Texas TV news and radio job moves August 2026

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- 2026 Texas National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
- 2026 Lone Star Regional Sports EMMY winners

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Dallas Observer hires multimedia reporter Hannah Everett.

TCU Athletics bans the ‘Star-Telegram.’

Another Mark Davis advertiser faces fraud charges after investors report $7 million lost.

Dallas Stars considering moving game broadcasts to Amazon Prime Video.

Oz Marin joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a morning producer.

- Ben & Skin moving to Lone Star 92.5 DFW mornings 
- Jay Wallis left WFAA 8 for TEGNA corporate
- Drew Davis joins WFAA 8 DFW
- Ryann Jones joins NBC 5 Today DFW
- Kylie Capps and Alanna Quillen are pregnant
- 'Last Call with Steve Noviello' syndicated around Texas
- DFW TV crew becomes part of their own machete story
- “The Ten” expands to more Texas TV stations
- NBC 5 KXAS DFW gets 3pm and 6:30 newscasts

HOUSTON

Former KPRC 2 News Director shares chance encounter following Dolly Parton’s passing.

With more than 35 years of leadership in the music, broadcasting, media, and entertainment industries, Ernest Walker, General Manager of KTSU at Texas Southern University, has been invited to join the Recording Academy, the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards, as a member of its 2026 New Member Class.

Isaac Yu is now covering City Hall for the Houston Chronicle. Abby Church says she will be moving to a new role with the newspaper.

Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation, announced Nicholas “Nick” Skytland has been named Chief Impact Officer, a newly created executive leadership role designed to accelerate the ministry’s mission reach across platforms. Skytland began his role on August 17.

ABC lawsuit says FCC singled out Houston’s ABC13 over James Talarico interview.

- Tessa Barrera joins Hello Houston
- Madd Hatta's new book "Kase's Little Adventures" & tour
- Deven Clarke leaves KPRC 2 Houston
- Daniella Guzman's message to KPRC 2 viewers upon her return
- Caroline Brown gives birth to baby #2
- 95.7 The Fan takes over The Spot Houston
- KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut
- Charly Edsitty leaving ABC13 Houston
- Tessa Barrera's first Hello Houston episode 08.17.26
- Melanie Lawson makes generous donation to NABJ Chapters
- Wayne Dolcefino joins KSEV 700 with Craig Collins
- SportsTalk 790 shuffles schedule, Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move to mornings
- Fmr. Houston TV reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition
- Marcelino Benito named KHOU's CW39 9pm anchor
- Ugochi Iloka is KHOU 11 Saturday AM anchor "for now"
- Derick Garcia joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Fmr. KPRC 2 reporter Jake Reiner talks after parents' murders
- Allison Gargaro expecting second child plus other maternity news
- Houston Life celebrates 10 years on KPRC 2
- Mary Benton honored with Legacy Award at 2026 PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards
- Erin Austin returns to 100.3 The Bull for afternoons as Nick Russo resigns
- Hannah Evans joins KHOU 11 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

KSAT 12's Sarah Spivey is set to appear in a new Discovery Channel documentary revisiting the deadly floods that swept across the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025.

- Sarah Acosta leaves KSAT12 San Antonio
- Max Dutton joins KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

“93.3 KGSR HD2” relaunched as “Radio Austin” as it begins airing on 103.5 KBPA-HD3 Austin ahead of the loss of its home on KGSR-HD2 and the call letters. 

- CBS Austin to change morning news, two anchor positions eliminated
- Shane Hinton Joins CBS Chicago as Meteorologist
- Maddie Kirker leaves Spectrum News 1 Texas
- Katie Pratt leaves FOX 7 Austin
- Brenna Gibbons joins CBS Austin KEYE

AROUND TEXAS

Sophia Long joins NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa as a Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ).

Lauren Sierra, a reporter and fill-in anchor at CBS 4 and NBC 23 in the Rio Grande Valley, has left the station.

KCEN 6 Waco producer Macy Kendrick becomes the Public Relations & Education Director at Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District.

