Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2026

 

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- 2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY Nominees

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Steve Pickett has won awards over his 30 years at CBS 11, but has he told you about Earth, Wind & Fire? 

Spanish Christian “Fuzion Radio” debuted Tuesday, July 7, as the former Adult R&B “Majic 94.5” KZMJ becomes KFZN.

Radio One Begins Dallas Changes With Rickey Smiley Move & KZMJ Sign-Off.
Radio One Sets New Dallas Market Leadership.
Radio One Acquisition Triggers Dallas Staff Cuts.

John Clay Wolfe Celebrates 20 Years on Radio with New iHeartMedia Deal.

Univision has broken the Spanish Rhythmic Latino Mix simulcast on 107.1 KQBU-FM Benbrook/Fort Worth and 107.9 KDXX and launched Spanish AC Amor 107.1 KAMV.

After 28 great years at WFAA, senior director Aaron Butler signs off.

Farewell Cody Marcom, WFAA's photography director.

Derik Lattig has been hired as a producer for Point of View Radio. He previously worked for Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media.

Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News restaurant reporter, wins food journalism award.

Texas Rangers flee Victory+, create new DTC option mid-season.

Former FOX 4 KDFW reporter Calvert Collins named CEO of Klyde Warren Park.

- Brianda Villegas Debuts on Florida Tonight After Leaving WFAA
- Tiffany Liou leaves WFAA 8 for ABC7 San Francisco
- Sophia Beausoleil named NBC 5 DFW weekend morning anchor
- Erin Heft joins WFAA 8
- CW33 KDAF DFW gets a 9pm newscast again
- Morgan Young returns to WFAA 8 from maternity leave
- Drew Davis leaves Hawaii News Now
- Lauren Crawford leaves CBS News Texas

HOUSTON

Chuck Tiller Exits Salem Houston.

Checking The Odds on Audacy’s Sports Betting In Houston.

Mike Morris named Houston Chronicle local government editor.

KKBQ-HD2 Partners To Become Pasadena Rodeo Radio.

The Houston Chronicle’s local politics team is expanding with the addition of reporters Sam González Kelly and Isaac Yu. 

KHCB Media Group announces Shawn Farrington as Vice President of Content & On-Air Operations. 

Matthew Antonitis joins KHOU 11 as a producer from KPRC 2.

Holly Galvan joins KHOU 11 as Story Desk Editor.

Mike Horton leaves KPRC 2 to join Houston First Corporation as Manager of Media Relations.

Adrian Ashford joins Houston Chronicle as new religion reporter covering faith in Texas.

SuiteRadio's Rowdy Yates continues to add affiliates for his nightly "Ridin' with Rowdy" program, with Connoisseur Media adding the show on KAYO-FM Wasilla, AK; KLGR-AM/K240CJ Redwood Falls, MN; and KAUS-FM Austin, MN. With these new clearances, Rowdy's weekday show affiliate count rises to 75. In other Rowdy news, his longtime weekend program, "The Original Country Gold," has returned to Connoisseur-owned KKUS-FM in Tyler.

- Will Kunkel to work for ESPN
- Brheanna Berry debuts on KHOU 11 Houston
- Joe McCoy joins ABC13 Houston
- Texas TV anchoring is a family affair!
- Gage Goulding Joins CNN as Seoul-Based International Correspondent
- Trevor Birchett Joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Melanie Camp to leave KPRC's 'Houston Life'
- What happened to MeTV Toons on KPRC 2.5?
- Bryanna Moore joins CW39 Houston
- KPRC 2 Houston alters weekend morning news and programming
- Jennifer Reyna is fill-in anchoring
- KHOU 11 to provide CW39 9pm newscast
- Mo Haider departs ABC13 Houston
- SportsRadio 610 becomes 95.7 The Fan Houston
- Rachel Briers joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Tessa Barrera joins Sunny 99.1 Houston afternoons
- Shelby Rose joins Houston Public Media
- Zach Lashway shares about life after KPRC 2 and TV
- Kelly Wiley joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Ajay Patel joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Vida Unida expands weekday live programming, announces new on-air lineup
- Daniella Guzman suspended from KPRC 2 during 'ticket' investigation
- Sherman Desselle joins CenterPoint Energy
- Caroline Brown goes on maternity leave 2026
- Chelsea Edwards on Divorce, Motherhood & Reinventing Her Career

SAN ANTONIO

Former San Antonio TV host Tanji Patton shares cancer diagnosis.

