Robert Price leaving News 4 San Antonio

Robert Price announced he is leaving his evening anchor role with News 4 San Antonio WOAI effective February 28, 2025.

Here is what Price posted on Instagram:

"After 14 wonderful years reporting the news in San Antonio, Friday marks my final day at News 4/KABB. (Cue the screams of shock and disbelief). 

I know, can you believe it? 14 years is a pretty long time to work at the same station, and I’m ready for a new adventure. It’s time for a change. Still, what a fantastic voyage it’s been. 

I will reveal details of what’s next for me in a different post down the road, but in the meantime, here’s a fun pic of me with my many co-anchors over the years (34 co-anchors, to be exact). A record that may never be broken! It’s been a great run. So many awesome memories. Thank you, San Antonio!!"

Here is a list of those 34 different co-anchors not counting weather, sports or traffic:

  

    Simone De Alba

    Mandy Noell

    Ashley Sutton

    Ashley Paredez

    Jessica Headley

    Kristyn Leon

    Erin Nichols

    Alexis Del Cid

    Camilla Rambaldi

    Ashlei King

    Breanna Barrs

    Irene Cruz

    Delaine Mathieu

    Diana Rocco

    Elisa Amigo

    April Molina

    Hannah Trippett

    Leslie Bohl

    Mariza Mendoza

    Jordan Elder

    Michael Garofalo

    David Chancellor

    Ted Garcia

    Monica Taylor

    Grace White

    Kristina De Leon

    Mayde Gomez

    Christina Coleman

    Melissa Vega

    Ryan Wolf

    Emily Baucum

    Yami Virgin

    Cynthia Lee

    Evy Ramos

Price joined the FOX San Antonio KABB news team in 2011 as a general assignment reporter before moving into the weekend anchor role for both Sinclair Broadcast Group owned Fox San Antonio and News 4 San Antonio WOAI. 

Here is Price's fill San Antonio TV resume:

-weekend reporter 

-weekday reporter

-the first weekend anchor for both KABB and News 4 (2014-2016, 2018-2021)

-the first Live Desk breaking news anchor for two years (2016-2018) 

-evening Fox News at Nine anchor for six months (Aug. 2014-Feb. 2015)

-evening News 4 anchor for two years (March 2021-May 2023)

-morning Fox News First anchor for seven months (May-Dec. 2023) 

Before returning to his hometown of San Antonio, Price worked in Iowa, reporting for KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA Fox 28 in Cedar Rapids.

He launched his broadcasting career in 2006 as a weekend anchor and reporter at KHAS 5, the NBC affiliate in Hastings, Nebraska. During his time there, he earned recognition for his reporting from both the Nebraska Associated Press and the Nebraska Broadcasters Association.

A San Antonio native, Price is a graduate of TMI Episcopal. He earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Southern California, where he double-majored in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish.

In 2013, Price received an award for spot news coverage from the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Association. More recently, his work has been recognized with Lone Star Emmy Award nominations in 2022 and 2024 for Best Evening Newscast, including his coverage of the Uvalde school tragedy, which was honored in 2022.

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HOUSTON

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iHeartMedia has promoted Paul Lambert to Region President for Houston.

Traci Pelter named new publisher of Houston Business Journal, succeeding Bob Charlet.

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SAN ANTONIO

Former KENS 5 anchor Karen Grace returns to San Antonio TV.

Ex-News 4 San Antonio anchor Delaine Mathieu returns to TV.

Federal agents arrest San Antonio investment adviser, radio host.

A San Antonio Express-News editorial series complicated the border policy narrative. That was the goal.

TV reporter honors late San Antonio street performer ‘Hispanic Elvis’ with short film.

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- WOAI 4 celebrates 75 years as San Antonio's first TV station
- Ken Slama fills in at KSAT 12 San Antonio
- Sarah Spivey gives birth
- Tony Cortez joins KONO 101.1 San Antonio
- Justin Horne celebrates 14 years at KSAT12 San Antonio
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AUSTIN

FOX 7 KTBC weekend anchor John Krinjak celebrates 4 years.

Austin chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby awarded the KXAN First Warning Weather team the 2024 Climate Coverage Champion Award. Jim Spencer was also given an award for his 30+ years of climate change coverage in Austin.

Texas Monthly hires longtime magazine contributor Paula Forbes as its new senior food and drink writer, and contributor and former editor Lauren Larson rejoins the team as a senior writer.

