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Friday, January 02, 2026

Austin 2025 TV and radio job moves


JANUARY

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



FEBRUARY



MARCH

MAY



JUNE

Ryan Chandler is trying to save lives
Rebecca Thomas leaves FOX 7 Austin
Casey Claiborne leaves FOX 7 Austin
Kristen Currie fills in on CW39 Houston
Michael Courier joins KVUE Austin


JULY

Lauren Rangel leaves FOX 7 Austin
Tan Radford leaves FOX 7 Austin
Marc Mullins joins KVUE Austin
Noah Gross is the KXAN weekend sports anchor
KXAN Austin gets new control room
Allison Martinez joins KVUE Austin
Tatjana Deegan promoted to Audacy Austin Senior VP and Market Manager
Amanda Ruiz joins FOX 35 Orlando


AUGUST

Alec Nolan joins FOX 7 Austin
TV anchors guess is it name-brand or HEB?
Chelsey Khan leaves "We are Austin"
Sally Hernandez celebrates 25 years at KXAN Austin


SEPTEMBER

CBS Austin ND Rob Cartwright joins CBS Boston
Sierra Waggoner joins KEYE's We Are Austin
“Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience” documentary out now


OCTOBER

Taylor Alanis joins KXAN Austin
Bryanna Carroll joins FOX 7 Austin
Abigail Velez leaves CBS Austin
Emilee Miranda joins CBS Austin
Erin Garza named CBS Austin news director


NOVEMBER

Abigail Velez joins ABC7 KABC Los Angeles
Andrew Lamparski joins CBS Austin


DECEMBER





Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2025



Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

2025 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY Nominees


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

40 more employees laid off from Dr. Phil's North Texas-based TV network amid 'summer hiatus': Officials.

DeDe McGuire 104 KKDA Dallas’ “DeDe In The Morning” is inducted as a member of the 2025 induction class of the Radio Hall of Fame.

Dale Hansen's hot takes are back in North Texas on new podcast.

Former “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX DJ Lisa Taylor announced she's retiring from full-time work in radio after a 45 year career.

99.5 The Wolf KPLX adds Vicki Ochoa for nights.

Former Fort Worth radio host sentenced to jail after violating probation.

Cumulus DFW’s New Country 96.3 Morning Show Raises More Than $30,000 for Patriot PAWS Service Dogs Through 5th Annual “Pet for a Vet” Campaign.

Sydney Persing joins FOX 5 DC
McKenna King promoted to CBS News Texas First Alert Chief Meteorologist
Pete Delkus surprised by former WFAA anchor on his 20th anniversary
Light fixture falls during FOX 4 KDFW newscast
Dale Hansen surprises Pete Delkus for his 20th anniversary at WFAA
Dominique Sachse and Vic Mignogna celebrate one year anniversary
CBS Texas launches Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology-driven studio
Lauren Bostwick officially joins CBS Texas


HOUSTON

Melissa Chase exits Audacy Houston.

Jay Michaels exits MIX 96.5 KHMX.

Jennifer Radcliffe named Houston Chronicle’s new local news editor.

Houston Chronicle named 2024 Newsroom of the year by TME.

Houston Chronicle photographer/videographer Yi-Chin Lee leaves the Houston Chronicle to work for Reuters.

Houston Texans TV host Drew Dougherty joins Strake Jesuit as director of its student TV station.

Wes Wilson joins Chron.com as executive editor from KIII 3News Corpus Christi where he was news director.

Erica Cheng joins Houstonia as News & City Life Editor.

Hope Media Group, owner of 89.3 KSBJ and “Way-FM” network, and “Vida Unida," acquires the “Worship 24/7” network.

Raúl Brindis Joins AIRE Radio Networks for National Syndication.

Longtime meteorologist Frank Billingsley selling Houston home for $1.52 million.

Former KHOU 11 assistant news director Chris Henao joins the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as Chief of Media & Communications.

93Q Houston’s Riggs, Katelyn & Erica mark 500 Shows.

Christian Lagera joins the KPRC 2 marketing team.

Producer David Langham returns to KPRC 2 after a brief stint at the Graham Media Group station in Orlando.

Producer Sydney Wallace returns to KPRC 2 where she interned after working in Oklahoma City.

Claudio Mendrano joins KPRC as a director from CW39 KIAH.

No one can stop their dancing now
610 KILT Houston 1968, 1972 and 1973 audio
Behind the scenes tour of FOX 26 Houston
Will Kunkel exits FOX 26 Houston
José Griñán's memorial service
Where is Jonathan Novack?
Former Houston TV reporter's vehicle damaged in LA
Mayra Moreno defends "Buenas Noches" sign off
KHOU is trying to win the ratings by a hair
KHOU 11 adds new morning newscast on streaming
'Dean and Rog' launch YouTube channel with Birthday Scams
Could KPRC 2 open a coffee shop?
Melanie Lawson returns to ABC13 anchor desk
Rekha Muddaraj returns to Houston TV
Melanie Lawson talks knowing Beyoncé over the years
Houston TV has some big June anniversaries!


