Texas TV news and radio job moves March 2026

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

This Texas Media Mogul Owns the Local News: Irving-based Nexstar controls more TV stations than any other company. CEO Perry Sook aims to grow it even bigger.

Dallas officials feared WFAA-TV would leave downtown over parking dispute, emails show.

After nearly 13 years, the WFAA newsroom said goodbye to assistant news director Sheena Autin.

KERA breaks ground on headquarters, prepares to launch local news show.

Audacy names Erik Bradley Brand Manager of 98.7 The Spot in Dallas.

Ricky Cody renewed his contract as Chief Meteorologist with Spectrum News and will be staying in Texas for the next three years.

FOX 4 KDFW Chief Photographer Bob Hawman retired in March 2026.

Cumulus Media’s New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf Raise $360,000 for Cook Children’s Medical Center at 5th Annual Texas Independence Jam at Billy Bob’s Texas.

- Damien Lodes joins CBS News Texas
- Ana Mafud joins Telemundo 39 DFW
- Nelly Carreno joins CBS News Texas
- Nicole Nielsen leaves CBS News Texas
- Steve Pickett celebrates 30 years with CBS 11 KTVT
- Nexstar + Tegna, what about Texas stations, plus the dissent
- Mariel Ruiz caught a meteor over Texas breaking apart while live on air

HOUSTON

iHeartMedia Houston Director of Promotions & Marketing, Rob Skinner, is celebrating his 30th year with the radio company.

The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced, and Bruce Logan, Vice President of Programming for Audacy/Houston, with direct oversight of 100.3 KILT, is an inductee.

After 70+ years of telling the stories that make our neighborhoods feel like home, The Leader will close its doors. 

Nielsen Acknowledges Houston PPM Encoder Misuse From Illegally Operating Translators.

Space City Home Network announces Astros legend Ryan Pressly joining the broadcast

Meet the 96-Year-Old Texas Legend and iconic broadcaster, René Cárdenas, who helped solidify Houston as a baseball town.

After seven years at the Houston Chronicle covering state politics, Taylor Goldenstein joins the Texas Tribune.

Demarcus Ellis joins KPRC 2 as a technical director.

Rowdy Yates continues to expand his national footprint. The SuiteRadio program “Ridin’ with Rowdy” has been added to the nightly lineup on 96.1 KWS-FM in Charleston, West Virginia. Yates is also now heard weeknights on WUUQ-FM in Chattanooga. A special Saturday-only edition of the show has been picked up by KPXZ-FM in Las Cruces, New Mexico, while his afternoon-focused program “The Rowdy Ride Home” has landed in Butte Falls, Oregon on KWWL-FM. With the latest additions, Yates’ weekday reach now climbs to an impressive 70 affiliate stations.  

- Bill Barajas gets married
- Texas 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners
- Deanna Schultz to lead Houston Times and Dallas Herald Magazines
- KPRC 2 Houston has layoffs
- Haley Hernandez interviewed by Houston Moms
- Maggie McKethan Memorial Scholarship named after FOX 26 producer
- Coppelia Acevedo on trusting God in every season
- Tim Geraghty named KHOU 11 news director
- Pat Cavlin joins WPIX New York City
- Coffee House Houston moves to The Heights
- Jillian “JJ” Simmons joins 89.3 KSBJ Houston and Worship 24/7
- Owen Conflenti after KPRC 2 Houston
- Nicole Nielsen joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Tessa Barrera to leave Houston Life
- Houston Children’s Charity Makes History with Largest-Ever “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution
- Wayne Dolcefino profiled by Houston Chronicle
- Texas CBS News correspondent reportedly laid off
- Re'Chelle Turner is pregnant
- Remember Michelle Merhar from FOX 26 Houston KRIV?
- “Frito & Katy” no longer on 100.3 The Bull KILT Houston
- Ryan Shoptaugh on KHOU 11 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

Sam Pieprzyca rises to 102.7 Jack-FM KJXK Program Director.

WOAI anchor Mandy Noell plans a perfect day in S.A.

Graham Media Group's KSAT 12 has removed the bios of producer Hardy Meredith, Content Gatherer Avery Meurer plus digital journalists Ivan Herrera, Mason Hickok, Andrew Wilson and Ryan Cerna from its website.

Landon Lowe has been promoted to KSAT12's Nightside All-Platform Executive Producer.

- KSAT 12 San Antonio layoffs
- KSAT 12 meteorologist arrested, accused of assault
- Roxy Van Ruiten is engaged

AUSTIN

101X KROX goes local in mornings with the debut of “Morning X” featuring Trevin Smith and Sawyer Stull.

Texas Monthly Contributor Elliott Woods Wins Overseas Press Club Award for Migrant Series.

Sarah Smith joins KVUE as a producer.