- Jonathan Thomas leaves KXAN Austin

AROUND TEXAS

Andra Litton, an award-winning journalist and KTSM 9 El Paso’s Assignment Manager and Investigative Director, has left the station.

Tre Sanchez hired at KFDM 6 Beaumont as a multimedia journalist. 

25 News KXXV/KRHD Waco-Temple-Killeen Chief Meteorologist Matt Hines celebrates 17 years with the station.

25 News Now KAVU Victoria sunrise meteorologist Trey Meynig celebrates 14 years with the station.

RCA Broadcasting Acquires KVUT From The University of Texas at Tyler.

Larry Allen celebrates 36 years as ‘radio voice of the Carthage Bulldogs.’

- Doppler Dave Speelman celebrates 25 years with KVIA El Paso
- Stephanie Valle to leave KVIA El Paso
- Derek Rogers joins KXII and FXII Sherman
- Sydney Wicker joins KCEN 6 Waco
- Carlos Sánchez joins Noticiero Telemundo 52 Los Angeles
- Jasmine Perry leaves KTSM 9 El Paso
- Ariana Parra leaves KFOX14/CBS4 El Paso
- Sydney Dishon leaves KCEN 6 Waco

REMEMBERING

Former Texas TV anchor and A&M grad Ana Orsini dies at 28.

Former and longtime ABC13 KTRK Houston photojournalist Tony Chapa has passed away.

Former KFDA NewsChannel 10 Amarillo anchor and Texas House of Representatives member Ralph Wayne died at 92.

- Tim Bristow has died

WOAI 4 celebrates 75 years as San Antonio's first TV station

WOAI 4 signed on at 4:45 p.m. on December 11, 1949, to become San Antonio's first television station. 

"Telenews with Austin Williams" at 6:15 p.m. was the Alamo City's first TV newscast.

The station changed its call letters to KMOL in 1974 but returned to WOAI in 2002.

Many legendary names have worked at the station, from Henry Guerra in the 1950s to sports legend Verne Lundquist in the 1960s. More modern names include Allen Hemberger, Lori Tucker, Randy Beamer, Deborah Daniels, Tanji Patton, Delaine Mathieu, Elsa Ramon, Don Harris, and David Chancellor.

Ashley Sutton promoted to FOX San Antonio morning anchor

Ashley Sutton announced she's officially the new morning co-anchor for FOX San Antonio KABB with Ernie Zuniga and meteorologist Brad Sowder. 

UPDATE DECEMBER 2023
Andrew Capasso joins FOX SA mornings

UPDATE
Ernie Zuniga to leave FOX 29 San Antonio

Here is what Sutton posted on social:

"I'm excited to officially announce that I am the new co-anchor with the best big brother a gal could have, Ernie Zuniga. I took a long path to get here (15 years), but as Robert Frost wrote, the road less traveled has made all the difference. I love this city. I LOVE our Fox viewers. (Seriously, y'all are the absolute best!) And, I really care about you and our city.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the years, including Randy Beamer and Delaine Mathieu for encouraging me to transition from producing to in front of the camera. Thank you to Monica Taylor for being such a bright, warm light in those early days. Thank you to my biggest cheerleaders -- Ernie and Breanna Barrs. I can't forget about Meteorologist Brad Sowder! Ernie and I would be incomplete without the many loveable and random quirks of the Brad Sowder. 

We like to have fun, but are also committed to keeping our community informed and heard. Catch our trio weekday mornings on KABB FOX 29 News, San Antonio, 5:00am - 9:00am, and for Midday at 11:00am."

Sutton has been the interim KABB morning co-anchor since Mayde Gomez left in November 2022.

"At long last I can officially and publicly say Congratulations to Ashley Sutton, the new full-time morning co-anchor at FOX San Antonio," Zuniga posted.  "Ashley is the ultimate utility player and brings so much to our shows every day, much of which you never see on camera. As great as she is on TV, she is an even better person. So happy for you!"

Sutton joined the Sinclair Media Group San Antonio stations of FOX 29 and News 4 San Antonio WOAI in 2009 as a producer.  She helped develop News 4 SA's 6:30pm newscast for its 2011 launch. The Lone Star EMMY nominee moved on to be a special projects producer.  

As she mentioned in her post, Sutton eventually moved on-air as a social media reporter and live desk anchor.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

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Former DFW radio host pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl.