SAN ANTONIO

Following his exit from 1200 WOAI last year, the “Joe Pags Show” with Joe Pagliarulo returns to 550 KTSA/107.1 K296GK.

104.5 Latino Hits KZEP replaces “Enrique Santos Show” with the “Tino Cochino Radio."

Anchor Deborah Knapp honored at Commissioners Court meeting.

KENS 5's Sarah Duran talks growing up in a journalism family
Orlando Peña Aurquia joins Telemundo 48 San Jose
San Antonio TV anchor celebrity doppelgängers
Stephanie Serna on how she landed her first job
KENS 5 San Antonio launches expanded morning news on digital
Andrew Capasso leaves FOX SA mornings


AUSTIN


Josh Hinkle, duPont Award-winning director of investigations and innovation for KXAN, is the new president of the Investigative Reporters and Editors Board of Directors. 

101X KROX celebrates 30 years.

City Council endorses public broadcasting by creating Austin PBS Day.

Matt Fernandez joins WBTV 3 Charlotte, North Carolina, as a reporter after leaving KVUE.

KXAN anchor Will DuPree celebrates seven years working in Austin. 

Texas Monthly Takes Home Eight National City and Regional Magazine Awards.

Paul Cobler joins the Texas Tribune as economy and industry reporter.

Ryan Chandler is trying to save lives
Rebecca Thomas leaves FOX 7 Austin
Casey Claiborne leaves FOX 7 Austin
Kristen Currie fills in on CW39 Houston
Michael Courier joins KVUE Austin


AROUND TEXAS

“Wild 104.3” KQFX Borger/Amarillo now simulcasts Regional Mexican “96.1 La Poderosa” KBEX; format flipped during live remote for a Salvation Army sock drive.

Jeydah Jenkins joins KRIS 6 Corpus as neighborhood news reporter.

Derrick Jones joins 12News KBMT Beaumont as a reporter.

Cloud-Based Workflow Speeds KTXS’s Recovery From Downed Tower, Storm Damage.

Newsmakers announced, Southeast Texas media honored at 34th Excellence in the Media Awards.

Hundreds of KFDM News tapes from the 70s and 80s being digitized for public viewing.

KWTX 10 Waco Chief Engineer Larry Brown retires after 46 years of service!

Daniela Taboada-Palau joins 12News KBMT Beaumont.

Brianna Brown leaves KTEN Sherman to join News 9 KWTV Oklahoma City as a reporter.

Brady Taylor marks 20 years as a KWTX Meteorologist.

KBTX BCS Chief Meteorologist Max Crawford celebrates 10 years.

KBTX BCS evening anchor Rusty Surette celebrates 10 years.

KTEN Sherman morning meteorologist Amber Nowaski celebrates six years.

25 News KXXV/KRHD Waco/Bryan Morning/Midday Meteorologist Josh Johns celebrates six years.

Caroline Fletcher of KXII 12 Sherman celebrates five years. 

‘The Bo Corona Show’ Comes To Tejano Q99.5 San Angelo.

KIII 3 News Corpus Christi Multimedia Journalist Madeline Salinas left the station.

Mark Baugh joins KFOX 14 El Paso as morning reporter.


Joel Robinson joins KYTX CBS19 East Texas
Shalayna Valencia named KOSA Odessa GM
KTXS 12 Abilene hiring spree
Rudy Mireles joins ValleyCentral+ as digital anchor
Natasha Williams named NewsWest 9 news director
Noemy Sanchez leaves KTRE East Texas
Cam Sanderson named KFDM/FOX4 Beaumont weekend sports anchor
Jeremiah Stewart joins Fox West Texas
Bob Brackeen calls it a career at KTEN Sherman
Tara Thomas joins ABC Big 2 Midland-Odessa
Faith Colbert joins KCEN 6 Waco


REMEMBERING

Former KTRK 13 photographer George Darrell Sauer ("Buddy"), 88, passed away.

Evans Risher, a beloved longtime WFAA photojournalist, has died at 68, his family announced.

Radio host, former congressman Blake Farenthold died.




Sunday, June 15, 2025

Kristen Currie fills in on CW39 Houston


Houston and Austin television news collide, with KXAN morning meteorologist Kristen Currie filling in for CW39 KIAH, as it's currently missing a member of its weather team.

"I’M NOT LEAVING KXAN," Currie assured her loyal Central Texas TV viewers.  "I’m just on loan! Our sister station in Houston is in a staffing pinch & needed a warm body - so I’m just here to help out for a few days.

Currie goes on to say, "Don’t go fallin’ in love with anybody, I’ll be back in Austin next week (promise!)"

