Melissa Nord leaves 11Alive Atlanta

Melissa Nord left her 4 p.m. meteorologist position at 11Alive WXIA in Atlanta in March 2026, saying on air she will spend more time with her daughters.

Nord joined 11Alive in August 2020 as the weekend morning meteorologist. In September 2023, she was promoted to the weekday 4 p.m. newscast alongside Faith Jessie, Jonathan Martin, and Crash Clark.

Before joining 11Alive, Nord’s weather coverage reached national and international audiences on cable news in 2020. She most recently worked part-time for The Weather Channel and CNN.

Prior to returning to her hometown of Atlanta, Nord spent four years in Washington, D.C. at WUSA9, another TEGNA station. 

Earlier in her career, Nord worked as a meteorologist at LEX 18 in Lexington, Kentucky. 

She began her career in Atlanta as a weather producer and graphics meteorologist at The Weather Channel. During that time, she volunteered with the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, Georgia, contributing to a collaborative research study exploring ways to increase warning lead times during tornadic severe weather events.

Nord earned a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from the Georgia Institute of Technology and was named to the Georgia Tech Alumni Association’s “40 Under 40” list in 2021.

The Certified Broadcast Meteorologist also received the 2025 Southeast Emmy Award for Best Weather Anchor and was named Best Meteorologist by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters with a GABBY Award in 2022. During her time at WUSA, Nord earned both the 2018 Associated Press Award and an Emmy Award for Best Meteorologist in the D.C.-Baltimore region.

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Karys Belger joins FOX 26 Houston

Karys Belger joins FOX 26 Houston as a reporter in December 2025.

Here is what Belger posted on social:

"If you care to find me… look to the western sky. 

I’m so excited to share that I’ve joined the team at FOX26 in Houston, Texas!

I love this work and cannot wait to see what The Space City has in store for me!"

Belger comes to Houston from 11Alive WXIA in Atlanta, where she shot, wrote, and edited all her own stories as a multi-skilled journalist for 11Alive Morning News.

Her career also includes MSJ roles at WGRZ 2 Buffalo and FOX 4 WFTX Southwest Florida, along with political reporting experience on Capitol Hill through Medill’s Washington Program. Guess who  Belger worked with at WGRZ who now works at another Houston station??

A native of Washington, D.C., Belger grew up in a household of news enthusiasts. 

She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Spelman College and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School.

- Jonathan Mejia leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Peyton Galyean joins FOX 26 Houston
- Angie Rodriguez joins FOX 26 Houston
- Abigail Dye leaves FOX 26 Houston

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Chris Henao exits KHOU 11 from Assistant ND role

Chris Henao, who had served as KHOU 11's assistant news director since 2019, announced on social media that he was laid off from the TEGNA-owned station last week.

UPDATE: I have heard that Wiley Post, who joined KHOU in 2017 as an assistant news director and executive producer, is now serving as the assistant news director.

Here is a portion of what Henao said on Linkedin (with his permission to post here):

"Well, I'm choosing to see this as a blessing in disguise - an opportunity to embrace new challenges, step outside my comfort zone, and continue growing! Leaving behind an amazing newsroom full of talented journalists and friends is bittersweet, for sure.

 On my last day at work, I felt nothing but appreciation, gratitude and support from everyone on my team. It filled my heart and fueled my drive with passion and purpose as I look for the next step in my career. 

Will the next chapter be as a journalist? I'm not 100 percent sure right now. 

If this marks the end of my 34 years in news, I will forever treasure every moment - so many stories, memories, friendships and accomplishments! 

To all who have recently received the notice that you are being laidoff - you are not alone. 

I am here to support you in any and every way possible. Let's keep moving forward with resilience, optimism and the belief that something great is ahead!"

Henao’s 34-year career in journalism has earned him prestigious honors, including duPont-Columbia, Peabody, Polk, IRE, RTDNA Murrow, Scripps Howard, and EMMY awards.

His tenure at KHOU was a homecoming, having previously worked at the station under former owner Belo. During that time, he served as an investigative photographer and later a producer, spanning from the Anna Werner era to the Jeremy Rogalski years.

Before his return to KHOU, Henao served as assistant news director at KSAT 12 in San Antonio, a Graham Media Group sister station to Channel 11's cross-town rival, KPRC 2 in Houston.

Between his stints at KHOU, he worked as an executive producer for investigations at KCTV 5 News in Kansas City, Missouri, and later spent nearly three years as an investigative producer for KNBC in Los Angeles.

A University of Texas graduate, Henao began his career as a photojournalist at WXIA Atlanta, KXAN Austin, and KGBT Harlingen.

UPDATE JUNE 2025

Chris Henao joins the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) as Chief of Media & Communications.

Texas TV news and radio job moves January 2025

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Executive Editor of The Dallas Morning News Katrice Hardy announced her departure to become the CEO of the Marshall Project.

FOX 4 KDFW morning director Ben Sikes retires after 25 years. 

820 WBAP and 93.3 cut ties with evening host Chris Krok.

Eric Bushman left 820 WBAP as assistant news director in September 2024.

Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket celebrates 31 Years on the air.

Alice Rios joins the City of Dallas as the official spokesperson for all multicultural media. She is a former journalist who spent 24 years as an anchor / reporter with CBS Newsradio 1080, KRLD.

Zann Fredlund named program director for The New Mix 102.9 KDMX.

Big D Claims Three Of The Top 10 Contemporary Christian Stations.

CRS 2025 honors New Country 96.3 KSCS morning host Mark “Hawkeye” Louis as the recipient of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. 

The Josh Hammer Show joins 660 AM The Answer KSKY on Saturday nights.

Jay Shannon exits iHeartMedia DFW.

Texas Rangers games will be streamed on Victory+.

- "The Musers" reduce "The Ticket" morning show hours
- Cassie Heiter joins WFAA 8 DFW
- FOX 4 KDFW breaks ground on new state-of-the-art studio
- Kyle Roberts leaves WFAA DFW
- Casey Stegall returns to FOX 4 KDFW
- NBC DFW launches morning streaming newscast
- Texas Rangers To broadcast 15 games on over-the-air TV
- Cleo Greene leaves WFAA 8, her position eliminated
- 94.9 KLTY DFW last day on air January 31, 2025

HOUSTON

Bill Ingram celebrates 28 years with 89.3 KSBJ.

Investigative reporter Jeremy Rogalski celebrates 24 years with KHOU 11.

The Matt Thomas Show celebrates 15 years on SportsTalk 790 KBME.

KPRC 2 morning meteorologist Justin Stapleton celebrates 10 years.

KPRC 2 executive producer Robin Freese leaves the TV biz to join Transocean.

Wes Rodda joins KPRC 2 as marketing director from 11Alive WXIA Atlanta where he was director of marketing.

Gerardo Sproet promoted to middays from evenings at 93Q KKBQ.

Long time Houston-based AP reporter Juan Lozano lost his wife to cancer and ran the Houston Marathon in her honor.

KTSU 90.9FM announces the appointment of Devan Wade as its new Coordinator of News, Sports, and Podcasts. 

Laura Dickerson joins Q99.7 WWWQ Atlanta as APD/midday host from 104.1 KRBE where she was Music Director and will continue to voice track nights in Houston. 

Briahn Hawkins joins FOX 26 KRIV as Creative Content Associate Producer.

90.1 KPFT has January schedule changes.

Houston country radio legends are together again (for the first time!)  Former KILT PM Drive personality Rowdy Yates and former KKBQ PM Drive personality “Cactus Jack” Talley joined forces to co-host the Cole Gordon Helping Hand Foundation fundraiser at the Lone Star Flight Museum.  It is still undetermined how much money was raised, but overnight Nielsen ratings indicate that while Jack had an exceedingly large cume, Rowdy converted more TSL and took the lead in overall share for the evening. 

- Liz Roldán joins CW39 Houston
- Rod Ryan addresses Tessa Barrera's replacement
- Frito and Katy Show join 100.3 The Bull Houston
- Rita Garcia reveals baby #2 gender
- Caroline Brown gives pregnancy update
- 100.3 The Bull address listeners concerning morning show
- “Runaway Radio” wins Houston Film Critics Society award!
- Sarah Pepper returns to Houston Life
- Kevin Ozebek joins ABC7 KABC Los Angeles
- Houston and Texas TV crews sled, have snowball fights
- Christine Noël joins FOX 31 Denver
- Amy Davis and KPRC 2 win duPont-Columbia Award 2025
- Colonel St. James remembered by Texas Radio Hall of Fame
- Erica Rico celebrates 15 years with 93Q Houston

SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 afternoon anchor Sarah Forgany is the cover story for San Antonio Woman Magazine.

KENS 5 morning anchor Audrey Castoreno was inducted into the J. Frank Dobie High School Hall of Honor.

KSAT 12 promotions producer Alyssa Medina shares her postpartum running journey.

 Zora Asberry joins Society with Karen Grace.

- Audrey Castoreno re-joins KENS 5 San Antonio mornings
- Jeannette Calle celebrates 10 years with News 4 San Antonio
- Diana Rocco leaves News 4 San Antonio WOAI
- Fmr. San Antonio TV anchor now in LA talks wildfires
- Shelby Ebertowski joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

Jessica Priest joins the Texas Tribune as a higher education reporter.

Alex Driggars joins the Austin American-Statesman to cover the Texas Capitol from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Texas Monthly and Community Impact create partnership.

- Brianna Perez joins KVUE Austin
- Ryan Chandler joins NBC News from KXAN Austin
- Austin Burkes joins KATV ABC 7 Little Rock
- Atiana San Miguel joins FOX 7 Austin
- Live from UT Austin, it's the Saturday Night Live archives
- Avery Travis and Will DuPree promoted to KXAN anchors
- Zack Shields celebrates 25 years with FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

25 News Now KAVU Victoria news director/anchor James Munoz celebrates 27 years in the TV news industry.

KRGV 5 RGV engineer Jaime Garcia retires after 45 years with the station.

