:
Robert Arnold, John Barone, Jon Hill – KPRC – “Pulling Back The Curtain”

Second:
Scott Noll, John Gibson, Jennifer Cobb – KHOU – “(Not So) Low Income Housing”

Third:
Dillon Collier, Jason Gonzales – KENS – “Profane Politics”

TV Feature Photography

First:
Matthew Brawley – Houston Public Media – “Michael Roque Collins: A Legacy of Art”

Second:
Matthew Brawley – Houston Public Media – “Gelazzi”

Third:
Fujio Watanabe – Houston Public Media – “Jera Rose Petal Lodge”

TV Soft News Feature

First:
Deborah Knapp, Michael Humphries – KENS – “The Ballet Of Life”

Second:
Julie Coan, Ron Kabele – PBS Digital, KLRN San Antonio – “Coming Home San Antonio: Luis Alvarado”

TV Editing

First:
Michael Humphries – KENS – “The Ballet Of Life”

Second:
Fujio Watanabe – Houston Public Media – “Jera Rose Petal Lodge”

Third:
Michael Humphries – KENS – “Counting Concussions”

TV Documentary or Public Affairs

First:
KPRC Staff – KPRC – “Saving Gorillas: From Houston To Rwanda”

Second:
KPRC Staff – KPRC – “Hurricane Survival Guide 2015”

Third:
Greg Groogan, John Heads – KRIV – “Making The Grade”

TV Sports Feature

First:
Vinnie Vinzetta – KENS – “The Message Is the Name”

Second:
Daniel Gotera, Kyle Porter – KHOU – “Football’s Biggest Nerd”

Third:
Marcelino Benito, John Gibson – KHOU – “Texas Wife Carrying Championships”

TV Breaking News

First:
Marcelino Benito, Scott McKenney – KHOU – “Shots Fired Into Crowd At Vigil”

Second:
Courtney Friedman – KSAT – “Floresville Storm Damage”

Third:
Francisco Barragan, Christine Dobbyn – KTRK – “Weeble Wobble”

TV Photojournalist Of The Year

First:
Matthew Brawley – Houston Public Media

Second:
Bryan Wendland – KENS

Third:
Fujio Watanabe – Houston Public Media – “Arts InSight”

TV Journalist Of The Year

First:
Scott Noll – KHOU

Second:
Joel Eisenbaum – KPRC

Third:
Jace Larson – KPRC

NEWSPAPER CATEGORIES

Newspaper – Business Story

First:
Craig Malisow, Phaedra Cook – Houston Press – “Jonathan’s The Rub: Great Food, Glowing Reviews and a Bitter Family Feud”

Second:
Chris Ramirez – Corpus Christi Caller-Times – “Ingleside’s Rebirth”

Newspaper Investigative Reporting

First:
Leif Reigstad – Houston Press – “Varsity Brands Own Cheerleading …”

Second:
Steve Jansen, Leif Reigstad – Houston Press – “Flooding Parts 1 & 2”

Newspaper Sports Story

First:
Sean Pendergast – Houston Press – “Plan B: Brennan Williams hopes to turn …”

Second:
Matt Samuels – Jewish Herald-Voice – “Always On The Run…”

Newspaper Under 50k Circ. News or Feature Story

First:
Arnold Wayne Jones – Dallas Voice – “Soup 2 Nuts”

Second:
Michael Duke – Jewish Herald-Voice -“Bereaved Family Focuses On Lives After Deadly Flood”

Newspaper Over 50k Circ. News Or Feature Story

First:
Dianna Wray – Houston Press – “Going Under”

Second:
Chris Ramirez – Corpus Christi Caller-Times “Ingleside’s Rebirth”

Third:
Michael Barajas – Houston Press – “Use of Force …”

Newspaper General Commentary

First:
Michael Duke – Jewish Herald-Voice – “Israel Was Reborn Despite The Holocaust”

Second:
Margaret Downing – Houston Press -“The Rise and Crashing Fall …”

Third:
Arnold Wayne Jones – Dallas Voice – “Uchi Coochie – Could She cook!”