- CBS Austin responds to viral video
- Scott Braddock on the new Quorum Report Radio
- Where is KVUE's Rob Evans?
- Sam Stark leaves KXAN for Austin Current
- Jordan Darensbourg leaves KVUE Austin

AROUND TEXAS

After four decades on 710 KURV Rio Grande Valley, Davis Rankin is retiring. He says he'll still fill in from time to time.

Most Stations In Country’s Top 20? Texas Holds ‘Em.

KWTX 10 Waco engineer Mike Jugert is retiring after 26 years.

NewsWest 9 Anchor Victor Lopez opens up about cancer setback.

KXII 12 Sherman added multi-media journalists (MMJs) Taylor Brooks, Maresa Sisk and Mia Medellin in the last year.

TEGNA's KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen news director Jim Hice leaves the TEGNA station.

KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen director and "Director's Chair with Shawn Hobbs" host, Shawn Hobbs ' bio has been removed from the station website, with no new movie critic since January 2026.

TEGNA's 12News Now - KBMT Beaumont Nightside Executive Producer Korbyn Lee and Digital Producer Sharinna Byrd are no longer listed on the station's website bio page.

12 News KBMT Beaumont producer Nick Northrup has been announced as leaving the station.

ABC 7 KVIA El Paso reporter Tyaun Marshburn has left.

KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock's Madeleine Hall has been promoted to full-time reporter.

ABC 7 KVIA El Paso adds Katrina Villarreal and Alberto Silva as producers.

Twenty Cumulus & Townsquare Media Stations cease operations, Texas included.

Emily Paulson joined KBTX as a multimedia Journalist in November 2025.

MMJ Adam Beam leaves KRIS 6 Corpus Christi for 7 News WKBW Buffalo.

KTEN 10 Sherman reporter Ryan Thorpe leaves.

Connoisseur Media has sold one of its three stations in the Sherman/Denison market.

Al Caldwell turns 90: Watch this 'PM Magazine' story from 1980 featuring radio legend.

Sarah Howard joins KBTX 3 Bryan-College Station as a Meteorology Fellow.

Emily Schmalz joins KFOX-TV/CBS4 El Paso as a weekday reporter and the weekend meteorologist.

KBTX’s Rusty Surette and Kayleigh Thomas arrested...for a good cause.

- Kellianne Klass joins KIII 3NEWS Corpus Christi
- Cristina Rodda leaves KTSM 9 News El Paso
- Lisely Garza leaves KGNS Laredo
- Priscilla Meza leaves News Channel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls
- Lauren Margolis joins FOX 35 Orlando
- Recent Texas anchor baby announcements
- Brayel Brown joins WREG Memphis

REMEMBERING

Remembering Gary Stricklin: Former KTXS Sports Director Dies at 71.

89.7 KACC Alvin's Paula Guidry passed away after a battle with Colon Cancer. 

Rene Vasquez, a longtime radio personality on Majic 104.9 FM and known as "The Voice of Robstown" for decades, has died.

Melissa Wilson surgery updates

I told you how FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning anchor Melissa Wilson had surgery to fix a facial injury caused by an airbag.

"This is the first day I've been fully awake since surgery," Wilson told mikemcguff.com after surgery.  "Just wanted to update you that I had reconstruction to all my airways because of a severe airbag injury to my face years ago. Scar tissue eventually built up and led to sleep apnea. Even though I'm still swollen, I can't believe how good it feels to breathe well again. Love and hugs to all. And yes... I sit WAY BACK now, further from the dash to prevent it from ever happening again."

We now have more updates from the popular, longtime Channel 26 morning anchor.

- Tom Zizka is having surgery, too

Wilson started working for FOX 26 Houston in 2000. Originally on the evening shift with co-anchor Mike Barajas, and she then moved to the morning desk with José Griñán in 2010.  Wilson now co-anchors with DaLaun Dillard.

The Baylor University graduate also worked for Florida's News Channel and NewsChannel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls.

Melissa Wilson has surgery

Melissa Wilson will be off-air from the FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning newscast after surgery today due to a facial injury caused by an airbag.

UPDATE: Melissa Wilson surgery updates

- Tom Zizka is having surgery, too

UPDATE AFTER SURGERY

"This is the first day I've been fully awake since surgery," Wilson told mikemcguff.com.  "Just wanted to update you that I had reconstruction to all my airways because of a severe airbag injury to my face years ago. Scar tissue eventually built up and led to sleep apnea. Even though I'm still swollen, I can't believe how good it feels to breathe well again. Love and hugs to all. And yes... I sit WAY BACK now, further from the dash to prevent it from ever happening again."

ORIGINAL POST ----------

"Heading into the operating room send a few positive vibes please," Wilson posted to Facebook.  "I'll tell you more later but airbag injury to the face is getting fixed now."

David, Wilson's husband, is shown in the photo next to her hospital bed.

Wilson joined FOX 26 Houston in 2000, first as an evening anchor with Mike Barajas, and then in 2010 mornings with José Griñán.  As of 2023, she co-anchors with DaLaun Dillard.

