Rachel Briers joins KPRC 2 Houston

Rachel Briers is returning to Houston television, joining KPRC 2 as a part-time meteorologist.

"I am very lucky that KPRC is giving me the flexibility to work part-time so I can still spend plenty of time with my kids," Briers told mikemcguff.com.  "It’s definitely a win-win to be able to dedicate myself to a job that I love but, more importantly, to my kids."

"I have some exciting news to share," KPRC2 Houston chief meteorologist Anthony Yanez posted.  "Please join me in welcoming Rachel Briers to the KPRC 2 Weather team! We are so happy to have Rachel joining us. She’s a talented meteorologist, and a wonderful person. She’ll be on TV and streaming in two weeks. Welcome to the team, Rachel!

A source tells mikemcguff.com that Briers will fill in for meteorologist Caroline Brown, who is preparing to begin maternity leave. She is expected to appear on KPRC 2's noon, 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. newscasts and on other newscasts as needed.

The move marks Briers' return to broadcasting after stepping away from ABC13 KTRK in December 2025 to become a stay-at-home mom. The part-time role at KPRC will allow her to balance her career with the family flexibility she has been seeking.

During her seven years forecasting Houston weather, Briers welcomed two daughters while continuing her work on the air. She joined ABC13 in December 2018 and earned three Emmy Awards during her tenure.

Before arriving in Houston, Briers worked at NewsWest 9 KWES in Midland-Odessa and KLBK in Lubbock.

A Plano native, Briers earned her degree in Atmospheric Sciences from Texas A&M University. While in college, she gained experience through internships at WFAA 8 in Dallas-Fort Worth and KBTX News 3 in Bryan-College Station.

"Weather is one of the most important services we provide our viewers," said Ana Lastra, News Director at KPRC 2. "Rachel's experience, local knowledge and passion for serving this community make her a tremendous addition to KPRC 2 Weather. Together, we'll continue helping Houstonians prepare for what's ahead and making Houston better through the trusted journalism our community depends on."

- Brittany Begley no longer with KPRC 2 Houston

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Rachel Briers goes on maternity leave

Rachel Briers announced she is going on maternity leave.

UPDATE APRIL 2023
Rachel Briers returns to abc13 KTRK after maternity leave

UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Rachel Briers gives birth to baby #2

"Howdy everyone! My sweet baby girl will be making her appearance very soon which means you’ll start seeing less of me but I’ll be back," the abc13 KTRK meteorologist posted on social media.

In the meantime, Alan Shoemaker takes over for Briers while she's away. 

Briers announced her pregnancy last September.

This will be her second child.

(Thanks Shad!)

Rachel Briers leaves ABC13 Houston

Rachel Briers is leaving the ABC13 Houston KTRK weather department and saying goodbye to TV for now to be a stay-at-home mom, sources tell mikemcguff.com.

During her time forecasting Houston weather, Briers also gave birth to two daughters.

The meteorologist's last day will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025, but I understand she might return to do some fill-in work in the future.

Briers joined ABC13 in December 2018 and is now a three-time Emmy award winner.

Before Channel 13, Briers worked for NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa and KLBK Lubbock.

A native of Plano, Briers graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Atmospheric Sciences, interning at WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth and KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station.

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UPDATE MONDAY: Rachel Briers posts her goodbye message

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Rachel Briers is expecting baby #2

 

Rachel Briers announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her second child:

"THIS TWISTER IS GETTING A SISTER! Baby girl Briers coming January 2023"

The abc13 KTRK meteorologist gave birth to her first child, Tenley, in 2020.

UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Rachel Briers gives birth to baby #2

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Rachel Briers joins abc13 KTRK

Rachel Briers joins abc13 KTRK as a meteorologist after NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa in December 2018.

UPDATE DECEMBER 2025
Rachel Briers leaves ABC13 Houston

She left KWES in early October after a little more than two years.

"In true West TX fashion, my husband and I will be moving to Houston to continue my husband’s career in the oil business," Briers posted on Facebook at the time. "We are so excited to see what the future holds for us and I will definitely update you all on what life brings!"

