Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony recap

Top row: Jay Jones, Gary Stone, Mat “The Mighty Quinn” and Lance Zierlein. Middle row: Paul Gleiser and John Granato. Front row: Jud Ashmore, Val Wilson, Mary Lanoue, Melanie Miller, Terri Thomas, and “Big Frank” Franklin (Photo credit: Bachman-Hand)

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) inducted its new batch of members at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore the first weekend of November 2024.

The Friday night before the big induction ceremony, the radio greats were treated to a special screening of my 101 KLOL documentary "Runaway Radio!"  On stage for a terrific doc Q&A were 2024 inductee Jay Jones (former KLOL owner), members Dayna Steele and Doug Harris, and me, your favorite media blogger/director.

Fun fact, some "Runaway Radio" scenes were shot at the Texas Broadcast Museum so it was super cool to actually show the film there! If you love broadcasting, the museum is worth the drive!

Mister McKinney's Historic Houston and ABC7 KABC Los Angeles president and general manager Wendy Granato were seen in the crowd for the Houston radio film.

You can watch "Runaway Radio" on VOD / Tubi or DVD. 

On Saturday, Hall of Famer Scott Arthur kicked off the ceremony with the induction of San Antonio's Jud Ashmore, who had just celebrated his 100th birthday. 

Hall of Famer Steele returned to the stage to welcome Mary McCoy, holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest career as a female radio personality (72 years!), and nine-year-old Mary Ella Woodstock, host of KIDZ STAR Radio on DFW's KNON-NOW. 

Texas Association of Broadcasters president Oscar Rodriguez provided a legislative update, and THROF Executive Director Josh Holstead touted the organization's scholarship program. 

TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris noted that the Induction ceremony was sold out for the third consecutive year. As a result, the event will again be held in Kilgore on November 7-8, 2025. 

A complete list of the TRHOF's Class of 2024:

 

Jud Ashmore - WOAI, KENS, KBUC San Antonio

Jay Britt -  KBZB Odessa and KILT FM100 Houston

Raoul Cortez -  Founded KCOR San Antonio, the first full-time Spanish-language radio station in the contiguous United States

“Big Frank” Franklin - K-99 Corpus Christi and 98-1 KVET Austin

Paul Gleiser - owner of 600 KTBB-AM and 97.5 KTBB-FM and "92.1 The Team" KRWR Tyler-Longview

John Granato and Lance Zierlein - ESPN 97.5 Houston and previously SportsRadio 610 KILT morning hosts

Henry Guerra - "Voice of San Antonio" WOAI

Mat "The Mighty Quinn" Guinn - 104.1 KRBE Houston

Dene Hallam - 93Q Houston and WWWW Detroit, WHN New York, KYCY San Francisco, WKHX Atlanta and WDAF Kansas City

Jay Jones - Rock 101 KLOL and 740 KTRH Houston owner

Mary Marin Lanoue - Cox Media, KISS-FM San Antonio

Melanie Miller - KPDN-AM Pampa, KGNC-AM -  KIXZ-AM - KAMR-TV Amarillo, KTLK-AM Lubbock, 740 KTRH Houston

Charlie Parker - WOAI San Antonio morning host and KCCW, KLLS, KKYX, KRIO, KTSA

John Roberts - Classic Rock 96.1 KKTX Kilgore

Clifton “King Bee” Smith - KCOH Houston.

Gary B. Stone - President Chief Operating Officer with 40 years of Broadcast experience. 30 years of Spanish media experience, 25 years with Univision Radio.

Terri Thomas - Former Director of Operations/Programming for 97.9 THE BOX KBXX, MAJIC 102.1 KMJQ

Harvey “Harvey T” Thompson - 95.7 KIKK Houston

Jerry Trupiano - Houston sports play-by-play announcer

Val Wilson - Radio One "Sunday Morning Live," KTSU2 and Texas Southern University - School of Communication Adjunct Professor - Radio, Television, Film Department

 

Following Saturday's induction ceremony, a reception for inductees and their families was held at the restored Post Office, operated by the Kilgore Historical and Preservation Society.

Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

The voting members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) have selected twenty (20) broadcast professionals for induction in the Class of 2024. 

UPDATE NOVEMBER 2024
Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony recap
"Runaway Radio" screening during Texas Radio Hall of Fame weekend

Those honorees are presented here in alphabetical order.

JUD ASHMORE

JAY BRITT

RAOUL CORTEZ

FRANK “BIG FRANK” EDWARDS

PAUL GLEISER

JOHN GRANATO AND LANCE ZIERLEIN

HENRY GUERRA

MAT “THE MIGHTY QUINN” GUINN

DENE HALLAM

JAY JONES

MARY LANOUE

MELANIE MILLER

CHARLIE PARKER

JOHN ROBERTS

CLIFTON “KING BEE” SMITH

GARY STONE

TERRI THOMAS

HARVEY “HARVEY T” THOMPSON

JERRY TRUPIANO

VAL WILSON

These twenty individuals will be honored on Saturday, November 2 nd at the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX. The annual TRHOF reunion and induction weekend is open to the public. Schedule, hotel, and ticket information are now posted at www.trhof.net.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by the Texas Radio Hall of Fame)

Voting begins for 2024 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees

(Houston, TX) July 22, 2024: The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2024 Induction Class.

 The voting portal will be open and accessible to voting members via www.TRHOF.net through midnight on Monday, August 5th. 

“We’ve been continually working to refine, streamline, and demystify the nomination and voting process” observes TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris, “and each year we continue to make major steps forward. Once again, we have a group of outstanding broadcasters for our voting members to consider with a balloting platform that includes their photos and biographical information for review.” 

Over two hundred broadcast professionals with ties to Texas radio were nominated for consideration by the TRHOF Review Committee, which reached a consensus on the final fifty. Voting members of the TRHOF will now determine the twenty individuals who will be honored in the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX. 

“We are very pleased with this slate of nominees, which spotlights the depth and breadth of Texas radio talent,” says Harris. “From the tower to the boardroom to the conference room, this list of nominees touches the geographic boundaries of the state and connects to a variety of markets, formats and virtually every position of service in the broadcast world.”

Those selected for the 2024 Induction Class will be honored during the organization’s Annual Induction and Reunion Weekend, November 1-2, 2024, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas. Information on becoming a TRHOF voting member is available on the organization’s website and interested parties may still join—and vote—in this year’s selection. 

TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME 2024 NOMINEES

DAN ACREE

DAVID ANDERSON 

JUD ASHMORE 

BOB BARRY 

JAY BRITT

MIKE CAPPS

STEVE COFFMAN 

RAOUL CORTEZ

FRANK “BIG FRANK” EDWARDS

STEVE EVERETT

JOHN FROST

PAUL GLEISER

JOHN GRANATO AND LANCE ZIERLEIN

HENRY GUERRA 

MAT “THE MIGHTY QUINN” GUINN

DENE HALLAM

JERRY AND WANDA HANSZEN

JAY HOWARD

JOJO AND PATCHES

JANE PRINCE JONES

JAY JONES

MARY LENOUE 

ANDY LOCKRIDGE

MICHAEL MAIN 

GARY MASON 

MELANIE MILLER

GEORGE HENRY NELSON

JOHN NELSON

JOHN “THE LAMA” OAKES

MICHAEL PACKER

CHARLIE PARKER 

PHIL PARR

DAN PENA

TOM PERRYMAN

PAULA PRINCE 

TOM RICHARDS

ROSINDA RIOS BURNS 

CHRISSIE ROBERTS

JOHN ROBERTS

J D ROSE

KEN RUSH

RAY SCHILENS

CLIFTON “KING BEE” SMITH

DR. J. THOMAS SMITH

GARY STONE

TERRI THOMAS

HARVEY “HARVEY T” THOMPSON

JERRY TRUPIANO

GARY “BLUE EYES” WALKER

VAL WILSON

Voting beings for 2023 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees

 

(Houston, TX) July 20, 2023: The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2023 Induction Class. 

UPDATE AUGUST 2023
Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2023 inductees

The voting portal will be open and accessible to voting members via www.TRHOF.net through Monday, July 31st.

“We’ve been continually working to refine, streamline, and demystify the nomination and voting process” observes TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris, “and this rollout represents a major step forward. We are fortunate to have a group of outstanding broadcasters for our voting members to consider and a rejuvenated balloting platform that includes their photos and biographical information for review.”

Over 200 broadcast professionals with ties to Texas radio were nominated for consideration by the TRHOF Review Committee, which reached a consensus on the final fifty. Voting members of the TRHOF will now determine the twenty individuals who will be honored in the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX.

“We are very pleased with this slate of nominees, which spotlights the depth and breadth of Texas radio talent”, says Harris. “From the tower to the board to the conference room, this of list nominees features small town and major market representation, connected to a variety of formats and virtually every position of service in the broadcast world.”

Those selected for the 2023 Induction Class will be honored during the organization’s Annual Induction and Reunion Weekend, November 3-4, 2023, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas. Information on becoming a TRHOF voting member is available on the organization’s website and interested parties may still join—and vote—in this year’s selection.

Dan Bell

Skip Bishop

Bill Branch

Chuck Brinkman

Jay Britt

John Breland

Albert Calvo

Steve Coffman

Raoul Cortez

Manuel Davila

Patti Diaz

Dave Dillon

George Dunham & Craig Miller MUSERS

Kandi Eastman

Rudy Fernandez

John Granato and Lance Zierlein

Garry Harmon

Lynne Haze

Gladys "Gee Gee" Hill

Buddy Holiday

Chris Huff

Dallas Huston

Chris Kelley

Mark Landis

Mary Lanoue

Walt “Baby” Love

Mike Marshall

Eddie Martiny

Gary Mason (Aycock)

Linda O’Brien

Sean O'Neel

John “The Lama” Oakes

Charlie Parker

Tom Perryman

David Rancken

Frank Reed

Tom Richards

Smokey Rivers

Woody Roberts

Claude “Rick” Roberts

Steve Robison

JD Rose

Gregory Rodriguez

Chuck Shramek

Clifton "King Bee" Smith

Bob Stroupe

Terri Thomas

Chuck Tiller

James White

Val Wilson

ESPN 97.5 and 92.5 Houston 2021 schedule changes

ESPN 97.5 KFNC and 92.5 announced sports talk show host schedule changes starting Monday, August 16th, 2021.

The new lineup includes:

7a-10a - The Bench with John Granato & Lance Zierlein

10a-12p - The Charlie Pallilo Show

12p-3p - The Killer B's with Joel Blank & Jeremy Branham

3p-7p - The Wheelhouse with Jake Asman, Cody Stoots & Brad Kellner

Weekday evenings - Patrick Creighton's Late Hits and weekly show Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis

"We're thrilled about the new local lineup", KFNC General Manager Todd Farquharson said in a release. "We've added some new voices to a lineup of proven all-stars. It's going to be great sports talk with a lot of fun."

While "The Blitz with Fred Faour and Friends" is no longer on the new 2021 ESPN 97.5 afternoon slot schedule, Faour still remains with as the KFNC sports betting analyst. 

"Fred has a deep connection with our listeners, and will continue to be an important part of our on-air team," added CEO David Gow.  "He will also lead the development of a new online offering that we'll be launching soon."

Josh Innes returns to Houston radio Monday

Josh Innes is returning to Houston for what he says is a one time fill-in appearance on ESPN 97.5 KFNC.

"This will be my first time hosting a radio show in 8 months," Innes tweeted. "The longest such stretch of being off the air I've had in 17 years. That's something."

Innes will be filling in during the Blitz (4 to 7pm) with Lance Zierlein while hosts AJ Hoffman and Fred Faour are in London with the Texans.

Way back in March, while I was in London, SportsTalk 790 KBME let go Iness, his wife Jilly and producer Jim Mudd. “The Sean Salisbury Show” was named as the replacement.

Innes had been in mornings on 790 since June of 2017. He was hired by KBME to return to Houston radio from Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia in October 2016 where he replaced Charlie Pallilo in the afternoons. Before Philly, Innes was an afternoon show host with Rich Lord on SportsRadio 610 KILT.

So you might be wondering...is this substitute gig an audition? We will have to wait and see.

In the meantime, Innes and Jilly with calls by Mudd can still be heard on the Josh Innes Show podcast. There are Houston and Philadelphia episodes every weekday.

Reminder, I'll be joining @LanceZierlein Monday from 4-7PM on @espn975..filling in for @AJIsTheReal and @FredFaour

— Josh Innes (@JoshInnesShow) November 1, 2019

Houston media job moves 2017

Who left or joined the Houston media scene in 2017?

Rucks Russell leaves KHOU 11

Sophia Beausoleil joins KPRC 2

Drew Karedes to exit KHOU 11

Jacqueline Crea to exit KHOU 11

Brandi Smith joins KHOU

Jillian “JJ” Simmons leaves 97.9 The Box KBXX

Chase Murphy new Mix 96.5 KHMX program director

Samantha Ptashkin leaves KPRC

Dean & Rog celebrate 20 years in Houston

Chrisdyann Uribe joins Fox 26 KRIV

Dave Ward and his emotional goodbye from KTRK abc13

Brett Buffington joins KHOU 11

Ken Hoffman leaves Houston Chronicle for CultureMap

Lily Jang joins KPRC 2

Dayna Steele running for Congress

Crystal Ayala joins Martin Berlanga as co-anchor of Noticiero Telemundo Houston

Anne Elise Parks joins CBS 11 KTVT

Paulina Sodi leaves Telemundo Houston

Rebecca Suárez leaves Univision Houston; returns to HISD

Jason Cage joins Mix 96.5 KHMX afternoons

Angela Chen is leaving FOX 26 KRIV

Lance Zierlein leaves SportsTalk 790 KBME coverage

'The Buzz Lady' Roseann Rogers' new title

Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790

Jennifer Bauer leaves KPRC 2

Rose-Ann Aragon joins KPRC 2

Michelle Choi joins KHOU 11

Post KHOU 11, longtime Houston anchor Greg Hurst WREG News Channel 3 Memphis, TN

Former Houston Chronicle reporter, columnist and editor Alan Bernstein is going to work for Mayor Sylvester Turner