The Baylor University grad previously worked for Florida's News Channel and NewsChannel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls.

Texas TV news and radio job moves April 2025

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- 2025 Texas Broadcast News Awards winners

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Dallas to buy part of old Dallas Morning News building for $51.5M.

Frank Reed has joined Classic JOY, hosting the weekday afternoon show.

Jane Slater is Shining a Spotlight the Dallas Cowboys Command on NFL Network.

Meet Eric Diep, the Observer's New Music Editor.

WFAA selected as partner in new, yearlong investigative project with ProPublica and the Texas Tribune.

The Dallas Morning News Business section unveiled newly designed listings offering more information than the old report. The reaction? Readers were not pleased.

Dr. Phil‘s media company Merit TV has named Ken Solomon as its new president and CEO.

Lana Ferguson named the Dallas Morning News Reporter of the Year for reporting in 2024.

- Greg Fields celebrates 27 years with WFAA
- Scott Padgett to leave CBS News Texas
- Dominique Sachse addresses hateful comments
- Marissa Armas joins CBS News Texas
- Jane McGarry addresses Good Morning Texas viewers
- Bob Mackay promoted to Audacy Dallas Senior VP and Market Manager
- Dallas Wings expand local TV
- Shannon Miller joins NBC 5 KXAS DFW
- Dan Godwin celebrates 25 years with FOX 4 KDFW
- CW33 KDAF DFW new set 2025

HOUSTON

Houston Chronicle named 2024 Newsroom of the Year by Texas Managing Editors.

Houston Landing wins two Texas Managing Editors Awards; collects 13 total prizes.

Two Houston Landing reporters honored as Livingston Award finalists.

ABC13 KTRK's Marvin Suggs celebrates 45 years as a TV News Photographer.

Photographer Sergio Soto celebrates 30 years at KHOU 11.

Former KHOU 11 and CW39 KIAH EP Perry Pace joins Local 3 WRCB Chattanooga, Tennessee, as news director.

Houston Chronicle selected as partner in new investigative project with ProPublica and the Texas Tribune.

Why are Astros only MLB team without direct-to-consumer streaming?

Syndicated Host Rowdy Yates Was Born To Be In Radio.

Keri Blakinger joins Houston Chronicle as new senior investigative reporter.

Houston Business Journal names new managing editor Erica Ponder.

Florian Martin to lead the Houston Business Journal Growth Team.

'Street Flava' has been celebrating Houston hip-hop for more than 30 years.

97.9 The Box DJ Keisha Nicole believes it's about more than just playing music.

93Q’s Lo Sessions Understands the Importance of Live and Local Radio.

93Q KKBQ's “The Q Morning Show with Riggs, Katelyn & Erica” partnered with Honor Flight Houston to celebrate local veterans with a trip to Washington, DC.

Assignment Editor Jaime Martínez celebrates ten years with Telemundo Houston.

ABC13 KTRK digital producer Sarah Rolen follows former GM Wendy Granato to ABC7 KABC Los Angeles for the same position.

Iconic Houston Eyewitness News theme song now available for purchase.

Jeremy Ness joins KPRC 2 as Local Sales Manager.

KHOU 11 Senior News Producer Polly Smith says she was let go in the latest TEGNA restructuring.

Paige Hubbard returns to KPRC 2 as a producer.

Lisa Michie hired as FOX 26 KRIV producer from WVUE in New Orleans.

Joshua Padilla joins the KPRC 2 marketing team.

Houston Chronicle photojournalist and videographer Jon Shapley leaves the newspaper.

Michael Edison joins KPRC 2 as a photographer.

KENS San Antonio 5pm producer Olivia Villaloboz joins sister station KHOU 11.

- Josh Adams named Houston Public Media General Manager
- Bill Spencer returns to KPRC 2 Houston
- Rita Garcia gives birth to baby #2
- John Wesley Downey debuts 950 KPRC Movie Show
- Jillian Hartmann joins FOX 26 Houston
- Jacob Rascon interviewed by Ron Treviño
- KPRC 2 gets new graphics 2025
- Rekha Muddaraj leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- Ron Treviño's time on KHOU 11 Morning News celebrated
- A Houston TV weather crossover?
- Rekha Muddaraj signs off KHOU 11 Houston
- Is she my next goodbye post?
- Lisa Hernandez returns to KPRC 2
- Houston Landing nonprofit news to shut down
- SportsRadio 610 Host Clint Stoerner Inducted into Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
- Yes, Mario Díaz will chase someone through a courthouse on live TV
- 104.1 KRBE HD2 flips to "NASH Icon" country
- Another KPRC 2 reporter is a crime victim
- Keith Garvin's giant revelation
- Tom Zizka's son-in-law selected in 2025 NFL Draft
- Amanda Goluszka leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Anthony Yanez makes Texas TV history

SAN ANTONIO

Longtime Spurs radio broadcaster Bill Schoening announces retirement.

KSAT 12 Meteorologist Sarah Spivey celebrates eight years with the station.

