Texas TV news and radio job moves April 2025

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSTON

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

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

Two Houston Landing reporters honored as Livingston Award finalists.

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

Photographer Sergio Soto celebrates 30 years at KHOU 11.

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

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

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

Syndicated Host Rowdy Yates Was Born To Be In Radio.

Keri Blakinger joins Houston Chronicle as new senior investigative reporter.

Houston Business Journal names new managing editor Erica Ponder.

Florian Martin to lead the Houston Business Journal Growth Team.

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

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

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

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

Assignment Editor Jaime Martínez celebrates ten years with Telemundo Houston.

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

Iconic Houston Eyewitness News theme song now available for purchase.

Jeremy Ness joins KPRC 2 as Local Sales Manager.

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

Paige Hubbard returns to KPRC 2 as a producer.

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

Joshua Padilla joins the KPRC 2 marketing team.

Houston Chronicle photojournalist and videographer Jon Shapley leaves the newspaper.

Michael Edison joins KPRC 2 as a photographer.

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

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

SAN ANTONIO

Longtime Spurs radio broadcaster Bill Schoening announces retirement.

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

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

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

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

AUSTIN

Austin PBS Unveils Next-Generation Broadcast Facility.

Austin PBS shows off headquarters redesign with stunning green room.

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

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

Norsan Media purchases Genuine Austin Radio.

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

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

AROUND TEXAS

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

Texas radio stations request that their licenses to be cancelled.

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

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

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

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

KVEO producer Jessica Amaya moved to new job.

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

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

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

Madison Fisher joins KFDA NewsChannel 10 Amarillo as morning reporter.

Beaumont Enterprise hires Mbu Maqungo as new business reporter.

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

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

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

 Nayeli Carrillo joins KYTX CBS19 East Texas as digital host.

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

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

REMEMBERING

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

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

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

Former KFDX Wichita Falls weathercaster, Ben Strickland passes away.

Dave Ward presents award at Crime Stoppers Annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon

(Photo Credit: Quy Tran Photography)

The Crime Stoppers of Houston's annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon took place April 3, 2024, at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. 

Former ABC13 KTRK anchor Dave Ward presented his media award, and Deborah Duncan, host of KHOU Great Day Houston, served as the mistress of ceremonies with other media figures also earning honors.

The event recognizes outstanding community members whose remarkable efforts have significantly contributed to public safety.

The luncheon concluded with a poignant award presentation by Ward, who presented his Dave Ward Excellence in Media Award to Kim Nordt-Jackson, ABC13 Vice President of Programming and Community. This recognition highlighted her exceptional contributions to media and community endeavors.

(Photo Credit: Quy Tran Photography)

The following individuals were also honored:

The Johnny Klevenhagen Award – Larry Baimbridge, Spring Branch ISD Police Chief: Chief Baimbridge was recognized for his significant impact throughout his career in law enforcement. After serving 31 years at Houston Police Department, Larry Baimbridge now serves as the Chief of Police for the Spring Branch Independent School District where he works diligently to keep over 35,000 students in SBISD, as well as the faculty, families, and other officers safe. In creating solutions, he has called upon community partners, including Crime Stoppers of Houston Safe School Institute, to bring additional assets and tools to SBISD. His goal to keep all campuses safe and secure has been felt by all.

The Fenner Weller Award – Robert Arnold, KPRC CH 2: Robert was recognized for his significant contributions as an investigative reporter for over 24 years who has investigated everything from corruption to terrorism, to major storms, to gang violence, to our criminal justice system, to immigration and our southern border with Mexico. Over the years, Robert has worked closely with the Crime Stoppers’ team on countless cases and stories and with victims who need to tell their story or are in search of justice.

The Leiv Platou Award – Griselda Castillo, Grizzy Hood News: Known as Grizzy from “Grizzy’s Hood News” is a Houston native doing enormous things. After falling into the wrong crowd, circumstance took her though the criminal justice system in 2003 and eventually led her to serving a prison sentence. Coming from a great home and a wonderful community, she decided to focus her efforts on volunteering in a way that brought justice to crime victims and uncovered criminal activity. “Grizzy’s Hood News” was born in 2019 and comprised of Grizzy simply showing – literally everywhere as criminal activity was breaking. Today, her “Hood News” platform’s philosophy is for the community to “love one another”, bring unbiased coverage on pressing issues to the community and engage her massive following for solutions and good.

