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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Fort Worth Star-Telegram to scale back print publication to 3 days a week.

Media winners in The Best of Big D from D Magazine.

Building a Brand:  NBC 5 KXAS Sportscaster Newy Scruggs mixes charisma with business acumen in a thriving on-camera career.

FOX 4 KDFW Photojournalist Kevin Bell celebrates 30 years with the station.

Andrew M. Greenstein joins the Louisiana Radio Network after 1080 KRLD-AM.

94.9 KLTY named Dave Moore as afternoon DJ. 

Irving Mejia-Hilario leaves the Dallas Morning News as breaking news business reporter for the Sports Business Journal.

820 WBAP Host Casey Bartholomew signs extension with the station.

Steve Beuerlein Named New Dallas Cowboys National Radio Analyst By Compass Media Networks.

Spectrum News DFW Mike Pool assignment editor retires.

Report says CBS owned stations like KTXA 21 could be sold with sale of owner Paramount Global.

Shannon Worley joins the Dallas Morning News as an audience journalist.

Jessica Waffles Joins KXT 91.7, Dallas For Local Music Show.

- Michelle Montaine joins WFAA DFW
- FOX 4 KDFW to get new Las Colinas home
- Brett Shipp exits Spectrum News 1 Texas
- "The Will Cain Show” joins Newsradio 1080 KRLD DFW
- Ryann Jones joins NBC 5 KXAS DFW
- Layoffs at Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media
- Brittany Breeding joins CW33 DFW
- FOX 4 "Good Day" anchors surprised by fire alarm on live TV

HOUSTON

The Astros honored sports anchor Matt Musil for his 43 years at KHOU 11.

Anchor Rashi Vats celebrates 11 years with FOX 26 KRIV.

Reporter Courtney Fischer celebrates nine years with abc13 KTRK.

93Q Houston’s Riggs Is All In With Country Radio.

Carol Motsinger named Director of Digital Storytelling at the Houston Chronicle.

CultureMap founder David Gow to lead Houston policy nonprofit.

''The Boss & The Gloss'' Returns to ESPN 95.7.

Hope Media Group has announced a series of executive management promotions.

Pastor Joel Osteen launches new FAST Network, available on The Roku Channel.

Sam Warren joins the Houston Chronicle as a Pro Sports Trending Reporter.

Miranda Dunlap will now cover higher education with a focus on community colleges for the Houston Landing.

Brian Shannon las left KHOU 11 for abc13 as an assignment editor. 

- Melanie Lawson is out with foot issues
- Mo Haider joins abc13 Houston
- Carrigan Chauvin leaves CW39 Houston
- Usher DMs Houston TV meteorologist
- 101 KLOL Houston sign on day
- Reginald Adetula named SportsRadio 610 'In the Loop' co-host
- "Chattin’ with Chelsea!" to debut on FOX 26 KRIV
- “Sounds Like Texas With Zakk United” to air on 100.3 The Bull Houston
- Rosie Nguyen is engaged
- 102.1 KLYX Houston in 1974
- Jarrett Hale named VP and Regional GSM for FOX 26 Houston and FOX 7 Austin
- Dominique Sachse is married to Vic Mignogna
- Idolina Peralez leaves CW39 Houston
- Amanda Henderson joins KHOU 11
- Crystal Ayala and Ingrid Barrera to Anchor Telemundo Houston evenings
- Adam Krueger to leave CW39 Houston for Los Angeles
- Adam Winkler back talking Texas sports
- Jessie Watt recovering from surgery
- Luis Gerardo Nunez leaves Telemundo Houston for New York
- KHOU 11 Houston is experimenting
- Gina Gaston gets new look, and viewers respond

SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio Spurs commentator Bill Land will retire ahead of the 2024-2025 season after more than 15 years on the mic.

KSAT anchor Courtney Friedman celebrates 10 years with the station. 

Anchor Audrey Castoreno celebrates nine years with KENS 5.

KSAT 12 reporter Daniela Ibarra joins the KSAT Investigates team.

Rebecca L. Salinas named Digital Executive Producer at KSAT.

KSAT back on air after fiber connection issue; viewers may need to rescan.

- Sarah Spivey is pregnant

AUSTIN

Anchor Sally Hernandez celebrates 24 years at KXAN.

Meteorologist Avery Tomasco celebrates seven years with CBS Austin KEYE.

Steve Sherrill joins KVUE as local sales manager.

Sean Hemmersmeier hired at Austin Business Journal to cover economic development.

“Gossip Greg” Hill leaves 96.7 KISS KHFI nights.

The Rich Eisen Show Added to Daily Lineup at 102.7 ESPN Austin.

Sandra Santos joins the Texas Tribune as night editor. 