Melissa Andrade joins KSAT 12 as General Sales Manager.

- Emma Allen leaves San Antonio for KATV Little Rock
- Bella Popadiuk joins KENS 5 in San Antonio
- Olivia Dague joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

- Chase Franks joins KVUE Austin
- Shay Lawson joins KVUE Austin
- Esmeralda Zamora leaves KXAN Austin

AROUND TEXAS

‘Voice of Bears’ headlines 2026 Hall of Fame Class.

Travis Bubenik is stepping into a new leadership role at Marfa Public Radio. 

Ashley Henderson joins KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen as a Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter.

Reporter Tori Garcia leaves KTXS Abilene.

CBS19 Sports Anchor Dan Mallea announces engagement.

- NewsChannel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls purchased by Gray Media
- KVIA ABC-7 El Paso summer 2026 changes
- Leslee Lacey joins KXXV as Good Morning Texas meteorologist
- Derick Garcia signs off CBS4 Rio Grande Valley
- Ashley Bowerman joins KBTX Bryan-College Station
- Isabella Garriga named First Alert 7 KOSA evening anchor
- Parker Rehm leaves FOX 44 KWKT Waco
- RGV TV comings and goings in the past months

REMEMBERING

Susan Starnes, fmr. KHOU 11 and KPRC 2 reporter, dies at 73

Chelsea Edwards on Divorce, Motherhood & Reinventing Her Career

FOX 26 Houston KRIV "Chattin’ with Chelsea!" host Chelsea Edwards talks with former WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth traffic anchor Tashara Parker about navigating divorce, becoming a single mother, building a nationally syndicated show, surviving the changing television industry, and learning to embrace every version of herself.

2026 Houston Celebrity Dairy Goat Milking Contest

Houston media personalities gathered to take part in the annual Celebrity Goat Milking Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where competitors race to squeeze out every last drop.

For 2026, David Smith, officer-in-charge of the Sheep and Goat Committee, claimed the Grand Champion title, winning both the traditional contest and the inaugural father-daughter round.

FOX 26 Houston KRIV Executive Producer of Local Programming Initiative Matt Horn finished just behind Smith, earning the Reserve Grand Champion title after a strong showing in the heats.

From what I could piece together on social media, other media participants included KHOU 11 reporters Anayeli Ruiz, Julissa Garza, Maria Aguilera, and Matt Dougherty. Other goat-milking celebrities included ABC13 KTRK weekend morning anchor Charly Edsitty, FOX 26 host Chelsea Edwards, KPRC 2 reporters Corley Peel and Rilwan Balogun, plus Houston Life host Derrick Shore. The rodeo also noted that KKBQ 93Q Country morning host Riggs took part in the competition.

So if your favorite Houston media celebrity wasn’t mentioned, I might lose my title as the G.O.A.T. of Houston media reporting!

KPRC 2 "Houston Life" co-host Tessa Barrera returned to host the event.

Goats used in the competition were provided by exhibitors participating in the Livestock Show.

The contest featured three heats, with competitors given 30 seconds to milk their goat. There was no practice round. Participants jumped straight into the competition, with the top two milkers from each heat advancing. The six finalists were then compared to determine the overall champion.

This year’s event also introduced a father-daughter milking round. Smith teamed up with his daughter, Ella, to win the inaugural round before going on to secure the overall championship.

- 2025 Houston Celebrity Dairy Goat Milking Contest

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FOX 26 Houston noon news back

Remember when I told you earlier this month that FOX 26 KRIV Houston cancelled its noon newscast to air an extra "Chattin’ With Chelsea!" episode? 