Jasmine Lotts, a KWTX 10 multimedia journalist and anchor, has left the station.

Shahji Adam leaves 25 News KXXV Waco to join the TMJ4 News Milwaukee, Wisconsin sports department.

El Paso Community Foundation entered into a Public Service Operating Agreement with the University of Texas – El Paso to operate Talk 88.5 KTEP.

Crews to demolish storm-damaged KTXS station.

KCEN 6 News Waco welcomes new Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter, Ashley Henderson.

Jenna Delgado joins KLTV 7 Tyler as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter.

 “101.9 The Beat” KBXT College Station announced the addition of “Tino Cochino Radio” for afternoons. 

KRIS 6 Corpus Christi's AI-driven overhaul takes shape after mass layoffs.

- Texas TV stations affected by E.W. Scripps layoffs
- Jensen Young joins WGXA Macon
- Matt Farrell leaves KCEN Waco
- Jayden Ramkissoon joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 as meteorologist
- Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi
- Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso
- Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side
- Waco TV sees job changes

REMEMBERING

Houston and beyond radio DJ Ron Parker passed away following a brief illness.

Former San Antonio Telemundo leader José Suárez dies in Kenya helicopter crash.

Trason Bragg promoted to KHOU 11 Houston noon anchor

Trason Bragg has been announced as the new KHOU 11 Houston noon anchor multiple sources confirm to mikemcguff.com, so get your resumes ready, as his weekend morning position is likely open. 

We now have the puzzle pieces assembled to understand the aftermath of the tectonic shift made at Channel 11 after Shern-Min Chow's retirement!

With Bragg taking Chow's midday anchoring chair, that completes the full picture, since we learned that Brheanna Boudreaux was returning to Houston and taking the legendary anchor's 4pm role.

This means that Cheryl Mercedes, who has been doing great weekday fill-in work, is returning to weekend evenings.  

And I should take the time to acknowledge that Marcelino Benito hasn't co-anchored with Mercedes in like a year. So this proves to my readers who think I know everything that I really do live up to the "dunderpate" branding in my own blog header since I missed this one. See, I'm just good at faking competence at times. That's how I made it 15 years in the TV biz.  Fake it until you sorta make it.

He is busy racking up journalism awards for his reporting.  While I was on the blog break, Benito won for best reporter at the Texas Broadcast News Awards. Congrats.

Bragg joined KHOU as weekend morning anchor in 2024, taking over for Lauren Talarico. He came from Dallas-Fort Worth, where he worked for the CBS Local News Innovation Lab based at CBS News Texas KTVT.

Do you think when World Cup fans lifted Bragg recently, that they were really celebrating his upcoming promotion?

Texas TV news and radio job moves February 2026

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- 2026 Texas Broadcast News Awards winners and finalists

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Steve Noviello of FOX 4 KDFW brings a playful spirit to the button-down world of local TV news.

Death of a Newspaper: the Long, Awkward Afterlife of the 'Star-Telegram.'

Neal Franklin joins the Dallas Morning News to report on real estate issues. 

KERA acquires producer of public radio’s ‘From the Top.’

- Kara Sewell announces WFAA Daybreak departure
- Kylie Capps announces FOX 4 KDFW promotion
- Dawn White gives birth
- FOX 4 KDFW new studio video update
- Deborah Ferguson celebrates 35 years with NBC 5 KXAS DFW
- CBS News Texas DFW "surprising winner" in Stephen Colbert and James Talarico controversy
- Marc Istook signs off WFAA 8 DFW
- Marc Istook launches podcast
- Dia Wall and Matt Howerton debut on WFAA 8 Daybreak
- Kristin Diaz leaves 1080 KRLD DFW for WTOP News
- Ron Corning returns on KERA's “NTX Now"

HOUSTON

Longtime KPRC 2 caller leaves a legacy of finding the special in every day.

Prairie View A&M University President Tomikia P. LeGrande, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of former KPRC 2 reporter Trazanna Moreno as the University’s Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective March 1, 2026.

Miya Shay and Gene Wu named by Houstonia as a couple powering Houston’s culture scene.