The Corporate Citizen Award – Aramco Americas: Recognized for their philanthropic commitment and support of many community causes. Through their corporate citizen program, they partner with others to enhance STEM education, the environment, and vital social needs. Their spirit of service extends to each employee who shows up willing to volunteer and serve. Crime Stoppers has seen this firsthand through this Houston Heroes luncheon but also through Aramco’s commitment to expand the reach of the Crime Stoppers Safe School Institute. Ultimately, the reach of Aramco goes beyond what any of us can fathom and we remain deeply thankful for their culture, their values, their service, and commitment to Houston.

The Safe School Award – Wendy Dawson – CEO Spectrum Linx, Michelle Heinz – Crime Stoppers of Houston Board Member and Colleen “Coach” Russo – ED The HUB Houston:

As parents and teachers, Wendy, Michelle and Colleen “Coach”, have made an incredibly significant contribution to keeping all kids, now including neurodiverse students, safe in all situations. The three came to Crime Stoppers of Houston last year with a dream and a plan and because of them, the NEEDS Program was created. With a mission to champion the safety, well-being, and empowerment of the neurodiverse community, they brought issues, solutions and a powerful team behind them. Of course, their passion comes from their heart as mothers and teachers.   

The Women Who Shape Houston Award – Joy Sewing, Houston Chronicle: Recognized for her incredible contributions throughout her career in journalism. Joy has served as Houston Chronicle’s culture columnist and fashion editor, interviewing everyone from Oscar de la Renta to Beyonce. Named Houston Chronicle’s First Black Woman News Columnist, her focus is to cover social justice issues who has a long-standing relationship with many charities including Crime Stoppers of Houston.

Partner of the Year Award – Astoundz: Steve Winter and Leisa Holland-Nelson were recognized for their dedication, commitment, and significant contributions to our city and communities. They have helped Crime Stoppers shape their web and digital footprint to better serve and reach our community with the latest safety information, news, free programming, events and more that regularly come out of the organization. Two years ago, they stepped up to help Crime Stoppers create a website for The Glenda Gordy Research Center to provide Houstonians a user-friendly hub for real time crime analysis. 

“Such a special event honoring some of Houston’s finest! This year’s honorees were truly a reflection of the many men, women and institutions who share a common goal to make Houston the best place to live, work and play. We were thrilled to honor all of the Houston Hero honorees and look forward to continuing to work together," Crime Stoppers CEO Rania Mankarious said. "It was also absolutely moving to see so many familiar faces in the room as well as an array of Houston City Council Members, Harris County Commissioners, Harris County Judges, the Harris County District Attorney, Chief of Police and others in attendance."

Notable guests include Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg; Harris County Commissioners Leslie Briones and Tom Ramsey; Harris County Judge Erika Ramirez, Harris County Constable Alan Rosen, Houston City Council Members Twila Carter, Mario Castillo, Mary Nan Huffman, Amy Peck, Julian Ramirez; Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner, Assistant Chief Adrian Rodriguez, and Commander Jim Dale; Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz, Houston Independent School District Chief of Police Shamara Garner, and command staff of Texas Rangers.

Among supporters were Crime Stoppers Chairman Lindsay Aronstein, Jim McIngvale ‘Mattress Mack’, Laura Ward, Ilona Carson, Barnet Gershen, Sam Gershen, Amy Leibman, Brenda Love, Genny McIntyre, Melanie Meeks, Maria Moncada Alaoui, Mayte Weitzman, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist, Larry and Linda Levy, Cora Robinson, Patricia Ritter, Ricardo Nazario, Wendy Baimbridge and many more.

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Mario Diaz, but not this Mario Diaz, is resigning, he's just reporting it

In a strange twist, Mario Diaz of KPRC 2 reports that Mario Diaz, the Houston Airport System Director, has resigned. 

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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
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- 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

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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.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

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

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

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

Nicole Nielsen joins CBS 11 KTVT.

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

CBS 11 KTVT Programming Director Ken Foote retiring.

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

Alejandra Martinez KERA as a reporter.

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

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

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

HOUSTON

Khambrel Marshall reports the weather and supports Houston.

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

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

Joey Guerra spotlights diverse local musicians at the Houston Chronicle.

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

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

Morning meteorologist Elita Loresca celebrates five years at abc13 KTRK.

Reporter Janelle Bludau celebrates three years with KHOU 11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


SAN ANTONIO

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

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

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

Japhanie Gray renews her Reporter agreement at KSAT. - NWT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alpha Media launches WE 103.3/San Antonio.

