FOX 26 anchor in fake AI video in 50 Cent video

When all of this AI deep-fake stuff started being discussed, I wondered how soon news anchors would be replicated. 

Well, it has happened.

UPDATE
Abigail Dye victim of AI deep fake

FOX 26 Houston KRIV consumer reporter Heather Sullivan deep-fake herself with AI for a story to show how realistic the process looks. In her story, we also learn about a deep-fake AI scam.

At the end of the video, we learn that "Wake Up! With SallyMac & Lina" morning anchor Sally MacDonald was deep-faked in a 50 Cent promotion.

When can I have AI write this blog?  It would probably do a better job!

Texas TV news and radio job moves April 2024

 

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- Texas broadcasters are winning awards!
- Texas TV promo samples

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Mike Rhyner: “We Just Didn’t Get It Done” at The Freak.
- 97.1 The Eagle KEGL is back on DFW radio...again

Sports anchor Newy Scruggs celebrates 24 years with NBC 5 KXAS.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) welcomes Co-Chairs Patrick Means and NBC 5 KXAS morning anchor Laura Harris-Means, who will serve in leadership roles for the first time at the DSO’s 2024 Gala. 

NBC KXAS and Telemundo KXTX Used Clear-Com Solutions for Eclipse Coverage.

GMA anchor Robin Roberts invigorates Junior League of Dallas luncheon.

Nilufer ‘Nil’ Arsala leaves North Texas Public Broadcasting after five years.

Nataly Keomoungkhoun announced she was laid off from D Magazine.

If you can't get enough local music in Dallas, check out the 11 best DFW-based podcasts and radio shows.

Dr. Phil Launches New Cable Channel With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Fort Worth.
- When Dr. Phil Called, Houston Newscaster Dominique Sachse Answered

- Sonia Azad joins Merit Street Media after WFAA 8
- Kara Sewell gives birth to baby girl
- 'Last Call With Steve Noviello' launches on FOX 4 KDFW
- Dominique Sachse's first week back on live TV video
- Verne Lundquist stories from CBS to WFAA as he retires
- Andy Adler apparently no longer with CBS News Texas KTVT DFW

HOUSTON

Beyond Breakfast Biscuits: KPRC 2's Manager of Streaming & Creative Content Brian Perry writes about a father’s emotional journey to the Chick-fil-A Headquarters.

SportsRadio 610 Finishes Ahead in Houston Winter Ratings Book.

Anchor Len Cannon celebrates 18 years with KHOU 11.

Houston Chronicle journalists earn 6 first-place awards from Texas Managing Editors.

Houston Landing wins nine awards at Texas Managing Editors annual conference.

In Lawsuit, Raúl Brindis Claims Univision Made Up ‘False Pretext’ For Firing Him.

FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico was awarded the Justice Eugene A. Cook Professionalism Award by the Houston Bar Association.

FOX 26 KRIV morning anchor Sally MacDonald is honored to have worked closely with DePelchin Children's Center for more than a decade.

An interview with Matthew Velasquez, Owner of Hispanic Broadcasting Inc and Patriot Talk AM 920.

"Mega 101" KLOL program director Tony Luna was laid off in Audacy cuts.

Former FOX 26 sports director Mark Berman won the University of Houston Distinguished Alumni Award.

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

Bun B applauds Meteorologist Adam Krueger’s use of ‘Big Pimpin” lyrics in the weather.

Is Owen Conflenti really that funny? Answers to that and other FAQs from KPRC 2 anchor Sofia Ojeda

KHOU 11 says goodbye to executive producer Jennifer Moore after 5 years.

Vaughn Samples joins KHOU 11's Great Day Houston as a photographer/editor.

Director Danny Rubio leaves FOX 26 KRIV for FOX 11 Los Angeles.

Alex Middleton celebrates nine years on The Rod Ryan Show.

Houston newspaper staffer moved to Houston and regretted it, wrote an article about it.