Waterloo Media is making multiple programming changes in Austin.

- Tommy House joins KXAN Austin
- Monica Madden joins ABC7 News - KGO
- KVUE News at Four launches September 2024
- Ford Sanders leaves KVUE Austin
- Leslie London joins FOX 7 Austin
- KVUE Austin employee adopts child featured in station segment
- Jenna King joins FOX 7 Austin
- Katie Pratt joins FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

KYTX CBS19 Tyler Evening Anchor Marangeli Lopez has been named news director.

Anchor Stephanie Valle celebrates 23 years since KVIA El Paso.

Will Duerksen joins KMID Big 2 KMID as MMJ.

Chris Thomasson celebrates 15 years at KIII 3 sports Corpus Christi.

Vince Erickson returns to TV with the KWKT FOX 44 Waco-Temple-Killeen Sports Team as Weekend Sports Anchor starting August 31 for a 10-week stint.

The Texas Association of Broadcasters has named KFDX, Texoma’s Fox and Texoma’s Homepage the 2024 Station of the Year.

The Texas Association of Broadcasters has named JAM Broadcasting “Station of the Year.”

Country 100.3 KOMX and KGRO, Pampa sold.

Imani Jackson joins KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock as multimedia journalist.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that KFDX-D3 Wichita Falls will become a CW Network affiliate.  

KDHN Dimmitt radio station has served Castro County for over 6 decades.

Cowboy Broadcasting Network has agreed to acquire Country 98.5 KRXT Rockdale.

Julieanna Jackson joins KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen as a reporter.

- John Purvis and others leave CBS4 El Paso
- Mark Scirto retires from KLTV 7 East Texas
- 2024 Texas NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
- Javier Guerra joins KRGV 5
- Stevie Stephenson joins KBTX BCS
- KTSM 9 El Paso knocked off air, police investigating
- Tyler Shaw promoted to KBTX sports director
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
- Emily Faith joins KFDX 3 Wichita Falls
- Nicole Shearin joins 10TV WBNS Columbus, Ohio
- Taylor Locke joins WDBJ7 Roanoke, VA
- 2024 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
- Leah Rodriguez joins KLBK Lubbock
- Karina Garcia joins WAVY 10 Norfolk
- Bob Bartlett celebrates 45 years at KTAB News
- Don Brubaker celebrates 40 years with KAVU Victoria
- 2024 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners
- Chris Talley joins ABC Big 2 Midland-Odessa
- Shawna Currie returns to 25 News Now Victoria

REMEMBERING

For the Houston Texans' home opener against the Giants, the team reserved three seats for Fred Faour, Ken Hoffman, and Mark Lane, each of whom died this year. 

Remembering longtime ABC-7 KVIA El Paso team member Fran McNaboe.

Texas TV news and radio job moves February 2024

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- TAB Salutes 2024 News Award Winners and Finalists
- Texas 2024 Crystal Radio Award Finalists

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA wins NPPA Station of the Year, reporter Jobin Panicker wins Reporter of the Year.

Steve Brown retiring from Dallas Morning News after 47 years.

The Dallas Morning News hires Nick Wooten to cover real estate.

Legendary broadcaster Verne Lundquist announces he'll retire after calling 40th Masters.

Dallas Morning News turns to crowdfunding to pay reporters.

Dr. Phil's new Dallas-Fort Worth network hires Nancy Grace.

Feature Aircheck KLTY Dallas.

Radio host explains why he got a Texas Rangers' World Series box score tattooed on his back.

Dallas online radio station Deep Ellum Radio would love to make you a DJ.

Defunct Dallas Magapaper Makes Cameo in Old 97’s Video.

- Shannon Murray reveals unborn daughter's heart condition
- Dominique Sachse tours new Dallas home
- Marvin Hurst joins CBS News Texas
- Dawn White joins CBS News Texas
- Does Cynthia Izaguirre look like she's from 'The Flying Nun' TV show?
- Dominique Sachse introduces co-host Fanchon Stinger
- Dallas TV reporters welcome baby!
- Ken Kalthoff leaves NBC 5 DFW

HOUSTON

In Her Hometown of Houston, KKBQ and KILT Welcome Beyoncé’s Country Songs.

Fresh Listen: KILT (The Bull) vs. KKBQ (93Q) Houston.

KHOU’s Continuous Coverage Of Houston Post Office Failure Wins Praise.

ABC13 Weather Now and Houston Chronicle highlights Chief Forecaster David Tillman's historic career.

Houston’s new face: Anthony Antoine’s impact as news anchor.

Michael Berry Doesn’t Want to Be All Serious All the Time.

Oldest person in the US previously worked for abc13 KTRK.

Houston-based ABC News producer Gina Sunseri to receive the 2024 RNASA Space Communicator Award.