Drew Barrymore plays Texas city name game
Nicole Baker joining CBS 11 DFW KTVT
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HOUSTON

Former KPRC anchor Dominique Sachse talks about leaving TV and her new book ‘Life Makeover.’

Miles Cathey retires from his KHOU 11 Director of Sales & Marketing role after 23 years and 40 years overall in the TV businesses.

Retired Houston Chronicle sports columnist John McClain has been added to the Houston Texans Wall of Fame.

Houston Chronicle investigative reporter Jay Root is joining the New York Times as an Albany statehouse reporter. 

Former KPRC 2 reporter Maryanne Martinez  joins the New York Post as a Dallas-based reporter.

Houston Public Media deletes video created ‘in partnership’ with Chevron after facing backlash, accusations of bias.

Jen Rice joins Houston Chronicle as Harris County reporter form Houston Public Media News 88.7 KUHF.

Travis Moon Named OM, CMG Houston.

Tiffany Craig celebrates 12 years with KHOU 11.

Former KHOU 11 EP Perry Pace joins WOI Des Moines, IA from WTHR Indianapolis.

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David González leaves KHOU 11
Janet Bolívar joins Telemundo62 Philadelphia
Dominique Sachse returns to KPRC on "Houston Life"
KHOU 11 studio set upgrades 2022
Star Harvey leaves CW39 Houston
93.7 The Beat and Mostyn Law Award $15,000 to Houston students
Paul Martin Named as Hope Media Group Chief of Development
Katherine Whaley is pregnant
Adrienne Vonn joins FOX 26
Mr. Leonard is back in Houston
Texas Radio Hall of Fame launches scholarship program
Star Harvey joins PIX11 News WPIX New York
David González joins ABC7 KABC Los Angeles
2022 Media Alliance of Houston Star Awards winners
Steve Campion leaves abc13 KTRK
Shara Fryer and Randy Wallace honored
Dominique Sachse appears on "Extra"
Maggie Flecknoe is pregnant
Ari Alexander is married
KPRC 2 and Texas media National Headliner Award winners
Rowdy Yates debuts syndicated afternoon drive show
Dr. Jim Siebert joins WeatherNation
David Paul + Dean and Rog celebrate 25 years
Samica Knight's birthday prank

SAN ANTONIO

Everything comes up sunny for KENS TV weatherman Bill Taylor.

Former WOAI-TV anchor Delaine Mathieu talks real estate, family, life after news.

Meteorologist Sarah Spivey celebrates five years at KSAT 12.

Alanna Sarabia is pregnant
Jordan Elder joins WOAI - KABB San Antonio
Steve Spriester knighted!
Joe Galli leaves New 4 San Antonio WOAI - FOX 29 KABB
Isis Romero joins KENS San Antonio
Vanessa Martin leaves FOX 29 and News 4 San Antonio

AUSTIN

KVUE morning reporter Conner Board moves from the Daybreak morning news to the evening newscasts. Weekend morning anchor Dominique Newland moves from evenings to mornings.

Waterloo Media returns dance music format to HD Radio with launch of “The Party” 93.3 KGSR-HD3.

KOKE/Austin Releases 'KOKEFest 2022' Lineup.

Pew Study – Texas Loses Largest Number of State Capitol Reporters.

The Texas Tribune, trying to be less “Austin-centric,” will expand into regional coverage.

Gabrielle Muñoz joins Texas Standard as managing editor.

Jordan Darensbourg joins KVUE Austin
Kaitlyn Karmout leaves KXAN Austin
Jake García joins KING 5 Seattle
Matt Fernandez joins KVUE Austin
2022 Austin Alliance for Women in Media winners
Natalie Haddad joins KVUE Austin

AROUND TEXAS

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KAVU anchor Don Brubaker honored for serving on the board of The Salvation Army in Victoria for 18 years.

Phil Mayer leaves KAMC / KLBK Lubbock sports to work the web for KRON 4 San Francisco. 

Jason Britsch leaves KAMR Local 4 News Amarillo as morning anchor to become a Business Services Specialist at Workforce Solutions.

Andrés Chaparro leaves KXXV 25 Waco/Temple/Killen and KRHD Bryan for WSFL Miami.

Robbie Mack Joins Candy 95 As PD/Afternoon Host.