Before KWES, Briers worked at KLBK in Lubbock as the weekday evening meteorologist.

The Plano native graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Atmospheric Sciences.

She interned at WFAA DFW and KBTX Bryan-College Station.

* While no formal announcement was made, Briers appears to have replaced newly named Chief Forecaster David Tillman on channel 13's weekend evening newscasts. In his new role as of January 2019, Tillman now works on the station's weekday 11am and 4pm Eyewitness News newscasts.



*This post has been updated with new information.

Rachel Briers gives birth to baby #2

Rachel Briers has given birth to a baby girl, Laine, giving the ABC13 KTRK Houston meteorologist a family of four.

She gave birth to her first daughter, Tenley, in March 2020.

Briers announced the birth back in September and in December Alan Shoemaker joined abc13 Houston to fill-in while she's on maternity leave.

"What a beautiful family," commented abc13 chief meteorologist Travis Herzog.  "Children are a blessing from the Lord. We can’t wait to meet your newest blessing!"

Briers joined abc13 Houston in 2018.

Rachel Briers returns to abc13 KTRK after maternity leave

Rachel Briers announced she is returning to the abc13 KTRK Houston weather department Monday, April 10, 2023 from her maternity leave with baby Laine.

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The weekend meteorologist had been on maternity leave since January.

Channel 13 viewers have asked me about the future of fellow meteorologist Alan Shoemaker who has been filling in for Briers. 

Stay tuned.

Briers joined abc13 in December 2018.

(Thanks Shad!)

Rachel Briers has baby

UPDATE JUNE 8, 2020
Briers returns to work.

abc13 KTRK weekend meteorologist Rachel Briers has her baby

abc13 KTRK meteorologist Rachel Briers had her baby just a few days shy of her expected April due date.

"Tenley made her debut, a little early, on March 26... all 5 pounds, 5 ounces of her," Briers posted to Facebook. "Our family of three is doing great! A huge thank you to all the amazing nurses and doctors who took care of our family!"

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Rachel Briers is expecting

abc13 KTRK meteorologist Rachel Briers is pregnant

I am kinda worn out after the Jennifer Reyna leaving channel 2 news, but I wouldn't be a good media blogger if I didn't let you know the big news for abc13 KTRK meteorologist Rachel Briers.

"My husband and I are so excited to announce that we are expecting our first child in April," posted Briers on Facebook. "We are thrilled to share this news with you all, and are excited that we get to raise our child here!"

The baby is due April 2020.

It was announced that Briers was joining channel 13 at the very end of 2018. She came to Houston after working for Midland-Odessa's NewsWest 9 KWES.

The Plano native also worked for KLBK Lubbock. She interned at WFAA 8 Dallas and KBTX 3 Bryan-College Station.

She is a graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in Atmospheric Sciences.

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(Thanks Robin!)

Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK

Former CW33 KDAF DFW chief meteorologist Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK

On his old CW33 KDAF (sister station to CW39 KIAH Houston) bio, chief meteorologist Kevin Roth said the number 13 was a lucky number. That certainly turned out to be true as Roth has joined abc13 KTRK Houston to help out as meteorologist Rachel Briers head to maternity leave.

"Everyone welcome Kevin! Kevin will be helping out the weather team while I’m on maternity leave," Briers posted on Facebook. "Of course, I’ll let you all know when we welcome our little girl into the world! Right now, I’m getting some rest before the big day!"

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In addition to Roth's DFW television work, if you live in Houston, or any other market Tribune's EyeOpener morning show was syndicated to, then you probably watched him deliver the weather there too.

It is unclear how long Roth stayed with KDAF after EyeOpener was cancelled. He might have stayed for MorningDose, but I am not sure on that either. His LinkedIn profile still says he actively works for KDAF which at this time has no news that I am aware of.

But his LinkedIn does tell us since May 2014, Roth has been chief meteorologist for website RotoGrinders.com. The site bills itself as "The leading Daily Fantasy Sports content provider." It appears that Roth not only forecasts for RotoGrinders, but he also provides forecasts on SiriusXM too.