Charlie Pallilo's new radio home announced

Former KPRC 2 freelance reporter Janelle Bludau shows up at KHOU 11

KTRK abc13 reporter/multi-media journalist Tracy Clemons joins HISD press office as PIO

Former KHOU 11 reporter Leigh Frillici joins KPRC 2

Former KPRC 2 sports reporter Gary Striewski joins "morning dose"

Deneige Broom joins FOX 26 KRIV

Ron Trevino marks 35 years at KHOU 11

Cartoonist Nick Anderson let go from Houston Chronicle

James Doughty joins KAVU Victoria, Texas

Stephen Morgan joins FOX 26 KRIV

Alex Sanz named AP deputy director of newsgathering for the U.S. South

Laura Diaz leaves Telemundo Houston

Recent Houston Chronicle departures in 2017

KPRC Production Manager Andy Patterson, engineer Bill Bremer and Chief Operator and Maintenance Engineer Mike August are retiring from KPRC-TV

Dale Forbis leaves NewsRadio 740 KTRH for San Antonio

Collin Myers joining KTRK abc13

Jennifer Broome to leave KPRC's Houston Life

Kaitlin Monte new FOX 26 anchor

Jacob Rascon joins KPRC

CoCo Dominguez named FOX 26 Traffic Reporter and Lifestyle Correspondent

Jimmy Barrett joins 740 KTRH's Houston Morning News

Melinda Spaulding leaves FOX 26 for TSU

Suzanne Boase Honeycutt joins KSBJ

Mario Diaz joins KPRC

New hires at Houston Chronicle for August 2017

Nick Natario joins KTRK abc13

abc13 KTRK meteorologist Casey Curry is no longer with the station.

Is Casey Curry co-hosting KPRC 2's Houston Life permanently?

Casey Curry does weather on FOX 26 KRIV

Where is Casey Curry going to work?

Ubaldo Martinez has been promoted to lead sports anchor at Telemundo Houston KTMD

Reporter Kaitlin McCulley leaves KTRK abc13 for WHDH 7News Boston.

Radio One Houston announced Pamela B. McKay as its new Vice President, General Manager.

Ivory Hecker to join Fox 26 KRIV as a reporter from KARE-TV Minneapolis.

After being off air since July, meteorologist Lisa Vaughn made her return to FOX 26 KRIV.

Over at KPRC 2, chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley is celebrating 35 years on the green screen.

Here is a list of the former Houston journalists who were called back from the reserves to help out during Hurricane Harvey coverage.

Joe Gazin hits 40 years at KIII Corpus Christi

Courtney Zubowski working for CBS News

Jacob Rascon debuts as anchor on KPRC 2

Former KPRC anchor Courtney Zavala returns to channel 2 as Houston Life host.

Hottest Houston social media stars November 2017

Atom Smasher returns to morning radio

Erica Simon joins abc13 KTRK

VIDEO: 2017 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speeches

Fmr. Houston anchor Phillip Mena debuts on NBC

Anoushah Rasta leaves KPRC 2

Lance Zierlein reunites with John Granato on ESPN 97.5

Chip Brewster leaves KPRC 2

Rita Garcia leaving FOX 26 KRIV for FOX 11 LA

Arden Ward named editorial director and Steven Devadanam replaces Clifford Pugh as Houston editor at CultureMap

Patricia Lopez leaves abc13 KTRK

Sally MacDonald named FOX 26 morning anchor

Rick McFarland retires from KPRC 2 after almost 40 years

Texas TV & radio job moves November 2017

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Former KTRK abc13 intern and WXIX anchor Kara Sewell is heading to WFAA morning desk.

NBC5 KXAS has hired former network anchor/reporter Vinita Nair as a “special assignments” reporter sources have confirmed to unclebarky.com.

WFAA 8 hires Cleo Greene and Matt Howerton.

HOUSTON

PBS announced the results of its recent Board elections following its first Board meeting of fiscal year 2018. Four Professional Directors who were elected by the PBS membership in August took their seats at the meeting including Houston Public Media associate vice president and general manager, Lisa Shumate. She was elected to a second term. Shumate was elected as Professional Vice Chair. She will serve alongside Afsaneh Beschloss, founder and CEO of the global investment and advisory firm The Rock Creek Group, who was elected as General Vice Chair.

Houstonia Magazine managing editor Katharine Shilcutt leaves for a job as a Media Relations Specialist at Rice University.

Houston Public Media News 88.7 KUHF news anchor/reporter Ed Mayberry has announced his retirement to take place in February 2018.

- Hottest Houston social media stars November 2017
- Atom Smasher returns to morning radio
- Erica Simon joins abc13 KTRK
- VIDEO: 2017 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee acceptance speeches
- Fmr. Houston anchor Phillip Mena debuts on NBC
- Anoushah Rasta leaves KPRC 2
- Lance Zierlein reunites with John Granato on ESPN 97.5
- Chip Brewster leaves KPRC 2
- Rita Garcia leaving FOX 26 KRIV for FOX 11 LA
- Arden Ward named editorial director and Steven Devadanam replaces Clifford Pugh as Houston editor at CultureMap


SAN ANTONIO

KENS' Sarah Lucero has anchored her last newscast in San Antonio.

KENS Reporter Alicia Elena Neaves has signed off from the station.

Karen Grace's mysterious absence the latest in many changes at KENS.

AUSTIN

Tina Shively departs KVUE for new gig.

AROUND TEXAS

After 18 years at KTXS, longtime anchor George Levesque is leaving.

Meteorologist MATT HOLINER moves to mornings at KRGV in the Weslaco-Brownsville market. - Steve Swienckowski at DCA Talent.

KGBT CBS 4 hires Marybel González as weekend anchor.

Former abc13 KTRK sports anchor and KXXV Waco news anchor Bruce Gietzen to serve as director of student publications at Baylor University.

What are they hiding in Ventura County from Sean Mireskandari?

Lance Zierlein reunites with John Granato on ESPN 97.5

The “Undisputed Kings of Houston Sports Talk Radio” Return to Morning Drive, Monday November 27th

November 22, 2017 (Houston, TX) – Lance Zierlein and John Granato, whose top-rated morning show led Houston’s sports talk radio market for years, will once again share a broadcast studio starting on Monday, November 27, 2017.

The talented duo will cover morning drive on ESPN 97.5 FM from 7:00 to 9:30 AM each weekday.

“Reuniting John and Lance is a homerun”, said David Gow, CEO of Gow Media. “For years, people have asked me when those two could do a show again, and now the stars have aligned.”