At the time, there were on-air and social promos touting the change. I can assure you I didn't party too hard over the holidays and get confused. The only hangover I get these days is from writing too many media blog posts (or attending my documentary's premiere in Minneapolis).

Well, go ahead and forget that news, since the Channel 26 news is back on the schedule this week.

You can still catch Chelsea Edwards' show at 12:30pm. 

(Thanks Shad!)

FOX 26 drops noon newscast, adds more "Chattin’ With Chelsea!"

FOX 26 KRIV Houston cancelled its noon newscast on Monday, December 29th, 2025, and replaced it with an additional half-hour of "Chattin’ With Chelsea!" with Chelsea Edwards.

UPDATE
FOX 26 Houston noon news back

Don't ask me how long Fox 26 has aired a 12pm newscast, but it seems like it has been there for many, many decades at this point, if my memory serves correctly -  probably going all the way back to the 1980s.

"Chattin’ With Chelsea!" debuted August 26, 2024 at 12:30pm.

"Unveiling a show dedicated to the celebration and empowerment of women is an absolute dream realized," Edwards said at the time.  "It fills me with an indescribable joy to transition from reporting news to creating content that is not only enjoyable but insightful, too. This isn't just a program; it's a movement where every woman's voice is heard and cherished."

In August of 2025, FOX 26 added the "Fox 26 News Midday" newscast to its FOX Local digital offering, however "Fox 26 News at Noon" still remained on Channel 26 at 12pm at that time.

Chelsea Edwards talks "Chattin’ with Chelsea!"

FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning anchor DaLaun Dillard sits down with "Chattin’ With Chelsea!" reporter turned host Chelsea Edwards. 

Edwards discusses the new mid-day show, which launches on August 26, 2024, and airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. on channel 26.

"Chattin’ with Chelsea!" to debut on FOX 26 KRIV

"Chattin’ with Chelsea!" will debut on FOX 26 KRIV Houston on August 26, 2024, announced station Senior Vice President and General Manager D’Artagnan Bebel.

Chelsea Edwards transitions from FOX 26 anchor/reporter to host this locally produced half-hour program, which will air on weekdays at 12:30 p.m. and stream via FOX Local and FOX Soul.

"Chelsea is a native Houstonian who has spent years earning the trust of our viewers by diving into the issues that affect our communities," Bebel stated.  "With her vibrant and charismatic personality, she is perfectly suited to provide humor and levity while amplifying diverse perspectives and sharing stories that matter."

The station says the show is designed to celebrate women’s resilience and empowerment, highlighting how modern-day women navigate life's complexities, from family and careers to relationships, health, beauty, wellness, social issues, and more.  The goal will be to inform, uplift, and inspire through conversations about all topics that affect Houston’s women, ranging from parenting to fitness, today’s dating scene, managing a successful professional life, and cooking on the go. 

Each episode of the program will feature a mix of experts, celebrities, and local women as guests.

"Unveiling a show dedicated to the celebration and empowerment of women is an absolute dream realized," Edwards said.  "It fills me with an indescribable joy to transition from reporting news to creating content that is not only enjoyable but insightful, too. This isn't just a program; it's a movement where every woman's voice is heard and cherished."

Edwards joined FOX 26 Houston in 2019. Prior to launching this program, she served as a morning news reporter and fill-in anchor on "Houston’s Morning Show."

Before returning to Houston, Edwards was a reporter for KWTX News 10 Waco. Prior to reporting, she spent nearly six years as a video editor for ABC13 KTRK Houston. In addition, she spent four years running a TX21st afterschool program in Klein ISD. 

A graduate of Texas Southern University, Edwards holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications.

Chelsea Edwards gets a chicken surprise live on air!

Would it be a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo without an animal surprise during a TV live shot?

So far in 2024, FOX 26 KRIV morning reporter Chelsea Edwards got a chicken surprise!

Back in 2016, CW39's Maggie Flecknoe had a pig incident.

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FOX 26 Houston producer passes away

The Houston media world is mourning the loss and sending tributes to FOX 26 Houston KRIV 8am producer Maggie McKethan.