- Matt Musil retires from KHOU 11 Houston after 43 years
- Houston Life makes Derrick Shore's birthday unforgettable
- "Tonight at 7" Houston Television From The Archive video
- 93.7 The Beat KQBT Houston schedule changes
- Trason Bragg joins KHOU 11 Houston
- Houston gets recent network TV attention
- Texas 2024 NAB Crystal Radio Award Winners including one from Houston
- Sara Donchey saved by Brock Purdy?
- Dave Ward presents award at Crime Stoppers Annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon
- Adam Bennett leaves KHOU Houston for KVUE Austin
- Bill Barajas and other Texas TV talents are engaged, married
- Where is KHOU 11's Maria Aguilera?
- Dave Ward's surprise 85th birthday!
- Former abc13 producer-editor is reaching for the stars
- 2024 Media Alliance of Houston Star Awards winners
- Gina Sunseri, ABC News Producer, receives 2024 RNASA Space Communicator Award

SAN ANTONIO

Patty Santos moves to report for KSAT's Good Morning San Antonio from the Nightbeat.

San Antonio's News4SA gets flak after comment about dead body being 'good for ratings.'

Meteorologist Sarah Spivey celebrates seven years with KSAT 12.

Express News, MySA staffers opt not to join union.

Paris Quintanilla joins News 4 SA WOAI as a morning producer.

- Ashley Paredez starts at FOXSA 29 Puro San Antonio
- Camilla Rambaldi joins NBC Los Angeles
- Leigh Waldman joins CNN

AUSTIN

Austin's KOKE-FM, The Horn radio stations set to have new ownership.

Libbi Farrow renews her contract as the FOX 7 KTBC weekend morning anchor.

Texas Monthly Art Department Recognized in the Society of Publication Designers’ Annual Competition.

What it takes to run a metro newspaper in the digital era, according to four top editors.

- Farrah Walton joins CBS Austin
- FOX 7 Austin photographer arrested at UT protest

AROUND TEXAS

The CW Opts Not To Renew Affiliation Deals With Scripps-Owned Stations, including in Corpus Christi.

Telemundo’s KTLM McAllen, Texas, promoted Sarah Garcia to news anchor for Noticias Telemundo 40 on weekends at 5 and 10 p.m.

- Tracy Kennick leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont
- Jen Phillips anchors with baby on Lubbock TV
- Gloria Walker leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont
- Shel Winkley to leave KBTX News 3 Bryan-College Station
- Texas TV stations open-closes from 2004 to 2006
- Max Crawford promoted to chief meteorologist at KBTX Bryan-College Station
- KFDM 6 Beaumont gets new studio for 2024

REMEMBERING

- Two Texas media members die

FOX 26 Houston producer passes away

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

— Houston Dash (@HoustonDash) February 28, 2024

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

— Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) February 27, 2024

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

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

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

We are absolutely gutted with the news of her passing.

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

I can absolutely… pic.twitter.com/WCWLMtsLLM

— César Procel (@_cesarprocel) February 27, 2024

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

— Paul Gallant (@GallantSays) February 27, 2024

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

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

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

— Patrick Creighton (@PCreighton1) February 27, 2024

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

— Chris Gordy (@ChrisGordy) February 27, 2024

FOX 26 Houston invaded by raccoon

Last week, FOX 26 KRIV Houston morning anchor Sally MacDonald encountered a raccoon at 2:30am as she showed up for work at the station.  

"One of our editors saw it first," MacDonald posted on Facebook.  " It’s still not caught. It seems nice. But who should we nominate to trap it? We are thinking John Dawson FOX 26."

Fast forward to this week, MacDonald reported that the raccoon was still at the station and running around the newsroom. Quick, put it to work answering the phones!

On Tuesday, MacDonald reported a professional trapper was at the station, captured the raccoon and will release it in Conroe, Texas.

Damali Keith posted that it ended up being a 6-month-old baby raccoon!

For those out of Houston, FOX 26 is actually located in the Inner Loop 610 on the Southwest Freeway just minutes from downtown.  

While that visual wouldn't immediately conjure up an image of a raccoon, they do live in the neighborhoods in the area so it is a possibility for one to show up. 