Documentary revisits a 20-year-old Hill Country case covered by KSAT reporter.

Former KENS 5 anchor Aaron Wright joins Seattle news radio station.

- Phil Anaya leaves KENS 5 San Antonio
- Courtney Friedman moves to KSAT12 News at Noon alongside Stephanie Serna
- Deborah Knapp announces retirement from KENS 5 San Antonio
- Glen Horn joins News 4 San Antonio WOAI
- Santiago Gallego leaves Telemundo 60 San Antonio
- San Antonio TV 2025 Fiesta medals
- Mario Orellana leaves KSAT 12 San Antonio
- John Paul Barajas named KSAT 12 weekend anchor

AUSTIN

Austin PBS Unveils Next-Generation Broadcast Facility.

Austin PBS shows off headquarters redesign with stunning green room.

After 30 years on 590 KLBJ-AM, Carl Stuart moved his "Money Talk" show to KUT-FM 90.5.

New Texas PBS Series ‘Texas Monthly Presents’ Takes Viewers on a Special Storytelling Journey.

Norsan Media purchases Genuine Austin Radio.

John Diaz becomes TEGNA Texas Digital Content Director from his digital EP position with KVUE.

- Bryan Mays returns to KVUE Austin mornings
- KC Sherman joins KVUE Austin
- Baby news for Texas TV anchor, hosts and more
- John Krinjak leaves FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

Mike Forman says he was let go from the Victoria Advocate after 42 years.

Texas radio stations request that their licenses to be cancelled.

Neighborhood Reporter Kadence MaKenna left 25 News KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen after joining the station in May 2024.

Young Country 93.1 Lubbock launches after flipping from 93.1 Yes-FM.

KMOC FM 89.5 Wichita Falls dedicates cross after years of construction.

“TUDN Deportes” 1530 KGBT Harlingen flips to “Puro Tejano 1530” KYWW.

KVEO producer Jessica Amaya moved to new job.

Iman Abraham joins KFDM/FOX4 Beaumont as a multimedia journalist.

“Lift Worship” 91.3 KGLY Tyler began simulcasting on 95.3 KELW.

A voice Texomans have heard for decades: Cedric Bailey celebrates 40 years in the broadcasting industry.

Madison Fisher joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 Amarillo as morning reporter.

Beaumont Enterprise hires Mbu Maqungo as new business reporter.

Angelo State University Ram Media Students Win Top Honors at Statewide Journalism Convention.

CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley morning producer Xavier Aguilar left the station.

Rock 98.1 KTLT Abilene flips to “Abilene’s Feel-Good Station.” 

 Nayeli Carrillo joins KYTX CBS19 East Texas as digital host.

Tyler Dupnick joined KRHD Bryan-College Station in April 2025 as a multimedia journalist from NewsWest 9 KWES Midland - Odessa where he was a weekend anchor.

- Marcel Clarke joins ABC-7 KVIA El Paso
- KWTX 10 Waco celebrates 70 years
- Texas anchor hospitalized by red light runner
- Corpus Christi anchor recovering from surgery
- Sydney Hernandez and GM leaving CBS 4 Rio Grade Valley
- Texas anchor Shatanya Clarke Scholarship
- Inside East Texas debuts on CBS19+ Tyler
- NewsWest 9 anchor Victor Lopez battling stage 4 colon cancer
- Two Texas TV stations celebrate big anniversaries
- Ally Kadlubar leaves KWTX 10 Waco
- KVIA El Paso has familiar faces moving and returning

REMEMBERING

Matt Thomas, award-winning radio journalist and News 88.7 anchor, dies at 41.

Waterloo Media owner Robert Lindsay ‘Bob’ Sinclair, 79, passed away.

Broadcasting Pioneer Elizabeth Murphy Burns, Former Morgan Murphy Media CEO, Dies at 79.

Former KFDX Wichita Falls weathercaster, Ben Strickland passes away.

John Paul Barajas named KSAT 12 weekend anchor

John Paul Barajas announced this evening that he has been promoted to KSAT 12 San Antonio weekend evening anchor from his reporting role.

"I’m honored to be stepping into the role of Weekend Evening Anchor," Barajas posted. "It’s a position that has been held by so many amazing journalists and KSAT greats. I'm excited about this next chapter and added responsibility which truly is a privilege. See you tomorrow at 5 and 10!"

Barajas fills the void left by Courtney Friedman, who was just promoted to weekday anchoring.

That means he and his brother, Bill Barajas, will anchor simultaneously in Texas, and only a few hours down I-10 from each other! Bill is the weekend anchor for Graham Media Group's sister station, KPRC 2 Houston, and he previously worked for KSAT. 

We've been talking about the Barajas television dynasty for years. So, to catch you up, Jon Paul and Bill are the sons of former FOX 26 KRIV evening anchor Mike Barajas. They are the cousins of ABC13 KTRK Houston evening anchor Erik Barajas.