McKethan not only produced for "Houston's Morning Show" but also launched several FOX 26 shows, including "The Isiah Factor Uncensored," "News Edge," and "The Nightcap."

According to McKethan's LinkedIn profile, KRIV and KTXH Senior Vice President and General Manager, D'Artagnan Bebel, told McKethan,  "Your leadership and producing are unmatched."

"I already miss her so much," FOX 26 morning anchor Melissa Wilson commented on my Facebook page. "It will NEVER be the same again without her. She was fuller than life itself."

"Life is precious," tweeted FOX 26 reporter Sherman Desselle. "[Maggie] was one of my first cheerleaders in Houston, and then I found out she was from Lafayette. I was sold. She took her job seriously, but also knew how to have fun. She gave me opportunities to shine, and I’m grateful We’ll miss you, for sure."

McKethan started with FOX 26 in January 2015 as an associate producer and was quickly promoted to producer.  

Not only did the University of Mississippi graduate produce daily newscasts and help launch shows, but she was also a credentialed media member covering the Astros, Texans, Rockets, Dynamo, and Dash. 

In the video below, you can watch a McKethan interview with Dynamo defender Erik Sviatchenko.

Members of the Houston sports community have shown their respect for the television journalist on Twitter.

Life is precious. @maggiemckethan was one of my first cheerleaders in Houston, and then I found out she was from Lafayette. I was sold. She took her job seriously, but also knew how to have fun. She gave me opportunities to shine, and I’m grateful We’ll miss you, for sure. 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/hwq4dpSHN1

— Sherman Desselle Fox 26 (@ShermanDesselle) February 27, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Maggie McKethan with the Houston community. Maggie's contagious energy and thoughtful storytelling will serve as lasting memories for us all and we are forever grateful for the time we spent with her. More than a colleague, she… pic.twitter.com/s88KEW7XgW

— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) February 28, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of Maggie McKethan with the Houston community. Maggie's contagious energy and thoughtful storytelling will serve as lasting memories for us all and we are forever grateful for the time we spent with her. More than a colleague, she… pic.twitter.com/2rKaLu6616

— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) February 28, 2024

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Maggie, I am in disbelief that you are gone. You were one of the most genuine friends I’ve had. Who will I laugh with at Lizzard’s? Who will I sing Rick James and quote Dave Chappelle with? Our weekly dinners, spending Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and Super Bowl together… Every… pic.twitter.com/j6941L693l

— Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) February 27, 2024

Very saddened & shocked when I heard the news of @maggiemckethan’s passing. We used to have these long chats in the @FOX26Houston newsroom when I was finished for the night and she was getting ready for the morning show. Maggie was a big believer in the Ho Chen. She’ll be missed

— Howard Chen 陈定豪 (@TheHoChen) February 27, 2024

We at @tudnhouston would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of @MaggieMcKethan.

We are absolutely gutted with the news of her passing.

Over the past couple of years, we got to know her, and she quickly became "our people."

I can absolutely… pic.twitter.com/WCWLMtsLLM

— César Procel (@_cesarprocel) February 27, 2024

Shocked & devastated by the passing of @maggiemckethan. One of the most fun loving & funniest people in Houston media, and thus one of my favorite drinking buddies. She’s going to be missed by anyone lucky enough to meet her. 💔 pic.twitter.com/Droc4MBedz

— Paul Gallant (@GallantSays) February 27, 2024

We are devastated to learn about the passing of @maggiemckethan Vibrant, energetic, friendly and passionate about sports & Soccer in particular. Maggie will be missed but her aura will forever illuminate and serve as a beacon to many of us. Gone way too soon. Shine on Maggie. pic.twitter.com/vm0yRdPllA

— Alex R Parra (@alexrparra) February 27, 2024

What? Omg. I’m literally heartbroken. @maggiemckethan was such an amazing person.
Just stunned. In tears.
It wasn’t that long ago we were just talking in the press box at the Texans game.
Love ya Mags. Lost a sister today. #MaggieMcKethan https://t.co/8RQTiJtR6V

— Patrick Creighton (@PCreighton1) February 27, 2024

Awful news on @maggiemckethan passing. A Louisiana native who loved all things Ole Miss, and did an awesome job for the past decade at @FOX26Houston. As good as she was producing, she was making a name in front of the camera with her passion for soccer. Sucks we won’t get to see…

— Chris Gordy (@ChrisGordy) February 27, 2024

Miya Shay celebrates Lunar New Year with TV guests

Miya Shay and State Rep. Gene Wu held a party celebrating the Lunar New Year last weekend at Horizon on Sunset, complete with a lion dance. 