Gow secures Houston FM Translators For ESPN Radio.

“Connor and Beard” exit middays at ESPN Houston 97.5 KFNC. 

Paul Gallant Show ends, but Gallant says he is staying with ESPN Houston 97.5 KFNC. 

Jessie Watt, co-host of the Sarah Pepper and Jessie Watt Morning Show on Mix 96.5 KHMX, is a Radio Ink "Women to Watch."

Sean Pendergast of SportsRadio 610 KILT is a guest on the VanderPod.

Chief photographer Francisco Barragan celebrates 10 years with abc13 KTRK.

Weekend anchor Cheryl Mercedes celebrates five years with KHOU.

Photographer Michael Barbagallo leaves KHOU 11 for abc13 KTRK.

KJIC founder GM Bob Vaughn retires.

Compass Media and Rowdy Yates announce SIX new affiliates for “The Original Country Gold.”  The nation’s #1 country music request show is now heard on KTPK/Topeka, WFFN/Tuscaloosa, WUQQ Chattanooga as well as KRAN/Cheyenne plus KSDZ/Gordon and KDJL/Kilgore, both in the Corn Husker State of Nebraska.   Yates celebrates his 20th year in broadcast syndication this August.

The Centennial State and The Volunteer State go with Gallo!  SuiteRadio’s Dan Gallo adds two new affiliates.  Gallo will occupy the morning drive at Country KBVC-FM “Eagle Country 104.1” in Buena Vista, Colorado, beginning March 4th, and is now being heard middays in all of Middle Tennessee on Country WJZM-FM “105.1 The Wolf”  in Waverly. More at www.SuiteRadio.net.

- Madd Hatta joins Majic 102.1 KMJQ Houston
- Former FOX 26 reporter interviewed by KPRC 2
- Tim Heller a guest on Weather Insights Podcast
- "Runaway Radio" 101 KLOL documentary release is this month!
- Miya Shay celebrates Lunar New Year with TV guests
- KHOU 11 Super Bowl ad 2024
- KPRC 2 new 2024 studio - standing room only (sometimes)
- Brittany Begley joins KPRC 2
- Erica Simon gives birth to baby #2
- Randy Wallace Day February 13, 2024
- 101 KLOL "Runaway Radio" doc trailer!
- Chris Pruitt leaves CW39 Houston as General Manager
- KPRC 2 2024 studio - photos and more details
- Houston's first televised Downtown Rodeo Parade in 1959
- KPRC shows life in 1972 Houston through Black journalists' perspective
- KLOL doc talk with Michael Garfield
- Houston TV anchors getting ready for first rodeo
- Christine Noël gives birth
- Jonathan Mejia joins FOX 26 Houston
- Travis Herzog deserves the Oscar!
- Tuttle and Kline reunite on new podcast

SAN ANTONIO

News 4 San Antonio WOAI anchor Mandy Noell brings a fresh perspective to the news.

Hearst newspapers declines to voluntarily recognize Express-News, MySA union.

San Antonio sports personality faces blowback for saying the city is poor.

- Mia Montgomery is married, Sarah Duran, too
- Max Massey to leave KSAT San Antonio

AUSTIN

KVUE to dedicate newsroom to Carole Kneeland, former News Director and VP of News.

Former KGSR Austin Program Director Jay Michaels joins “96.3 Jack-FM.”

The Texas Tribune makes Semifinalists list for the 2024 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.

Texas Monthly Is a Finalist for Two National Magazine Awards.

Texas Monthly Reporter Russell Gold and the Long Game of Journalism.

- David Yeomans leaves KXAN Austin
- Carlo Falco left FOX 7 Austin

AROUND TEXAS

Morning anchor John-Thomas Kobos celebrates 13 years at 3News KIII Corpus Christi.

Jaxie Pidgeon leaves KLBK Lubbock for WKRN Nashville.

Chantale Belefanti joins KXXV 25 Waco-Temple-Killen as a reporter from Wichita Falls.

Waco DJ continues legacy of Black radio broadcasters.

Stephen Mosley owns 96.9 The Breeze Radio in Port Arthur. The station offers a jumping off point for aspiring DJs.

Former CBS19 KYTX Tyler weekend meteorologist/MMJ Colleen Campbell named new Weekend Evening Meteorologist at WTSP Tampa, FL.

Joel Burke Takes Six Signal Market Manager Role In Texas.

The El Paso County Commissioners Court recognizes KTSM as ‘great partner,’ cites ‘Small Town Spotlight’ shows.