It appears channel 13 has hired a talent known around the nation in multiple ways!

Before Texas TV news, Roth worked for KSLA Shreveport, LA (March 2011 to September 2013) and WABG Greenville, MS (February 2010 to January 2011).

"I’m often described as 'lovably-nerdy,' a title I consider to be the ultimate compliment," Roth wrote on his KDAF bio. "I have a Bachelor’s in Science from THE Florida State University and a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science from Mississippi State University. My strong science background is paired with a personality that is, at best, quirky (and at times downright goofy), allowing me to provide a forecast which is both informative and entertaining."


(Thanks Robin!)

Alan Shoemaker joins abc13 KTRK

Alan Shoemaker is joining the abc13 KTRK Houston weather department from KRGV Channel 5 News in the Rio Grande Valley. 

UPDATE MAY 2024
Alan Shoemaker has been located!

UPDATE MAY 2023
Elyse Smith joining abc13 Houston

UPDATE APRIL 2023
Rachel Briers returns to abc13 KTRK after maternity leave

It was a tearful goodbye for the meteorologist who said on the noon newscast that he was leaving for a "potentially temporary job" in Houston TV after 17 years in the Valley (WATCH BELOW).  

That "temporary job" will most likely be Shoemaker filling in for meteorologist Rachel Briers who will be going on maternity leave in January 2023.

Turns out Houston is a return city for Shoemaker who received cancer treatment for a battle with acute myeloid leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

KRGV chief meteorologist Tim Smith and other friends organized "Al’s Pals" to help Shoemaker with the cost of treatment. At the time, Smith said Shoemaker was, “probably the funniest guy he’s ever met.” Shoemaker used that humor when he wore Mardi Gras beads during his first round of chemo reported Daniel A. Flores of The Monitor.

Shoemaker was able to ring the bell in the KRGV newsroom after his final chemotherapy session in August 2018.

Best news of the day?

Our Alan Shoemaker had his final chemotherapy session!

After months of battling leukemia, Alan rang the bell in the newsroom.

He's on his way to being well and we couldn't be happier!#rgv #krgv pic.twitter.com/uGMPZgEpy0

— KRGV Sports (@KRGVSports) August 25, 2018

The Mississippi State University grad and Ball State University master's degree earner joined KRGV in August 2005.  He previously forecasted the weather for WKOW 27 News Madison, WI and NBC Montana KECI Missoula, MT. He got his TV start at WTVA 9 News Tupelo, MS. According to Shoemaker's KRGV bio, that Tupelo job paid $5 an hour and was a 70 mile commute each way for him.

abc13 baby boom 2022-23!

Here we go again, except this time the Houston TV baby boom is happening at abc13 KTRK for 2022 and 2023!

I've already covered the pregnancies of morning anchor Rita Garcia and weekend meteorologist Rachel Briers.

UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
Shelley Childers gives birth to baby #3

UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Rachel Briers gives birth to baby #2

UPDATE JANUARY 2023
Brhe Berry leaves abc13 KTRK Houston

UPDATE
Jonathan Bruce welcomes baby son

jonath

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Also in the Twitter photo expecting little ones are reporters Shelley Childers and Brhe Berry with digital anchor Jonathan Bruce.

Baby boom at ABC13! We can't wait to meet all of our littlest fans! pic.twitter.com/pLMtLKut5F

— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) October 13, 2022

Melanie Lawson returns to ABC13 anchor desk

Melanie Lawson was back anchoring on the ABC13 KTRK Houston anchor desk today on the 11am newscast with Jeff Ehling and meteorologist Rachel Briers.

- Melanie Lawson announces retirement

Special thanks to all of Lawson's loyal viewers who immediately contacted me about her return. 

UPDATE
Here is the transcript with Lawson's opening remarks at the beginning of the June 26, 2025, ABC13 Eyewitness News at 11am newscast:

"And I'm Melanie Lawson. It's been so long since I've said that it took me a second there, but it's been a while since I've had the pleasure of saying those words, I have to say, it is so good to be back with you, Jeff and Rachel, and it's wonderful to be back with all of you.