Cumulus Media Appoints Steve Rixx as Program Director for Beaumont’s Heritage Country Radio Station 101.7 KAYD-FM

KNET Palestine Flips To Classic Hits.

Texas Station HAPPY RADIO 92.5 KKHA Markham, TX 'Happy' To Be Sold.

Marfa Public Radio’s introduces weekly Spanish newscast: un noticiero semanal en español.

Sharon Mayo Parker, a former KWTX 10 Waco, has been named the first African American female general manager in the history of Six Flags.

KTSM 9 El Paso makes big anchor changes
Jarell Baker promoted to KXXV weekend morning anchor
Mikayla Smith joins FOX23 News KOKI Tulsa
Chris Rogers joins 10 Tampa Bay WTSP
Farrah Walton new KTXS Abilene weeknight anchor
Niki Lattarulo joins WSMV 4 Nashville
Adam Seibel promoted to KAVU weekend anchor
Stan Smith joins KAMC News 28 Lubbock
Austin Walker joins WCNC Charlotte
Ashley Carter joins KCEN 6 Waco
KCEN 6 debuts first African American all female anchor team

REMEMBERING

Shatanya Clarke, the weekend anchor for KFDX 3 and Texoma’s FOX KJTL Wichita Falls, has died at the age of 27.

Top Houston and Texas TV stories 2021

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1. Did KPRC reporter meltdown on live TV?
In February 2021, comedian John Crist created a comedy bit using KPRC 2.

2. Britta Merwin to leave KPRC 2
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3. Sydney Benter leaving KXAN Austin
In May 2021, anchor Sydney Benter announced she was leaving KXAN Austin. Austin TV viewers reacted on my blog.

4. Jennifer Reyna breaks silence after leaving KPRC
This was an old post from October 2019. People were searching for info on Jennifer Reyna in between her time at KPRC 2 and her new job at KHOU 11.

5.  Britta Merwin and Stephen Morgan join FOX Weather
After Britta Merwin announced her KPRC 2 departure, we learned she and FOX 26 KRIV meteorologist Stephen Morgan were leaving for the new FOX Weather in June.
- Britta Merwin talks FOX Weather and KPRC memories
- Stephen Morgan talks FOX Weather and FOX 26

6.  Dominique Sachse updates us on husband's terrible accident
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7.  Jennifer Reyna update 2020
See number 4 above.

8.  Casey Curry appears on KPRC 2
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9.  Blake Mathews leaving KHOU 11
On May 28, 20211, Tom Koch signed off abc13 KTRK, Britta Merwin said she was leaving KPRC 2 and Blake Mathews announced he was exiting KHOU 11.  Mathews later joined CBS 11 KTVT in Dallas - Fort Worth.

10.  Yes, Justin Stapleton and Brandi Smith are a couple
In February 2021, KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton and now KHOU 11 digital anchor Brandi Smith talked to me about their dating life.

11.  Collin Myers exits abc13 KTRK
Back in September 2020, I blogged that meteorologist Collin Myers had left the abc13 KTRK weather department. That post still was looked at a lot this year. In the summer of 2021, Myers did a fill-in stint on FOX 26 KRIV.  Late in 2021, he announced he was moving to Dallas.

12.  Mike Rush exits KVUE Austin
KVUE Austin morning anchor Mike Rush left the TEGNA station around March 2021. I'm still getting emails about Rush's departure, who by the way, has a Houston connection.

13. Delaine Mathieu exits News 4 San Antonio WOAI
In March 2021, News 4 San Antonio WOAI anchor Delaine Mathieu announced via a video that she was leaving the station. This was a day after Randy Beamer retired and signed off from WOAI after more than 30 years.

14.  Steven Romo leaves abc13 KTRK
In September 2021, abc13 KTRK weekend morning anchor left for New York to be with his fiance, former FOX 26 KRIV meteorologist Stephen Morgan who is now with FOX Weather.  Romo then landed a job with NBC News.

15.  Chelsey Hernandez leaves abc13 KTRK
Around March of 2021, Chelsey Hernandez left abc13 KTRK.  Later, with her married name of Chelsey Khan, started hosting "The Hampton Roads Show" on WAVY Norfolk, Virginia.

Texas TV news and radio job moves March 2021

 

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

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Kelly Corday Named Program Director At KCBI/Dallas.

KMVK Adds Erazno y la Chokolata For PM Drive.