- KCEN 6 Waco anchor changes
- Alex Del Barrio leaves KRGV Rio Grande Valley
- Leslie Adami says 'KII-I Do'
- Luis Carlos Mendoza to anchor InvestigateTV+ en Español
- Stephanie Shields leaves KTSM 9 El Paso

REMEMBERING

San Antonio mourns KTSA host Duane Charping.

Renowned Radio Programmer Buddy Scott passes away.

- Bobbie Wygant has passed away
- FOX 26 Houston producer Maggie McKethan passes away

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

Texas TV news and radio job moves November 2022

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Long running host Ed Wallace retired from "Wheels" on 570 KLIF.  The Saturday morning show is now hosted by David El Attrache and John Ingram. Earlier in April, Wallace retired from his weekly car reviews on FOX 4 KDFW's "Good Day" after 26 years.

Chief editor Brian Hardcastle retires from TEGNA after 30 years with the company (BELO, Gannett too) - 18 years at WFAA and 12 at KHOU.

Gini Mascorro leaves 91.7 KKXT after 22 years.

Danny Balis joins 97.1 The Freak KEGL as co-host of "The Downbeat."

101.1 WRR plays classical holiday music in advance of KERA's assuming management duties.

- Lauren Przybyl on "LIVE with Kelly and Ryan"
- Laura Harris of NBC 5 Today KXAS DFW is engaged
- FOX 4 KDFW Good Day song

HOUSTON

Houston's Dominique Sachse talks leaving TV, beauty tips, and how women can live their best lives.

Cox Media Group announced Stephanie Callihan as VP/Market Manager of its Houston cluster.

Midday host Jen Driskill celebrates 15 years with 89.3 KSBJ.

Weekend morning anchor Erica Simon celebrates five years with abc13 KTRK. 

SuiteRadio’s Rowdy Yates celebrates signal number 12 for his “Rowdy Ride Home” with the addition of WMKZ (93.1fm) in  Monticello, Kentucky.  The syndicated country radio show designed specifically for afternoon drive signed on the air in May of this year. 

Investigative reporter Alex Stuckey leaves the Houston Chronicle after five years.

The Houston Chronicle hired Jonathan Diamond to be the business editor.

St. John Barned-Smith joins S.F. Chronicle as City Hall reporter from Houston Chronicle.

Houston Chronicle names Farha senior editor, new audiences and innovation.

Houston Biz Journal hires Wyatt Loy as data reporter.

KPRC 2 news producer Cynthia Capers heads to produce for CBS 2 New York WCBS.

Chanel Preston joins abc13 KTRK as senior producer from KPRC 2.

KPRC 2 photographer Charles Holmes heads to Orlando.

Audacy announced the completion of the sale of its four tower site of “Sports Radio 610” KILT for $15.6 million.

VSiN partners with Gow Media.

- Christine Noël announces KPRC 2 departure
- Houston TV reporter tries bug in mouth live shot?
- Phil Archer, Deborah Wrigley and Tom Koch retirement party
- Lauren Freeman leaving KPRC 2
- Broadcasting & Cable honors Houston stations
- Kate Upton's love for the Astros cannot be censored
- Sydney Simone joins NBC Local 33 and Fox 44 Baton Rouge
- abc13 baby boom 2022-23!
- Sofía Ojeda's KPRC 2 return is here
- Bill Balleza co-hosts Houston Life
- Bernice Kearney named KPRC 2 news director
- Rita Garcia's baby shower
- Derrick Lewis joins abc13 KTRK Houston
- 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's Houston video
- Mo from 100.3 The Bull gives birth
- Caroline Collins joins FOX 26 Houston
- Tiffany Justice leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Houston morning TV TikTok war on the horizon?
- Where is Jose Griñan 2022?

SAN ANTONIO

Remembering when the San Antonio Express-News owned KENS 5.

How the Spurs radio voice, Bill Schoening, became a Hall of Fame broadcaster.

KENS 5 Great Day San Antonio host Roma Villavicencio shares her beauty tips.

Robert Roberts, Joe Calgaro Promoted At CMG San Antonio.

The San Antonio Business Journal named Ed Arnold editor in chief.

San Antonio law enforcement, FBI investigate explosion underneath statue next to TPR's headquarters.

- Isis Romero drops some secrets
- Mia Montgomery of KSAT San Antonio is engaged
- Get to know KENS 5 Weather Chief Bill Taylor
- Chris Suchan is married
- Jessica Coombs takes over traffic duties for Holly Stouffer on KENS San Antonio

AUSTIN

FOX 7 Austin KTBC morning traffic anchor/reporter Jane Lonsdale celebrates 5 years as a member of the Good Day Austin team.

Austin American-Statesman promotes three newsroom staffers.

The Texas Tribune hires Emily Foxhall to cover energy from the Houston Chronicle.

Austin growth and development reporter Asch departing for Texas Standard.