John Paul Barajas joined KSAT 12 in June 2021 from KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley, where he was an anchor and general assignment reporter.

Barajas got his start in television journalism through internships at KTRK and KSAT.

A Jack J. Valenti School of Communication graduate at the University of Houston, Barajas is known to wear red ties on Fridays in honor of the Cougar Red Friday tradition.  You might have seen him on this very blog cheering on the Coogs ahead of the NCAA Championship in San Antonio. 

Also, announced today is the departure of the KSAT 12 news director.

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2024

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- 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.

- Morning TV transition can be tough...
- Uncle Funky Larry Jones joins KTSU 90.9 FM
- 'GMA' visits Pearland
- Leslie DelasBour joins FOX 26 Houston
- Wendy Granato joins KABC from KTRK
- Allison Gargaro fills-in on FOX Weather
- Adam Winkler joins Winkler Public Relations
- Two Barajas reporters at channel 2?
- Luis Ortiz joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Grace White leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- Dominique Sachse secretly married
- KPRC 2 replaces 10am news with Drew Barrymore
- Natalia Vasquez joins KHOU 11 as Director of Marketing
- Jonathan Bruce welcomes baby #2
- ABC13 KTRK affected by Disney layoffs

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

Two Barajas reporters at channel 2?

You are not hallucinating. There are two reporters named Barajas on KPRC 2 Houston at the moment.

The Channel 2 audience knows the recently engaged weekend anchor Bill Barajas, who has been here since 2019.  

But now, you also see his brother, John Paul Barajas, on Houston TV. He's here in Houston helping out after Hurricane Beryl from Graham Media Group's sister station KSAT 12 San Antonio, where Bill previously worked.

And guess who their father is?  That's right, former FOX 26 KRIV evening anchor Mike Barajas.

"Bill is a graduate of the University of Houston just like his old man and he is following in the broadcasting footsteps," Mike Barajas told mikemcguff.com back in 2013 when Bill Barajas started at KSAT 12.

And then some of you are yelling at me through the screen about ABC13 KTRK Houston anchor Erik Barajas.  Yes, Erik is Bill's and John Paul's cousin.

Isiah Carey called it in 2010. It's the Barajas Media Dynasty.

You can watch John Paul's reporting for KPRC 2 below.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Mike Rhyner: “We Just Didn’t Get It Done” at The Freak.
- 97.1 The Eagle KEGL is back on DFW radio...again

Sports anchor Newy Scruggs celebrates 24 years with NBC 5 KXAS.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) welcomes Co-Chairs Patrick Means and NBC 5 KXAS morning anchor Laura Harris-Means, who will serve in leadership roles for the first time at the DSO’s 2024 Gala. 

NBC KXAS and Telemundo KXTX Used Clear-Com Solutions for Eclipse Coverage.

GMA anchor Robin Roberts invigorates Junior League of Dallas luncheon.

Nilufer ‘Nil’ Arsala leaves North Texas Public Broadcasting after five years.

Nataly Keomoungkhoun announced she was laid off from D Magazine.

If you can't get enough local music in Dallas, check out the 11 best DFW-based podcasts and radio shows.

Dr. Phil Launches New Cable Channel With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Fort Worth.
- When Dr. Phil Called, Houston Newscaster Dominique Sachse Answered

- Sonia Azad joins Merit Street Media after WFAA 8
- Kara Sewell gives birth to baby girl
- 'Last Call With Steve Noviello' launches on FOX 4 KDFW
- Dominique Sachse's first week back on live TV video
- Verne Lundquist stories from CBS to WFAA as he retires
- Andy Adler apparently no longer with CBS News Texas KTVT DFW

HOUSTON

Beyond Breakfast Biscuits: KPRC 2's Manager of Streaming & Creative Content Brian Perry writes about a father’s emotional journey to the Chick-fil-A Headquarters.

SportsRadio 610 Finishes Ahead in Houston Winter Ratings Book.

Anchor Len Cannon celebrates 18 years with KHOU 11.

Houston Chronicle journalists earn 6 first-place awards from Texas Managing Editors.

Houston Landing wins nine awards at Texas Managing Editors annual conference.

In Lawsuit, Raúl Brindis Claims Univision Made Up ‘False Pretext’ For Firing Him.

FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico was awarded the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award by the Houston Bar Association.

FOX 26 KRIV morning anchor Sally MacDonald is honored to have worked closely with DePelchin Children's Center for more than a decade.

An interview with Matthew Velasquez, Owner of Hispanic Broadcasting Inc and Patriot Talk AM 920.

"Mega 101" KLOL program director Tony Luna was laid off in Audacy cuts.

Former FOX 26 sports director Mark Berman won the University of Houston Distinguished Alumni Award.

How a Houston columnist's coming out and firing ignited the community.

Bun B applauds Meteorologist Adam Krueger’s use of ‘Big Pimpin” lyrics in the weather.