KIII 3 Corpus Christi director Ricky White retires after more than 30 years running 3NEWS's production and commercial business sides.

KFDX 3 Wichita Falls expands its noon newscast to a full hour.

Melissa Herrera joins KFOX14 El Paso as a morning reporter.

Will Riddell is a new digital multi-skilled journalist for CBS19 KYTX Tyler.

Geoff Haxton leaves 100.7 The Score KTTU Lubbock. 

Mateo Rosiles joins the Lubbock Avalanche Journal as its new Government and Public Policy Reporter.

NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo investigative journalist Alissa Spangler celebrates 5 years.

Texas Broadcast Museum opens working ‘Studio 8’ months after huge equipment salvage

Former KFDM Beaumont news anchor Kerry Andersen was celebrating on Bourbon Street early New Year's Day and missed the attack by a matter of minutes.

Gospel 97.3 1510 KAGC/K247CS Bryan flips formats to Magic 97.3.

Dominique Garcia joins Townsquare Media Midland/Odessa as its new Director of Content.

- Where is Lindsay Liepman?
- Zack Owen to broadcast on Waco mornings again
- Rudy Treviño leaves KIII anchoring, still Domingo Live host
- Suzanne Stevens joins KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- Texas TV engagements closing out 2024
- Mariah Conduff leaves CBS19 KYTX Tyler
- Victoria Lara and Andrea Valdez leave KLTV and KTRE Tyler
- Zach Brown joins WCHS ABC 8 / Fox 11 in Charleston
- Lexie Walker joins NBC 23 Valley Storm KVEO
- Texas media babies here or on the way!

REMEMBERING

Douglas Ray Frederiksen, iHeart Media Houston engineer, has died. 

Christian Radio veteran (including KSBJ and KJIC Houston) Susan O’Donnell has passed away.

Donald Kyser, a voice recognized throughout the Central Texas area for over 50 years as a radio personality for KWTX and WACO radio, has died. 

- Houston TV lost two legendary photojournalists
- Colonel St. James has died

Dawn White joins CBS News Texas

Dawn White joined CBS News Texas KTVT Dallas - Fort Worth as a multiskilled journalist in February 2024.

White came from 11Alive WXIA Atlanta where she was also a multiskilled journalist (MSJ) starting in November 2021. 

The regional Edward R. Murrow Award winner previously worked as a:

- Hybrid news/sports reporter at First Coast News WTLV - WJXX Jacksonville, Florida 

- Anchor/reporter/traffic anchor/Baltimore Ravens feature reporter for WBAL News Radio Baltimore, Maryland 

- Reporter/fill-in anchor for ABC27 WHTM Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

- Fill-in traffic anchor at WGAL Lancaster, Pennsylvania

- Weekend evening anchor NBC25 WHAG Hagerstown, Maryland

- Assignment editor at WPMT FOX43 York, Pennsylvania

The classically trained pianist and former competitive swimmer and figure skater adopted a Hurricane Harvey rescue dog named "Houston" so he is now back in his home state. Now you might say White is in the wrong part of the state because of this fact.  But no, she named her new shelter rescue dog "Dallas" last March!

White graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism. The Native American Journalists Association member also graduated summa cum laude from Carroll Community College while working full-time as a single mother to her son David.

Day 1 at @CBSNewsTexas. I'm so thrilled to join an amazing group of journalists and tell stories in the north #Texas community. ❤️#newbeginnings #texasgirl #dallastexas #fortworthtx #tvnews #journalists pic.twitter.com/euutvHbo2l

— Dawn White (@DawnWhiteNews) February 12, 2024

 

Byron Wilkinson named KVUE Austin President and General Manager

Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager of KVUE Austin.

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Wilkinson has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas. 

He will be responsible for the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertisers.

Wilkinson was most recently director of sales at KVUE for the past seven years. The Center for Sales Strategy named Wilkinson a 2020 “Talent Superhero” award winner. 

Prior to his role at KVUE, Wilkinson was director of sales at KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas, and local sales manager at KHOU in Houston, both TEGNA sister stations.

“Among an outstanding pool of candidates, Byron stood out for his commitment to KVUE and the Austin community, and his track record of leadership and results,” said Brad Ramsey, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “From sales leadership roles in Houston and Little Rock, to interim general manager roles in Austin and Beaumont, Byron has demonstrated the importance of developing strong teams and leaders. He will continue KVUE’s momentum and build on our commitment to Central Texas.”

Added Wilkinson, “As a native Texan and someone whose family has fallen in love with Austin, I am deeply honored and excited to take on this new role at KVUE. Together with our talented team, we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do, while making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.”

Wilkinson is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is an active volunteer in the Austin community with Mobile Loaves and Fishes, Coats for Kids, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he is a past member of the Nominating Committee.

Cole Sullivan joins WFAA 8 DFW

Cole Sullivan is joining WFAA 8 Dallas - Fort Worth from TEGNA sister station 9NEWS KUSA Denver where he is a reporter.