Of course, we've got a lot of news to get to this morning, and I will get right to that, but I wanted to start by saying thank you. Over the last few months, I've been overwhelmed by your kindness. I've gotten so many lovely messages and well wishes from so many of you and I can't tell you how much it has meant to me.

I am so blessed to have grown up here and to still call this city, my home, and despite the crazy weather which we'll be telling you about from flooding, to freezing, to sweltering, and all kinds of strange critters, there is no better place to live than Houston. 

You've been part of my family here at ABC 13 for decades and family sticks together no matter what.

All of your words of warmth, kindness and concern have reminded me over and over again about our city's giant heart and they have been absolutely amazing! So, as I said, I'm so thrilled to be back home with you back in this chair back with you, Jeff and Rachel, and bringing you all the important news you expect from us here at ABC 13.

So let's get right to the news."

"Just want to say, it's great to see you back where you belong," Ehling added. 

"Oh well, thank you so much, Jeff. I love the fact that my first day is with you, buddy," Lawson replied.

"So proud to be by your side," Ehling said. 

"And Mel, it is so nice to see our Queen back on her throne here," added Briers. "We have missed you so much here on the 11. And I'm so glad to have you back."

Lawson, who had been off since last spring 2024, recently interviewed Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles.

The legendary Channel 13 anchor had been away due to reported foot issues, and after the death of her father and pillar of the community, Reverend William A. Lawson. 

A few years ago, the longtime Live at Five anchor celebrated 40 years with KTRK.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Clarice Tinsley: 40 years of anchoring, Hometown Heroes, and telling people’s stories.

She’s been on TV for 70 years. Now Bobbie Wygant writes about ‘Talking to the Stars.’

Mainstay Fox4 reporter Fil Alvarado retiring after 33 years in the trenches.

Juan Carlos Pinzón heads to Univision Dallas 23 as executive producer from Telemundo 39 KXTX.

GARY STRIEWSKI becomes an Anchor for ESPN and Host of SportsCenter on SnapChat from co-host of Tribune Broadcasting’s syndicated show “Morning Dose.”
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HOUSTON

KHOU News Director Sally Ramirez celebrates 20.

ENTERCOM/HOUSTON VP/Programming BRUCE LOGAN departs after five years of overseeing KILT and KKHH. KILT APD/MD CHRIS HUFF is interim PD.

MATT HAHN named CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER for KSBJ/HOUSTON and NGEN/HOUSTON.

Cox Media Group Houston has named Todd Elbrink as Director of Sales.

Fred Davis has left KILT's (610 AM) midday show.

Brandi Garcia To Middays At KBBT (The Beat 98.5)/San Antonio after 97.9 THE BOX KBXX.

Sarah Smith joins the Houston Chronicle where she will be doing investigative reporting into nonprofits and housing. She comes from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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John Brewer joins 740 KTRH as Reporter/Anchor/Producer.

- Carlos Robles promoted to Telemundo Houston chief meteorologist
- Frank Billingsley announces he is cancer free
- Chelsey Hernandez appears in new movie
- Hannah Trippett joins CW39 KIAH's 'Morning Dose'
- KPRC 2 celebrates 70th anniversary as Houston's first station
- Rachel McNeill officially signs off KPRC 2
- The Brooks Garner baby is here
- Steve Simon returns to CW39 KIAH as news director
- Trey Serna returns to CW39 as senior producer and talent
- Rachel Briers joins abc13 KTRK
- Rachel McNeill's goodbye video from KPRC 2

SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 anchor Jeff Brady plans to retire from broadcast news. Brady joined KENS 5 in January 2016. Before that, he had worked as a news anchor for WFAA in Dallas and KSAT in San Antonio.

Roger Allen To Retire From KONO-AM/FM.

AUSTIN

A Farewell to Legendary Texas Political Reporter R.G. Ratcliffe.

AROUND TEXAS

Josh Young, GM of KWES Midland, takes over for Mike Wright as head of Gray Television’s KWTX Waco and KBTX Bryan.

Anchor Carlos Sánchez returns to KTDO Telemundo El Paso from KTLM Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley.