Legendary Houston sportswriter John McClain threatens to 'walk naked down Kirby' if CJ Stroud is traded.

Lea Jolan joins CW39 KIAH Houston as Digital & Streaming Executive Producer.

Yasmin Bangura joins CW39 KIAH as an Account Executive.

Houston Chronicle debuts faster, automated printing press.

KSEV AM 700 Adds Craig Collins to Daily Lineup.

- Daniella Guzman in Milan covering 2026 Winter Olympics
- Isiah Factor Uncensored moves into a battleground
- Daji Aswad is married
- Melanie Lawson's substantial donation
- Melissa Wilson has surgery
- Corley Peel to anchor KPRC 2 Houston weekends
- Tom Zizka is having surgery, too
- Kelvin Henry joins ABC13 Houston KTRK
- Heather Sullivan leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Caroline Brown pregnant with baby #2
- Shern-Min Chow signs off KHOU 11 Houston
- Megan Reyna joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Chita Craft featured in best TV News Bloopers January 2026
- Mayra Moreno's baby shower
- Melissa Wilson surgery updates
- KPRC 2 in a Google Pixel commercial
- The TV anchor 'It' factor by Mark Garay
- KPRC 2 expands 6pm newscast
- Michael Adkison joins Houston Public Media from CBS Austin
- KPRC 2 reporter shares figure skating past
- Samica Knight receives gift from Michael Strahan
- Pat Cavlin leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- Miya Shay celebrates Lunar New Year with Houston media guests
- Houston broadcast veterans launch eSports Radio
- Julia Morales on life on and off the field
- Yet, another KPRC 2 reporter is a crime victim
- Heather Sullivan joins First Alert 4 KMOV St. Louis
- ABC13 now streaming on Disney+ with its other sister stations
- Houston Dynamo FC announces 2026 in-stadium and radio hosts
- 950 KPRC in 1958
- Tony Atkins joins ABC13 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

Former KABB, KENS 5 reporter Lu Parker laid off amid Nexstar cuts.

Former San Antonio reporter returns for all-star 'Survivor' season.

After 12 years on air, WSAN Radio founder Ronald Gordon continues amplifying community voices, connecting San Antonio through music, conversation and service.

- KSAT's Shelby Ebertowski gets engaged
- Myra Arthur joins KSAT 12 Nightbeat
- KSAT12 San Antonio changes weekday morning lineup
- Sarah Forgany stands her ground on natural hair
- Meredith Haas leaves KENS 5 San Antonio
- Devan Karp leaves KSAT 12 San Antonio

AUSTIN

Nexstar Media Group’s KXAN in Austin, Texas, is encouraging viewers to “tap that app” in a new promo that also used a little help from AI.

Austin’s Zone adds Texas Streamers ‘Bucky & BK’ to Afternoons.

Texas Monthly Is a Finalist for Four 2026 National Magazine Awards.

Texas Monthly’s Promise to Readers in the Age of AI.

KXAN Digital Director Kate Winkle leaves the station after 8.5 years.

- Melia Masumoto is leaving KVUE Austin
- José Alonzo joins KVUE Austin
- Madison Myers joins KXAN Austin
- Ava Brendgord joins KXAN Austin
- Grace Thornton leaves KVUE Austin
- Hannah Rucker is engaged
- Adam Schwager joins Nexstar Media Group's Austin political bureau

AROUND TEXAS

John Diaz named NewsWest 9 KWES Midland-Odessa news director.

Sonji Milburn left NewsWest 9 KWES Midland - Odessa, where she was a Multi-Skilled Journalist.

Alexa Conroy joins KXXV 25 Waco/Temple/Killeen as Neighborhood Reporter.

Buddy Logan exits KNUE and Radio Texas Live.

Jacob Daniel joins KRIS 6 Corpus Christi as the Southside and Flour Bluff Neighborhood Reporter.

Destiny Venecia joins KFOX 14 El Paso as a reporter.

KTAB Abilene reporter Mariah Williams leaves the station.