Matthew Sewell joins CBS 11 KTVT as a producer from KARK 4 News.

Peyton Yager joins FOX 4 KDFW
Pablo Sánchez joins KTMD from Telemundo 39 KXTX-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth

HOUSTON

Keith Lawless Adds Cox Houston Leadership To His Tampa Duties.

Eddie Robinson, Houston Public Media Anchor Of 7 Years, Leaves Morning Chair For New Talk Show.

KSBJ/Houston Finalist For NAB Award.

Chase Murphy Exits His PD Posts At KHMX (Mix 96.5) & KKHH/Houston.

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KHOU 11 dominates 10pm February 2021 TV sweeps
The Texas Bucket List celebrates 200 Episodes
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Steve Mark joins WeatherNationTV
Phil Archer's good deed for New Jersey reporter
Katherine Whaley leaves abc13 KTRK
Chelsey Hernandez leaves abc13 KTRK
MeTV Houston now on 51 KYAZ
Josh Innes is now a classic rock morning show host
Telemundo Houston adds Pablo Sánchez and Karina Segovia to weather team
Corey Dillon joins The New 93Q KKBQ

SAN ANTONIO

Behind the scenes at KSAT 12
Delaine Mathieu exits News 4 San Antonio WOAI
Randy Beamer retirement videos
Matt Houston joins KENS 5
Courtney Friedman is pregnant during COVID and reporting on it
News 4 San Antonio WOAI newscast opens 1979 to 2021
Evan Closky joins 10 Tampa Bay WTSP

AUSTIN

Austin Chronicle Music Poll And Awards Winners Announced: KUTX Named Favorite Station.

Tony Plohetski wins inaugural Dan Rather Medal for courage in Javier Ambler reporting.

Kristie Gonzales promoted to KYTX and KVUE
Mike Rush exits KVUE Austin

AROUND TEXAS

KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen Anchor/Reporter Elisa Navarro leaves for KFSN Fresno.

'Traveling Texas with Ann Harder' Veteran 25 News anchor returns with new semimonthly segment.

Adriana Alexander joins Fox West Texas KIDY as a multi-media journalist.

Digital News Anchor for KLTV 7 Kayla Lyons interviewed.

Sports Anchor/Reporter Dusty Baker leaves KRBC and KTAB Abilene for KSBY Central Coast, California.

KVIA in El Paso revamps its late news around in-depth reporting.

REMEMBERING

Beloved Houston Chronicle columnist Leon Hale dies at 99.

Russell "Russ" D. Turner, 82, passed away February 10, 2021, in The Woodlands.  He moved to Houston, TX in 1961 and went to work for KPRC TV (Channel 2) as an audio engineer. Turner retired in 2009 after 49 years with KPRC.

WFAA mourns loss of former legendary sound engineer Wally Wawro.

Randy Beamer retirement videos

Randy Beamer retired from News 4 San Antonio WOAI Friday after three decades in San Antonio TV news. Watch the video send offs the station (and even KENS 5) produced for the longtime anchor.

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Delaine Mathieu exits News 4 San Antonio WOAI

Delaine Mathieu has announced on Facebook and YouTube that she is gone from News 4 San Antonio WOAI newscasts after 16 years with the station. The longtime 5pm TV news anchor says Tuesday was her last day on the air.

This comes after the much hyped news that San Antonio TV news veteran, and Mathieu's co-anchor, Randy Beamer retired from WOAI.  Mathieu was featured on WOAI's newscast Friday in a goodbye montage to Beamer.

How anchor Delaine Mathieu said goodbye to San Antonio TV viewers

In the video released Saturday, Mathieu offers a tearful goodbye to her colleagues and viewers.

Here is partial transcript of what she said in the video announcement:

"I'm going to keep watching. I'm a huge fan of News 4. I cannot wait to see what happens next and I don't know what I'm going to do next. I'm going to be painting a lot and probably drinking some wine and chillaxing the rest of my days.

This business is is high stress. High adrenaline. So we're mourning and so many levels, but it is, it's fast paced and I'm going to slow down and I'm going to enjoy my girls and I'm going to enjoy my husband. And cut my hair any frickin way I want to, and color it any way I want to, and wear whatever I want to and enjoy life.

But just know that I appreciate all of you for all the years that you've given me. So on that note, I'm going to say goodbye. Not goodbye, I'll see you later. Just not at 5:00 on news 4."