Newspaper – Print Journalist Of The Year

First:
Dianna Wray – Houston Press

Second:
Arnold Wayne Jones – Dallas Voice

Third:
Leif Reigstad – Houston Press

MAGAZINE CATEGORIES

Magazine Article

First:
Erin Quinn-Kong – Austin Monthly – “Good Eggs”

Second:
Jennifer Oakley – The Buzz Magazines – “Ghost Bikes”

Third:
John T. Davis – Austin Monthly – “Building Hope”

Magazine Layout

First:
Hector Sanchez, Cory Rivademar, Jenn Hair – Austin Monthly – “November 2015 Issue”

Second:
Staff – Texas Medical Center News – “TMC Pulse – September 2015”

Third:
Heidi Bane – City Of Houston Employee News – “Benefits Pulse Issue 2 – 2015”

Magazine Column

First:
Dale Dudley – Austin Monthly – “Piece Of My Heart”

Second:
Dale Dudley – Austin Monthly – “Waiting To Say Goodbye”

Third:
Jeff Share – Pipeline & Gas Journal – “Goodbye To A Friend And Colleague”

RADIO CATEGORIES

Radio talk Show

First:
Stella Chavez, Laura Isensee – KUHF & KERA – “Dallas vs. Houston”

Second:
Paul Flahive, David Davies, Elena Souris – Texas Public Radio – “The Source: Alzheimer’s Explored …”

Third:
Craig Cohen, Staff – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “Houston Matters – Remembering Katrina 10 Years Later”

Radio Politics / Government

First:
Ryan Poppe – Texas Public Radio

Second:
Ben Philpott – KUT 90.5 Austin – “Texans In The GOP Presidential Hunt”

Third:
Florian Martin – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “As The Race For Houston Mayor Starts …”

Radio Soft News Feature

First:
Gail Delaughter – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “How To Get From Houston To Galveston …”

Second:
Jack Morgan- Texas Public Radio – “How WWII Changed History …”

Third:
David Martin Davies – Texas Public Radio – “Sister Elizabeth Of The Eagle Ford”

Radio Hard News Feature

First:
Shelley Kofler – Texas Public Radio – “Property Owners Worry Vista Ridge Pipeline …”

Second:
Carrie Feibel – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “Houston Fire Department Using Doctor Video …”

Third:
David Davies – Texas Public Radio – “Operation Lone Star …”

Radio Series

First:
Lauren Silverman – KERA – “Growing Up After Cancer”

Second:
David Martin Davies – Texas Public Radio – “Concussions and Repercussions …”

Third:
Gail Delaughter – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “Rerouting Houston Buses”

Radio Use of Sound

First:
Matt Largey – KUT 90.5 Austin – “The Invisible Thing …”

Second:
Ed Mayberry – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “Archive Hosts Relics of Houston Blues”

Third:
David Fehling – Houston Public Media – News 88.7 – “A Houston Bayou Fought With Steel …”

Radio Public Affairs

First:
Joey Palacios, Shelley Kofler – Texas Public Radio – “Looking For A Leader…”

Second:
David Martin Davies – Texas Public Radio – “Should Texas Remember or Forget …”

Third:
Staff – KERA – “THINK: The Aftermath Of Sandra Bland”

Radio Journalist Of the Year

First:
Mose Buchele – KUT 90.5 Austin

Second:
Lauren Silverman – KERA

Third:
Kate McGee – KUT 90.5 Austin

INTERNET CATEGORIES

Internet Opinion

First:
Cory Garcia – Houston Press – “Taylor Swift Is The Modern Queen of Pop …”

Second:
James Russell – Dallas Voice – “Bought And Sold”

Internet Collaborative News Reporting

First:
Staff – KHOU.com – “Fallen Deputy Darren Goforth”

Second:
Staff – KHOU.com – “Historic Texas Flooding”

Internet News Feature Story

First:
Matt Keyser – KHOU.com – “Eye Of The Storm: Remembering Hurricane Ike”

Second:
Michael Foster – SHSU – “SHSU’s COBA Creates 3-D Printed Hand”

Third:
Nathan Cone – Texas Public Radio – “At SXSW, A Modern ‘Western’…”