"I’m so excited to move to Dallas this month and join the team at [WFAA]," Sullivan tweeted. "I’ll be reporting across North Texas and, with any luck, wearing out a pair of cowboy boots."

Sullivan joined KUSA in June 2022.

He previously worked as an investigative reporter at TEGNA sister station WBIR 10 Knoxville, Tennessee.

The summa cum laude from the University of Southern California grad interned with NBC Los Angeles KNBC, NBC News and 11Alive WXIA Atlanta.

The same week, Megan Mitchell leaves WFAA after a year for her former station in Cincinnati.

Well the word’s officially out.

I’m so excited to move to Dallas this month and join the team at @wfaa! I’ll be reporting across North Texas and, with any luck, wearing out a pair of cowboy boots. pic.twitter.com/jK855JyeR7

— Cole Sullivan (@cole_sull) December 3, 2023

Texas TV news and radio job moves September 2023

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

- 2023 Lone Star EMMY Nominations
- Best TV News Bloopers September 2023

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

The Ticket parent company reaches resolution with former hosts Dan McDowell, Jake Kemp.

The parent company of the Dallas Morning News says it plans to eliminate up to 6% of its workforce.

“New Country 96.3” KSCS prepares to celebrate its Gold Anniversary.

KERA inks deal with developer that will bring high rises and new headquarters.

Dallas Observer's best of for media.

North Texas Stations Cowboy Up.

Morning anchor Laura Harris celebrates five years on NBC 5 DFW KXAS.

Lori Brown renews her agreement as a reporter with FOX 4 KDFW. 

Lisette Hernandez has been promoted to midday anchor for “Your Afternoon on Spectrum News 1." She will still do morning traffic duties, too.

NBC to drop new podcast about Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

Megan Cardona joins KERA News as a reporter/producer.

- Tahera Rahman joins NBC 5 KXAS DFW

- NBC 5 KXAS DFW marks its 75th anniversary
- Tashara Parker is engaged
- Jenny Anchondo announces baby #2
- William Joy leaves WFAA DFW

HOUSTON

Kelly Ann Scott, who led AL.com to two Pulitzers in single year, named Houston Chronicle executive editor.

Rockets, Astros to jointly run ‘Space City Home Network’ for local TV games.

KXYZ photos from the 1940s were uncovered. 

Former Houston Chronicle sports columnist David Barron has been nominated by the Houston Astros for induction into the Houston Baseball Media Wall of Honor.

Houston Chronicle data visualization developer Kirkland An joins the Boston Globe.

Deputy Director of Digital Audience Tommy Hamzik leaves the Houston Chronicle.

Nakia Cooper leaves KPRC 2 as Digital Managing Editor.

Michael Connor left SportsTalk 790 KBME after 13 years.

KHOU 11 ENG Supervisor Rick Buffolano is celebrating 23 years with the station.

Anayeli Ruiz renews her agreement as a reporter with KHOU 11.

Former Houston DJ, now voiceover talent Michele Fisher can be heard on SiriusXM's Y2Kountry channel. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris)

Marketing director Deilia Ray Williams leaves KHOU 11.

At 82, retired radio host Paul Orseck (KPRC, KTRH) has finally solved his sleep problems.

- Dave Froehlich leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- Chauncy Glover joins CBS Los Angeles 2 KCBS and KCAL 9
- Kimberly Davis is married
- Will Kunkel arrives at FOX 26 Houston
- Abigail Dye joins FOX 26 Houston
- Courtney Zubowski returns to Houston TV
- Dominique Sachse talks making money as an influencer
- Daniel Gotera joins the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority
- Susan Schiller leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Lena Arango leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Gabby Hart joins leaves FOX 26
- Beyoncé's early days remembered by Houston TV
- Denise Middleton loses her father
- KHOU 11 Photojournalist Nathan Kvinge retires after 41 years
- "The Backstage Experience" debuts on FOX 26 Houston and FOX 7 Austin
- Get well Miya Shay!
- Get well Daniella Guzman
- abc13 KTRK Houston gets new graphics
- Jen Driskill to leave 89.3 KSBJ Houston
- Big Houston TV anniversaries in September!
- Michelle Choi moves to KHOU 11 days
- One Year After Eyewitness News Creator’s Death, Story of Houston Friendship Surface
- Erica Simon has baby gender reveal
- Ron Stone's KHOU 11 report on people looking to be buried to break a record

SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 noon and 4pm anchor Audrey Castoreno celebrates eight ears with the station.

Peter L. Scamardo­ II is the new Regional Editor for MySA.

- FOX SA, Puro San Antonio launched on KABB
- 'Great Day SA' celebrates 20 years on KENS 5
- Audrey Castoreno is pregnant with baby #2
- Corderro McMurry joins "Daytime" on FOX 29 San Antonio

AUSTIN

Morning anchor Yvonne Nava celebrates 23 years in TV news and 11 with KVUE.

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

Reporter Amanda Ruiz celebrates five and a half years with FOX 7 Austin KTBC.

- Britt Moreno returns to KXAN Austin
- KVUE's Kristie Gonzales leaves for WXIA Atlanta president-GM role

AROUND TEXAS

NBCUniversal Local’s El Paso Telemundo outlet KTDO is the latest to move to the public cloud for newscast production.