Yeah, but what if Houstonians fall in love with her and she stays on the south end of Highway 290 at the Houston Nexstar station? If she has an agent, they might advise her against that, but you never know!

Currie joined KXAN in July 2019 and has spent the past six years as the morning meteorologist for the First Warning Weather team.

Before making the move to Central Texas, Currie was the morning meteorologist at KRQE News 13 Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she worked for nearly five years. She began her on-air meteorology career in Lubbock as the morning meteorologist at KAMC 28 News.

Currie holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and later earned her Certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University, completing the program in 2016.




Thursday, November 07, 2024

Which Austin TV news team is more fun to party with?


A KXAN Friendsgiving Challenge has morning meteorologist Kristen Currie firing the first shot (no pun intended) in a battle for charity!

And Currie is not holding back as she attempts to make morning team seem like the most likeable and the one Austin TV viewers will want to donate money to for a good cause.

That good cause is the Central Texas Food Bank.

Meteorologists Kristen Currie and Nick Bannin represent the KXAN morning and evening crews in a friendly competition to see which group can raise the most funds for the local food bank.

Viewers can support either the KXAN morning or evening team with their donations.

This year’s goal is to raise a combined total of $150,000 by November 27th. 




Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Texas TV news and radio job moves September 2024



Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

One of Houston Press Best Bets this week is Wednesday's screening of "Runaway Radio," the 101 KLOL documentary! BUY TICKETS (with KLOL cast Q&A)


2024 Lone Star EMMY Nominations
Best TV News Bloopers September 2024


DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Morning anchor "Good Day" Lauren Przybyl celebrates 15 years with FOX 4 KDFW.

NBC 5 KXAS morning anchor Laura Harris celebrates six years. 

CBS News Texas KTVT reporter Caroline Vandergriff celebrates 5 years with the station.

James Hartley leaves the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after 5 years.

Mesquite ISD’s radio station reaches 40th year.

UT Dallas Student Journalists Strike, Allege Retaliation for Palestine Encampment Coverage.

Ed Werder to join WFAA’s coverage of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024-2025 season
Dallas Mavericks and TEGNA Announce New Multi-Year Broadcast Rights Agreement
CW33 DFW changes local schedule
Erin Moran gives birth to baby #2
Jason Allen promoted to CBS News and Stations news hubs
WFAA 8 DFW celebrates 75 years
FOX 4 KDFW announces "The Ten"
Laura Harris says yes to officiating TV wedding
Briana Aldridge joins CBS News Texas
DFW TV rides the State Fair of Texas live!
Dallas sports fans victims of TV streaming wars
Payton May joins FOX 4 KDFW
FOX 4 KDFW "The Ten" debut delayed


HOUSTON

Why Did Houston Public Media Kill an HISD Podcast?

KPFT simulcast opens another chapter in Galveston's colorful radio history.

FOX 26 KRIV weekend anchor Tom Zizka celebrates 26 years with the station.

abc13 KTRK director Jeff Davis celebrates 25 years with the Disney station.

It’s the 6th anniversary of FOX 26 KRIV's "WakeUp! With Sally Mac and Lina.

Meteorologist Caroline Brown celebrates 4 years with KPRC 2.

Free bilingual newspaper launches in Denver Harbor to civically engage Latino community.

Samir Becic, Houston’s renowned Fitness Czar, achieved a historic milestone by receiving the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) Hero Award in Washington D.C.

Houston Landing hires eight journalists, launches strategic vision.

Texans snag comeback win moments before KHOU goes haywire.

Alison Young joins the Houston Landing as Associate Editor for Investigations.

Hanna Holthaus joins the Houston Landing as City Hall reporter.

Josh Innes, who has hosted shows at three different Houston sports radio stations, lost his gig on St. Louis radio in August and says he’d love to find a new spot back in Houston.

Producer Erica "Young" Cook leaves KPRC 2 after two decades.

Former KPRC 2 executive producer Louis Lochte joins HCA Florida Healthcare as Division Director of Media Relations.

KPRC 2 Assignment Editor Erika Ramirez joins the Houston Police Department as Public Information Officer.

Lucila Decia joins FOX 26 KRIV as a producer for weekend morning newscasts from CW39 KIAH.

Andy Katsafanas has been promoted to Local Sales Manager at Space City Home Network.

Sports Radio 610 KILT Settles Into Its New Home.

Wonderful World of the Cork - KHUL-FM, 1965.