Internet Hard News Article

First:
Meagan Flynn – Houston Press – “Jesse Jacobs Died In Lockup …”

Second:
Staff – KHOU.com – “School Bus Involved In Deadly Wreck”

Third:
Staff – KHOU.com – “A Matter Of Seconds”

PUBLIC RELATIONS CATEGORIES

Public Relations Publication

First:
Kellie Bramlet, Danielle Underferth, Stephanie Kim – MD Anderson Cancer Center – “Focused On Health”

Second:
Nell Reed, Courtney Martinez – Houston Community College – “HCC Recruiting Brochure”

Public Relations Corporate Video

First:
Enbridge Public Affairs & Comm. Team – Enbridge – “One Texas Landowner’s Story”

Second:
Enbridge Public Affairs & Comm. Team, DDG Video – Enbridge – “A Farmer’s Story”

Third:
Gordon Williams, Shenid Bhayroo, Clinton Rawls – LUTV Productions – “Lamar’s Legacy, Lamar’s Future”

Public Relations Annual Report

First:
Staff – UT Medical School At Houston – “Year in Review”

Second:
Nursing Service – University Of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston – “UTMB Health Nursing Annual Report”

Public Relations Feature Article

First:
Mike Emery – University of Houston Magazine – “Game Changers”

Second:
Elise Rambaud Marrion – City Of Houston Employee News – “Davis Leads City’s Fight Against Human Trafficking”

Public Relations News Release

First:
Mike Emery – University Of Houston – “UH Special Collections Hosts Archives …”

Second:
Mike Emery – University of Houston – “UH Coogs Cooking Up Plan …”

Third:
Lisa Merkl – University Of Houston – “Hackers Gonna Hack”

Public Relations Communicator Of The Year

First:
Steven Stewart – Enbridge

Second:
Leslie Denton-Roach – City Of Houston Employee News

Third:
Robert Cahill – UT Health

STUDENT CATEGORIES

Student Print Photography

First:
Jessica Schurz – The Baylor Lariat – “All In The Family”

Second:
Sarah Pyo – The Baylor Lariat – “Horsecollar Penalty”

Third:
Stephen Nunnelee – The Baylor Lariat – “Quarterback Concussion”

Student Print Sports Story

First:
Shehan Jeyarajah – The Baylor Lariat – “Taylor Young Breaks Conventions”

Second:
Shehan Jeyarajah – The Baylor Lariat – “In The Shadow: Phil Bennett”

Third:
Shardanna Jones – The Cougar – “New Cougar Finds Second Chance In Houston”

Best Student Newspaper

First:
Glissette Santana, Monica Rojas, Sean Alder – The Cougar

Second:
Staff – University Press

Third:
Revelation Staff – Revelation Volume 14 – San Antonio Christian High School

Student Print News or Feature Story

First:
Lauren van Gerven – University Press – “Lamarites Reflect On Paris Attacks”

Second:
Reubin Turner – The Baylor Lariat – “Student Court Issues BU No-Contact Order”

Third:
Rebecca Hennes – The Cougar – “Surviving Stats: How One Student Almost Didn’t”

Student TV & Radio News or Feature story

First:
Kelsey Johnson, Kevin McGee – LUTV Productions – “LUTV on Fox”

Second:
Kevin McGee, Marva Craig – LUTV News – “Bull Doggin’”

Third:
Jessica Babb – Baylor Lariat TV News – “Giving Back To Veterans”

Student TV & Radio Sports Story

First:
Alexa Brackin – Baylor Lariat TV News – “Baylor Falls In Cotton Bowl”

Second:
Kevin McGee, Caleb McFarland – LUTV News – “Beautiful Mountain Boarding”

Third:
Thomas Mott – Baylor Lariat TV News – “Bears Lose To Longhorns”

KHOU 11 makes TV history with Emmy win

I think I'm going to have to make a blog category called 'KHOU 11 awards.' Every time I turn about, KHOU is winning something. Now the station is telling me it made television history. How?