Recognized by the Houston Press for Best Radio Show and as Best Radio Host, and a longtime analyst for NFL.com, Zierlein began his career at rival KILT-AM, before joining Granato for the launch of Gow Media’s 1560 AM in 2007. Zierlein left his most recent post at KBME-AM in June of this year, and has been counting the days until his sanctioned return to terrestrial airwaves.

"I'm really excited about getting back together with John Granato and being part of what David Gow is building with 97.5, Sports Map and Culture Map," says Zierlein. “John and I had the most talked-about show in Houston because of our chemistry and the fun we had on the air. That's missing from a lot of the radio shows out there today. It's time to bring that back in the mornings."

John Granato, who was been a key player in the growth of Gow Media’s sports properties, enjoyed a successful ten-year run with Zierlein at KILT-AM, where the two shared morning show duties. He shares Zierlein’s enthusiasm for this new chapter in their personal and professional relationship.

“It’s huge for me to have Lance back,” reports Granato. “Not only is he a great friend but I owe a lot to him in my career. And he’s one of the funniest guys I know. A lot of people woke up to us over the years. Hopefully they’ll be back and we’ll get a bunch of new people as well. I’m really excited about being in morning drive again (Except that whole waking up early thing).”

Zierlein’s recruitment, and his pairing with former “mic mate” Granato, represents another bold talent acquisition engineered by Gow Media CEO David Gow. Earlier this year, Gow lured Houston broadcast veteran Charlie Pallilo to the Gow Media family. Pallilo now hosts a weekday show on SportsMap 94.1 FM, following a signal switch from 1560 AM.

Reflecting on a 2017 that included Gow Media’s acquisition of CultureMap and the launch of SportsMap.com, David Gow predicts a great future for his Houston-based multi-platform media company.

“Lance caps off a great year for us”, observes Gow. “With Ken Hoffman, Charlie Pallilo and now Lance Zierlein joining our already-strong roster of talent, we believe we’ve built the ‘dream team’ that Houston’s sports fans are looking for”.

About Gow Media
Gow Media, LLC is a multi-platform media company founded in 2007 and based in Houston. The company has two sports stations in Houston: ESPN 97.5 and SportsMap 94.1FM. The company also owns one of the country’s largest sports radio networks, SB Nation Radio, which
it runs in partnership with SBNation.com. SB Nation Radio provides 24/7 sports shows and sports updates to over 500 affiliate radio stations across the country, Sirius Satellite Radio, and mobile and digital partners. In February Gow Media acquired CultureMap.com, the leading online destination for lifestyle content in Texas. And in October the company launched SportsMap.com, a leading sports site in Houston. Gow Media, LLC is backed by a private investment group with significant experience in media ownership. The investor group includes Steve Webster, co-manager and co-CEO of Avista Capital; Patrick Dugan, vice president and general counsel of Nortex Corporation; and David Gow, chairman and CEO of Gow Media, LLC.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Gow Media)

Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790; other moves

iHeartMedia Houston Debuts New Lineup for SportsTalk 790

Houston, Texas – June 19, 2017– iHeartMedia Houston announced today its new weekday lineup for SportsTalk 790, Houston’s Home for Your Home Teams, effective July 17.

The new schedule will begin at 6:00 a.m. weekdays with “The Josh Innes Show,” which has been broadcasted in afternoons on SportsTalk 790 since October 2016. Innes is a veteran sports radio personality who first worked in Houston radio in 2009. In January
2013, he moved to Philadelphia, where “The Josh Innes Show” was one of the most listened to afternoon drive sports radio shows in the city.

Josh Innes

“We’ve received a lot of great feedback since Josh joined SportsTalk 790,” said Bryan Erickson, Director of AM Programming for iHeartMedia Houston. “Love him or hate him, he’s one of the most passionate guys on the radio right now and that resonates with sports fans.”

In addition to new time slots for on-air personality Matt Thomas and “In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu,” SportsTalk 790 announced that veteran football scout, writer and fantasy football expert Jayson Braddock will join hosts Adam Clanton and Sean Jones on
“The Bottom Line,” which will now air during the afternoons. SportsTalk 790 will also continue its broadcast partnerships with the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets and the University of Texas football and basketball teams.

“At SportsTalk 790, we have some of the most knowledgeable sports experts and live and local programming in Houston,” said Erickson. “We’re extremely excited for this new lineup, which will provide Houston’s sports fans with even more exciting updates, insights and compelling conversation about the teams they love.”

Full Programming Lineup:

“The Josh Innes Show” 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

“In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu” 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

“The Matt Thomas Show” 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

“The Bottom Line” 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

iHeartMedia Houston has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises – both broadcast and digital – including SUNNY 99.1, 94.5 The Buzz, The All-New 93.7 The Beat, KTRH and SportsTalk 790 – and produces legendary marquee events including Buzzfest and The Houston Beat Down.

iHeartMedia is a leading media outlet in the Houston market and its content is available across multiple platforms, including its broadcast station; online via its branded digital site; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio, the all-in- one streaming music and live radio service – with its more than a billion downloads and 100 million registered users.

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(The following post was taken from a release sent to me by IHeartMedia Houston)

Lance Zierlein leaves SportsTalk 790 KBME coverage

UPDATE JUNE 19, 2017
Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790; other moves

Lance Zierlein to leave KBME's morning sports talk show
Lance Zierlein, one of the stalwarts of Houston sports radio for 20 years, said Tuesday he has elected not to sign a new contract with KBME (790 AM) and will leave the station later this year to focus on duties with NFL.com and other future projects.

SportsTalk 790 To Undergo Drive Time Changes
With Zierlein leaving, Barrett Sports Media has learned that 790 plans to move Josh Innes into morning drive. The change isn’t expected to occur until the summer, just in time for football season.

Lance Zierlein Declines Contract Option at 790, Leaves Morning Show
For those who follow sports radio, Zierlein's decision to decline his contract option is not a shock. Not only had he said he was going to do it sometime ago, but his analysis of the NFL draft has grown in recent months with his work on NFL.com. In his statement on social media, he admits as much and says he is open to new opportunities that fit with his NFL focus.

UPDATE JUNE 19, 2017
Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790; other moves

Houston media support Astros outfielder George Springer

CHECK OUT THE EVENT COVERAGE AND PHOTOS:
Houston Media support Astros George Springer's 3rd Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit

Houston Astros and More to Join George Springer for 3rd Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit
Benefiting Camp SAY: A Summer Camp for Young People Who Stutter

HOUSTON (June 7, 2017) George Springer, a celebrated Houston Astros outfielder, will host the 3rd Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in downtown Houston at Lucky Strike, benefiting Camp SAY.

Springer, a person who stutters, is the national spokesperson for Camp SAY, a life-changing summer camp for young people who stutter. In the inaugural year, Springer hosted the Bowling Benefit to establish the George Springer Kids Fund and provide young people of all socioeconomic backgrounds financial aid assistance and access to Camp SAY. To date, no family has been turned away from Camp SAY, due to their inability to pay.

"I want to help kids who stutter build the confidence they need to pursue their dreams," said Springer.