- Courtney Aitken has joined Spectrum News 1 Texas
- Ryan Chandler joins KXAN Austin
- FOX 7 Austin KTBC's 70th anniversary

AROUND TEXAS

Texas Country Music Awards honor 2022 Artist And Radio Winners.

Monique Brand joins KAGS Bryan-College Station as Assistant News Director from the Lampasas Dispatch Record.

KAMR Local 4 News Amarillo evening anchor Andy Justus celebrates 25 years with the station.

Patrick Johnstone leaves KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi as a reporter.

Marfa Public Radio announced the hiring of Travis Pope as the new station manager. 

Warren Vause joined the KBTX news team as a Multimedia Journalist.

KAGC Bryan flips to ‘Christmas 97.3.’

Star 106.3 KKHR Abilene re-branded as Spanish CHR "My 106.3."

O. Gloria Okorie leaves KXXV 25 Waco/Temple/Killeen for KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco/Oakland to work as digital content producer.

- Marco Ramirez promoted to CBS 4 morning anchor
- KLBK Lubbock celebrates 70 years
- Lindsay Liepman joins KCEN Waco

REMEMBERING

Longtime KGBT Rio Grande Valley weatherman Larry James has died.

Scotty Preston, 64, also known as Scotty P on 99.9 KLUR Wichita Falls, died on November 2, 2022, from complications due to cancer. 

R.I.P.: Johnny Walker, Legendary Austin Rock Personality.

Dave Strickland & Rod Ryan honored by Houston Children’s Charity

Laura Ward and KPRC 2 news director Dave Strickland (Credit: Michelle Watson)

It all began with seven visionaries who believed they needed to step up and help children in need across Houston. 

The group moved fast to create a nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children. 

Now, 25 years later, Houston Children’s Charity has made a critical impact on more than 3.5 million children and on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the organization along with its Board of Directors celebrated a quarter-century of caring at the Houston Children’s Charity 25th Anniversary Luncheon presented by BMW of West Houston and Momentum BMW Southwest. Houston Children’s Charity identifies those children whose special needs are not being met by existing organizations. 

Houston Children’s Charity has touched the lives of children in need and has provided support to more than 300 agencies and 14 unique direct programs and leaving no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. The impact Houston Children’s Charity has had on children alone is more than enough to gather more than 400 guests at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown. Supporters in attendance also celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations who have contributed to creating a world where every child has their own bed, clothing, school supplies, transportation, health services, and joyful holidays. With a room filled with champions for the children, PaperCity’s social and lifestyle editor Shelby Hodge served as the emcee and welcomed distinguished guests, founding members, board members, advisory board along with dedicated sponsors and committed volunteers.

The program started with a 25th Anniversary video followed by a Chariots for Children video that spotlighted “Chariots Heroes” who have partnered with Houston Children’s Charity to sponsor 116 vans, at a cost of $40,000 per van over the years.

City of Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner presented a proclamation to Houston Children’s Charity and proclaimed November 10, 2021, as Houston Children’s Charity “Quarter Center of Caring Day”. Founding member and President and CEO of Houston Children’s Charity, Laura Ward presented Tilman Fertitta with the “Founders Award” to recognize and honor his unwavering support to Houston’s special children. 

Ward has served as an integral part of the organization since its inception in 1996. While staying true to Ward’s “our kids are everyone’s kids” motto, Houston Children’s Charity has accomplished what no other charity has been able to do in support of children in need. Ward presented Carol Sawyer the “Making a Difference” Award for her dedication and commitment as a volunteer for 25 years to the children of Houston. Hodge thanked and recognized the following award recipients for their dedication to Houston Children’s Charity through volunteering. 

Excellence in Volunteerism

    Kim Finnigan                                     

    Stevie Merrill

    Allen Hord                                                     

    Maricella Reed

    Rosemary Lozano

    Chris Merrill

Ward thanked and recognized the following award recipients for their support for enhancing the quality of life one child at a time. 

Helping Hands

    Rod Ryan – The Rod Ryan Show on 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ

Media Champion

    Dave Strickland – KPRC Channel 2 news director

Foundation Friends

   The Guill Family – The Guill Foundation 

Spirit of Service

    Youval Meicler – Texas Mattress Makers 

Corporate Commitment

    Maria Moncada Alaoui – BMW of West Houston

    Tommy Kuranoff – Momentum BMW Southwest

Lifetime of Giving

    Susan & Fayez Sarofim

Children’s Impact

    Tony Buzbee

Heart of Houston

    Hallie Vanderhider

Guardian Angels

    Jana & Richard Fant – The Fant Foundation

After presenting awards, Ward was surprised with a Leadership Award by Founder and Vice Chairman of the Board Gary Becker on behalf of the founders and board members. In addition to receiving an award, the Child Life Room at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center Outpatient Clinic at the Mark Wallace Tower is renamed to: Laura S. Ward, Houston Children’s Charity Child Life Room.