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


AUSTIN

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

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

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

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

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

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


AROUND TEXAS

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

James Brown leaves KBMT Beaumont

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

Lori Bruffett promoted to KBTX GM.

Ramon J. Pineda to lead KRIS Corpus Christi.

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

KWES Odessa reporter Cory Mose delivers fun standup.

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

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

KORQ Abilene flips from Top 40 To Country.

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

General Manager Danny Aguilar leaves Fox West Texas stations.

UT Tyler to launch new NPR affiliate with KVUT purchase.

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

What happened to Mario Diaz?

Even KPRC 2's hard hitting investigative reporter, Mario Diaz, has a soft, human side.

Questions are coming in asking me what happened to Diaz's eye.

Channel 2 viewers have noticed a big bruise around it.

Now, here is a guy who has sparred with legendary boxing champ Julio César Chavez, but this black eye did not happen in the ring.

Nor did it happen while he was grilling a Houston politician for an upcoming investigative expose.

Turns out, Diaz's son has a good arm according to his tweet.

There have been some questions about the shiner I was sporting on air the last few days.. this image tells it all.. frozen vegetables and laughter with my 8-year-old son after he whacked me with an unexpected line drive during batting practice Wednesday night.. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/3KLBAAWGjk

— Mario Diaz (@KPRC2Mario) June 13, 2020

"There have been some questions about the shiner I was sporting on air the last few days.. this image tells it all.. frozen vegetables and laughter with my 8-year-old son after he whacked me with an unexpected line drive during batting practice Wednesday night.. ⚾️"

New KPRC anchor Kris Gutierrez noticed too.

Texas TV news and radio job moves February 2020

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

After leaving 105.3 The Fan, Ben Rogers and Jeff ‘Skin’ Wade announce move to 97.1 The Eagle.

Bob Sturm replaces Mike Rhyner as afternoon drive host on 1310 The Ticket.

Jenna EXITS Syndicated Kidd Kraddick Show.

Nestor Flecha enters into a new agreement as Chief Meteorologist at KXTX Telemundo, -NWT

Yona Gavino is a freelance Reporter at NBC O&O KXAS. - NWT

CBK Media Management client Erin Moran named Weekend Evening Meteorologist at CBS 11 in Dallas, TX (Market #5). This is a promotion for Erin who first started working at KTVT in December 2019 as a freelance meteorologist. Before making the jump to top-five market Dallas, Erin spent the previous three years working at KXXV (ABC) in Waco, TX (Market #89) as the weekday morning meteorologist.

Kristin Diaz joins NewsRadio 1080 KRLD as afternoon/evening anchor from KIII Corpus Christi.

Kellie Rasberry Launches Another Podcast with “Love Letters to Kellie.”

Mike Preston Named PD At KPLX And KSCS Dallas.


HOUSTON

Ilona Carson celebrated 15 years at abc13 KTRK.

TEGNA Names David Loving President and General Manager at WOI in Des Moines.

Houston Chronicle immigration reporter Lomi Kriel wins prestigious George Polk award for exposing family separation at border.

Collin Eaton, a former oil markets correspondent at Reuters, joins the Wall Street Journal as an energy reporter in Houston.

Newsrooms are rethinking their use of mugshots in crime reporting.

- 89.3 KSBJ Launches Hope On Demand
- Gina Gaston and Mario Elie triplets featured
- Houston Public Media Now Live on YouTube TV
- Raven Ambers joins abc13 KTRK
- Shannon LaNier launches Daddy Duty 365 podcast
- Luis Gerardo Nuñez joins “Noticiero Telemundo Houston” at 4pm and 4:30pm


SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio sports talk host Mike Taylor takes his Ticket 760 show on the road — to Hawaii.


AUSTIN

KVUE weekend anchor Kriss Betts takes morning gig at WHAM 13 Rochester as weekday morning anchor.

KVUE names Christina Ginn as director of news.

Pattrik Perez is promoted to Sunday Evening and Digital Anchor at KVUE in Austin while continuing his reporting duties. - NWT

Hannah Rucker joins KVUE as reporter weekend morning anchor from South Carolina.

Texas Monthly Receives Four National Magazine Award Nominations.

KGSR/Austin Now Playing 'Nothing But The Hits' In Format Shift.