Dominique Leh joins 25 News KXXV Waco/Temple/Killen as a multi-media journalist. 

KCEN-KAGS names Ernesto Romero Director Of Sales.

- Ray Peters returns to sports with "On Texas Football"
- Arielle Schafer leaves KAMC / KLBK Lubbock
- Cameron Sibert leaves 12News Now KBMT/KJAC Beaumont
- Derick Garcia is going to be a dad
- Shaley Sanders is married
- Texas TV meteorologist goes freelance...from home

REMEMBERING

Attorney and long-time abc13 KTRK legal analyst Joel Marc Androphy has died. 

Former KHOU 11 Sports Photographer Bob Luna has passed away.

FOX 7 Austin assignment editor (and former KVUE producer) Kurt Liptak loses cancer battle. 

- Houston radio legend Moby has died
- Ginger Casey, former FOX 26/KHOU anchor, has died

KVUE's Kristie Gonzales leaves for WXIA Atlanta president-GM role

Kristie Gonzales is leaving her role as president and general manager at KVUE Austin to take the same role for TEGNA sister stations 11 Alive WXIA and My ATL TV - WATL Channel 36 Atlanta effective October 23, 2023.

She will continue as vice president, media operations for TEGNA. 

Since 2016, Gonzales has been president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate and one of the top stations in Central Texas. 

During her tenure, KVUE launched the innovative series “Boomtown,” which highlights Central Texas’s explosive growth. The station received widespread acclaim for their investigative reporting into the school shooting in Uvalde and on the tragic death of Javier Ambler in the custody of the Williamson County Sheriff Department. During her tenure, Gonzales also grew partnerships with advertisers and helped spearhead community engagement efforts, including “All Together ATX,” which raised nearly $8 million for COVID-19 relief, and “Harvey Can’t Mess with Texas,” a benefit concert developed with Google that helped raise nearly $2 million for Hurricane Harvey relief. 

KVUE was recently honored with six wins in the Texas Broadcast News Awards, including for best morning newscast.

Since 2021, Gonzales has also served as vice president, media operations for TEGNA with oversight of the following stations in Texas: KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont; KYTX in Tyler, KCEN/KAGS in Waco and Bryan-College Station; KWES in Midland-Odessa; and KXVA/KIDY in Abilene and San Angelo. Gonzales will continue in this role with new responsibilities.

“Kristie is an innovative thinker with a drive to deliver results, as she’s done in Austin and across the portfolio of stations she’s overseen in Texas,” said Larry Delia, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “She’s an excellent collaborator and community partner with an ability to inspire and motivate those around her. We’re excited to have her join the talented team in Atlanta and continue the stations’ leadership in the market.”

Added Gonzales, “It is a privilege to join and lead the team in Atlanta. My passion is serving our local communities with news and helping clients grow their businesses. I’m excited to get started in Atlanta with a team that’s renowned for their game-changing investigations and award-winning reporting.”

Prior to joining KVUE, Gonzales held various television management roles across the country, specializing in news branding, multicultural marketing and harnessing the power of digital and social media. Before joining KVUE, she was the promotion and digital brand manager at WABC in New York City.

Gonzales graduated summa cum laude with double honors from the University of New Mexico.

She currently serves on the board of directors for the SAFE Alliance, Equidad ATX and United Way for Greater Austin. She previously served on the boards of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas. She is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and Austin Area Research Organization.

Gonzales spends her free time mentoring women and people of color. She received the 2023 Austin Toastmaster’s Communication Achievement Award and was named a Girl Scouts of Central Texas 2020 Women of Distinction Rising Star.

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Jonathan Martin debuts on 11Alive WXIA Atlanta

Jonathan Martin revealed he was joining 11Alive WXIA Atlanta to me on mikemcguff.com back in June 2023.

Last week, he made his A-Town TV debut.

The former FOX 26 KRIV Houston anchor signed-off the station in April. 

Valerie Guyton named Pres.-GM of KWES, KIDY and KXVA West Texas

TEGNA Inc. announced that Valerie Guyton has been appointed president and general manager at KWES, the NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, and KIDY and KXVA, the Fox affiliates serving Abilene and San Angelo, effective July 31, 2023. 

Guyton will be responsible for overseeing the stations’ operations across platforms, as well as leading community service efforts and driving results for advertisers.

A native Texan, Guyton has nearly 30 years of experience in television news, most recently as assistant news director at KXAS/NBC 5 in Dallas. While at NBC 5, Guyton developed the “Conversations: Call for Change” franchise, which highlights social justice changemakers throughout the North Texas community. She also served on NBCUniversal’s Diversity Council championing local stations’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts. Valerie volunteers with the NBCU Academy, which is a collaborative learning initiative that builds a pipeline from classrooms to newsrooms and other media industries.