Since its inception, Houston Children’s Charity has distributed 254 vans to families of disabled children, helped 40,000 school-aged students walk into school prepared for the new school year with much-needed school supplies, and provided 25,000 children with a better night’s sleep by distributing mattresses, box springs, bed frames, sheets, and pillows. More than 30,000 children have been provided with gently used clothing, shoes and accessories at no cost.

Houston Children’s Charity distributes 80,000 toys to 20,000 children through the Adopt-A-Family program and Toy Distribution. Each year, $100,000 is awarded to the families at Texas Children’s Hospital to help pay for lodging, mortgage, car payments, meals, parking, and clothes.

Celebrating a quarter-century of caring for children included: Mayor Sylvester Turner, District Attorney Kim Ogg, Rachel and Jeff Bagwell, Frances and Tony Buzbee, Paige Fertitta, Sylvia Forsythe, Ryan Jay, Ali Guill, John Guill, Marion Guill Anderson, Gary Becker, Twila Carter, Gina Gaston, Grant Guthrie, Michael Hoctor, Tommy Kuranoff, Edna Meyer-Nelson, Penny Loyd, David Atkins, Dr. Susan Blaney, Dan D’Armond, DeeDee and Wallis Marsh, Youval Meicler, Trini Mendenhall, Maria Moncada Alaoui, Dr. Lois Moore, Debbie and Bob Ogle, Amy and Rob Pierce, Rachelle Rowe, Rod Ryan, Susan Sarofim, Carol and Dr. Tom Sawyer, Morris Smith, Kristina Somerville, Tina and Dave Strickland, Donna Vallone, Russell Ybarra, Robin Young-Ellis, Patrick Fertitta, David Gow.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Houston Children's Charity)

ESPN 97.5 and 92.5 Houston 2021 schedule changes

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

The new lineup includes:

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

10a-12p - The Charlie Pallilo Show

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

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

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

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

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

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

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2020

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

- 2020 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY Nominees announced
- The Texas Radio Hall of Fame class 2020

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Longtime Texas Newsman Derik Lattig named Manager of Spectrum Cable News Office in Dallas Texas. Derik, whose official title is Planning Manager will be overseeing 10 MMJ's covering DFW for Spectrum's new venture which signs on in Dallas Sept 1st. Derik is a CBS Newspath Alum and has worked at stations in Dallas and Houston and across Texas during his 30-year career.

NBC 5 KXAS News Director John Stone adds KXTX Telemundo ND duties.

Cumulus Media hit with round of layoffs in Dallas.

It’s no ‘Last Dance,’ but documentary on SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket's Mike Rhyner will be riveting.

KCBI Dallas listeners respond to 'Feed Your Neighbor' outreach.

Dallas Moring News union organization
- Journalists of The Dallas Morning News and Al Día Dallas announce union organizing campaign
- Dallas Morning News declines to recognize union
- Inside the Dallas Morning News Union Fight

- CBS Stations Group of Texas to pay Tammy Dombeck $215,000


HOUSTON

Congrats to Houston-based syndicated host Michael Berry (740 KTRH) who makes the 2020 Talkers Heavy Hundred list.

KHOU 11 anchor Ron Trevino celebrates his 38th year with the station.

abc13 KTRK chief meteorologist Travis Herzog celebrates 14 years of service with the station.

KHOU 11 morning meteorologist Chita Craft celebrates nine years with the station.

KPRC 2 assistant news director Aaron Fernandez-Wische celebrates eight years with the station.

Reporter Cathy Hernandez celebrates five years at KPRC 2.

Ken Hoffman pitches 10 hard-hitting questions to Astros reporter Julia Morales.

Houston Chronicle nabs third place in Society of Features Journalism Awards.

There was a FOX 26 KRIV Isiah Carey Day celebration in downtown Houston where participants helped feed the homeless and prepare them for the pandemic.

Washington’s NFL name change will save Houston Chronicle copy editors a headache.

KPRC 2 Director of Digital and Enterprise Content David Arkin leaves station.

FCC Fines Gow Media's KFNC/Houston $5200 over contest.

Houston Public Media Communications Manager Victoria Cordova has left broadcasting and joined the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) as a media specialist.

This radio station has served blind Texans for more than 50 years.

FOX 26 KRIV producer Ellie Holmes tweets she started three months ago with the station. The last time she was physically at the station was when she interviewed for the job back in March. She previously worked for KSAT and KENS, both in San Antonio.