The abc13 reporter's Houston television news colleagues also attended the festivities! 

Tonight is the Lunar New Year's Eve. 

The Year of the Dragon starts on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

FOX 26 KRIV's Chelsea Edwards and abc13 KTRK's Pooja Lodhia (photographer Omar Marcos)

abc13 KTRK's Rosie Nguyen and KPRC 2's Jason Nguyen (photographer Omar Marcos)

Jackie Traywick and former KHOU 11 reporter Doug Miller (photographer Omar Marcos)

abc13 KTRK's Shannon Ryan (middle) with unidentified guests (photographer Omar Marcos)

abc13 KTRK's Pooja Lodhia and LCAHouston's Ruchi Mukherjee (photographer Omar Marcos)

abc13 KTRK's Christopher Carr and unidentified guest (photographer Omar Marcos)

Texas TV news and radio job moves January 2024

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- Best TV News Bloopers January 2024

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

D Magazine turns 50 in 2024.
- Inside Our Anniversary Logos
- Bowling With Verne Lundquist

For 30 Years, The Ticket Has Ruled the Airwaves With Its Own Mix of Sports, Stunts and Schtick.

Radio host Corby Davidson agrees to 5-year deal to remain at The Ticket

Bill Hethcock, a long-time member of the Dallas Business Journal newsroom, has been named managing editor.

Evening anchor Cynthia Izaguirre celebrates 16 years with WFAA 8.

CBS 11 KTVT meteorologist Dominic Brown celebrates 16 years in TV.

Morning anchor Shannon Murray celebrates eight years with FOX 4 KDFW.

Morning anchor Kara Sewell celebrates six years with WFAA 8.

Anna Butler has been hired as a real estate reporter for The Dallas Morning News after working for the Dallas Business Journal. 

Spencer Brewer joins Law360 from the Dallas Business Journal.

What Does It Mean Now that Amazon Has Entered the Fray for Bally Sports Southwest?

When Will Miriam Adelson Buy the Dallas Morning News?

Cumulus Media’s DFW Radio Stations Raise A Record-Breaking $2.69 Million for Local Charities in 2023.

- WBAP to simulcast on Hot 93.3 Dallas - Fort Worth
- Dia Wall to join WFAA 8 DFW
- Laura Harris is married
- Did Pete Delkus remember longtime WFAA studio tech's birthday?
- Sophia Beausoleil gives birth to baby #3
- WFAA to broadcast 10 Dallas Mavericks games
- Jenny Anchondo gives birth to baby #2
- Mark “Hawkeye” Louis auctioning off baseball card collection
- Laura Harris recovering off-air

HOUSTON

Britain’s oldest national daily newspaper, The Times, writes Houston is, "the most exciting city in America’s Deep South right now."

Beloved writer, radio voice John McClain laid off by Sports Radio 610 after 24 years at station.

Patrick Creighton is back on Sports Radio 610 in Houston.

SportsRadio 610 KILT remains on top in the Houston sports radio wars for the fall radio ratings.

Sean Pendergast went from P1 to Morning Host on Sports Radio 610.

Gina Graff, the glue that held the abc13 KTRK satellite center together for nearly 40 years, has retired.

89.3 KSBJ filled its midday opening with the return of Denise Pagano after the departure of Jen Driskill.

Jim Kovacik joins Houston Public Media as executive producer. 

Anna Bauman leaves the Houston Chronicle, where she covered education, children and families, to join Open Vallejo in California.

Michael Murney joins the Houston Landing as a healthcare reporter.

Maria Todd co-hosts the nationally syndicated Todd Newton Morning Show and has been featured in the "Women to Watch" Radio Ink section.