Previously, Guyton was executive producer at TEGNA stations WXIA/11Alive in Atlanta and assistant news director at KENS 5 in San Antonio. Earlier in her career, Guyton was executive producer at CNN/HLN and spent time developing programming and show teams at The Weather Channel. One of her first jobs was producing the morning show at TEGNA station KHOU in Houston.

“Valerie is a dynamic leader with an impressive background in local and national news,” said Kristie Gonzales, vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “Valerie’s superpower is connecting with people, and she has a long track record of innovation and collaborative team building. We are proud to have her back at TEGNA to help us tell diverse stories, serve clients and support our neighbors across the entire West Texas community.”

Guyton grew up in Dallas and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and a second B.A. in Radio/TV/Film studies from the University of Houston.

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Anthony Antoine starts at FOX 26 Houston

Anthony Antoine starts tonight on FOX 26 Houston KRIV's evening newscasts. 

He takes over for Jonathan Martin who left to anchor for 11Alive WXIA Atlanta.

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Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2023

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Billy The Kidd resurfaces on mornings for Mix 102.9 KDMX. 

The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show's Ana Castillejos Weds.

Before WFAA 8's Pete Delkus was known for joshin’ it up on the news, he was a sidearm pitcher who nearly made it to the major leagues. 

Fox 4 News KDFW photographer/journalist Phil Fleming retired after 39 years.

HisAir Checks In With KLTY’s John Hudson.

David Rancken celebrates 14 years with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD.

Notes From the Underground Newspaper: Dallas in the 1970s wasn’t ready for a wild, countercultural newspaper like the Iconoclast.

iHeart’s ‘97.1 The Freak’ Dallas Adds UNT Mean Green Football.

Johannah Grenaway joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a digital content producer from Scripps News. 

- Paige Ellenberger joins FOX 4 KDFW
- Hanna Batta is married
- Peyton Yager talks about "worst news blooper of entire life"
- Demond Fernandez leaving WFAA 8 DFW
- FOX 4 Good Day team tries pickleball
- KLUV becomes 98.7 The Spot KSPF, Mix 102.9 returns in DFW
- Norm Hitzges retires from 1310 The Ticket DFW
- Shannon Murray gets her ring
- Joe Trahan celebrates 20 years with WFAA DFW
- Bernadette Valles named VP of Brand-Strategic Marketing for NBC 5 KXAS and Telemundo 39 DFW

HOUSTON

Elita Loresca celebrates 8 years with abc13 KTRK. 

Nonprofit Houston Landing launches full website to cover daily local news with no paywall.

Houston Astros Sideline Reporter Julia Morales Pulls Off a Fashion Double Play, Growing Her Baseball y’all Clothing Line as a Busy Working Mom.

Chris Alan's Chesty Nostalgia for Houston Radio Stations.

Houston Chronicle assistant city editor Matt Schwartz leaves the paper after 26 years to join the Houston Landing to edit local government and politics.

Hannah Dellinger leaves the Houston Chronicle to join Chalkbeat Detroit as a reporter.

Rebecca Hennes joins the Houston Chronicle as  Deputy Audience Director for Subscriber Engagement.

After eight years reporting in New Orleans, Matt Sledge joins Houston Landing to cover City Hall and neighborhoods.

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

Taylor Berry joins KHOU 11 as morning executive producer. 

Gow Media powers up new site, EnergyCapitalHTX.com, to report on Houston's energy transition news.

Ken Hoffman catches up with the Houston face of famed American Gladiators series now focus of 2-part ESPN doc.

KPRC 2 Assignment Editor John Steiger retired after 40 years with channel 2!

abc13 KTRK photojournalist Mario Segura celebrates 30 years with the Disney station.

abc13 KTRK Producer/Photographer/Editor Brian Schack celebrates 25 years with the Disney station.

FOX 26 KRIV's Sherman Desselle celebrates 15 years in the TV news business.

abc13 KTRK Programming Executive Producer Laura Berryhill Taglialavore celebrates five years with the Disney station.

Ed Kilgore remembers leaving KTRK 13 in 1973 to join WGR(Z)-TV in Buffalo.

SuiteRadio's Rowdy Yates celebrates 1 year of daily syndication with the addition of FOUR new affiliates.  KJCS-FM Nacogdoches/Lufkin, Texas adds “The Rowdy Ride Home” from 2pm-7pm.  WFAY-AM (and translator 100.1 W261CX) in Fayetteville, North Carolina adds “Ridin’ with Rowdy” for it’s 9am-12 noon slot.  WTCM-FM Traverse City, Michigan commits to  “Ridin’ with Rowdy”for 7p-12 midnight and KWWR-FM Mexico, Missouri adds repurposed Rowdy segments as part of their new “The Wild and Rowdy Morning Ride” from 6-10am.  Doug Lawrence signs on as Producer of the programs, after spending the past 2+ decades in various capacities at CMG Houston. 