Guests are invited to attend alongside Springer and celebrity lane captains. The following and more are scheduled to attend:

KPRC's AM 950 Radio Host Michael Garfield
CultureMap's Ken Hoffman
KPRC's Khambrel Marshall
KPRC's Randy Mcllvoy
Houston Texans' Whitney Mercilus
KHOU's Matt Musil
KTRK's David Nuno
Former Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini
Former Houston Texan Chester Pitts
KHOU's Ron Trevino
ESPN's FM 97.5 Radio Host Barry Warner
KBME's AM 790 Radio Host Lance Zierlein


Honorary Chair Dr. Carolyn Farb will be joined by Co-chairs Lara Bell and Melissa DeAyala as well as Junior Chair Matthew DeAyala. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, including a performance by a teen from SAY's program, followed by bowling with celebrity lane captains, open bar and dinner. The event will also feature a silent and online auction with sports themed items, experiences and memorabilia such as Houston Astros suite tickets, on-field opportunity to watch Astros batting practice, Houston Texans JJ Watt signed jersey and Former Houston Oiler Dan Pastorini autographed football. In addition, the auction will include family, entertainment, fashion, wine and dining items. All the proceeds from the event and silent auction will create life-changing summer experiences for so many children.

Camp SAY is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that offers comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social and emotional impact of stuttering.

Benefit tickets begin at $200 and sponsorships begin at $1,000. Tickets must be purchased in advance, limited benefit tickets available. To purchase a sponsorship or tickets, visit www.say.org/joingeorge, or contact Noah Cornman at 212-414-9696, ext. 201 or Noah@SAY.org.

Sponsors of the Bowling Benefit include: The Aloft Houston Downtown, Blackhorse Limousine, Ernst & Young, LLP, The Legacy Agency, Mister French's Gourmet Bakery and Stewart Title. Media sponsors include: Absolutely Memorial, CKW Luxe Magazine, Clear Channel, Hot in Houston Now, Houstonia Magazine, Key Magazine, River Oaks Living Magazine and TravelHost Houston.

About George Springer
George Springer is a celebrated Houston Astros rookie outfielder, recent Sports Illustrated cover athlete, and a person who stutters. Springer was selected by the Houston Astros out of the University of Connecticut in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft. As the 11th overall selection, Springer became the highest selection in the MLB Draft in Connecticut baseball history. Springer played his first MLB game in April 2014. In 2013, Springer joined the 30-30 club, recording more than 30 home runs and stolen bases. Springer was also named MVP in the Texas League All-Star Game, the Texas League Player of the Year, a Baseball America Minor League All-Star, an MLB.com Organization All-Star, and was a finalist for USA Today's Minor League Player of the Year Award. Springer was raised in New Britain, CT. Learn more at houston.astros.mlb.com.

About SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young
The Stuttering Association for the Young is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that believes every voice matters, and offers: Camp SAY, a summer camp for young people who stutter, Confident Voices after-school & weekend programs, and Speech Therapy. Young people from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to SAY programs, and this year alone, more than $400,000 in financial aid is being awarded to families in need. www.SAY.org

About Camp SAY
Camp SAY is a 2-week, American Camp Association (ACA) accredited summer camp for young people who stutter (ages 8-18) and their young family members and friends. This year's camp dates are August 1st - 15th. Camp takes place on a 500+ acre facility in North Carolina. Kids from across the US, and beyond, attend Camp SAY. You can learn more about camp at: www.CampSAY.org.

Tragically, without programs like Camp SAY, many kids who stutter suffer in silence. These kids literally silence themselves to avoid ridicule. Kids who stutter can feel isolated and alone. Camp SAY helps them build strong friendships with other kids who stutter and helps them discover their own unique voices.

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Houston Media support Astros George Springer's 3rd Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit

Sports Talk 790 AM KBME January 2017 schedule changes

Sports Talk 790 AM KBME has announced January 2017 programming changes. All the shows move up by one hour.

6a-9a The Proper Gentlemen of Sports w/ Lance Zierlein & Matt Thomas
9a-11a In The Trenches w/ Greg Koch & ND Kalu
11a-2p The Bottom Line w/ Sean Jones & Adam Clanton
2p-6p The Josh Innes Show

Josh Innes returns to Houston at Sports Talk 790 KBME

UPDATE JUNE 19, 2017
Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790; other moves

IHeartMedia Houston's Sports Talk 790 AM names Josh Innes afternoon host

HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 3, 2016 – Sports Talk 790 AM, Live & Local Sports Talk for Houston announced today the addition of on air personality Josh Innes to its weekday lineup. Beginning October 10, Innes will host the afternoon drive show weekdays from 3 - 7 p.m.

Josh Innes

“I’m thrilled to be adding such a wildly entertaining show to our live and local lineup. Josh is a unique talent who approaches sports talk radio like no other,” said Bryan Erickson, Director of AM Programming for iHeartMedia Houston.

Innes returns to Houston where he hosted afternoon drive for CBS Radio before leaving for Philadelphia for a similar role at Sports Radio 94 WIP. Innes got his start in his hometown of Baton Rouge at WJBO.

“I am coming home. Sports radio in Houston is about to change,” said Innes

Full Sports Talk 790 programming line-up:
· The Proper Gentlemen with Lance Zierlein & Matt Thomas from 6 -10 a.m.
· In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
· The Bottom Line with Jones and Clanton from 12 - 3 p.m.
· The Josh Innes Show from 3 - 7 p.m.

In addition to being live and local from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sports Talk 790 is home of the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and UT football and basketball.

(The following post was taken from a release sent to me by IHeartMedia Houston)

UPDATE

Much appreciation for all the kind words. My goal has always been a fun, incisive show worthy of a discerning audience. Different strokes...

— Charlie Pallilo (@Pallilo) October 8, 2016

UPDATE
I have asked the station about what's happening to Charlie Pallilo. If/when I hear back, I will update here.
The Houston Chronicle's David Barron reports that Charlie Pallilo is out of 790 KBME.

UPDATE JUNE 19, 2017
Josh Innes moves to mornings on SportsTalk 790; other moves

790 KBME announces new 2016 lineup

Former Houston Oiler Sean Jones Joins Talk Roster

790 KBME, Houston’s Home for local Sports Talk, announced today a new lineup featuring live and local programming from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. including former Houston Oiler Sean Jones joining weekdays, beginning Monday, January 4.

Jones, a former All Pro, who played with the Oilers and Packers and Raiders, will team up with host Adam Clanton weekdays from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. “We’re thrilled to be adding Jones to the team. The former Super Bowl champ brings a unique perspective from his days on the gridiron. Jones has some strong opinions and we can’t wait to unleash him on Houston sports talk fans, said Bryan Erickson, Director of AM Programming for iHeart Media Houston.

Matt Thomas will move to morning drive and will join Lance Zierlein from 6:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. on The Proper Gentlemen of Sports. In the Trenches with former NFL stars Greg Koch and N.D Kalu will move back an hour from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and veteran sportstalk host Charlie Pallilo will add an hour to The Drive Home and will be live from 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

The full KBME Sportstalk 790 programming line-up:

The Proper Gentlemen with Lance Zierlein & Matt Thomas from 6:00 a.m-10:00 a.m.