Traffic Master: KSBJ’s Bill Ingram recalls years in radio broadcasting.

The UH Alumni Association will honor Mark Berman ('78) as the recipient of its Distinguished Alumni Award for its 69th Annual Alumni Awards in April 2024.

Fox 26 KRIV anchor/reporter Chelsea Edwards was featured by The Defender as a Houston professional breaking barriers with Black hair.

CW39 KIAH "Houston Happens" host Maggie Flecknoe received the President's Volunteer Service Award for community service.

Rowdy Reaches the Beaches!  “Carolina Country” WYAY 106.3 in Bolivia/Wilmington, North Carolina and WGLD 93.9fm Conway/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina are the newest affiliates for SuiteRadio’s “Ridin’ with Rowdy.”  With these new additions, Rowdy’s daily shows are now heard on 46 signals across the nation, and will likely see significant expansion in 2024 as the program will be repackaged and offered to other formats later this year.  

Advertising and Marketing account executive Marilyn Acosta celebrates 10 years with abc13 KTRK.

- "Houston Happens" expands to 1 hour on CW39
- KPRC 2 Houston celebrates 75th anniversary
- Dayna Steele joins Houston Radio Platinum
- Former Houston TV reporter burglarized
- KPRC 2 new studio update 2024
- Dominique Sachse leaves Houston
- Matthew Seedorff leaves FOX 26
- Luke Jones joins abc13 KTRK
- Houston Landing making its own news
- Justin Stapleton anchors on KPRC 2
- Fmr. KPRC reporter Jake Reiner in TV news parody
- Doug Brown on KHOU 11 in 1974
- Miya Shay returns to abc13 Houston
- Houston reporter a crime victim
- Dominique Sachse joins Dr. Phil network with Kris Gutierrez
- 'Funky’ Larry Jones leaves Majic 102.1 KMJQ Houston
- Jeff Ehling leaves abc13 weekends for streaming
- Bill Tatar joins Audacy Houston
- Natalie Hee is married
- Dominique Sachse answers Dr. Phil questions
- KPRC 2 anchors and newsroom start exercising live on stream
- Rod Ryan celebrates 20 years with 94.5 The Buzz
- KHOU 11 anchors modified by AI

SAN ANTONIO

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay are the latest San Antonio radio personalities to jump from broadcast to the internet.

Zann Fredlund has been named as Program Director of 96.1 NOW KXXM San Antonio and 96.7 Kiss FM KHFI Austin.

Fiesta, Dia De Los Muertos, Wemby give the San Antonio TV market reasons to celebrate.

San Antonio Talk Staple Joe Pags Reups With iHeart’s WOAI.

KSAT 12 weekend assignments editor Tim Irvin has retired.

- Simoné Simpson joins KENS 5 San Antonio
- "Great Day SA" host Clarke Finney recovering from a brain injury
- Camilla Rambaldi leaves FOX 29 San Antonio
- Audrey Castoreno gives birth to baby 2
- Former San Antonio sportscaster survives RV ejection
- Isis Romero celebrates 20 years in TV

AUSTIN

KVUE Wins Prestigious 2024 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards.

Mike Capps is resigning as the radio voice of the Round Rock Express.

“Voice of the Longhorns” Craig Way named the Texas Sportscaster of the Year by NSMA Sports Media.

John C. Moritz joined the Austin American-Statesman as chief politics reporter.

Kevin Baskar joins KXAN Austin as a video journalist.

University of Texas scholar Iris Chyi has been saying for more than 10 years that digital news reports are an “inferior good” to a daily print summary and largely fail to draw a paying audience or advertising. 

Texas Tribune staff unionize, five months after first-ever layoffs.

Is The Austin American-Statesman being starved to death?

- Sean Kelly leaves KXAN Austin
- KXAN Austin anchor 2024 changes
- Hunter Williams is married

AROUND TEXAS

East Texas news anchor named in Harris County civil lawsuit.

KIII 3 News Corpus Christi's Rudy Treviño receives Tejano Roots Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.