Mike Carr named ABC13 Houston KTRK president and general manager
Premiere Networks adds “The Michael Berry Show” to national lineup
Idolina Peralez returns to CW39 Houston...for now
RaJan Monroe joins NGEN Radio
KSAT San Antonio's ‘SA Live’ moves to 10 a.m.
13 Alert Radar network expands to College Station
100.3 The Bull gives away $20,000 to buy a horse
Jennifer Reyna returns to KHOU 11
Is abc13 Houston getting a new studio set?
Justina Latimer leaves KPRC 2
Deborah Duncan has pizza named after her
Liz Roldán to leave KHOU 11 Houston
Jonathan Novack returns to Houston with CW39
FOX 26 anchor in fake AI video in 50 Cent video
Caroline Collins hosts with her sister Lexi...who is who?
Two former Houston TV reporters laid off from CBS News
Abigail Dye victim of AI deep fake
David Tillman to the rescue!


SAN ANTONIO

1200 WOAI and The Joe Pags Show News Anchor Cari Laque Reveals Cancer Diagnosis.

James Andrew ‘DJ Felli Fel’ Corrine debuts a new syndicated show on Univision Hip Hop “98.5 The Beat” KBBT.

 Zann Fredlund moves to Program Director of “Now 96.1” KXXM San Antonio and “96.7 Kiss-FM” KHFI Austin.

'SA Live' celebrates 10 years on the air
RJ Marquez's KSAT San Antonio journey from digital to morning anchor
Sarah Acosta is pregnant


AUSTIN

Restaurant Critic Patricia Sharpe to Retire After Fifty Years at Texas Monthly.

Jeremy Campbell is the Sr. News Director at Spectrum News Texas. For the past three months, he has been filling in as Interim Director. Larissa Cartwright left the position earlier this year. 

How FOX 7’s Tierra Neubaum Became the Top TV Personality in Austin.

Evening anchor Rebecca Thomas celebrates 9 years with FOX 7 KTBC.

Morning anchor John-Carlos Estrada celebrates five years with CBS Austin KEYE.

Tony Catalina joins the Austin American-Statesman as Texas A&M Beat Reporter.

“Vibe 93.3” KGSR adds the “Dana Cortez Show” for mornings and Jonathan ‘Snupe’ Daniel for afternoons.

Longtime Austin radio station gets city proclamation for KOOP Day.

Austin radio host launches podcast that goes to dark places.

Austin TV hosts are expecting
Jessica Cha joins KVUE Austin
Mike Rush leaves KXAN Austin
Kristen Currie addresses viewers questions about Hurricane Helene coverage


AROUND TEXAS

Big 12 Conference Launches 24/7 FAST Channel In Partnership With Raycom Sports.

“Power 108” KWPW Waco flips to Classic Country "107.9 The Bull."

iHeartMedia has announced a trio of leadership appointments in Texas.

Erika Navarijo Is Leaving Z95 Corpus Christi.

Max Preston joins KAMR Amarillo
Reagan Burke joins KLST San Angelo
Fox 4 Beaumont launches new ARC local show
Diamond Dickson joins KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
Alejandro Sanchez joins Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley
Carter Vandrasik joins KRBC Abilene
Sonya Hill joins KNWA Northwest Arkansas
Liz Dueweke leaves KFOX14 El Paso
Bryce Brauneisen leaves CBS19 KYTX Tyler
Brenda Matute leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont
Darby Brown leaves KWTX 10 Waco
Erika Harris returns to KFDM Beaumont


REMEMBERING

Donald "Don" Edward Peterson, 77, of League City, TX passed away.  He sold and managed radio stations for over 40 years in numerous markets, including Houston.  

Friends and former colleagues remember Dallas radio legend Sam Putney who was part of the top-rated Skip Murphy and Company Morning Show on K-104 FM in the 1990s and 2000s.

Remembering 3NEWS editor Terry Files.

Chris Chicago of NGEN Radio has died




Monday, September 30, 2024

Kristen Currie addresses viewers questions about Hurricane Helene coverage

KXAN Austin morning meteorologist Kristen Currie, who covered Hurricane Helene from Tallahassee, took to Facebook to answer viewers' questions about why she was in Florida covering the storm. 

 KXAN is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which routinely sends crews from other cities to cover big events for their large station group. 

When Nexstar purchased CW39 Houston KIAH, it brought in crews from around Texas to cover hurricanes on the Texas Gulf Coast.








Thursday, August 01, 2024

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2024



Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

2024 Lone Star Sports EMMY Nominations


DALLAS - FORT WORTH


KLTY announces Bonnie & Jeremiah as permanent Morning Show hosts. 

Dallas Stars Reveal VICTORY+ Sports Network.

Chris Dolan Named VP Of Sales For KXAS-KXTX.

 Supervising Producer Mark Moseley leaves FOX 4 KDFW "Good Day."

The alleged business partner and mistress of a North Texas radio host who was convicted of stealing millions of dollars from senior citizens in a Ponzi scheme, was sentenced to life in prison, officials said.

How one Dallas reporter took on deepfakes.

Former 95.9 FM The Ranch KFWR DJ "Malone Ranger" Lankford returns to host weekly Saddle Up Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.