AROUND TEXAS

Roxann Fisher is no longer the KAVU news director.

Paul Alexander reportedly steps down at KRIS Corpus Christi.

Marfa’s Answer to the Collapse of Local News: Coffee and Cocktails.

12News KJAC anchor and investigative reporter DeJonique Garrison and 12News assistant news director Jordan Williams have been named the new evening co-anchor team for 12News.

2018 Lone Star Awards announced by Houston Press Club

It's that time of year again! The Houston Press Club has announced the 2018 Lone Star Awards winners.

If you were a big winner, click here to learn how to get your award.

RADIO

Radio Use of Sound

First Place 2018
Jack Morgan
Texas Public Radio
“Beethoven Maennerchor Sings The Praise of Being German Americans”

Second Place
Jack Morgan
Texas Public Radio
“San Antonio Remembers, Sings Praises For Alameda Theater”

Third Place 2018
David Martin Davies
Texas Public Radio
“Rebuilding After Harvey: A Rockport Fulton Christmas Carol”

Radio Talk Show

First Place 2018
Jill Ament, David Brown, Rhonda Fanning, Leah Scarpelli, Casey Cheek
Texas Standard
“Sexual Harassment At Texas Capitol”

Second Place 2018
David Martin Davies, Kim Johnson, Jan Ross Piedad
Texas Public Radio
“After Sutherland Springs, How Do We Cope With The Trauma Of Another Mass Shooting?”

Radio Hard News Feature

First Place 2018
Carson Frame
Texas Public Radio
“Closed Doors & Toxic Fumes”

Second Place 2018
Alan Stephens
Texas Standard
“Blowback”

Third Place 2018
Paul Flahive
Texas Public Radio
“Remote Workers Vulnerable In Disputes With Company, Says Employees”

Radio Politics/Government

First Place 2018
Ryan Poppe
Texas Public Radio
“Texas’ First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Set To Open In December”

Second Place 2018
David Martin Davies
Texas Public Radio
“Questions Rise About Manuel Medina’s Many Roles In Bexar County Democratic Party”

Radio Series

First Place 2018
Joey Palacios
Texas Public Radio
“Rebuilding After Harvey”

Second Place 2018
Joy Diaz
Texas Standard
“Help Wanted – Get Out”

Third Place 2018
David Martin Davies
Texas Public Radio
“Lead Poisoning In San Antonio Zip Codes”

Radio Soft News Feature

First Place 2018
Michael Marks
Texas Standard
“Operation Longhorn”

Second Place 2018
Carson Frame
Texas Public Radio
“A Swan Song For Some Military Bands: Budget Cuts Stop The Music”

Third Place 2018
Paul Flahive
Texas Public Radio
“San Antonio’s Last Traveling Typewriter Repairman”

Radio Journalist Of The Year
Joey Palacios
Texas Public Radio

INTERNET

Internet News Feature Story

First Place 2018
Ernie Manouse, Matthew Brawley, Shannon Harrison
Houston Public Media
“Bufkins Christmas Wonderland”

Second Place 2018
Stacey Welsh
KENS5.com
“Keep Going: Texas Veteran Marks 75th Anniversary Of Bataan Death March”

Third Place 2018
Ron Kabele, Curtis Craven, Eliot Stone, Susan Shore, April Garner
Texas Historical Commission Texas Time Travel Website
“Marcelino Serna, A World War 1 Hero”

Internet Collaborative News Reporting

First Place 2018
KENS Staff
KENS5.com
“Team Coverage: The Sutherland Springs Church Massacre”

Second Place 2018

KENS Staff
KENS5.com
“Ingram Square Fire: A hero dies, a suspected arsonist speaks”

Internet Opinion

First Place 2018
Elizabeth Fordham
Energy Marketing Conferences
“Ghostwriting: The Very Apparent Fork In The Road”

Second Place 2018
Elizabeth Fordham
buffythebitchyblogger.com
“More Than 13 Reasons Why”

Third Place 2018
Nathan Cone
Texas Public Radio
“No One Is Innocent: Revisiting “Fire Walk With Me””

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Public Relations Annual Report

First Place 2018
Roy Prichard, Dwight Andrews, Darla Brown
McGovern Medical School, UTHealth
“McGovern Medical School Year In Review”

Second Place 2018
Doris Huang, Rebecca Hall
Houston Methodist Institute For Academic Medicine
“Houston Methodist Institute For Academic Medicine Annual Report”