Evening News Anchor Sydney Hernández is celebrating six years at CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley.

Big Brothers Big Sisters honors KFDX’s Lauren Linville with Big Sister of the Year in Texas award.

Todd Unger joins KOIN 6 Portland after KXXV 25 Waco.

- Howie Gordon leaves, Lupe Zapata joins KAVU Victoria
- KTSM 9 El Paso anchor changes 2024
- Neal Barton to leave KETK-FOX51 Tyler
- Mark Ross to retire from KVIA 7 El Paso
- Rachel Phillips leaves KVIA El Paso

REMEMBERING

Rochelle Brown, host of trailblazing ‘Insights’ on KDFW, dies at 74.

- Carolyn Jackson, former KTBC Austin host, dies
- Dave Dickson, former Houston TV meteorologist, dies

Texas TV news and radio job moves December 2023

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

- Top Houston and Texas TV stories 2023
- Best TV News Bloopers 2023

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA 8 Daybreak floor director Larry Magee retires after 30 years.

Chuck Lindell is joining the Dallas Morning News as politics editor from The Texas Tribune.

Amber Gaudet joins the Dallas Morning News as transportation/mobility reporter from the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Noor Adatia joins Dallas Business Journal to cover economic development in Collin County.

John Schilberg hired at NBC 5 KXAS-Telemundo 39 KXTX as Director of Technology.

Ulysses S. Romero joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a photojournalist from News 4 San Antonio.

Angelina Armendariz renews as a morning Anchor at KUVN Univision.

Alanna Quillen signs a new agreement as a reporter at NBC 5 KXAS.

FOX 4 KDFW meteorologist Kylie Capps reads more than 100 books in 2023, shares top 5 list.

A meteorologist from a rival station called out KXAS over a video wall background on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

Audacy’s La Grande 107.5 Raises $304,689 for Children’s Hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth with Radiothon.

Cumulus Media’s DFW Country Stations New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf Team Up to Raise $1,071,096 for Fort Worth’s Cook Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

- Cole Sullivan joins WFAA 8 DFW
- Clarice Tinsley celebrates 45 years with FOX 4 KDFW
- Megan Mitchell leaving WFAA 8 Dallas
- Amelia Mugavero joins CBS News Texas DFW
- Steve Noviello launches 4Real KDFI Ch 27 DFW
- WFAA+ adds original content and stories to programming
- Alexis Wainwright leaves CBS 11 KTVT DFW
- WFAA 8's: The Photographers (2023)

HOUSTON

Alejandra Matos named Houston Chronicle managing editor, is first Latina to hold post.

Houston Chronicle promotes Joy Sewing, who becomes first Black news columnist in paper’s history.

KPRC 2 Investigative/Special Projects EP Ana Lastra named Assistant News Director after Aaron Fernandez-Wische leaves for FOX 26 Houston VP Content Creation and Distribution position.

Felicia Mason leaves the Houston Chronicle where she was Assistant City Editor.

Features Digital Manager Julie Takahashi leaves the Houston Chronicle.

Leah Vann hired by Chron.com to over the Houston Astros. Fans reacted.

Skyscraper to rise on former KHOU 11 site (KHOU 11 Allen Parkway demolition photos).

The Associated Press' Houston bureau has been permanently closed. 

Patrick Creighton announces "Late Hits" ends on ESPN 97.5 KFNC. 

Kimberly Davis renewed her morning anchor position with KHOU 11.

Chelsea Edwards will continue as a reporter at FOX 26 KRIV.

Nick Natario is promoted to streaming anchor/reporter from reporter at abc13 KTRK.

Houston Chronicle names abc13 KTRK reporter Miya Shay Texas Rep. Gene Wu as one of Houston's 25 most powerful couples.

Diane Cowen retires as the Houston Chronicle's architecture and home design writer.

Cumulus Houston’s 104.1 KRBE Raises $194,000 for Texas Children’s Hospitals Through Second Annual Houston’s Little Heroes Radiothon.

‘93Q’ Tops Last Year’s Radiothon Total In Houston.