For the second year in a row, KHOU won the Outstanding Regional News Story – Investigative Reporting award at the National News and Documentary Emmy ceremony in New York City. This is the first time a local station has received this award consecutively. Last year, KHOU was awarded the prize in the same category for their investigative piece Hiding Homicide. Here is more from the station:

This year’s winning entry is Soldiers at Risk: The Iraq Water Investigation, which originally aired in May 2009. Reporter Jeremy Rogalski, Executive Producer for Investigative David Raziq and Photojournalist Keith Tomshe uncovered how U.S. soldiers fighting in Iraq and often facing 130 degree heat were given an inadequate supply of drinking water. The investigation discovered that some soldiers were rationed to a half-gallon of water a day for as long as one year. Military guidelines, however, recommend seven times that amount.

Due to these conditions, KHOU’s investigative team found that some soldiers were forced to steal water from civilian facilities in order to survive. Many developed severe medical problems that continue to plague them in civilian life.

Soldiers at Risk has also won a National Headliner Award and a Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Award.

“Texas and Houston are well represented in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps,” said Susan McEldoon, KHOU President and General Manager. “We stand behind them and are proud to receive national recognition for a story that exposed a preventable, yet potentially life-threatening obstacle to their service.”

“Just as soldiers answer a call to duty, our investigative team answers a call to uncover injustice and, in this case, danger that shouldn’t exist,” said Keith Connors, KHOU Executive News Director. “There is a profound amount of care that goes into this type of investigative reporting and we are humbled to once again be recognized by the Television Academy with this prestigious award.”

Now remember this is the national Emmy awards, not the Texas version. But don't think the station doesn't have its eyes on some Lone Star Emmy awards. KHOU is in the running for 56 nominations. The station says that is more than any other station in the state of Texas.

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Watch Emmy-award winning 'Soldiers at Risk: The Iraq Water Investigation'

Texas winners at the 76th annual National Headliner Awards

The 76th annual National Headliner Awards winners have been announced and Texas represents as usual.

As I have chronicled a bunch lately, we have Mark Greenblatt and crew taking another one home for KHOU 11. But he's not the only one winning for Houston's CBS affiliate:

KHOU-TV, Houston, Mark Greenblatt, David Raziq, Keith Tomshe, Chris Henao and Robyn Hughes, "Under Fire: Discrimination and Corruption in the Texas National Guard"; KHOU-TV, Houston, Jeremy Rogalski, David Raziq and Keith Tomshe, "Solders at Risk: The Iraq Water Investigation"

Out of Dallas we have:

KXAS-TV, Fort Worth, Texas, Matt Barrie and Noah Bullard, "A Game of Hope."

And there were multiple awards for the Austin American-Statesman and The Dallas Morning News.

SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS

VIDEO: 11 News I-Team launches on KHOU

I already sort of covered this with a link in an earlier post, but here are promos for KHOU 11's new 11 News I-Team (video below). The station says it will be the largest investigative unit in Texas.

The new group will include senior investigative reporters Jeremy Rogalski and Mark Greenblatt from the former 11 Defenders unit. The other contributors will be Len Cannon, Dave Fehling, Shern-Min Chow, Rucks Russell, Leigh Frillici and Jeff McShan. Others the station says are included include producers and photographers - two of which I am guessing will be producer David Raziq and photojournalist Keith Tomsh.

As I've been blogging in the last year, KHOU 11 has won a ton of awards for investigative journalism.

Here are the promos, hot off the Final Cut Pro machines, for the new 11 News I-Team.

Chris Henao joins KHOU 11 as assistant news director

KSAT 12 San Antonio assistant news director Chris Henao joins KHOU 11 in the same position


KHOU 11's news assistant news director Chris Henao is a familiar name for some in the hallways of the now TEGNA owned station. For almost a decade, back in the Belo days, Henao helped bring a ton of awards to the station, including a Peabody Award, as an investigative photographer and then producer in the Anna Werner days and beyond to the Jeremy Rogalski era.

UPDATE MARCH 2025
Chris Henao exits KHOU 11 from Assistant ND role

"I'm very excited to be coming home to KHOU and Houston," Henao told mikemcguff.com. "Excited for all the new possibilities at the new KHOU."

When Henao left the station more than a decade ago, it was still at the Allen Parkway location, so it will be a new world for him at 5718 Westheimer.