Dallas Gets a New Rock Station Thanks to Certified DFW Music 'Old Heads.'

CBS News Texas reveals details of new morning show ahead of debut
Collin Myers expecting a second child
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD welcomes Joe Kelley to Morning News, Mike Rogers to Middays
Tashara Parker leaves WFAA DFW
FOX 4 KDFW adds newscasts July 29, 2024
WFAA anchors try viral 'fluffy coke' trend


HOUSTON


Former Houston anchor Chauncy Glover is the subject of a TV newscaster's lawsuit.

Former KPRC 2 sports reporter Gary Striewski Signs Multiyear Extension with ESPN.

Anchor Ron Treviño celebrates 42 years at KHOU 11.

Chief meteorologist Travis Herzog celebrates 18 years at abc13 KTRK.

KTRK Adds New Brightline Fixtures To Studio B.

KTRK forced to broadcast from social media after Hurricane Beryl takes out power.

Politics reporter Cayla Harris announced she is leaving the Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express-News.

Hope Media Group (HMG) and Worship 24/7 are pleased to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership. The Portland, OR-based radio and digital ministry dedicated to worship music will begin airing Worship 24/7 on Houston’s KSBJ-HD2 and the HMG-owned local translator at 91.3, as well as WJWA-HD4 in Evansville, IN and HMG’s translator there at 100.1, effective immediately.

Lisa L. Wilson returns to FOX 26 KRIV as a producer.

KPRC 2 executive producer Erika Adolphus leaves to become Manager of Content and Coverage WSLS 10 Roanoke, Virginia.

Houston Business Journal Managing Editor Jonathan Adams leaves to join PPAI - Promotional Products Association International as Deputy Editor.

Landry Locker Seeks YouTube Success Just Like He Had at SportsRadio 610.

KTRK multimedia account executive Kristin Anthony was named Director of Sales for Disney Advertising Southwest Region.

Good Morning America surprises Houston cafe with $15,000 in Beryl relief.

Interview with KHCB Radio President Scott Krus.


SAN ANTONIO


KSAT 12 anchor Ursula Pari remembers highs, lows of 28-year career at station.

San Antonio Current best of media list

Editorial Writer and Columnist Gilbert Garcia leaves the San Antonio Express-News.

Kolten Parker joins KSAT 12 as  Manager of Content and Coverage.

Jen Tobias-Struski named new 'SA Live' host
Earl Stoudemire joins KENS San Antonio
Devan Karp joins KSAT San Antonio
Tiffany Huertas to leave KSAT San Antonio
Isis Romero talks family, TV career and life after KSAT at KENS
KSAT anchors battle in Harry Potter trivia contest
Japhanie Gray returns to KSAT San Antonio


AUSTIN


Jody Denberg To Retire From KUTX.

Morning meteorologist Kristen Currie marks 5 years with KXAN. 

Texas Monthly Welcomes New Chief Revenue Officer Joe Weir.

Former KEYE anchor Hema Mullur has been named as a Summer Associate in Brewer’s Dallas office. 

Texas Tribune announces full program for annual fall festival in Austin.

Katie Orth joins FOX 7 Austin
Freddy Vela joins KXAN Austin
Britt Moreno leaves KXAN Austin
Tyler Feldman leaves KVUE Austin
Carissa Lehmkuhl leaves FOX 7 Austin
Jeff Barker leaves CBS Austin
Anne-Parker Coleman joins KVUE Austin
Media moves all over Austin
Jennifer Sanders promoted to KXAN evening anchor
Amanda Ruiz leaves FOX 7 Austin


AROUND TEXAS


KBTX anchor Heather Kovar was arrested late Monday night by Texas A&M University police and charged with assault family violence causing bodily injury.

KYTX CBS19 Tyler evening anchor Marangeli Lopez has been named news director.

KRIS 6 News anchor Clara Benitez received approval to start a new National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Chapter in Corpus Christi.

Nicole Marino joined KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station as a multimedia journalist (MMJ).

Hometown product Alex Miller taking over as the paper’s Texas A&M sports reporter.

A Lone Star AM Returns To the Airwaves.

KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen's Ally Kadlubar and Bradley Vaughn for being named to the Texas Association of School Boards 2024 Media Honor Roll for Waco ISD!

Sherry Williford, retired instructor in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Department of Mass Communication and longtime advisor of KSAU-FM — now KAXM-FM Radio — has been named Broadcast Educator of the Year by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

The CW Network (CW) announced a new television station affiliate in Corpus Christi, effective September 1. The new CW affiliate will be KSCC, owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, LLC.