- Brandi Smith leaves KHOU 11
- KPRC 2 gets new studio in 2024
- Lainie Fritz's dad is new UH head football coach
- Mike Iscovitz gives update on father's murder trial
- Houston TV station gives competitor kudos for story
- Houston media honored at NABJ Sneaker Ball Scholarship Gala
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN launches on Houston Public Media 8.4
- DaLaun Dillard joins FOX 26 Houston
- "Runaway Radio": 101 KLOL doc Minneapolis interview
- Mix 96.5's Sarah Pepper recognized for local community outreach
- Christine Noël announces pregnancy
- Stephen Goin joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Khambrel Marshall signs off KPRC 2
- Audacy Houston Supports Texas Children’s Hospital With Mega Radiothon
- Allison Gargaro joining FOX 26 Houston
- Brandon Hamilton joins abc13 KTRK Houston
- Gage Goulding joins KPRC 2
- Adam Krueger joined by Slim Thug
- Ari Alexander gets Paul Wall Gameday Grillz
- Mix 96.5 listeners fuel Sarah Pepper & Jessie Watt’s Southwest Santa Express
- Gio Benitez stops by abc13 Houston
- Charly Edsitty is well traveled and well rounded!
- Get to know Pooja Lodhia

SAN ANTONIO

Sarah Acosta renews her agreement as the Weekend Morning Anchor at KSAT 12.

Magic 105.3 KSMG left Christmas music mode as Hits 105.3.

- Tim Gerber to leave KSAT 12 San Antonio
- Tawny Davis joins News 4 San Antonio
- Andrew Capasso joins FOX SA mornings
- Barry Davis goes offline with KENS 5 San Antonio
- Don Harris anchors on News 4 San Antonio
- Marvin Hurst is leaving KENS San Antonio

AUSTIN

After a four-month return to “101X” 101.5 KROX mornings and middays at “ESPN 102.7” K274AX/KBPA-HD2, Jason Kick exits.

Tierra Neubaum celebrates five years as a FOX 7 Austin KTBC reporter.

Texas Monthly welcomes new editorial staff members Allegra Hobbs and Owen Schwartzbard.

Climate reporter Erin Douglas leaves the Texas Tribune after three years. 

- Chikage Windler reveals cancer battle
- Paige Hubbard leaves CBS Austin
- Erica Brennes welcomes new baby
- Byron Wilkinson named KVUE Austin President and General Manager
- Dave Froehlich does the weather?

AROUND TEXAS

KGNS Laredo bids farewell to News Director, Jerry Garza.

Shauna Ziegler has spent 20 years working in the newsroom at KFOX, Sinclair’s Fox affiliate in El Paso, Texas, for the last 10 years as news director.

Jatrissa Wooten joins Spectrum News Raleigh, North Carolina as MMJ/Reporter from KBTX 3 Bryan-College Station.

KLTV Tyler evening anchor Blake Holland selected as the winner in the media & news category for ETX View Magazine’s 40 Under 40.

Reporter Meredith Haas leaves the KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen morning newscast for evenings. 

Multi-media Journalist Rachel Hallam leaves ABC Big 2 Sports KMID Midland-Odessa.

First Dallas Media acquired Country “92.9 Shooter-FM” KRMX Marlin/Waco.

KVIA-TV, KDBC-TV, KTSM-TV, KFOX-TV, and KTDO Launch NextGen TV in El Paso.

- Dan Gresham retires from KFDM 6 Beaumont
- Matt Farrell named KCEN Waco chief meteorologist
- Karla Draksler promoted at KTSM 9 El Paso
- Geno Perez leaves KAVU Victoria
- Angel San Juan promoted to KFDM Beaumont morning anchor
- Ian Roth joins KTSM El Paso
- Dale Nelson leaves KRIS 6 Corpus Christi

REMEMBERING

Don Benskin, 83, who previously worked as a photographer for KHOU 11 and FOX 26 Houston KRIV has passed away.

Radio journalist Maria Emilia Martin, 72, a former NPR reporter who created the radio show Latino USA, has died in Austin.

- Texas Media Legend Rebecca Munoz-Diaz Passes Away at 65