- José Santos leaves Telemundo Houston
- Shannon LaNier is a descendant of Thomas Jefferson
- Trey Serna leaves CW39 KIAH
- Houston Radio Platinum is now Classic Hits
- CW39's Morning Dose adds another hour
- Taniya Wright reveals why she had to put her health first
- Dayna Steele's "The Woman in the Mirror" debuts
- Shannon LaNier gets ripped in #CutUpCovidChallenge
- Deneige Broom returns to WFTV 9
- Video shows what led to Wayne Dolcefino's arrest in court
- Re’Chelle Turner joins KPRC 2
- Houston TV has most famous bug in mouth reporter...but there are others
- Addison Green appears on the "Joe & Joe Weather Show" podcast
- Taniya Wright talks about surgery recovery
- Steve Campion does weddings
- Astros TV's Todd Kalas to miss beginning of season after positive COVID-19 test
- Darren Lyn reports internationally on Hurricane Hanna
- SportsMap Radio launches from SB Nation Radio


SAN ANTONIO

David Flores, who wrote sports for KENS5 since April 2009, has retired. He worked for many years at the San Antonio Express-News and the Kingsville Record-News before that.

Congrats to KENS 5 producer Tara Moore who welcomed baby Trinity Grace into the world on July 29.

- KENS 5's Audrey Castoreno announces baby news
- Breanna Barrs leaves FOX 29 KABB


AUSTIN

The Austin American-Statesman signs lease, will relocate to Southeast Austin site next year.

- KVUE Austin shifts Bryan Mays and Mike Rush
- Erika Lopez interviewed by GMA's Ginger Zee
- KOKE Austin's Bob Cole recovering from COVID-19


AROUND TEXAS

Texas newspaper editor Carlos Sanchez battled COVID-19.

KBTX employee retires after nearly 50 years - Todd Carroll started his television career at KBTX in 1973.

Townsquare Lubbock And Odessa OM Dave Dunaway resigns.

Joey Parker is the new news director at KTEN Sherman.

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KFDX-TV 3 donate $10,000 to “THE Kitchen” Of Wichita Falls, TX.

- Big changes at KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- KGNS Laredo reports 8 COVID-19 staff cases
- Newscenter25 KAVU's announces new anchor lineup
- KAVU Victoria has new leadership
- Faith Woodard joins KVEO Brownsville
- Mary Kate Hamilton joins KOSA Midland-Odessa market
- Bailey Vaughn joins KTEN 10


REMEMBERING

Former WBAP Country Cowboy, Bill Mack, Dead at 88.

Former WFAA Channel 8 general Manager and sales manager Jerry Michael Blancett passed away.

CBS 4 KVEO Rio Grande Valley morning anchor Dan Joseph, 47, loses battle with cancer.

The parents of late Fox News 29 San Antonio KABB anchor Karen Martinez, die of COVID-19 within days of each other.

- Pioneering Texas TV anchor Judy Jordan dies (KDFW, KLTV, KYTX)
- Lily Jang loses her father
- Former TV photographer German Cortez has died
- KHOU 11 legal analyst Gerald Treece has died
- Former KSAT 12 San Antonio anchor Rosenda Rios has died

SportsMap Radio launches from SB Nation Radio

SportsMap Radio officially launched Monday morning - July 27, 2020 - transitioning from SB Nation Radio.

Owner Gow Media says it is the country’s largest national sports radio networks providing a 24/7 lineup and sports updates to more than 500 stations.

Wake Up Call with Tony Desiere and Ronn Culver was the debut program.

The daily lineup will include shows from Scott Ferrall, Tony Bruno, Jake Asman, Scott Wetzel, Matt Perrault, Anthony Pepe, Gabe Morency and Eytan Shander.

Craig Larson, SportsMap Radio Program Director and Gow Media COO, said the launch was extremely successful.

“We have been overwhelmed by the tremendous response to this exciting endeavor," Larson said. "With a solid infrastructure in place, and led by a dynamic innovator in David Gow, SportsMap Radio is well positioned to be an industry leader for many years to come.”

“What we have now with SportsMap Radio is not only our own brand, but the chance to have more partnerships and more relationships in the sports media industry and a better lineup of
total content," Chairman and CEO of Gow Media, David Gow said on The Jake Asman Show.

Gow has owned the network for over ten years, originally acquiring the assets of Sporting News Radio. The network was re-branded as Yahoo Sports Radio for five years and then SB Nation Radio for four years.

“We have more talent top to bottom than we ever had in the history of our network," Gow told Shander. "We really could not be more delighted with our lineup!”

Founded in 2007, Gow Media, LLC is a multi-platform media company based here in Houston.

In addition to the SportsMap Radio Network, Gow also owns ESPN 97.5 KFNC and CultureMap.