Darryl Bruffett announces KBTX retirement
NBC 23 KVEO weather and anchor changes 2024
Matt Ritter joins ABC 7 Amarillo
Evan Nemec leaves KTXS Abilene
Enagements and weddings for Texas anchors June 2024
Madalyn Bierster joins WTOC 11 Savannah
Texas TV stations affected by internet outage
CBS4 and KFOX14 El Paso newscast changes
Alyssa Riggs joins KWTX Waco
Britt Milstead to lead KLBK Lubbock
Pete Sousa leaves KWTX 10 Waco


REMEMBERING


Iconic Houston Rockets radio voice Gene Peterson dies at 83.

Longtime NBC 5 news leader, station manager Doug Adams dies at 73.

Jerry Cadigan, the longest-tenured employee in WFAA history, dies at 72 years old.

Michael Corcoran, longtime Austin music journalist and historian, has died. He was 68.

Zac Crain, author, senior editor at D Magazine, former music editor for the Dallas Observer, died at the age of 50.

Ken Hoffman has died



Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2023

 



Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

Best TV News Bloopers July 2023
2023 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY Nominees
2023 NAB Marconi Radio Texas Award Finalists


DALLAS - FORT WORTH


“The Ticket” 1310 KTCK Dallas/96.7 KTCK-FM launched two new midday shows.

97.1 The Freak KEGL revamps its programming lineup.

Dan McDowell, Jake Kemp of the "hang Zone" exit KTCK The Ticket.

Emilio Alvarez joins WRR as MD/afternoon host.

Against all odds, KNON celebrates 40 Years of Radio For the People.


Bernadette Valles named VP of Brand-Strategic Marketing for NBC 5 KXAS and Telemundo 39 DFW
Lauren Crawford joins CBS News Texas KTVT DFW
Kathy Saunders retires from FOX 4 DFW Dallas
Phil Prazan joins NBC 5 KXAS DFW
A "101,105 heat index" in McKinney?
Jesse Hawila adds to the family
Jeff Gurley named FOX 4 KDFW Sr. VP-GM


HOUSTON

Ken Hoffman puts KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton, noted for his hairdo and love of cool socks, on the hot seat and see just where summer 2023 falls on Houston’s all-time weather map.

DeAndre Hopkins, Sports Radio 610's Sean Pendergast squash beef after star mentions host's wife.

KPRC 2, as a Graham Media Group station, is now part of The Coalition for Local News.

KHOU 11 assistant digital director Lea Wilson sang the national anthem at a recent Houston Astros game. 

Robert Arnold celebrates 23 years at KPRC 2 Houston.

Chief meteorologist Travis Herzog celebrates 17 years at abc13 KTRK Houston.

The origin of Houston's 713 Day which started on 97.9 The Box's "Madd Hatta Morning Show."

Megan Menchaca joins the Houston Chronicle as education reporter from the Austin American-Statesman.

Houston Chronicle energy reporter Buckley leaves for Oregon Public Broadcasting

John-Henry Perera joins Chron.com as a food editor.

 Rowdy Yates' daily syndicated program welcomes KICR-FM/KIBR-FM in Spokane, Washington, WCOE-FM in LaPorte, Indiana and WBYS-AM (and supporting FM translators at 93.7 and 94.1) in Peoria, Illinois.  KDKD-FM in Clifton, Missouri jumps on board as well as KXCS-FM in Coahoma/Big Spring, Texas.  This brings the signal count to 44 since the Houston based syndicator launched its daypart programming lineup in May of 2022 for SuiteRadio.   

New Saturday morning schedule for 90.1 KPFT.


Caroline Collins offers TV career advice
Victor Jacobo joins KHOU 11 Houston
KPRC 2 adds to Saturday morning newscasts
Marcelino Benito returns to KHOU 11
Mark Berman honored by Houston Astros
Jessie Watt is married
KPRC 2 launches Chris Shepherd's 'Eat Like a Local'
News 88.7 KUHF Sunday lineup 2023
Shelley Childers leaves abc13 Houston
José Griñan honored in airplane hangar!
Coppelia Acevedo returns to 89.3 KSBJ Houston and Hope Media Group (HMG)
90.9 KTSU offers The Vibe on HD2
Jiovanni Lieggi joins abc13 Houston
Dominique Sachse's mother has passed away
Anthony Antoine starts at FOX 26 Houston
New KPRC 2 Storm Tracker truck
Heather Sullivan moves to FOX 26 mornings
abc13 KTRK launches new weather graphics
FOX 26 Houston's new weather center
Kevin Ozebek joins abc13 Houston
Country Legends 97.1 KTHT sold to EMF
Lena Arango explains absence from FOX 26 Houston
Sarah Pepper and Jessie Watt extend time with Mix 96.5 Morning Mix
Dominique Sachse's mother Audrey Toll's Celebration of Life ceremony
Tessa Barrera joins Houston Life
Will Kunkel joins FOX 26 as sports director


SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio Current names KENS 5's Isis Romero as Best News Anchor 2023 and Fox 29 KABB Alex Garcia Best Meteorologist

KENS 5 Executive Producer Luke Simons has been hired as the public relations manager for the city of San Antonio communications and engagement department. 