Meteorologist Susana Harbert provides forecasts in English and Spanish on KTAB-TV and Telemundo Abilene in Abilene, Texas. Harbert joins “On Time for Mom Time” podcast hosts, Brittany Pelletz and Stacie Lopez to talk motherhood.

3News KIII Corpus Christi operations manager Scott Jones retires.

Lauren Sierra joins CBS 4 and NBC 23 KVEO Harlingen as a Multimedia Journalist.

FCC changes for some Texas radio stations.

Jessica Poole joins 15 ABC KRHD Bryan-College Station and 25 News KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen as a neighborhood reporter.

Texas-based ABC affiliates file equal time notices as FCC cracks down on ‘The View’ over Talarico segment.

- KRGV's Tim Smith named 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year
- Texas TV meteorologist underwent deep-brain stimulation surgery
- James Eppler is longest serving FOX34 Lubbock anchor
- KCBD Lubbock doing news in the dark
- Katie Aupperle to leave KBTX 3 Bryan-College Station
- Paul Cicala leaves ABC-7 KVIA El Paso
- Lindsay Liepman swaps KCEN 6 Waco schedule
- Sam Nichols to retire from KTAB Abilene
- The KFDX spicy on-air exchange

REMEMBERING

Former KTRK Houston employee Kitty Borah dies at 90.

Ruben Garcia, longtime San Antonio radio voice and TPR's VP of Technology and Operations, dies at 66.

Houston celebrates the Life and Legacy of Michael “5000” Watts.

No one can stop their dancing now

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Former KHOU 11 Houston weekend morning team Lauren Talarico and Kim Castro recently reunited and performed one of their popular social media dances one more time.

Trason Bragg joins KHOU 11 Houston

Trason Bragg is joining KHOU 11 Houston as a weekend morning anchor after working for the CBS Local News Innovation Lab out of the now-named CBS News Texas KTVT in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he was an anchor/reporter for CBS-owned and operated stations nationwide.

Bragg takes over for Lauren Talarico, who left in June 2023.

I am back from my 2024 Washington, DC, work and will return to regular blogging.  Let the Houston and Texas media news flow again! Now, when I'm off, I can replace the lack of blog posts with my documentary, "Runaway Radio."

My DFW readers may recall seeing Bragg on "CBS News DFW Now on TXA21."  And for those in Houston, you'll likely recognize Collin Myers, a meteorologist Bragg worked with starting in 2022 when the news division was launched. 

For three years, Bragg was a reporter and sports anchor/reporter for CBS 46 WGCL (now called Atlanta News First).

He got his television news start with KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley as a reporter in 2017.

Bragg might look familiar to television viewers outside of Texas and Georgia since he appeared in season three of BET’s reality show Baldwin Hills. According to IMDB, he was also featured in Whiz Kids (2013) and Almost Famous: The Series (2012).

TRIVIA TIME
Speaking of reality shows and local TV talent, which former Texas TV meteorologist appeared on CBS' Big Brother?

But wait, there's more.

Sports fans in California might recognize Bragg's name from when he played football for UCLA. 

Meanwhile, Adam Bennett is leaving KHOU 11 for KVUE Austin.

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2023

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

- Best TV News Bloopers June 2023
- TAB Salutes 2023 Leadership Award Winners

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

Lauren Talarico signs off KHOU 11 weekend mornings

Lauren Talarico signed off KHOU 11 Houston with a tearful goodbye as the weekend morning anchor on Sunday, June 18, 2023.  

Talarico announced she was leaving KHOU 11 earlier in the month. 

UPDATE MAY 2024
Trason Bragg joins KHOU 11 Houston

Troy Kless joins KHOU 11

Troy Kless is joining KHOU 11 Houston from TEGNA sister-station KENS 5 San Antonio where he is an EMMY Award-winning multiskilled journalist (MSJ).

ALSO HAPPENING
- Lauren Talarico leaves KHOU 11 Houston
- KHOU 11 switches anchor schedules?
- Megan Reyna joins KENS 5 San Antonio

Here is what Kless posted on Facebook:

"Houston, here we go!