- Marcelino Benito to take leave from KHOU 11
- Jonathan Martin joins 11Alive WXIA Atlanta
- Lauren Talarico to leave KHOU 11 Houston
- Mark Berman signs-off FOX 26
- KHOU 11 switches anchor schedules?
- TJ Parker joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Is this the new abc13 Houston anchor?
- 97.9 The Box changes schedule in 2023
- KPRC 2 honored by Society of Professional Journalists
- Anthony Antoine on his way to FOX 26 Houston, signs off 12 News WWBT
- Troy Kless joins KHOU 11
- Lauren Talarico signs off KHOU 11 weekend mornings
- Houston Life's Derrick Shore revisits trip to Titanic two decades ago
- José Griñan signs off FOX 26 KRIV
- Crystal Ayala explains absence from Telemundo Houston
- Travis Herzog taken to hospital, Forgany back home
- Anavid Reyes is pregnant
- Caroline Collins offers career advice

SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio sports radio host Mike Taylor leaves AM radio show for YouTube.

Russell Rush Memorial Scholarship honors legacy of beloved San Antonio DJ Russell Rush.

“94.1 San Antonio’s Sports Star” KTFM Floresville/San Antonio revamped its lineup.

San Antonio’s ‘Y100’ Hits A Three-Year High.

Breaking news reporter Taylor Pettaway leaves the San Antonio Express-News.

- KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany out of ICU
- Niccole Caan leaves KENS 5 San Antonio
- Megan Reyna joins KENS 5 San Antonio
- Avery Everett joins KSAT San Antonio

AUSTIN

Chief meteorologist David Yeomans celebrates 11 years with KXAN Austin.

KVUE tracks ‘Boomtown’s’ growth in Austin.

Honors for Two Texas Monthly Food Writers.

End of an era: 80 years of the Pryor family on the air in Austin comes to a close When Don Pryor retired from talk radio, he effectively ended his family's 120-year run in Austin show biz, including 80 years on radio.

Luz Moreno-Lozano joins 90.5 KUT as Austin City Hall reporter.

Best of Austin 2023 - politics and media - readers poll
Best of Austin 2023 - politics and media - critics picks

- Alzheimer's training HB 1673 sent to Governor's desk
- The Austin American-Statesman's history
- FOX 7 Austin anchor Libbi Farrow out of hospital
- Hema Mullur leaves CBS Austin

AROUND TEXAS

Telemundo 48 El PasoKTDO unveiled its new, 12,000 square-foot media center, during the station’s 4 p.m. weekday edition of “Noticias Telemundo 48” giving audiences an inside look at its new facility. Featuring IP and cloud-based technology and advanced newsroom tools that improve newsgathering and content publishing across multiple platforms - built exclusively by NBCUniversal Local - at launch, KTDO’s new facility became the most advanced TV station in the El Paso DMA.

KXXV 25 News Anchor Todd Unger has covered the Couch case since week one when he was with WFAA 8 DFW, and in his reporter's notebook, reflects on the 'Affluenza' case 10 years later.

Morning meteorologist Max Crawford celebrates 8 yeas with KBTX Bryan-College Station.

Dominique Leh, the 12News Midday and The Beat producer, leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont.

The Texas Bucket List Receives Four Telly Awards for TV Excellence.

Conroe arts group wants to build downtown statue of longtime KVST radio host Mary McCoy.

 “Willy 103.3” KJCS Nacogdoches/Lufkin hires Steve Rixx as Station Manager.

Candy 95 KNDE Bryan-College Station hires Ryan Star as its new midday air personality from 104 KRBE Houston.

Reporter Andrew Lamparski leaves KXXV 25 News Waco/Temple/Killeen for LEX 18 News Lexington, Kentucky.

El Paso Telemundo moves into new IP, cloud-focused broadcast facility. 

- Brianna Chavez leaves KVIA 7 El Paso
- Berkeley Taylor joins KBTX 3 B-CS
- Leslie Adami is engaged
- Andy Andersen exits KCEN 6 Waco
- Matt Lively joins CBS News Bay Area KPIX
- Micah Wilson joins KCEN 6 Waco
- Ozzy Mora joins KLAS 8 Las Vegas
- Hannah Fresquez joins KFOX 14 El Paso
- Chandlor Jordan joins WIS News 10 Columbia, South Carolina
- Monica Diaz-Meek is pregnant

REMEMBERING

Former 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ Houston PD/Personality Don Jantzen Passes Away.

Wade Goodwyn, longtime correspondent for NPR’s Texas beat, has died.

San Antonio radio personality Diana Castillo, known as “Lady Di,” has died.

Longtime Lubbock media figure Dave King passed away after a brief battle with cancer. 

Former A&M announcer, KBTX news director Chace Murphy dies.

- Dave Brown, formerly of KRGV, has died

Jonathan Martin joins 11Alive WXIA Atlanta

(Photo courtesy of Jonathan Martin)

Jonathan Martin tells mikemcguff.com exclusively that he is joining 11Alive WXIA Atlanta as a weekday anchor staring in August 2023.

“I was born and raised in Atlanta, and returning home as an anchor has long been my career goal," Martin told mikemcguff.com. “I’m just grateful everything aligned and I’ll get the chance to soak up a lot more time with family.”