David Tillman named Chief Forecaster for abc13 KTRK

abc13 KTRK weekend meteorologist David Tillman moves to Monday through Friday 11am and 4pm newscasts as Chief Forecaster

David Tillman has been named the abc13 KTRK Chief Forecaster according to a post on his Facebook page.

Hello friends! Some of you may have been wondering where I was this weekend. Well, my schedule and duties have changed a bit. After 18 years, I'm no longer going to be bringing you the weather forecast on the weekend. I'm now working Monday through Friday on the 11 A. M. and 4 P. M. editions of Eyewitness News. Additionally, I have a new title, Chief Forecaster for the weather team. That means Travis Herzog and I will share the Chief duties at ABC13. My duties will focus on forecasting and severe weather training for the team.

I'm excited about the change in hours since my wife and I have been on opposite work schedules for the entire 27 years that we've known each other. Believe me when I tell you, she endorses the change. I hope it doesn't mean more honey do's1 :). So to sum things up, Please join me from now on at 11 and 4, Monday through Friday. I'll see you there!

While it's great Tillman now gets more time with his family on Saturdays and Sundays, it's the end of an era for channel 13 weekend viewers who love his expertise and calming presence during rough storms for the last 19 years or so.

According to his bio, after graduating from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology, Tillman began working at WAPT in the same city.

He then went on to work for the National Weather Network during the weekends and produced weather segments for 35 television stations and 45 radio stations across the United States.

Before coming to Houston, he worked for WMC in Memphis where he won an Emmy for weather coverage.

If you read my blog last week, then you saw that Travis Herzog announced he is the new abc13 KTRK chief meteorologist - replacing the outgoing Tim Heller on the station's evening newscasts. And Elita Loresca is moving from the daytime shift to replace Herzog on mornings.

While no formal announcement was made, Rachel Briers appears to have replaced Tillman on channel 13's weekend evening newscasts.

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(Thanks Kevin!)

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Blake Powers joins KSCS-FM “New Country 96.3” and KPLX “99.5 The Wolf.” 

105.3 The Fan KRLD Dallas, raised $77,000 during its 12th annual Piece-a-Thon Fundraiser benefiting two local Dallas-Fort Worth organizations, My Possibilities and Sandlot Children's Charity.

La Grande 107.5 KMVK Dallas, raised over $200,000 for Cook Children’s Hospital of Fort Worth and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. All proceeds go towards supporting children and their families who receive care from the two hospitals. 

- Hanna Battah joins ABC News' “World News Now” and “Good Morning America First Look”
- Caroline Vandergriff joins North Central Texas Council of Governments as Spokesperson
- Country Legends and Texas Classics 93.3 HD2 launches in DFW
- Tim Hinson named president-GM of CBS Texas KTVT DFW
- Collin Myers debuts on WFAA 8 DFW
- NBC DFW team announces most watched status
- Tony Dokoupil to broadcast from DFW
- David Finfrock celebrates 50 at NBC DFW
- Erica Lopez joins WFAA 8 DFW
- Jala Washington joins NBC DFW KXAS
- Julia Fife leaves FOX 4 KDFW, Evan Andrews returns

HOUSTON

Judy Lakin Named Director Of Sales For Radio One Houston.

Space City Home Network launches direct-to-consumer option to watch Houston Astros, Rockets games.

The Houston Chronicle's Danielle Lerner joins USA TODAY.

KHOU 11 Digital Managing Editor Michelle Homer retires.

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Anthony Yanez on Meteorologist vs. Social Media-ologist: There is a difference and that difference grows larger by the day.

Charlie Mundell joins the FOX 26 KRIV production team from CW39 KIAH. 

Arthur Harmon also joins the FOX 26 production team. He most recently worked in Beaumont/Port Arthur, directing live newscasts. Arthur will work with the weekend news team and the Isiah Factor Uncensored team.

Houston radio on-air personality and production expert, Don P. Samuel Sr. (AKA Don Sam) is celebrating 48 years in radio. 

90.1 KPFT News leading into the New Year.

iHeart Houston Radiothon, Golf Outing Nets $1 Million for St. Jude.