Former San Antonio sports anchor charged with murder
Monica Nino leaves KENS 5 San Antonio
Sarah Forgany returns to KENS San Antonio
Mary Rominger joins KSAT San Antonio
“The Jim Rome Show” returns to San Antonio


AUSTIN


Morning meteorologist Kristen Currie celebrates 4 years with KXAN Austin.

Nabil Brent Remadna signs a new contract to keep reporting for KXAN.

Ella McCarthy joins the Austin American-Statesman as City Hall/City Government Reporter.

Niki Griswold leaves the Austin American-Statesman as state politics reporter to join the Boston Globe as education reporter. 

University of Texas athletics move to 1300 The Zone KVET, KTXX-KTAE The Horn exits 104.9 FM.

Waterloo Media changes programming management for AAA “Austin City Limits Radio” 97.1 K246BD/KGSR-HD2.

Texas Monthly Welcomes Two New Members to the Editorial Staff - Alex Samuels and Kayla Miracle, both native Texans, have joined the staff full-time.


Tan Radford joins FOX 7 Austin
Courteney Cox 1988 KVUE Austin interview
Lauren Rangel joins FOX 7 Austin
Britt Moreno explains absence from KXAN Austin
Susie Doucette-Pyle named FOX 7 Austin Senior VP and GM
Latino 93.3 replaces Lucy 93.3 KGSR Austin
Erica Brennes is pregnant


AROUND TEXAS

General manager Lori Bruffett celebrates 35 years at KBTX Bryan - College Station.

KBTX Executive Producer Heather Falls leaves after 14 years with the station.

The American Legion Department of Texas awarded KBTX Bryan-College Station its "Television Station of the Year" award.

Sports Director/Anchor/Reporter Jakob Brandenburg celebrates 5 years with CBS7 News KOSA Midland-Odessa.

Morning reporter Corderro McMurry leaves KRIS 6 Corpus Christi.

Zach Smith joins the Waco Tribune-Herald to cover Baylor sports. 

KPET Lamesa, TX Goes Silent After Owner's Death.


Brianna Chavez joins KSL 5 TV Salt Lake City
Monica Diaz-Meek is pregnant
Hunter Smith leaves News 12 KXII Sherman
Valerie Guyton named Pres.-GM of KWES, KIDY and KXVA West Texas
Parker Cox joins KAVU 25 News Now Victoria
Texas TV anchors try mustard-flavored Skittles on air
Evan Nemec moves to evening anchor at KTXS Abilene
Ashley Moore joins 9News KUSA Denver
'Hey Vern' Jim Varney Ernest Texas TV commercials
Ashley Carter leaves KCEN 6 Waco


REMEMBERING

Donald Dobbs, who served as a director of engineering for NBC 5 KXAS and CBS 11 KTVT Dallas - Fort Worth, has died at the age of 62.

Jenifer Cleveland, staff member at radio station KNES Texas 99.1, passes away at age 47.


Former Dallas TV anchor John Criswell has died



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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Meteorologist Ali Turiano celebrates nine years with FOX 4 KDFW.

WFAA 8 special hears from survivors of mass shooting in Allen.

92.1 Hank FM KTFW Ft. Worth Mid-day Host Erin Wilde leaving to join KETK's East Texas Live Tyler.

Sam Gannon renews her agreement as a sports anchor and reporter with KDFW in Dallas.

Former WFAA anchor Gloria Campos named chairperson of the Blanco County Democratic Party. 

10 Questions with...Al Farb of New Country 96.3.

KGGR-A-K295DA Dallas adds the nationally syndicated "Get Up! Mornings With ERICA CAMPBELL."


Julie Fine to leave NBC DFW for Bloomberg
Madison Sawyer returning to CBS News Texas
Amelia Jones joins FOX 4 KDFW
Meagan Harris named CBS DFW news director
Julie Fine signs off NBC 5 DFW
Natalie Haddad joins WFAA DFW


HOUSTON

Dave Ward honored at Men of Distinction luncheon.

Brian T. Smith: Covering sports for the Houston Chronicle has been a dream job, but England calls

They hosted a morning show at SportsRadio 610 KILT together years ago and now John Lopez joins Texans Voice Marc Vandermeer for a lively discussion.

Jim Nantz Is a Huge DeMeco Ryans Believer — Houston Texans’ New Coach Already Has Powerful Voices In His Corner.

FOX 26 KRIV is partnering with the Defender Network, which has been delivering news and information to the Black community in our area for more than 90 years.

"Pioneer Careers" interview with FOX 26 KRIV's Caroline Collins.

Mattress Mack's Gallery Sports website shuts down after less than a year.

CW39’s Adam Krueger makes the list of 100 coolest people in Houston.

The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries ‘The Evidence Room’ received national honors from the 44th Annual Telly Awards.