Martin, who signed off from the evening anchor desk of FOX 26 KRIV last April, had one last big Houston celebration Thursday night at the The Ivy House to celebrate the city and friends he made since coming to H-Town in May 2016.

Former channel 26 co-anchors Melinda Spaulding and Kaitlin Monte were in attendance as well as former reporter Maria Salazar. Also seen were current FOX 26 reporters Damali Keith and Natalie Hee. Newly named abc13 weekday anchor Erica Simon was also there to toast Martin. 

Mayor Sylvester Turner was also present to declare June 8, 2023 “Jonathan Martin Day” in Houston. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and now Houston mayoral candidate, also made an appearance.

Jonathan Martin signs off FOX 26 Houston

Jonathan Martin officially signed off FOX 26 KRIV Houston on April 27, 2023 with the above video.

UPDATE JUNE 2023
Jonathan Martin joins 11Alive WXIA Atlanta

UPDATE MAY 2023
Anthony Antoine joins FOX 26 Houston as evening anchor

Here is the transcription of the touching words Martin said on his final Fox 26 newscast:

"Well, after seven years, tonight is my final broadcast at Fox 26. 

My pastor often says people don't have to be kind to you, so when they are, always say thank you. And I want to thank you, all of you, for embracing me since the day I started here as a clean shaven young man, just eager and a bit nervous to take on this role in such a big city from Hurricane Harvey, a pandemic, three World Series. You know, we've been through a lot of ups and downs together. 

And truly, with so many options every night that you choose to stop and watch our newscast, it is a privilege. 

If you know me, you know, I've always believed in being anchored to my community and not just anchored to this news desk. So to everyone who opened doors and created spaces for me to serve in this community, I thank you. 

I must also thank my Fox 26 general manager here, D'Artagnan Bebel, who believed in me and hired me for this role and my colleagues, many you never get to see the producers, the photographers, the editors, so many, they are the nucleus of our newsroom. 

You know, this week it's been so touching. I've received hundreds of messages from many of you and a lot of you have said, 'Jonathan, you're like family. We consider you a Houstonian.' 

And for someone who moved here with no friends or family, that means more than you know. 

So next for me, some rest. I'm going to chill out a little bit and then start a new chapter that I'll be sure to announce soon. But honestly, truly, serving this city will always be one of the honors of my life."

"Leaving FOX 26 is incredibly tough," Martin told mikemcguff.com last week.  "I fell in love with this community and after seven years, I truly feel like a Houstonian. The station and my colleagues have been so supportive. But I’m looking forward to growing and pursuing some other professional and life goals."

The day before he signed off, Martin acknowledged this three co-anchors during his time at channel 26 -  Melinda Spaulding, Kaitlin Monte and Rashi Vats.

Martin joined FOX 26 in May 2016.

Jonathan Martin to leave FOX 26 Houston

Jonathan Martin tells me he is leaving FOX 26 KRIV Houston after seven years as an evening anchor.

UPDATE JUNE 2023
Jonathan Martin joins 11Alive WXIA Atlanta

UPDATE MAY 2023
Anthony Antoine joins FOX 26 Houston as evening anchor

VIDEO UPDATE
Jonathan Martin signs off FOX 26 Houston with touching speech

"Leaving FOX 26 is incredibly tough," Martin told mikemcguff.com.  "I fell in love with this community and after seven years, I truly feel like a Houstonian. The station and my colleagues have been so supportive. But I’m looking forward to growing and pursuing some other professional and life goals."

Martin signs off FOX 26 next week, but assures mikemcguff.com readers he will still be around to emcee events in Houston through May and June. 

Here is what Martin posted to socials:

"My heart swells with gratitude as I share this...

After 7 incredible years, I'll be leaving FOX 26 Houston at the end of this month.

Oh what a privilege it has been. In 2016, FOX GM D'Art Bebel took a chance on me...hiring 'the young guy' to be the station's primetime anchor. He gave me space to grow into the role, and many of you rooted for me along the way.

From Hurricane Harvey to George Floyd's funeral, 3 World Series, a Super Bowl and a Pandemic...We navigated so much together. It was an honor and responsibility to tell your stories.

I'm most proud of the work we did together in the community. My "Beyond The Game" tour and SWEAT TX program was only a success because of so many who supported me.

H-town has shown me love in a way I could never have imagined, and I'lll forever be grateful.

I've always trusted God's timing for my life, so I'm eager to stretch and grow. What's next? I'll be sure to share more soon, but for now I'm taking time to rest and recalibrate."

Martin joined FOX 26 in May 2016 to work with then co-anchor Melinda Spaulding.  He would later be joined by Kaitlin Monte and now Rashi Vats.

While in Houston, Martin worked to inspire students with his "Beyond the Game" initiative.  He would also hype Houston viewers with his dance moves!  

Before Houston, Martin previously worked for Al Jazeera America as a national correspondent.

His previous local TV jobs were as: 

- weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WSMV 4 Nashville, Tennessee

- weekend evening anchor and daily reporter for WRDW 12 Augusta, Georgia

- news reader WFXA-FM Radio Augusta, GA

The Auburn University grad interned for WSB Atlanta.

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