Excited to announce I’ll be starting at KHOU 11 News on July 10. 

I am so hyped and excited to be joining the best station in Texas! I’m honored to get this opportunity to join some amazing journalists who do great work every day. 

I couldn’t be more excited to work and live in such a great, diverse city where we want to stay for a long time. 

I married a Houston native and have already learned to appreciate some things about this city, but I can’t wait to learn all about what H-Town has to offer!"

Clearly a company man, Kless joined KENS 5 in June 2021 from sister-station First Coast News WTLV-WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Before that, he was with TEGNA sister-station 12News Now - KBMT and KJAC Beaumont.

Kless is a University of Central Florid grad (no affiliation with TEGNA that I am aware of).  

As he mentioned on Facebook, Kless married his wife, Haley, on October 22, 2022 in Canyon Lake, TX. Congrats!

(Thanks Shad!)

Lauren Talarico to leave KHOU 11 Houston

Lauren Talarico announced that she's leaving her KHOU 11 weekend morning anchor/reporting job and Houston on June 21, 2023.

UPDATE MAY 2024
Trason Bragg joins KHOU 11 Houston

UPDATE
WATCH: Lauren Talarico signs off KHOU 11 weekend mornings

Here is a portion of what Talarico posted on social:

"This career has given me so much...passion, focus, meaning. Some of the stories I’ve been trusted to tell have broken my heart and kept me up at night, while others have filled me with so much hope seeing the love that we can have for one another.    

The one thing this job can’t give me is my family. I’m leaving KHOU to move closer to them. I miss them and want my children to have the joy of those daily interactions.    

 

This was not an easy decision. It took months of soul searching and tears to decide. Walking into Liz’s office (my news director) to deliver that news was so hard and I’ll never forget the kindness and support she showed to me.   

This job is important. Ethical journalists are important. KHOU is special. The way we tell stories is special. The empathy and compassion that is considered in every story we tell is special. The way we treat each other in this newsroom is special. It’s been an honor to work alongside you all."

Weekend anchor Cheryl Mercedes posts that Talarico is moving back to New York. 

The award-winning journalist recently changed her reporting schedule from nights to days last January.

In January 2020, Talarico and then meteorologist Addison Green (now Kim Castro) launched the new KHOU Sunday morning newscast.  When Brandi Smith became the KHOU 11 digital anchor and left the Saturday morning anchor gig open, Talarico took those duties to anchor both weekend mornings. 

And speaking of Castro, the meteorologist and Talarico post expertly choreographed dance moves every weekend in the empty 5718 Westheimer dance studio. 

More importantly while in Houston, Talarico and husband Charlie Briffitt welcomed children Ella Annmarie in 2017 and Jack in 2020 to the family. As an author of children's book Teatime with Tigers, Talarico can read her own book to the kiddos!

Talarico joined KHOU 11 in July 2014 from WLTX News19 Columbia, South Carolina where she was the morning anchor. 

When Talarico was hired at channel 11, I got excited by her last name, because it sounded like the actual last name of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. Both are from New York, so I had to ask were they related, because I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.

"Nope! Not related to Steven 'Talerico,'" Talarico told me with an LOL. "I'm surprised you know that, you must be a fan. We spell our names differently. He uses an 'e' as the 4th letter and mine in an 'a'. It would be pretty cool if I were though."

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville grad also worked for an Academy-Award winning company in London.

Houston television viewers tell me they can't believe how many personnel changes there have been in local news over the last years, but weekend mornings have been fairly stable as of late. That started changing in 2023, when Cathy Hernandez and Brittany Jeffers took over weekend mornings on KPRC 2 and Erica Simon recently left the shift at abc13 KTRK. 

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(Thanks Shad!)

Texas TV news and radio job moves January 2023

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

- A Texas TV baby boom
- Best TV News Bloopers January 2023

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Mason exits HOT 93.3 KLIF DFW.

Adam Bomb adds mornings at Hot 93.3 KLIF.

Jeff Miles joins afternoons on 97.9 WRMF West Palm Beach.