"Chris Henao worked at KHOU from the late 1990s through the late 2000s as an Investigative Photojournalist and Producer," Robert Springer, KHOU President and General Manager, told mikemcguff.com. "Chris’ knowledge of Houston and his experiences around the country will be a tremendous addition to an already-strong leadership team in news."

In the last five years, he has been the assistant news director to one of San Antonio's top rated stations, KSAT 12 (sister-station to KPRC).

In between KHOU and KSAT, Henao worked as the executive producer for investigations for KCTV 5 News in Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to work for almost three years as an investigative producer for KNBC in Los Angeles.

Before his time at channel 11 in Houston, the University of Texas grad worked as a photojournalist for WXIA Atlanta, KXAN Austin and KGBT Harlingen.

Henao starts at KHOU July 15th.

He takes over for Josh Hubbard who left for KGO San Francisco.

Texas TV news and radio job moves January 2025

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Executive Editor of The Dallas Morning News Katrice Hardy announced her departure to become the CEO of the Marshall Project.

FOX 4 KDFW morning director Ben Sikes retires after 25 years. 

820 WBAP and 93.3 cut ties with evening host Chris Krok.

Eric Bushman left 820 WBAP as assistant news director in September 2024.

Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket celebrates 31 Years on the air.

Alice Rios joins the City of Dallas as the official spokesperson for all multicultural media. She is a former journalist who spent 24 years as an anchor / reporter with CBS Newsradio 1080, KRLD.

Zann Fredlund named program director for The New Mix 102.9 KDMX.

Big D Claims Three Of The Top 10 Contemporary Christian Stations.

CRS 2025 honors New Country 96.3 KSCS morning host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis as the recipient of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. 

The Josh Hammer Show joins 660 AM The Answer KSKY on Saturday nights.

Jay Shannon exits iHeartMedia DFW.

Texas Rangers games will be streamed on Victory+.

- "The Musers" reduce "The Ticket" morning show hours
- Cassie Heiter joins WFAA 8 DFW
- FOX 4 KDFW breaks ground on new state-of-the-art studio
- Kyle Roberts leaves WFAA DFW
- Casey Stegall returns to FOX 4 KDFW
- NBC DFW launches morning streaming newscast
- Texas Rangers To broadcast 15 games on over-the-air TV
- Cleo Greene leaves WFAA 8, her position eliminated
- 94.9 KLTY DFW last day on air January 31, 2025

HOUSTON

Bill Ingram celebrates 28 years with 89.3 KSBJ.

Investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski celebrates 24 years with KHOU 11.

The Matt Thomas Show celebrates 15 years on SportsTalk 790 KBME.

KPRC 2 morning meteorologist Justin Stapleton celebrates 10 years.

KPRC 2 executive producer Robin Freese leaves the TV biz to join Transocean.

Wes Rodda joins KPRC 2 as marketing director from 11Alive WXIA Atlanta where he was director of marketing.

Gerardo Sproet promoted to middays from evenings at 93Q KKBQ.

Long time Houston-based AP reporter Juan Lozano lost his wife to cancer and ran the Houston Marathon in her honor.

KTSU 90.9FM announces the appointment of Devan Wade as its new Coordinator of News, Sports, and Podcasts. 

Laura Dickerson joins Q99.7 WWWQ Atlanta as APD/midday host from 104.1 KRBE where she was Music Director and will continue to voice track nights in Houston. 

Briahn Hawkins joins FOX 26 KRIV as Creative Content Associate Producer.

90.1 KPFT has January schedule changes.

Houston country radio legends are together again (for the first time!)  Former KILT PM Drive personality Rowdy Yates and former KKBQ PM Drive personality “Cactus Jack” Talley joined forces to co-host the Cole Gordon Helping Hand Foundation fundraiser at the Lone Star Flight Museum.  It is still undetermined how much money was raised, but overnight Nielsen ratings indicate that while Jack had an exceedingly large cume, Rowdy converted more TSL and took the lead in overall share for the evening. 