Is Owen Conflenti really that funny? Answers to that and other FAQs from KPRC 2 anchor Sofia Ojeda

KHOU 11 says goodbye to executive producer Jennifer Moore after 5 years.

Vaughn Samples joins KHOU 11's Great Day Houston as a photographer/editor.

Director Danny Rubio leaves FOX 26 KRIV for FOX 11 Los Angeles.

Alex Middleton celebrates nine years on The Rod Ryan Show.

Houston newspaper staffer moved to Houston and regretted it, wrote an article about it.

- Matt Musil retires from KHOU 11 Houston after 43 years
- Houston Life makes Derrick Shore's birthday unforgettable
- "Tonight at 7" Houston Television From The Archive video
- 93.7 The Beat KQBT Houston schedule changes
- Trason Bragg joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Houston gets recent network TV attention
- Texas 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners including one from Houston
- Sara Donchey saved by Brock Purdy?
- Dave Ward presents award at Crime Stoppers Annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon
- Adam Bennett leaves KHOU Houston for KVUE Austin
- Bill Barajas and other Texas TV talents are engaged, married
- Where is KHOU 11's Maria Aguilera?
- Dave Ward's surprise 85th birthday!
- Former abc13 producer-editor is reaching for the stars
- 2024 Media Alliance of Houston Star Awards winners
- Gina Sunseri, ABC News Producer, receives 2024 RNASA Space Communicator Award

SAN ANTONIO

Patty Santos moves to report for KSAT's Good Morning San Antonio from the Nightbeat.

San Antonio's News4SA gets flak after comment about dead body being 'good for ratings.'

Meteorologist Sarah Spivey celebrates seven years with KSAT 12.

Express News, MySA staffers opt not to join union.

Paris Quintanilla joins News 4 SA WOAI as a morning producer.

- Ashley Paredez starts at FOXSA 29 Puro San Antonio
- Camilla Rambaldi joins NBC Los Angeles
- Leigh Waldman joins CNN

AUSTIN

Austin's KOKE-FM, The Horn radio stations set to have new ownership.

Libbi Farrow renews her contract as the FOX 7 KTBC weekend morning anchor.

Texas Monthly Art Department Recognized in the Society of Publication Designers’ Annual Competition.

What it takes to run a metro newspaper in the digital era, according to four top editors.

- Farrah Walton joins CBS Austin
- FOX 7 Austin photographer arrested at UT protest

AROUND TEXAS

The CW Opts Not To Renew Affiliation Deals With Scripps-Owned Stations, including in Corpus Christi.

Telemundo’s KTLM McAllen, Texas, promoted Sarah Garcia to news anchor for Noticias Telemundo 40 on weekends at 5 and 10 p.m.

- Tracy Kennick leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont
- Jen Phillips anchors with baby on Lubbock TV
- Gloria Walker leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont
- Shel Winkley to leave KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station
- Texas TV stations open-closes from 2004 to 2006
- Max Crawford promoted to chief meteorologist at KBTX Bryan-College Station
- KFDM 6 Beaumont gets new studio for 2024

REMEMBERING

- Two Texas media members die

Erik and Bill Barajas are dueling cousin anchors

Gina Gaston announced she was leaving the abc13 Houston 10pm news Friday night, but that was not the only big event happening.  

"Crazy to think that my cousin Erik Barajas and I will be on the airwaves at the same time but for competing stations in the city we love," posted KPRC 2 weekend anchor Bill Barajas.

So yes, two members of the Barajas TV Dynasty were on the air against each other!  Bring in Bill's brother, John Paul, from KSAT San Antonio, put him at his dad, Mike's former station of FOX 26 KRIV, and then you have the Barajas media triumvirate!

Bill Barajas promoted to KPRC weekend anchor

Bill Barajas just announced he has been promoted to KPRC 2 Houston weekend anchor.

UPDATE
Syan Rhodes to leave KPRC 2

Here is what Barajas posted to Facebook:

"Big news! Happy to announce that I’ve been promoted and given a wonderful opportunity as a weekend evening anchor at KPRC.

I’ve been back in Houston for almost 4 years now and It’s a dream come true to anchor in my hometown.

Make sure to check us out Saturday’s at 6pm and 10pm and Sundays at 5pm and 10pm."

Barajas takes over the spot left by Jonathan Martinez who was hired to be evening anchor for News 4 San Antonio WOAI in 2021.

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Barajas joined KPRC 2 from Graham Media Group sister-station KSAT 12 San Antonio in 2019. 

As I have written many times, the Barajas name is a big one in Texas TV.  

"Bill is a graduate of the University of Houston just like his old man and he is following in the broadcasting footsteps," former FOX 26 KRIV evening anchor Mike Barajas told mikemcguff.com back in 2013 when Bill Barajas started at KSAT 12.

Mike Barajas' former co-anchor, now FOX 26 KRIV morning anchor Melissa Wilson, commented on my Facebook post that Mike was very excited about Bill's weekend anchor promotion and is "having a blast being a granddad."  Bill added in the comments that his dad has been enjoying retirement. 