Sinclair Broadcast Group in the headlines

WOAI owner Sinclair Broadcast Group has been in the news this week announcing it was reducing its workforce by approximately 5% which amounts to more than 550 employees due to the pandemic. Mathieu did not mention this or explain the reason for her sudden departure.

"Here come more tears," morning WOAI meteorologist Jeannette Calle posted on Facebook. "Love this lady. Such a great story-teller. Also so caring, loving and passionate. Will also miss you dearly around the station."

"Retirements, next chapters in life...I understand and celebrate these occasions," chief WOAI meteorologist Chris Suchan posted on Facebook.  "It’s just tough to say goodbye. I will miss Randy & Delaine more than words can eloquently explain.  They’re both more than colleagues, they are family to me.  I know we’ll see each other from time to time whether over drinks or backyard grill outs...maybe the next art show “Delaine.”  But seriously, I truly hope you both enjoy the extra time with your families and all your new personal ventures ahead."

Mathieu recently started a website at delainemathieu.com.

Job after TV News and anchoring for News 4 San Antonio WOAI 

On May 19, 2021, Mathieu posted on Twitter that she was going to become a realtor:

"Chapter 2 begins! I'm extremely proud to have joined [Phyllis Browning Co.] to launch my new career in real estate!  It's an exciting time.  My 'set' has changed but my mission hasn't - I'm still here to help any way I can!"

The Phyllis Browning Company social media profile bio states that it has more than 200 real estate professionals in four offices, making it "San Antonio's largest independently-owned residential real estate company."

Mathieu's TV news biography

The Corpus Christ native joined WOAI around 2005 or so after working for WSVN Miami as the top rated "Today in Florida" anchor.

Before Florida, Mathieu worked:

- as an anchor/reporter for KAKE Wichita, Kansas

- as a reporter for KEYE Austin

- as anchor/reporter/producer for KRBC Abilene

The University of Texas at Austin grad interned for WOAI and CNN's Washington D.C. Bureau.

The award winning television news journalist has awards on her shelf including five Lone Star Emmy's and three Texas Associated Press (TAPME) awards.

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Randy Beamer announces retirement from News 4 San Antonio WOAI

Randy Beamer, the legendary News 4 San Antonio WOAI 5, 6, 6:30 and 10pm anchor, announced he is retiring Friday, March 5, 2021 after more than 30 years in San Antonio. 

UPDATE SATURDAY, MARCH 06, 2021
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"After 41 years in TV news (seriously), I'm finally retiring," Beamer posted on Facebook.  "Though I'm NOT dead.  And I'm NOT leaving San Antonio. I have at least another 41 years worth of all kinds of stuff I'm planning to do. Thanks to ALL of you for all the kind words. I really, really appreciate it."

Beamer is an anchor who still likes to grab a camera and shoot his own stories according to his bio.  That line must make news managers at other stations drool in jealousy in today's MMJ fueled world!

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Clearly a journalist who hasn't fallen out of love of chasing a story, Beamer has covered stories in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay and Sri Lanka.

“He would grab his own camera, he would shoot his own stuff," former News 4 Trouble Shooter Jeff Coyle told the station in 2019.  "He'd come back and dig through the archives to put some historical context to it. And I remember my colleagues and I gathering around the TV in the newsroom because we wanted to see Beamer's stories. They were always so well done."

Beamer has the awards to prove it.  Beamer has nine EMMY Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters honors.

"What many people don’t know is how devoted he is as a father to four incredible children,” said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the station's website.

"A lot of our team has looked up to Randy as a leader and proud dad of the newsroom. You know him as Randy. He is and will always be "Beamer” to us. His humor, kindness and workhorse mentality are going to be missed.”

"I remember one time, he left a card on my desk. And I had just a terrible week," former WOAI anchor Jacqueline Ortiz told the station in 2019. "But on the card, it read: ‘Play On.’ And it had a piano, a picture of a piano. And those words at that moment meant so much to me. And they still ring true to this day."

"After 30 years, Randy’s credentials and achievements are numerous as are his fans," Sinclair San Antonio Vice President and General Manager Dean Radla said on the WOAI website. "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Randy for a significant portion of his career and I’ll forever be grateful to him for being such a terrific ambassador for News 4 and Sinclair San Antonio. All the best to Randy and his family!"

While WOAI employees won't find Beamer in the newsroom until midnight anymore, they will probably still see him making appearances and helping out the San Antonio community. 