In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Bottom Line with Jones and Clanton from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

The Drive Home with Charlie Pallilo from 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

The Jay Mohr Show 7:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.

In addition to being live and local from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sportstalk 790 is home of the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets and Texas A&M football and basketball.

iHeartMedia Houston has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises – both broadcast and digital – including KBME-AM, KQBT-FM, KODA-FM, KPRC-AM, KTBZ-FM, KTRH-AM – and produces legendary marquee events including Buzzfest and The Houston Beat Down. It’s programming and content are available across multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; online via its branded digital sites; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio.

(This post is from a release sent to me by IHeartMedia Houston.)

790 KBME goes live and local from 6 to 6

Sportstalk 790 KBME to adjust schedule and go live and local from 6am to 6pm

Sportstalk 790 KBME is shifting The Jay Mohr Show from mid-days to evenings, moving Matt Thomas to mid-days from early afternoons and giving Charlie Pallilo more time and an earlier start. Here is the full Clear Channel Houston press release:

790 KBME, Houston’s Home for Sports Talk, announced today that it will feature live and local programming from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. beginning Monday, The lineup will continue to feature the No. 1 morning sports show in Houston, The Proper Gentlemen with Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton from 6-9:00 a.m. and the No. 1 midday sports show, In the Trenches with Greg Koch and N.D. Kalu from 9-11:00 a.m. Matt Thomas moves to 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., The Drive Home with Charlie Pallilo moves to 2-6:00 p.m. and Jay Mohr will be featured at night from 6-9:00 p.m.

"Sportstalk 790 is constantly getting feedback from local sports fans regarding who and what they want to hear on Houston sports talk radio,” said Bryan Erickson, Director of AM Programming, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Houston. “They told us they wanted more of their favorite Sportstalk 790 hosts and that is why we are pleased to announce our new
lineup featuring live local sports talk all day, the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets and one of the funniest sports radio talents, Jay Mohr, at night.”

The KBME Sportstalk 790 programming line-up:
• The Proper Gentlemen with Lance Zierlein & Adam Clanton from 6-9:00 a.m.
• In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu from 9-11:00 a.m.
• The Matt Thomas Show from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• The Drive Home with Charlie Pallilo 2-6:00 p.m.
• The Jay Mohr Show 6-9:00 p.m.

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How did I spend the holidays? Going through my blog archives looking for instances of people moving jobs in the Texas media. Wow, I have quite the life don't I? The top of the post starts in January and goes down through December.

KHOU grabs Mike O'Neill for EP from KTRK
Big news in the world of Houston TV management. Longtime KTRK 13 producer Mike O'Neill (he is an original producer of the 4pm show) packed up his Mouse ears and moved over to KHOU 11 as an executive producer.

Bob Allen

Bob Allen scores with emotional goodbye; talks future plans
We got the shocker of the night when KTRK 13 sportscaster Bob Allen said he was leaving the station by the end of 2012 (KTRK recruited Greg Bailey from WCNC as his eventual replacement). Allen stayed with the station until January 2013 because the Houston Texans were actually winning.

KPRC 2 brings in Camille Williams from Fox 7 KTBC
Camille Williams moves from Fox 7 KTBC Austin to KPRC 2 Houston

KHOU names David Paul the chief meteorologist
KHOU 11 has named David Paul as the chief meteorologist for the Belo station.

Fox 26 KRIV snags Nancy Zambrano from KTBC FOX 7
Nancy Zambrano moves from Fox 7 KTBC Austin to Fox 26 KRIV Houston.

Three Houston radio departures announced the same day
Some big stories from the Houston radio world that broke.

Wendy Corona leaves WFAA, KPRC producer to WMAQ EP and more
It's time to see where TV folks in Houston and around Texas are getting new jobs!

Sam Malone joins 1070 The Answer KNTH
AM 1070 The Answer KNTH is Sam Malone's new Houston radio home.

Elizabeth Burpo named National Sales Manager, Fox 26 KRIV & My20 KTXH
Elizabeth Burpo has been named National Sales Manager for FOX26 and My20.

Houston Chronicle departures and new hires
Tank McNamara and creator Bill Hinds dropped from Houston paper.

Mix 96.5 KHMX moves Blake Hayes to mornings
Blake Hayes drops into Kidd Kraddick's former morning slot on Mix 96.5 KHMX.

Tom Doerr, Fox 26 KRIV news director to WFLD Chicago
Fox 26 KRIV News Director Tom Doerr moves to same job at WFLD Chicago Fox 32.

Chikage Windler new KEYE 42 chief meteorologist
Chikage Windler replaces Troy Kimmel as KEYE 42 chief meteorologist.

Keith Calkins of Fox 26 KRIV signs off from sports department
Keith Calkins, Fox 26 KRIV's weekend sports anchor, signs off.

Susan O’Donnell leaves 89.3 KSBJ
89.3 KSBJ loses morning show host Susan O’Donnell.

Ron Oliveira signs off KEYE Austin
Ron Oliveira, the main anchor of KEYE 42 and longtime Austin newsman, left the Central Texas TV airwaves after more than 34 years in the business.

Butch Alsandor to leave KHOU
Butch Alsandor calls it quits from KHOU 11.

Tania Ortega joins Fox 7 KTBC
Tania Ortega moves from KCEN to Fox 7 KTBC.

Mariza Reyes Mendoza, formerly of KPRC 2, joins KSAT 12
Mariza Reyes Mendoza joins KSAT 12 San Antonio.

Ryan McCredden is new 610 KILT & 650 KIKK PD
Ryan McCredden replaces Gavin Spittle at KILT-AM and KIKK-AM.

J.C. Corcoran, 93.7 The Arrow's new morning man
93.7 The Arrow KKRW gets new morning man J.C. Corcoran.

Dave Cody leaving Fox 7 KTBC
After 28 years, Dave Cody leaving Fox 7 KTBC Austin.

Brian Collister of WOAI replaces KTRK's Wayne Dolcefino
Brian Collister of San Antonio's WOAI replaces Wayne Dolcefino at KTRK abc13.

Brooks Garner joins KHOU 11 from WFLA 8
Brooks Garner joins KHOU 11's weather team from WFLA News Channel 8 Tampa.

Gianna Caserta makes KPRC 2 debut
Gianna Caserta joins KPRC 2 from WALB 10 Albany Georgia.

Adam Clanton joins SportsTalk 790 KBME
Adam Clanton announces his new radio home is SportsTalk 790 KBME.

Eric King jumps to KXAS from WLKY
Eric King joins KXAS NBC 5 DFW from WLKY Louisville, KY.

Amanda Perez joins KPRC from KFSN
Amanda Perez returns to KPRC 2 from KFSN 30 Fresno; she likes Whataburger more than In-N-Out Burger too.