Then there is his cousin, Erik Barajas, who is an abc13 KTRK evening anchor.

Bill's brother, John Paul Barajas, now works for KSAT San Antonio.

Both of the Barajas brothers previously worked for KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley.

I've said it before, Isiah Carey called the Barajas media dynasty back in 2010.

A TV Barajas makes "The Rock" laugh in San Antonio

It wasn't Mike Barajas, Erik Barajas or Bill Barajas, but KSAT 12 reporter John Paul Barajas who made Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson laugh in San Antonio last weekend during the XFL Brahmas’ season opener.

Let me point out I've been covering the Barajas media dynasty since 2010 when Isiah Carey coined the term!

Barajas explains below. 

The Pebble! 🪨
I remember this moment the other night. Fun stuff brother. Thanks for the laugh. Rocky Maivia baby! 😊👊🏾#XFL #HowBoutDemBrahmas 🤘🏾@XFLBrahmas https://t.co/XdDyN3xnrf

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 22, 2023

 

John Paul Barajas joins KSAT

John Paul Barajas is leaving KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley as an anchor/reporter to be a general assignments reporter for KSAT 12 San Antonio starting June 26th mikemcguff.com can confirm.

Television viewers in both San Antonio and Houston will recognize the famous Barajas TV news name.  

John Paul is the son of former Fox 26 KRIV anchor Mike Barajas.  He is also the younger brother of current KPRC reporter (and former KSAT 12/KRGV reporter) Bill Barajas. 

He is also the cousin of abc13 KTRK anchor Erik Barajas.

"Erik worked at KSAT before moving up to KTRK," Bill Barajas told mikemcguff.com in 2013. "He always talked about the first rate station that they run there."

John Paul has been with KRGV since 2017.

He is a graduate of the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston.  

According to his bio, Barajas wears red ties on most Fridays in honor of the Cougar Red Friday’s tradition.  

While in school he participated in UH's Coog TV.  He also interned in Houston at abc13 KTRK, FOX 26 KRIV and in San Antonio at KSAT 12.

So after KSAT, any guesses on which Houston TV station John Paul will join in the future?  I joked in the past, it has to be KHOU 11, so the Barajas television dynasty can add another station to their list! 

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2020

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Carlos Tamez joins Estrella TV as news director/managing editor.

Julie Fine renews her agreement as political reporter and anchor of Lone Star Politics at KXAS. - Napoli

Allie Spillyards renews her agreement as reporter at KXAS. - Napoli

Nicole Nielsen joins CBS 11 KTVT.

Former CBS 11 KTVT general manager and Nexstar Broadcasting Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Jones to retire.

CBS 11 KTVT Programming Director Ken Foote retiring.

Stella M. Chávez starts Immigration & Demographics beat at KERA.

Alejandra Martinez KERA as a reporter.

The Dallas Morning News is testing out reporter-specific promo codes for readers on the fence about subscribing.

Classical music in quarantine: WRR builds connections over the airwaves.

- NBC 5 KXAS launches "Texas Today," Dallas-Fort Worth’s New Lifestyle Program
- Pretend to be A FOX 4 KDFW Good Day anchor

HOUSTON

Khambrel Marshall reports the weather and supports Houston.

Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse says being out ‘enriches’ his life.

Why I love Texas: KPRC’s new anchor Lisa Hernandez shares her love for Houston’s sports, diversity and food.

Joey Guerra spotlights diverse local musicians at the Houston Chronicle.

KPRC 2 investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum celebrates 15 years with the station.

Sports editor and LGBTQ ally Jenny Dial Creech advocates for progress at The Athletic Houston.

Morning meteorologist Elita Loresca celebrates five years at abc13 KTRK.

Reporter Janelle Bludau celebrates three years with KHOU 11.

Steve Campion renews his agreement as an MMJ and reporter at KTRK in Houston. - Napoli

Houston Chronicle digital reporter ShaCamree Gowdy was selected for the Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship.

An Advocate at ABC13: Brandon de Hoyos uses his platform to promote LGBTQ equality.

Dr Jim Siebert renews his agreement as Chief Meteorologist at FOX 26 KRIV. - NWT

Victoria Cordova helps Houston Public Media address the needs of its audience.

Former KHOU 11 reporter Drew Karedes renews his agreement as reporter at WFXT in his hometown of Boston. - Napoli

From TV to online: The evolution of remote learning at UH.

Ex-Chronicle reporter accused of attempted sexual assault of child.