Kelly Parker named VP/Sales for YEA Networks.

After 30 years with the company, WFAA Chief Editor Brian Hardcastle signs off.

KERA and WRR unveil permanent schedule for WRR 101.1 FM, featuring all classical music.

Tom Hanson beams into 100,000 homes across the US every night — all the way from Fort Worth.

Zaeem Shaikh joins the Dallas Morning News as a breaking news reporter.

Kylie Capps has re-upped as weekend morning meteorologist with FOX 4 KDFW.

Madison Sawyer gives birth
Tony Canales to helm KXAS and KXTX DFW
Collin Myers welcomes baby to family
WFAA Dallas weekend anchor updates 2023
David Schechter franchise debuts on CBS stations after WFAA departure
Two big WFAA anchor milestones
Hal Jay's health update on WBAP 820 DFW
Cosmo the Clown on KFJZ DFW 1950
Michael Autovino joins CBS Now in DFW
Alberto Romero left FOX 4 KDFW Dallas
Dan Henry celebrates 20 years with FOX 4 KDFW

HOUSTON

Kyle Claude to serve in a newly created role as Executive Director of Marketing for Houston Public Media. In his new role, he will lead Houston Public Media as a Regional Digital Center of Innovation, a collaborative content partnership with PBS and PBS Digital Studios. He will also further organizational marketing efforts. Claude joined Houston Public Media as Executive Director of Content Operations in 2020.

A Legacy Worth Remembering: Happy 63rd Anniversary, Forward Times.

Geoff Blum, Todd Kalas, Julia Morales, Robert Ford, Steve Sparks, Francisco Romero, and Alex Treviño are all returning next season as the Houston Astros broadcasting team.

Houston Astros radio play-by-play announcer Robert Ford wins the National Sports Media Association 2022 Texas Sportscaster of the Year Award.

Rowdy Yates signs two new affiliates for 'The Rowdy Ride Home.'

The Amanda Seales Show joins 97.9 The Box KBXX Houston from 10am-2pm.

Raybin Dockery joins KPRC 2 as Morning Streaming Manager from the CW39 Houston KIAH assistant news director role. 

Erika Adolphus promoted to KPRC 2 Weekend Executive Producer.

Former Houston TV anchor Katie McCall joins News 12 Long Island as primary weekday evening anchor.

Producer John Carreon celebrates 26 years at abc13 KTRK.

E&E News hires Houston Chronicle reporter Shelby Webb to cover oil/gas.

Andrea Ball joins the Houston Chronicle as an investigative reporter from USA Today.

Lisa Gray returns to the Houston Chronicle as Op-ed editor from City Cast Houston.

Senior Reporter of Politics and Government at Houston Public Media, Andrew Schneider, has been selected as a 2023 Kiplinger Fellow.

Caroline Collins debuts on FOX 26 Houston
KHOU 11 names new weekend anchors
TJ Parker returns to Houston
Adam Krueger takes TikTok by storm and now its spreading
KPRC 2 dumps 4:30am newscast
Maggie Flecknoe returns to 'Houston Happens' with baby
Jonathan Bruce welcomes baby son
Freddy Oldenburg named Telemundo Houston KTMD VP of news
Brhe Berry leaves abc13 KTRK Houston
Jonathan Martin drawn by Nigerian artist
Rachel Briers gives birth to baby #2
Lauren Talarico makes KHOU 11 Houston changes
Courtney Zavala leaves Houston Life on KPRC 2
Caroline Collins talks TikTok advice
Where is Denise Middleton?
Chauncy Glover returns to abc13 Houston after nearly 4 month absence
Rita Garcia's baby is here
Jose Flores to lead Telemundo Houston KTMD
Gerzain Garcia, abc13 KTRK photog, needs your help!
Glenn L. Coleman promoted to Univision Houston President and General Manager
Katherine Whaley guest hosting "Houston Life" this week
Katelyn Maida gives birth
Former FOX 26 meteorologist Matt Lavine's new cartoon
Courtney Zavala's video after leaving Houston Life
Jose Griñan returns to FOX 26 Houston

SAN ANTONIO

Weekend Anchor/Investigative Reporter Tim Gerber celebrates 19 years with KSAT 12. 