Mark Berman to retire from FOX 26 Houston

Mark Berman announced on Twitter, where he releases many of his Houston sports scoops, that he is retiring from FOX 26 Houston KRIV after 37 years with the station on the same day as he started.

UPDATE JUNE 2023
Mark Berman signs-off FOX 26

ALSO HAPPENING
José Griñan to retire from FOX 26 Houston

"Some personal news to share: June 12 will be my last night on FOX 26 News at Nine. 

I’m retiring after 37 years on the job (43 in Houston). 

Growing up in my hometown of Hempstead I dreamed of being a sportscaster on television in Houston. FOX 26 helped make that dream become a reality. 

Working for FOX 26 General Manager D'Artagnan Bebel has made it that much more special.  He's a leader, mentor and father figure all rolled into one.  

What a privilege it's been to cover sports in the great city of Houston and to work at FOX 26, a great Houston television station."

Watch the above mini-doc to get an idea of what goes into a day in the life of Berman. Most media folks know that he's one of the hardest, if not the hardest, working news/sports journalists in the Houston media.

I mean, how many times do you hear on ESPN or another sports network, "FOX 26 in Houston has learned" or "Houston sports anchor Mark Berman found out..."

"I wake up in the morning, and my first thought is ‘What can I do to separate myself from the pack?’" Berman told retired Houston Chronicle columnist David Barron in 2011. "And when I go to bed at night, my last thought is ‘What can I do tomorrow to separate myself from the pack?’"

When social media became a thing, Berman dominated it.  When I was tracking Houston TV social media metrics, Berman was always at the top of engagement for members of the H-Town media.

"Mark Berman has been one of my closest friends for more than 40 years," tweeted former Houston Chronicle sports columnist John McClain.  "It’s the end of a Houston journalism era. Mark is the best reporter and hardest worker I’ve ever seen. His competitors will celebrate!"

Here is a Berman anecdote in a 2022 Ken Hoffman column for SportsMap:

"Several years ago, I was playing a neighborhood pickup basketball game with Steve Patterson, then the Houston Rockets general manager. I asked him, “How come you give all your scoops to Mark Berman at Channel 26? Don’t the other TV stations get mad at you?”

Patterson answered, “I don’t play favorites. I don’t call Berman and give him Rockets stories. He’s the only TV guy who stops by my office every day and asks what’s up? If someone in the media asks what’s going on, I’ll tell them. Berman just happens to be the only one who does that.”

To be fair, none of the current batch of local sports anchors was around when Patterson told me that. The others have upped their game, and by that I mean they actually show up for games and work the beat. What a concept!"

Berman has worked with channel 26 for 37 years. He started as the stations' weekend sports anchor on June 12, 1986 and moved to sports director in 1988.

Born in Hempstead, the University of Houston grad started as a weekend anchor/reporter for CBS7 KOSA Odessa, then returned to Houston as 95.7 KIKK's sports director. 

His daughter Jessica, is a television news producer who now works for FOX 26. 

"A legendary run," posted morning anchor Sally MacDonald. "We call him 'scoop' because he is always in the know before anyone else. A passion and work ethic that are unmatched.  When I got to be on the sidelines at a game with Mark I found myself watching him work sometimes more than I watched the field. Always hustling. Enjoy the rest and family. You’ve earned it."

Congratulations on a legendary career, @MarkBermanFox26! pic.twitter.com/yl5INx4hnF

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 12, 2023

Some personal news to share: June 12 will be my last night on FOX 26 News at Nine. I’m retiring after 37 years on the job (43 in Houston). Growing up in my hometown of Hempstead I dreamed of being a sportscaster on television in Houston. FOX 26 helped make that dream…” pic.twitter.com/cGCKun6mxo

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) May 12, 2023

Mark Berman @MarkBermanFox26 has been one of my closest friends for more than 40 years. He announced his retirement today effective June 12. It’s the end of a Houston journalism era. Mark is the best reporter and hardest worker I’ve ever seen. His competitors will celebrate!

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) May 12, 2023

(Thanks Shad!) 