88.7 KUHF to air new Houston talk show with Craig Cohen
Craig Cohen to host 88.7 KUHF talk show Houston Matters.

Bob Allen to KHOU 11
Bob Allen leaves KTRK abc13 in January, now joins KHOU 11.

Kyle Montgomery leaves KPRC 2
KPRC 2's weekend sports anchor Kyle Montgomery signs off for national footprint.

Jay Rodriguez joins Sunny 99.1 KODA mornings
KODA-FM SUNNY 99.1, Houston's Official At-Work Station, announced that Jay Rodriguez joined the station as its new Morning Show Co-Host.

Gene Norman to WIAT CBS42 Birmingham
Gene Norman, formerly of KHOU 11, heads to WIAT CBS42 Birmingham.

Mario Alberto takes over Mega 101 KLOL mornings
CBS Radio Houston announces that KLOL Mega 101 launches its new morning show “Mega in your mornings with Mario”, hosted by Mario Alberto Gonzalez.

Joe Pags off KPRC AM 950
KPRC AM 950 morning man Joe Pags has last show.

Walton and Johnson to KPRC AM 950 replacing Joe Pags
Walton and Johnson returning to Houston radio...again

Tim Melton off KTRK abc13 website
Tim Melton's bio is no longer on KTRK abc13's website.

Roseann Rogers 'The Buzz Lady' moves to KTRK abc13
Check This Out: "The Buzz Lady" Roseann Rogers relocates to KTRK abc13.

Jaymie Kosina becomes GSM of KBXX/KMJQ & Digital Sales Manager of Texas
Jaymie Kosina Joins Radio One Management Team in Texas - Veteran Sales Professional will be Digital Sales Manager of Texas and GSM of KBXX/KMJQ.

Bob Slovak new KTRK abc13 weekend sports anchor
Bob Slovak now featured on weekend newscast open as sports anchor.

Drew Shirley hired as KHOU 11 sports producer from KPLC
KHOU 11 hires KPLC Lake Charles sports director Drew Shirley as producer.

Bill Spencer joins KPRC 2 as investigative reporter from WXYZ
Bill Spencer from WXYZ Detroit joins KPRC 2 Houston as investigative reporter.

Alex Cadelago named Vice President/Director of Sales for CBS Radio Houston
Alex Cadelago Named Vice President, Director of Sales for KILT-AM, KILT-FM, KIKK-AM, KHMX-FM, KKHH-FM and KLOL-FM.

Nancy Zambrano leaves Fox 26 KRIV after months on the job
Fox 26 KRIV reporter Nancy Zambrano to leave the TV biz after a few months in Houston.

Kristi Powers' life after Fox 26 and other media job moves
Media job moves from Houston and across the state over the last month.

Samica Knight promoted as new KTRK abc13 anchor; Katie McCall to report
Samica Knight plays switch-a-roo with Katie McCall to become new KTRK abc13 weekend morning anchor.

Bob Morford upped to news director at Fox 26 KRIV
Bob Morford named Vice President and News Director of FOX 26; moved up from assistant ND.

Dave Froehlich named Fox 7 KTBC morning anchor from KRIS-TV
Dave Froehlich jumps from KRIS Corpus Christi to Fox 7 KTBC Austin.

Fox 26 KRIV loses two managers to other stations
Two Fox 26 KRIV managers move on to becomes news directors at other stations.

KPRC loses two staffers then grabs from KHOU, WFAA takes from KRIV
KPRC, KRIV, KHOU, WFAA swap and lose longtime employees.

Jeff McShan leaves KHOU for Harris County District Attorney's Office PIO gig
Jeff McShan gives up KHOU for the Harris County District Attorney's Office PIO position.

Is Houston big enough for two Kevin Quinn's?
There can only be one...Kevin Quinn on air in H-Town.

Houston-based syndicated radio host Chris X gets local weeknight show
Chris X can be heard on 60 stations across the US right here from Houston.

Gary Striewski leaves KPRC for NESN
Gary Striewski put a year in at KPRC 2 and jets off to New England's NESN.

Houston and TX TV & radio job moves while I was away...there are lots of them
A roundup of Houston and Texas TV moves and departures.

KPRC's Camille Williams Hepola & KHOU's Jeff McShan head to Harris County District Attorney's Office
KPRC reporter Camille Williams Hepola joins KHOU's Jeff McShan in the public information officer world at the Harris County DA's Office.

Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton to replace Adam Wexler and Matt Jackson on 790 KBME
Adam Wexler and Matt Jackson off SportsTalk 790 KBME.

Christine Haas returns to Texas at Fox 7 KTBC
Former KHOU, KVUE anchor Christine Haas returns from San Diego to work at Fox 7 KTBC Austin.

Idolina Peralez replaces Mary Lee at KPRC 2
KPRC's Idolina Peralez was Idolina Walker at KIFI Local News 8/KIDK in Southeastern Idaho, Southwestern Montana and Northwestern Wyoming.

Shel Winkley replaces Bob French at KBTX 3
Shel Winkley, KBTX morning meteorologist, gets chief gig after Bob French's departure.

Bill Barajas joins KSAT from KRGV
Bill Barajas is heading to his cousin Erik's old station KSAT.

Breeanna Malik named Clear Channel Houston Vice President of Sales
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Houston announced that Breeanna Malik has been named Vice President of Sales.

Rashi Vats moves to Fox 26 KRIV from KBTX 3
Rashi Vats to join Fox 26 KRIV from KBTX 3 in Bryan/College Station.

Jennifer Lindgren joins KTVT CBS 11 from WKYC Ohio
Jennifer Lindgren moves to KTVT CBS 11 from WKYC Northeast Ohio to marry an Aggie.

Jay Michaels named 102.1 KDGE program director
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Dallas Names Jay Michaels Program Director for KDGE-FM.

Ruben Galvan joins KPRC 2 from XETV San Diego 6
Ruben Galvan to become KPRC 2 morning feature reporter from XETV San Diego 6 CW.

Paulina Sodi joins Telemundo Houston KTMD from TV Azteca
Telemundo Houston grabs Paulina Sodi from TV Azteca’s “Proyecto 40” in Mexico City.

Howard Dorsey named Fox 26 KRIV assistant news director
New Fox 26 KRIV assistant ND Howard Dorsey has strong resume.

Jace Larson joins KPRC 2 investigative team from KUSA 9News Denver
Award winning KUSA 9News Denver investigative reporter Jace Larson adds to growing KPRC Local 2 Investigates unit.

Scarlett Greyson joins FOX7 KTBC from KAMC Lubbock
Scarlett Greyson to anchor FOX 7’s “Good Day Austin Saturday” and “Good Day Austin Sunday."

News Director Denise Bishop exits News 92 FM KROI
News Director Denise Bishop, who helped sign on News 92 FM KROI, is gone.

Natalie Bomke to WFLD Chicago from Fox 26 KRIV
Fox 26 KRIV's Natalie Bomke heading to WFLD Chicago Fox 32.

Jennifer Kielman leaves KETK East Texas
Jennifer Kielman gives up the anchor chair at KETK East Texas, but will continue in television.