SB Nation Radio to become the SportsMap Radio Network

Gow Media Announces Rebrand of Sports Radio Network


Gow Media, owner of one of the country’s largest sports radio networks, announced it will now operate the network under its own brand, SportsMap Radio.

Gow has owned the network for over ten years, when it acquired the assets of Sporting News Radio.

Shortly thereafter Gow re-branded the network through partnerships to become Yahoo Sports Radio for five years and then SB Nation Radio for four years.

Effective July 27th, 2020, Gow will continue to provide the same shows and sports updates to affiliates across the country but will now do so with its own name.

“We have benefited from brand partnerships with great companies such as Yahoo and SB Nation but have ultimately concluded that we no longer want to be subject to the fate of another brand. Strategically, it is important to build our own brand,” said David Gow, CEO of Gow Media. “For our sponsors, we maintain our large audiences, with a network of over 500 affiliate stations. For our affiliates, our strong lineup remains. What is different, though, is that by operating as SportsMap, we can partner with multiple entities (vs. a single brand partner) in the development of new content and the expansion to digital platforms,” added Gow.

In the past 90 days, Gow has already tapped into partnerships that have enhanced its 24/7 lineup. The company added top industry talent such as Scott Ferrall through Sportsgrid and Tony Bruno and Eytan Shander through Jakib Media.

“Top to bottom our lineup has never been stronger. We have gotten great feedback from our affiliates,” said Craig Larson, Program Director of the SportsMap Radio Network. “We have recognized that we don’t need to create every show ourselves. Through partnerships, such as Sportsgrid and Jakib Media and others soon to come, we can assemble a lineup that is best-of-breed,” said Gow.

About Gow Media
Founded in 2007, Gow Media, LLC is a multi-platform media company based in Houston. The company owns one of the country’s largest national sports radio networks, now called the SportsMap Radio Network, which provides a 24/7 lineup and sports updates to over 500 stations across the country. Additionally, Gow owns a couple of radio stations in Houston, and a portfolio of digital content sites.

CultureMap.com is the leading online destination for lifestyle content in Texas, with localized sites in the five major cities of Texas. SportsMap.com is a leading Houston sports site, and InnovationMap.com covers stories of innovation in Houston. Late last year Gow launched AutomotiveMap, positioning the company with four content sites under a common “map” identity.

Gow Media, LLC is backed by a private investment group with significant experience in media ownership. The investor group includes Steve Webster, co-manager and co-CEO of Avista Capital; Patrick Dugan, vice president and general counsel of Nortex Corporation; and David Gow, chairman and CEO of Gow Media, LLC.

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

AutomotiveMap launched by Gow Media

New Digital Media Outlet to Become a Leading Source for Automotive Content

(Houston, TX) — Gow Media, a large multi-platform media company with sports radio properties ESPN 97.5 FM and SB Nation Radio and leading online destinations CultureMap, SportsMap, and InnovationMap, announced today the launch of its newest outlet, AutomotiveMap (www.automotivemap.com).

The new site will cover industry news, provide auto reviews, feature the Houston auto scene, showcase innovation, and serve as a thoughtful guide to consumers.

“We are excited to add AutomotiveMap to our portfolio of media platforms,” said David Gow, CEO of Gow Media. “We now have four content categories — culture, sports, innovation and automotive — all under the ‘map’ brand identity. And we love that each of these categories taps into the passions of our audiences.”

Gow Media has tapped Eileen Falkenberg-Hull to become editor of AutomotiveMap.

Falkenberg-Hull brings 10 years of digital publishing experience to her new position. She has covered the automotive segment exclusively for five years, with regular bylines in Trucks.com, U.S. News & World Report, and American City Business Journals. She
is a co-host of Let’s Talk Wheels on SB Nation Radio.

In her new role, Falkenberg-Hull will report to Arden Ward, vice president of editorial for Gow Media statewide.

“Eileen is an outstanding addition to our team,” said Ward. “Her enthusiasm for the auto industry is unmatched, and, as editor, she blends her extensive knowledge with an approachable voice that connects to our readers.”

“I am thrilled to become part of Gow Media,” said Falkenberg-Hull. “I have been impressed with the creative energy, professionalism, and commitment to storytelling that the team has. AutomotiveMap will be both informative and highly engaging; it will educate consumers and delight enthusiasts.”

AutomotiveMap is the latest addition to Gow Media’s ever-growing portfolio. Since acquiring CultureMap, Texas’ leading online destination for lifestyle content, in February of 2017, Gow has launched SportsMap; InnovationMap; and GiftingMap, an ecommerce
site.

“Our other site launches are going very well — we are experiencing tremendous audience and revenue growth — enabling us to step out again with AutomotiveMap,” said David Gow.

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