Third Place 2018
Roy Prichard, Dwight Andrews, Darla Brown
McGovern Medical School, UTHealth
“Institute of Molecular Medicine IMMPact Report”

Public Relations Corporate Video

First Place 2018
Daniel Villarreal
Harris Co. Department of Education
“HCDE Tax Rate”

Second Place 2018
Gordon Williams, Jonathan Tippett, Tyler Hargraves, Edward Long, Johnny Lively
LUTV Productions
“Lamar University Department of Theater & Dance”

Third Place 2018
Daniel Villarreal
Harris County Department of Education
“Mayor GoPublic Message”

Public Relations Feature Article

First Place 2018
Ronda Wendler
MD Anderson Cancer Center
“To Treat Or Not To Treat”

Second Place 2018
Ronda Wendler
MD Anderson Cancer Center
“A Recurring Nightmare”

Third Place 2018
Carol Vaughn
Harris County Department of Education
“Overcoming Grief and Anger with Harris Co. Dept. of Education’s Help”

Public Relations News Release

First Place 2018
Mike Emery
University Of Houston-Downtown
“UHD Professor Teaching Criminology Using Comics”

Second Place 2018
Rob Cahill
UTHealth Website
“UTHealth/Harris Health physician performs emergency brain surgery during Hurricane Harvey”

Third Place 2018
Elizabeth Fordham
Newswire
“Three steps for developing a system-wide access strategy”

Public Relations Publication

First Place 2018
Michael Clark, Ronda Wendler, Andy Olin
MD Anderson Cancer Center
“Conquest Magazine”

Second Place 2018
Mike Emery, Sheryl Taylor, Thomas Shea, Elisa Crossland
University of Houston-Downtown
“UHD Magazine Winter 2017”

Public Relations Communicator Of the Year

Rob Cahill
UT Health Website

NEWSPAPER/PRINT

Newspaper – News or Feature Story

First Place 2018
Mike Hixenbaugh, David Hunn, Mark Collette
Houston Chronicle
“Fifty-one Inches”

Second Place 2018
Maria Recio
Austin-American Statesman
“An Austin company is among bidders for Trump’s border wall”

Newspaper – General Commentary/Criticism

First Place 2018
Lisa Falkenberg
Houston Chronicle
“We shouldn’t accept ‘new normal’ of mass shootings in America”

Second Place 2018
Arnold Wayne Jones
Dallas Voice
“Appreciation: Rene Moreno”

Print Photography

First Place 2018
Cody Duty
TMC Pulse
“Scar Stories: Portraits Of Survival”

Second Place 2018
Lindsey Sanders
Harris County Department of Education
“Focus”

Third Place 2018
Arnold Wayne Jones
Dallas Voice
“North To Vancouver”

Print Journalist Of The Year

Mike Hixenbaugh
Houston Chronicle

TELEVISION

TV Hard News Feature

First Place 2018
Kyle Porter, Grace White
KHOU
“Battle For The Border”

Second Place 2018
Greg Groogan, John Heads, David Lanier, Ray Williams, Matt Matejka
KRIV
“11 Voices of Suffering On The San Jacinto”

Third Place 2018
Mario Diaz, John Barone, Jon Hill, Bill Carruthers, Allen Reid Aaron Wische
KPRC
“Harvey Emissions”

TV Investigative Series

First Place 2018
Greg Groogan, John Heads, Aprille Meek, Ray Williams, Matt Matejka
KRIV
“Toxic Trouble”

Second Place 2018
Rose-Ann Aragon
KPRC
“Series: Generation Under Fire”

TV Soft News Feature

First Place 2018
Laura Lucas, Matthew Brawley, Shannon Harrison
Houston Public Media
“Eco-Artist Grant Manier”

Second Place 2018
Oscar Margain, Jose Sanchez
KENS
“Mowing Man”

Third Place 2018
Daniel Gotera, Mike Orta, Justin DeYoung
KHOU
“A Storyteller’s Story”

TV Documentary or Public Affairs

First Place 2018
Rachel McNeill, Allen Reid, Dawn Campbell, Robert Grant
KPRC
“Saving Madagascar”

Second Place 2018
Karen Loke, Ron Kabele
Texas Parks & Wildlife Television
“In Memory of Jacob”

Third Place 2018
TV Documentary or Public Affairs
Daniel Gotera, Mike Orta, Justin DeYoung
KHOU
“The Program: Pearland Oilers”