Crystal Kobza returns to KTRK abc13
Crystal Kobza back reporting at abc13 KTRK after nine month or so absence. She left at the end of the year.

Ex-AP & Chron editor Kit Frieden joins Androvett Houston
Associated Press Editor Kit Frieden Joins Androvett Legal Media & Marketing in Houston.

Houston Chronicle hires Nancy Barnes as new editor
Hearst Newspapers names Nancy Barnes editor and executive vice president for news at the Houston Chronicle - Under her leadership, the Star Tribune won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Local News.

Jane Slater & Mark Elfenbein off 105.3 The Fan KRLD's “Elf & Slater”
105.3 The Fan KRLD replaces “Elf & Slater” with Jane Slater & Mark Elfenbein.

Mary Lee to KING 5 Seattle after KPRC 2
Mary Lee heads to KING 5 Seattle after a European Vacation post KPRC 2.

Kyle Montgomery lands at Fox Sports' Prime Ticket hosting "Clippers Live" post KPRC
Former KPRC 2 sports anchor Kyle Montgomery to host "Clippers Live" for Fox Sports' Prime Ticket in LA.

KIAH 39 GM Roger Bare takes over KDAF 33 Dallas too
KIAH 39 General Manager Roger Bare Expands Responsibilities to KDAF 33 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Foti Kallergis, marketing expert & former KVUE anchor, joins abc13 as reporter
Foti Kallergis, marketing expert and previous KVUE fill-in anchor, joins KTRK abc13 as reporter.

Jenny Anchondo named new Fox 4 KDFW anchor
Jenny Anchondo moving to Dallas to anchor Fox 4 KDFW's "Good Day Saturday” and “Good Day Sunday.”

Michael Garfield joins WFAA 8 Dallas as tech contributor
High Tech Texan Michael Garfield joins WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth as 4pm tech contributor.

Karla Barguiarena joins KTRK abc13 as reporter
Back from the pr/marketing world, former KHOU reporter Karla Barguiarena joins abc13 KTRK.

Houston TV & radio job moves plus more from around Texas
Here are television and radio job moves from Houston and around Texas.

Jane Slater lands at CBS 11 KTVT & TXA 21
After leaving 105.3 The Fan KRLD, Jane Slater tweets she lands at CBS 11 KTVT & TXA 21.

Ex-KETK anchor Jennifer Kielman heading to KOLR 10 in Springfield, MO
Jennifer Kielman is hitched and ready to move to KOLR 10 in Springfield, Missouri.

Ericka Miller joins KEYE Austin
Ericka Miller becomes KEYE Austin weekend anchor after WXII 12 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Adam Wexler joins CSN Houston's Rockets Coverage
Veteran Houston Sports Radio Host Adam Wexler Joins Network as Rockets Digital Reporter.

Patricia Lopez moves to KTRK abc13 mornings
Patricia Lopez moves Stretch Your Dollar and 'much more' to KTRK abc13 mornings.

Classical 91.7 KUHA eliminates DJ staff; goes syndicated
Classical 91.7 KUHA gets rid of 8 full time positions and goes with programming service Classical 24.

Guy Rawlings joins CBS 11 KTVT and TXA 21
Guy Rawlings, formerly with WGCL Atlanta, comes to CBS 11 KTVT and TXA 21 as sports anchor.

Shannon Wolfson to replace Leslie Rhode at KXAN Austin
KXAN Austin investigative reporter Shannon Wolfson to replace longtime anchor Leslie Rhode in December.

Ned Hibberd leaves Fox 26 for WJZY-WMYT Fox Charlotte
Reporter Ned Hibberd takes off from Fox 26 KRIV to become assistant news director at Fox Charlotte WJZY-WMYT.

Ken Molestina joins CBS 11 KTVT from WUSA
Ken Molestina heads to DFW's CBS 11 KTVT from WUSA Washington.

Steve Simon expands NewsFix to KDAF from KIAH
Steve Simon leaves Houston's KIAH to expand NewsFix format to KDAF Dallas.

Rita Garcia promoted to Fox 26 KRIV morning anchor
Fox 26 KRIV weekend anchor Rita Garcia moves up to mornings.

Lauren Freeman is new KPRC 2 4pm anchor
Lauren Freeman ditches the 2:30am alarm for the KPRC 2 4pm newscast; Rachel McNeill moves to mornings from 4pm.

Bruce Logan takes over CBS Houston as Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager
CBS RADIO Houston today announced that Bruce Logan has been named Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager for the six-station cluster which includes KHMX-FM (Hot adult contemporary), KIKK-AM (sports), KILT-FM (country), KILT-AM (sports), KKHH (Top 40), and KLOL-FM (Spanish). He will also have day-to-day programming responsibilities for The Bull, KILT-FM; and Hot 95.7, KKHH.

Bernice Kearney named KSAT news director
Bernice Kearney named KSAT San Antonio News Director following retirement of Jim Boyle.

Jacqueline Crea joins KHOU from KTSM El Paso
Weekend anchor Jacqueline Crea moves from KTSM El Paso to KHOU Houston as reporter.

Chris Stipes now Fox 26 KRIV weekend anchor, plus other changes
Fox 26 morning anchor Chris Stipes moves to weekends, plus other reporter changes for 2014.

Adam Wexler joins CSN Houston's Rockets Coverage

Veteran Houston Sports Radio Host Adam Wexler Joins Network as Rockets Digital Reporter

After being let go from SportsTalk 790 KBME's morning show, Adam Wexler shows up over at Comcast SportsNet Houston:

Comcast SportsNet Houston (CSN) today announced that longtime Houston sports radio host Adam Wexler will serve as the network's Rockets digital reporter.

Wexler will contribute to the network's Rockets coverage by providing enhanced coverage on CSN Houston's digital platforms, including CSNHouston.com and social media outlets.

In addition to live Tweets from practices and games, Wexler will contribute insight with written content and video reports on CSNHouston.com. He will also appear on CSN Houston's signature news and talk programs, SportsNet Central and SportsTalk Live, in addition to contributing to enhanced interaction with fans via social media and live web chats.

Wexler performed in on-air roles at both SportsRadio 610 and SportsTalk 790 in Houston starting in 1995, and has previously been a part of the Rockets radio broadcast team as a studio host and color analyst. He also worked as a sports producer at KPRC-TV in Houston. He has been covering Houston sports for nearly 20 years on all media platforms, in print, on radio, on television and online.

"With more than 3 million unique visits, close to 4 million video views, and 5 million page views, the insight Adam brings to our Rockets reporting strengthens CSNHouston.com as the go-to place for in-depth Rockets coverage," CSN Houston Senior News Director Doug Brown said.

Wexler's duties with CSN Houston begin with Monday's Rockets/Dallas Mavericks preseason game starting with Rockets Pregame Live at 6:30 p.m.

CSN is available in both standard and high definition to all local cable, satellite and telco TV providers. For channel locations, visit www.csnhouston.com/channel-finder.

Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton replaced Wexler and Matt Jackson on 790 KBME's morning broadcast.