One-Day Event Featured Live 104.1 KRBE Broadcast From Texas Children’s Hospital and Raised $200,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

- Shannon Ryan joins Spectrum News network
- Mike Iscovitz gives 2025 update on father's murder case
- Rachel Briers leaves ABC13 Houston
- Laurie Ramirez Named Station Manager at Houston Public Media
- Vanessa Pacheco joins CW39 Houston
- Jake Reiner receives well-wishes from Houston
- Dave Ward honored on "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir"
- Shara Fryer and Melanie Lawson remember Dave Ward
- Stephen Goin joins Gray Media as a Washington correspondent
- Stephania Jimenez joins KPRC 2 from KSAT12
- Houston Media Roundtable December 2025
- Tom Llamas broadcasts from Houston for NBC Nightly News
- Dave Ward honored at ABC13 and Crime Stoppers
- Haley Hernandez is author of School Makes You Super
- Karys Belger joins FOX 26 Houston
- Dave Ward's funeral service was a touching tribute to a Houston icon
- Anthony Yanez returns to Alley Theatre stage
- Htown Sports Talk on CW39 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

Suspect identified in bomb threat near KENS 5.

Former KENS 5 San Antonio reporter Savannah Louie wins 'Survivor' crown.

Former KSAT reporter Tiffany Huertas reveals she is pregnant with a baby boy.

Alt-rock radio returns to San Antonio airwaves after nearly a decade.

FOX San Antonio KABB reporter Yami Virgin received her Master's in Digital Audience Analytics from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. 

Here’s what the KSAT newsroom listened to in 2025.

KSAT team shares photos from their high school sports days.

- Ashley Gonzalez joins KSAT 12 San Antonio
- Elliot Wilson joins KSAT 12 San Antonio
- Sarah Spivey named KSAT 12 noon meteorologist
- Is San Antonio meteorologist the tallest in the US?

AUSTIN

- Lisette Hernandez joins "Your Mornings" on Spectrum News 1 Texas
- Maddie Kirker moves to Spectrum News 1 Texas evenings

AROUND TEXAS

KTXS 12 Abilene multimedia journalist Copeland Welch joins WEAR 3 Pensacola, Florida, as a reporter.

25 News KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen Good Morning Texas Neighborhood Reporter Heather Healy joins FOX 13 News WTVT Tampa, Florida as Morning Reporter for Good Bay Tampa Bay.

KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley executive producer Orlando Vargas leaves the station. 

KRIS 6 Neighborhood Reporter Tyrese Boone says goodbye to the Coastal Bend.

KRIS 6 Multimedia Journalist Makaylah Chavez leaves the station.

Texas Sues Smart TV Companies Over Privacy.

After stunting with Country-leaning Christmas music since December 1, Regional Mexican “107.3 Que Buena” KAJE Corpus Christi flips back to Country format.

KRIS 6 News Multimedia Journalist Makaylah Chavez leaves for TMJ4 WTMJ Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Waco public radio station 103.3 KWBU will have a new president and CEO, with Lydia Tate replacing Joe Riley, who will retire on January 17, 2026.

- Angel San Juan returns to KFDM and FOX 4 Beaumont
- KTSM 9 El Paso brings in radio hosts for morning newscast
- Alan Holt leaves 3NEWS KIII Corpus Christi
- Texas 2026 Crystal Radio Award Finalists
- Ethan Pilson joins KCEN 6 Waco
- 97.5 KWTX-FM Waco turns 55
- Victoria Balderrama replaces Salina Madrid at KFOX14 El Paso
- James Muñoz leaves 25 News Now KAVU Victoria
- Tawny Davis joins CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley
- Berkeley Taylor leaves KBTX News 3 Bryan/College Station
- Sarah Coria wins The Price is Right

REMEMBERING

Tom Hicks, Who Helped Launch iHeartMedia’s Radio Empire, Dies.

Beloved KENS 5 journalist Ron Smith dies after decades of service to San Antonio's news industry.