TV Editing

First Place 2018
Matthew Brawley
Houston Public Media
“Bufkins Christmas Wonderland”

Second Place 2018
Michael Humphries
KENS
“A Glimpse Into Heaven”

Third Place 2018
Tammy Griffin
KRIV
“EaDo Street Art”

TV Feature Photography

First Place 2018
Michael Humphries
KENS
“A Glimpse Into Heaven”

Second Place 2018
Matthew Brawley
Houston Public Media
“Unbelievably Cool Easter Eggs”

Third Place 2018
Matthew Brawley
Houston Public Media
“Eco-Artist Grant Manier”

TV Sports Feature

First Place 2018
Daniel Gotera, Mike Orta
KHOU
“Maggie’s Second Chance”

Second Place 2018
Daniel Gotera, Mike Orta
KHOU
“Fishing With An Angel”

Third Place 2018
Vinnie Vinzetta, Marcus Floyd, Jason Eggleston
KENS
“Loveable Losers: The Saga of the San Antonio Gunslingers”

TV Journalist Of The Year
Dillon Collier
KSAT

TV Photojournalist Of The Year
Kyle Porter
KHOU

MAGAZINES

Magazine Column

First Place 2018
Britni Riley
TMC Pulse Magazine
“Curated: The Intersection of Arts And Medicine”

Second Place 2018
Kristopher Sharp, John Wright
OutSmart Magazine
“The Deadly Consequences of Texas’ House Bill 3859”

Third Place 2018
Shanley Chien Pierce
TMC Pulse Magazine
“On the Side: How TMC Employees Spend Their Spare Time”

Magazine Layout

First Place 2018
Maggie Galehouse, Alyssum Klopp
TMC Pulse Magazine
“TMC Pulse March 2017”

Second Place 2018

John Wright, Blase DiStefano, Alex Rosa, Ashkan Roayaee, Staff
OutSmart Magazine
“Harvey’s Heroes: OutSmart October 2017”

Third Place 2018

Staff
Houstonia Magazine
“February 2017 Issue”

Magazine Article

First Place 2018
Shanley Chien Pierce
TMC Pulse Magazine
“Twin Skin: 3 TMC Doctors, 2 Identical Sisters and 1 Extraordinary Transplant”

Judges Comment: Adeptly balances the personal story of two sisters in sync with the larger, life and death drama surrounding them.

Second Place 2018
John Wright, Alex Rosa
OutSmart Magazine
“Harris County DA Kim Ogg Is America’s Top Gay Cop”

Third Place 2018
Roxanna Asgarian
Houstonia Magazine
“Family In Transition”

STUDENT CATEGORIES

Student Print Sports Story

First Place 2018
Nathan Keil
The Baylor Lariat
“Baylor football shows signs of life”

Second Place 2018
Karisa Norfleet
Lamar University Press
“Worst to first”

Third Place 2018
Nathan Keil
The Baylor Lariat
“West Virginia stuns Baylor on overtime free kick”

Student Print Photography

First Place 2018
Shane Proctor
Lamar University Press
“State Fair Carousel”

Second Place 2018
Liesje Powers
The Baylor Lariat
“Bonfire marshals”

Third Place 2018
Matt Beadle
Lamar University Press
“Cards demolish Falcons”

Student Print News or Feature Story

First Place 2018
Dani Yan
The Review
“Deliverance: How a father-son duo decided to brave Harvey’s waters … ”

Second Place 2018
Sophie Caldwell
The Review
“Culture of Silence: How a lack of consent education harms high school students”

Third Place 2018
Dani Yan, Emily Chen, Sophie Gillard
The Review
“Locked Down: Campus security changes prove vital”

Student TV & Radio News or Feature Story

First Place 2018
Jessica Babb
The Baylor Lariat
“Board to vote on task force recommendations”

Second Place 2018
Brooke Kirchhofer
LUTV News
“Dream Still Alive?”

Third Place 2018
Jessica Babb
The Baylor Lariat
“Trump inauguration”

Student TV & Radio Sports Story

First Place 2018
Elisabeth Tharp
The Baylor Lariat
“NCAA volleyball first round”

Second Place 2018
Brooke Kirchhofer
LUTV News
“Raising Steers”

Third Place 2018
Jennifer Yacuta
LUTV News
“Knocking Out Addictions”

Best Student Newspaper

Baylor Lariat Staff
The Baylor Lariat