"Truth is, Randy Beamer has a MENSA I.Q.," WOAI sports director Don Harris posted on Facebook. "Whenever he walks into a room, he is automatically the smartest guy in it. So he often suggests to the lighting guy how to light, to directors and producers how do direct and produce, and to photographers how to shoot.  

"As he reads this copy he is noticing where I left out a comma here or mistakenly added one there. Truth is, we should all listen to the suggestions. It is the reason our news product is so good and why Beamer is so revered. He wants to be first, but he wants to be accurate more than anything else. He wants to get it right."

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Simone De Alba takes over for Irene Cruz News 4 SA WOAI

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Simone De Alba takes over for Irene Cruz News 4 SA WOAI

Simone De Alba has taken over for Irene Cruz on News 4 San Antonio WOAI and will sit along side Alamo City legend Randy Beamer on the Sinclair station's 10pm newscast.

UPDATE AUGUST 2023
Simone De Alba joins WUSA9 Washington, DC

The big anchor change happened in November while I was on blogging break. De Alba's San Antonio debut happened in early December which you can watch above.

De Alba left FOX 40 KTXL Sacramento in November after four years with the Nexstar station (formerly Tribune owned).

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"I know there's a few things that I really want to try in San Antonio, which I actually made a list, and one of them is Natural Bridge Caverns," De Alba told co-anchors Beamer and Delaine Mathieu on air for her South Texas television news introduction.

I am going to throw in my two cents since this this post is suddenly about Texas caves.  While I love Natural Bridge Caverns, I also highly suggest the Caverns of Sonora located near Sonora, Texas on I-10.  These caves sit at the halfway point between San Antonio and Big Bend National Park. Ok, back to San Antonio TV stuff.

No stranger to physical endurance, De Alba grew up in Colorado and loves to hike. Actually, saying she loves to hike is a little pedestrian for her.  During her time teaching in Nepal, De Alba was even at the Mount Everest base camp.

 Besides mountains, De Alba is a ultra marathon runner.  So for her, anchoring mornings at FOX 40 Sacramento was not enough activity.  She followed her TV news work with a daily 15 mile run.  Then she competes in 50 mile endurance runs.

Whew! And here, I am tired enough writing this post.  When I hit publish, I might go take a nap. Hopefully I won't injure myself. 

The new SA anchor's motto is “first and foremost, a public servant.” As a journalist, she has stated she does not take her reporting and anchoring responsibilities lightly. 

De Alba had been the morning anchor for KTXL since 2015. 

Before that, she was a statewide anchor for KTVQ Billings, Montana.  She even made appearances on CNN's local edition. 

KRTV Great Falls, Montana was the start of De Alba's television journalism career where she served as a morning anchor. 

The University of Colorado at Boulder and Metropolitan State University grad interned for KCNC Denver, KCRA Sacramento and KUSA Denver.  

“I’m very excited about the addition of Simone to our News 4 San Antonio team,” Sinclair San Antonio General Manager Dean Radla said on the station's website. “Simone is a real pro that will blend well with our established talent and provide another credible voice to enhance the station’s position as trusted and valued source of information for local viewers.”

When not anchoring, De Alba will be working on special projects reports for 5, 6 and 6:30 pm WOAI newscasts.

Irene Cruz leaves News 4 San Antonio WOAI

In 2018, Irene Cruz took the 10pm anchor chair vacated by Eva Ramos in 2017. 

"To my co-anchor, [Randy Beamer], who is both my best friend at work and my auxiliary dad," Cruz posted on her goodbye Facebook message. "Thank you for the laughs on a commercial break, the emergency packs of Oreos you gave me on my bad days, and the friendship orchids that always seemed to die but we loved anyway."

Still friends, Cruz and Beamer just had lunch together in mid-December. 

Cruz previously worked for KXTV Sacramento as an anchor and reporter. 

She got her professional television news start at KYMA, Yuma Arizona as an anchor/producer. 

The University of California, Irvine grad interned for KNSD San Diego and WBBM Chicago.

We will have to stay tuned to see what Cruz will do post WOAI.  If you find out, give me a holler.

In other News 4 San Antonio...well news...the bio of reporter Emily Olson has been removed from the WOAI website.  She now lists her Instagram bio as "former reporter." Olson arrived in San Antonio earlier in 2020.

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