- Liz Roldán joins CW39 Houston
- Rod Ryan addresses Tessa Barrera's replacement
- Frito and Katy Show join 100.3 The Bull Houston
- Rita Garcia reveals baby #2 gender
- Caroline Brown gives pregnancy update
- 100.3 The Bull address listeners concerning morning show
- “Runaway Radio” wins Houston Film Critics Society award!
- Sarah Pepper returns to Houston Life
- Kevin Ozebek joins ABC7 KABC Los Angeles
- Houston and Texas TV crews sled, have snowball fights
- Christine Noël joins FOX 31 Denver
- Amy Davis and KPRC 2 win duPont-Columbia Award 2025
- Colonel St. James remembered by Texas Radio Hall of Fame
- Erica Rico celebrates 15 years with 93Q Houston

SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 afternoon anchor Sarah Forgany is the cover story for San Antonio Woman Magazine.

KENS 5 morning anchor Audrey Castoreno was inducted into the J. Frank Dobie High School Hall of Honor.

KSAT 12 promotions producer Alyssa Medina shares her postpartum running journey.

 Zora Asberry joins Society with Karen Grace.

- Audrey Castoreno re-joins KENS 5 San Antonio mornings
- Jeannette Calle celebrates 10 years with News 4 San Antonio
- Diana Rocco leaves News 4 San Antonio WOAI
- Fmr. San Antonio TV anchor now in LA talks wildfires
- Shelby Ebertowski joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

Jessica Priest joins the Texas Tribune as a higher education reporter.

Alex Driggars joins the Austin American-Statesman to cover the Texas Capitol from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Texas Monthly and Community Impact create partnership.

- Brianna Perez joins KVUE Austin
- Ryan Chandler joins NBC News from KXAN Austin
- Austin Burkes joins KATV ABC 7 Little Rock
- Atiana San Miguel joins FOX 7 Austin
- Live from UT Austin, it's the Saturday Night Live archives
- Avery Travis and Will DuPree promoted to KXAN anchors
- Zack Shields celebrates 25 years with FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

25 News Now KAVU Victoria news director/anchor James Munoz celebrates 27 years in the TV news industry.

KRGV 5 RGV engineer Jaime Garcia retires after 45 years with the station.

KIII 3 Corpus Christi director Ricky White retires after more than 30 years running 3NEWS's production and commercial business sides.

KFDX 3 Wichita Falls expands its noon newscast to a full hour.

Melissa Herrera joins KFOX14 El Paso as a morning reporter.

Will Riddell is a new digital multi-skilled journalist for CBS19 KYTX Tyler.

Geoff Haxton leaves 100.7 The Score KTTU Lubbock. 

Mateo Rosiles joins the Lubbock Avalanche Journal as its new Government and Public Policy Reporter.

NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo investigative journalist Alissa Spangler celebrates 5 years.

Texas Broadcast Museum opens working ‘Studio 8’ months after huge equipment salvage

Former KFDM Beaumont news anchor Kerry Andersen was celebrating on Bourbon Street early New Year's Day and missed the attack by a matter of minutes.

Gospel 97.3 1510 KAGC/K247CS Bryan flips formats to Magic 97.3.

Dominique Garcia joins Townsquare Media Midland/Odessa as its new Director of Content.

- Where is Lindsay Liepman?
- Zack Owen to broadcast on Waco mornings again
- Rudy Treviño leaves KIII anchoring, still Domingo Live host
- Suzanne Stevens joins KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- Texas TV engagements closing out 2024
- Mariah Conduff leaves CBS19 KYTX Tyler
- Victoria Lara and Andrea Valdez leave KLTV and KTRE Tyler
- Zach Brown joins WCHS ABC 8 / Fox 11 in Charleston
- Lexie Walker joins NBC 23 Valley Storm KVEO
- Texas media babies here or on the way!

REMEMBERING

Douglas Ray Frederiksen, iHeart Media Houston engineer, has died. 

Christian Radio veteran (including KSBJ and KJIC Houston) Susan O’Donnell has passed away.

Donald Kyser, a voice recognized throughout the Central Texas area for over 50 years as a radio personality for KWTX and WACO radio, has died. 

- Houston TV lost two legendary photojournalists
- Colonel St. James has died