- Dave Ward, Houston TV icon, dies at age 86
- Charles Scott, Houston's first Black TV photojournalist, dies
- Dr. Neil Frank, 94, has died
- Ed Wallace, KLIF 570, FOX 4 and Fort Worth Star-Telegram car critic, dies
- Jud Ashmore dies at 101
- John King of KHOU 11 Houston has died

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

NBC 5 KXAS DFW anchor Kris Gutierrez rejoins channel 2 Houston as evening news anchor.

Former CW33 KDAF DFW chief meteorologist Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK.

KPLX/99.5 The Wolf launches The All-New Wake Up With the Wolf Show featuring co-hosts Brian Moote and Tara.
- Lisa Taylor Exits Mornings At 99.5 The Wolf Dallas

Michelle Boros joins KDMX 102.9 NOW as the new Morning Drive Host.

Kidd Kraddick Morning Show co-host, J-Si Chavez, and contributor, Jenna Owens, launch new podcast, Fitish.

Former KIII morning anchor Kristin Diaz joins KRLD NewsRadio 1080 as afternoon anchor.

A North Texas radio station that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles determined had call letters that were too "vulgar" to put on a personalized license plate finally has those formerly vulgar letters proudly affixed to its one station vehicle.

Bradley Blackburn, who left WFAA recently has landed as a freelance correspondent for CBS News.

KDFW (Dallas) Meteorologist Alberto Romero was involved in a car crash and suffered from two broken ankles.

Layoffs and Salary Cuts at D Magazine.


HOUSTON

abc13 KTRK's Dave Ward asks viewers to pray for his wife Laura who is in the hospital with double pneumonia.

Former EWTN Correspondent/Anchor Wyatt Goolsby joins 740 KTRH.

The Houston Business Journal adds new reporter Sara Samora to cover general assignments.

Danny Hermosillo leaves Chron.com to become Assignments Manager at Telemundo Houston.

"The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” returns to Houston on RadioNOW 92.1
- The “Joe & McKinzie” morning show on “Radio Now 92.1” KROI Seabrook/Houston comes to an end.

- List of Houston media members affected by novel coronavirus
- Houston Public Media Names Joshua Adams Station Manager
- Anavid Reyes joins KPRC
- Bachelor Stars Reveal What It's Really Like To Be On The Show
- Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK
- Houston TV helps the kids online
- VIDEO: New ways TV news crews are working during COVID-19
- Kris Gutierrez rejoins KPRC 2
- TV anchors broadcast from home
- Live Radio Performances Pay Off for Texas Country Artists
- KHOU 11 reporter Stephanie Whitfield announces she is expecting a baby
- abc13 KTRK anchor Chauncy Glover tests positive for novel coronavirus
- Producing videos from home
- MegaTV leaves KTBU 55 as TEGNA brings in Quest
- abc13 KTRK weekend meteorologist Rachel Briers has her baby
- FOX 26 KRIV tests remote broadcasts
- Morning Dose returns to CW39 Monday away from studio
- KPRC 2 photojournalist John Treadgold talks 44 year Houston TV career
- Brandon Walker to return to KPRC 2 after accident
- Chauncy Glover discusses experiencing COVID-19
- Fmr. KHOU photographer John Shaw loses wife to COVID-19


SAN ANTONIO

News4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Emily Baucum celebrates eight years with the station.


AUSTIN

KXAN-TV announced March 31 that broadcast journalist Tom Miller has been named anchor of the station’s weekday morning newscasts. Mr. Miller will co-anchor KXAN News Today alongside journalist Sally Hernandez, traffic reporter Amanda Dugan and meteorologist David Yeomans Monday through Friday from 4:30-7 a.m.

KVUE 24 Austin morning traffic anchor Anavid Reyes joins KPRC 2 in same role.


AROUND TEXAS

Former WFAA reporter Todd Unger joins 25 News KXXV Waco, Temple, Killeen as weeknight Anchor at 5, 6 & 10 P.M.

KRGV hires reporter Rudy Mireles.

Waco Duo Move To New Frequencies.

Former KMID reporter Jessica Vellejo joins WFOR Miami.


REMEMBERING

WFAA Managing Editor Allen Manning passes away.