Darian Trotter celebrates eight years with News 4 San Antonio/FOX 29 KABB.

‘Pedro al Aire’ Escalera named program director of “104.5 Latino Hits” KZEP.

Jim Lefko leaves News4 San Antonio - Fox29
Mario Orellana named KSAT San Antonio news director
KSAT 1985 news during 13.5″ San Antonio snow event
KSAT San Antonio's Greg Simmons arrested and charged for suspected DWI
Greg Simmons resigns from KSAT San Antonio

AUSTIN

Meteorologist Zack Shields celebrates 23 years on FOX 7 KTBC.

Anchor Ashley Goudeau celebrates 11 years with KVUE 24.

CBS Austin Anchor/Meteorologist Allison Miller busts a move with her “Dance Forecasts.”

Former KROX Austin morning host Deb O’Keefe sues Waterloo Media.

From the 1970s through the 1990s, Dave Jarrott was a top-rated morning radio DJ on rock radio stations in Austin. Now, he's found a new calling.

Jeff Ward returns to host 11am-2pm Sports “ESPN 102.7” K274AX/KBPA-HD2.

George Preston named CEO of KMFA 89.5.

KUTX celebrates 10th birthday.

Briana Sanchez joins the Austin American-Statesman as Director of Photography.

 The Texas Tribune’s spring 2023 fellowship class has been announced.

Grace Thornton joins KVUE Austin as a meteorologist
Britt Moreno gives birth
Amanda Dugan gives birth to baby #3
Dylan McKim joins Austin TV
Isabella Basco joins KVUE Austin

Casey Claiborne welcomes baby #2

AROUND TEXAS

KCBD Lubbock sports director Pete Christy signs a new three year contract extension.

Jimmy Kimmel mocks KVIA EL Paso with video of on-air screw up.

“Mix 92.5” KMWX Abilene flips to Texas/Red Dirt Country “92.5 The Ranch."

KTWF Wichita Falls and KHITS 95.5 KOME Granbury add 'The Jeremy Show.'

KWEL Midland-Odessa shuffles lineup.

Chad Vautherine joins KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen as a sports reporter/anchor.

Conor Bonfiglio joins KTEN Sherman as sports reporter/anchor.

25News KXXV Waco, Killeen, Temple nominated for a GLAAD Award.

Sandra Diaz leaves KFOX14 - CBS4 El Paso
Salina Madrid joins KFOX14 El Paso
Rusty Garrett's touching video message
Max Crawford welcomes baby
CBS19 KYTX Tyler debuts new set 2023
Katie Pratt promoted at FOX 51 - KETK Tyler
Shelby Mac joins WKRN Nashville

REMEMBERING

Randy Lemmon has died
Adam Bradshaw, KFDX ND Wichita Falls, has died
Dan Molina, former KPRC 2 and NBC correspondent, has died

Tino Saenz of KIII 3 News Corpus Christi has died.

Lauren Talarico makes KHOU 11 Houston changes

Lauren Talarico will still be anchoring weekend mornings for KHOU 11 Houston, but is moving from reporting at nights during the week to the day shift.

UPDATE JUNE 2023
Lauren Talarico to leave KHOU 11 Houston

"Balancing motherhood and a career is hard, as I know, so many of you understand. As my children get older working nights has become harder to balance for my family.

I often feel exhausted, guilty for missing bedtime, and like I am moving nonstop from dawn to dusk with very little time to just breathe.

It started taking a real toll on my body and mind.

So, I asked my name my new[s] director if she consider changing my schedule and she agreed. She barely took a beat. She told me she understood that both career and family are important.

I felt incredibly lucky. I wish more people had that experience.

So, from now on, you’ll see me on the dayshift! Here’s to rush-hour and doing what I love during three shows in a row, and then, hopefully most nights, being able to tuck my children into bed."

Talarico joined KHOU in 2014 from News19 WLTX Columbia, South Carolina.