The Association of Alternative Newsmedia just released its finalists list for its national AAN awards and two writers for the Houston Press, Jessica Goldman and Jef Rouner, were named in the honors.

Tim Pandajis renews his agreement as a meteorologist with KHOU in Houston.

Houstonia welcomes Houston-based Emma Balter, who brings more than a decade of journalism experience to the role from Chron food editor and Houston Chronicle features reporter positions.

Chris McDonald joins KPRC 2 as assignments editor.

Director Brandon Benton celebrates 15 years with abc13 KTRK.

Houston Landing appoints Angelica Arinze audience producer and Angelica Perez as civic engagement reporter.


Anthony Antoine joins FOX 26 Houston as evening anchor
Brittany Ford joins Atlanta News First
Carrigan Chauvin talks new traffic duties
Cristina Kooker leaves Great Day Houston
Elyse Smith joining abc13 Houston
Taisha Walker gets great sendoff from KPRC 2
José Griñan to retire from FOX 26 Houston
Art Rascon updates us on Ironman injuries
Elissa Rivas celebrates 20 years with abc13 Houston
“The Morning Bullpen With George, Mo and Erik" Wins 2023 ACM Radio Award
Mark Berman to retire from FOX 26 Houston
Houston TV anchors go high fashion for a cause
Jay Michaels joins Mix 96.5 and 95.7 The Spot
Matt Dougherty is engaged and we have the stunning photos to prove it
Deevon Rahming joins KHOU 11 Houston
Khambrel Marshall celebrates 24 years at KPRC 2
Erica Simon leaves weekend mornings, going to 10pm?
FOX 26's Gabby Hart reveals her abandoned baby story
Where is Derrick Lewis?
Maria Aguilera is married
Tiffany Justice joins KRON 4 San Francisco
Gina Gaston to leave the 10pm news
Erik and Bill Barajas are dueling cousin anchors
Elyse Smith officially announced for abc13
Derrick Lewis apparently exits abc13 Houston
2 KPRC anniversaries


SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 digital multimedia journalist Lexi Hazlett announces she is leaving the station and her "Neighborhood Eats" franchise.

Sara DiNatale takes a new job with the San Antonio Express-News as a reporter on the business team.


Ashley Sutton promoted to FOX San Antonio morning anchor
Ernie Zuniga to leave FOX 29 San Antonio
Henry Ramos promoted to KENS San Antonio 10pm co-anchor
Ernie Zuniga's touching goodbye video


AUSTIN

KXAN meteorologist Kristen Currie celebrates 10 years in the TV business.

Austin American-Statesman honored as Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal finalist for Uvalde coverage.

The Society of Professional Journalists, Fort Worth Professional Chapter recognizes four KXAN investigations with First Amendment Awards.

The Texas State Teachers Association honored KXAN’s investigation into mass educator resignations with a 2023 School Bell Award for Outstanding Television Multimedia Series.

City hall and local government reporter Luz Moreno-Lozano is leaving the Austin American-Statesman.

Matt Adams swaps NPR for Texas Tribune.


Travis Sattiewhite named KVUE Austin news director
KXAN Austin 1970s blooper
Erika Lopez joins OTA Talent as TV agent


AROUND TEXAS

“Crash” Kelley named Director of Content for Townsquare Media’s four-station group in Victoria.

Bryan Broadcasting has closed on Country “103 The Bull” 103.3 KJCS Nacogdoches/Lufkin and flipped the station to Classic Country “Willy 103.3."

Angie Martinez, EP for KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley has been promoted to assistant news director. 

Texas Intercollegiate Press Association relocates headquarters back to Baylor

Educational Media Foundation is acquiring “Free 105.3” KXXF Winnie/Beaumont.

Baron Wiley from Boerne Radio 103.9 FM KBRN was honored to be recognized by the Society of San Antonio Radio Broadcasters.

Several Texas radio stations change hands.

The Bryan College Station Eagle will soon only be delivered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The Niche Czech Radio Show That Still Reaches Listeners After Fifty Years.


KCBD 11 Lubbock celebrates 70 years
Kaci Koviak's message for KETK East Texas viewers
Matt Lively leaves KCEN Waco
Garrett Hottle joins KMID Big 2 News Odessa
El Paso TV additions
Lindsey Stiner joins Newschannel 10 KFDA Amarillo
Drew Davis joins Hawaii News Now
KFDX Wichita Falls has a snake in the newsroom
Erika Castillo apparently no longer with KFOX El Paso


REMEMBERING

Former KLEE radio and KPRC 2 audio engineer Frank Hicks passes away at the age of 95.

Lance Blanks, who served as a college basketball analyst for ESPN and the Longhorn Network, dies.

Former KHOU 11 photographer Jay Remboldt has passed away.  I interviewed him in 2018.

RIP John Nova Lomax