- Former Houston TV News Producer Promoted to President of Myriad Global, USA
- abc13 KTRK virtual town hall discussing relationship between police and communities of color
- Lisa Hernandez debuts on KPRC 2
- Steve Simon exits CW39 KIAH
- VIDEO: KPRC 2 Uniquely Dominique Sachse
- Brett Buffington leaves KHOU 11
- Juan Beltran exits abc13 KTRK
- Melanie Lawson and Chauncy Glover's conversation about racism
- Ron “The Show” Hughley joins SportsRadio 610 KILT
- Getting to know Eric Rowe - Producer Roula & Ryan Show 104.1 KRBE
- KPRC 2 Investigators 2000 Promo - Tony Kovaleski
- What happened to Mario Diaz?
- Morning traffic anchor Chrisdyann Uribe leaves FOX 26 KRIV Houston
- KHOU 11 noon and 4pm meteorologist Erika Lopez re-joins KVUE Austin as chief meteorologist
- Melanie Lawson's town hall discussing race relations and our Faith communities
- Tom Koch now does weddings
- Dominique Sachse talks with psychotherapist about coping with anxiety, depression and isolation
- Hannah Mackenzie leaves KPRC 2
- Melanie Lawson involved in Juneteenth documentaries
- Mike Iscovitz's amazing dog rescue story
- KPRC 2's "Houston Life" is moving
- KTRK GM Wendy Granato tests positive for COVID-19
- Houston Public Media experiences staff cuts due to COVID-19 budget shortfalls
- Houston teen builds HTX Breaking News into big news brand
- Houston Chronicle reporter Jay R. Jordan has breaking news come to him
- 104.1 KRBE wins big at 2020 Worldwide Radio Summit Industry Awards
- TNCRadio wants to be Houston's online driving online station
- Chauncy Glover hosts town hall discussing violence against transgender women of color
- Dave Ward interviews Rudy Tomjanovich, Smokin Joe’s Driving Range back, 2015 Peach Bowl on CW39
- Bill Barajas tested positive for COVID-19
- Executive News Director Sally Ramirez to leave KHOU 11
- KHOU 11 4pm anchor Russ Lewis to retire
- 104.1 KRBE "Roula and Ryan Show's" Ryan Chase tests positive for COVID-19


SAN ANTONIO

Myra Arthur returns to KSAT after birth of second child: The veteran KSAT anchor has been out on maternity leave.

Black members of the KSAT family reflect on recent protests against racism.

Sarah Acosta renews her agreement at KSAT as a Reporter/Anchor. - NWT

Japhanie Gray renews her Reporter agreement at KSAT. - NWT

Larry Ramirez renews his agreement as sports anchor and reporter at KSAT. - Napoli

Jack Acosta celebrates five years as news director at KENS5. He was previously assistant news director at KHOU 11 Houston.

Kaiti Blake enters into a new agreement as a Weekend Meteorologist at KSAT. - NWT

iHeartMedia Austin/San Antonio has announced Jason McCollim has been named Senior Vice President of Programming.

Emmy and AP award-winning news producer Alicia Nicole celebrates five years with News 4 San Antonio WOAI and KABB FOX 29.

Introducing KSAT Explains, a new weekly look at the biggest issues facing San Antonio - it is free to stream on smart TVs, devices and KSAT.com

Alpha Media launches WE 103.3/San Antonio.

- Leslie Mouton leaves KSAT 12
- KVII Amarillo Investigative Reporter/Anchor Niccole Caan joining KENS 5 San Antonio as consumer investigative reporter


AUSTIN

Austin’s KXAN Investigations are as big as Texas. Find out why KXAN Austin’s latest investigation involved almost two dozen people in news, digital, production and marketing, and how the station balances that content on TV and digital platforms across all the Nexstar stations in the Lone Star State.

John Engel makes a 60 market move as he is named Political Reporter at KXAN Austin from WCYB Tri-Cities, Tennessee. - NWT

Tony Plohetski celebrates 20 years at the Austin American-Statesman.

Hema Mullur renews her agreement as primary anchor at KEYE. - Napoli

Sports Anchor/Reporter Emily Giangreco celebrates a year at KVUE 24.

KOKE/Austin’s Bob Cole diagnosed with COVID-19.


AROUND TEXAS

Mark Garcia named VP & GM of KMID Midland/Odessa.

James Brown leaves KBMT Beaumont

Mike Lee promoted to VP-GM of KWKT & KYLE Waco/Temple/Bryan.

Lori Bruffett promoted to KBTX GM.

Ramon J. Pineda to lead KRIS Corpus Christi.

Paul Alexander is the new news director for KFDM Beaumont. He formerly was an ND in Corpus Christi and Brownsville.

KWES Odessa reporter Cory Mose delivers fun standup.

Emani Payne moves to WNCN Raleigh, NC as a reporter/MMJ from KCEN Waco/Temple/Killeen anchor/reporter. - NWT

Amarillo Radio: KXGL Taps Ashley & Brad For Wake-Up Duty.

KORQ Abilene flips from Top 40 To Country.

Stephanie Bates announces she will be joining the ABC7 KVII Amarillo team as weekend meteorologist/reporter.

General Manager Danny Aguilar leaves Fox West Texas stations.

UT Tyler to launch new NPR affiliate with KVUT purchase.

- John-Thomas Kobos, KIII morning anchor & marriage officiant