José Griñan to retire from FOX 26 Houston

José Griñan announced his retirement from FOX 26 Houston KRIV after 30 years with the station.

UPDATE MAY 2025

José Griñán has passed away

UPDATE JULY 2023
José Griñan honored in airplane hangar!

UPDATE JUNE 23, 2023
Watch Griñan sign off FOX 26 KRIV

ALSO HAPPENING
Mark Berman to retire from FOX 26 Houston

RECENTLY HAPPENED

- Jonathan Martin leaves FOX 26 Houston
- Anthony Antoine joins FOX 26

The station says he will continue to anchor mornings with Melissa Wilson at FOX 26 until the end of June 2023.

"We will certainly miss him," Wilson commented on the Mike McGuff Facebook page.

Here is a transcription from Griñan's on-air announcement concerning his FOX 26 Houston retirement:

Griñan: Now turning to something a little more personal after 30 years at FOX 26, I'm officially retiring at the end of the month of June.

Wilson: That just takes my breath away to hear you be able to say that and so calmly. But you were so excited. I know. Bittersweet?

Griñan: Well, 30 years in one place has really made a big mark on me because half of my life basically has been spent here at the station with you by my side.

Wilson: Oh, my goodness, it's been an incredible run.

Griñan: It really has been. It really has been. How many years? 15?

Wilson: We've been together on air 13, But we've worked together 23. So you've been he's been my hubby for 13 years. How do I Live without you? That's my theme song today.

Griñan: That's my on air wife.

Wilson: Well, what's up next? What are you going to do?

Griñan: Well, I'm going to try and work with some nonprofit organizations in the community, but I just wanted to say thank you to all of the employees here at FOX 26 who have been very, very heartwarming and then all the best of luck as well as to all of those in the community who have supported me over the past 30 years, because it has been it sometimes it's been rough, but the community has been there for me.

Wilson: Well, I tell you what I mean. Houston's not going to know what to do without you being on air. They don't know FOX without you. Most of all, I know that we hear people say all the time they grew up with us and we wish you nothing but happiness. But he's going to be here a while. What, another good six weeks or so? Yes, yes, yes.

Griñan: So I'm not going anywhere just yet.

Wilson: Stick around as long as we can. All right. Well, we wish you the very best, dear.

Griñan: Thank you, sweetheart.

"What a career," FOX 26 morning anchor Sally MacDonald posted on Facebook.  "Can’t imagine our mornings without him. Congratulations Jose!"

Griñan was the first anchor on FOX 26's morning newscast back in August 1993, back when the studios were located where Central Market is today on Westheimer.

He came to Houston from KDFW 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (before it was a FOX station) where he was an anchor/reporter.  Griñan's bio says that he was one of the first journalists on scene of the Branch Davidian siege near Waco. 

Previously he served as a correspondent/host of "Crime Watch Tonight" and freelance reporter for CNN.

Griñan was in Miami at WTVJ 6 and WCKT (now WSVN 7) with time at the Satellite News Channel in between.

The University of South Florida got his start at KTSM AM-FM-TV El Paso in 1975 as a reporter/weekend anchor.

Griñan, a member of the National Association of Black Journalists since 1978, also maintains membership in the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

FOX 26 4am newscast has technical problems

If you couldn't see the start of FOX 26 KRIV Houston's 4am morning newscast Thursday morning, you were not alone.  Technical problems delayed the *really* early morning news. 

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Don't ask me when the problems were fixed and the newscast started...I was asleep!

Mike Iscovitz joked with anchors Lina de Florias and Sally MacDonald that "he tripped over a cable and unplugged it" which took the news system down. 

Today, everything is running off computers for the most part, but in the old days, the FOX 26 chief meteorologist wouldn't be off.  Former DJ Donna McKenzie turned off 101 KLOL with her foot!

Proof we did not oversleep. We’re working to get our system back up and running and will bring you the news as soon as we can. https://t.co/66Jd6b6wSZ

— Sally MacDonald (@SallyMacFox26) July 28, 2022

We’ve had some serious gremlins this morning with our broadcast on air, so I wanted to bring you the forecast here. So, here you go 🌧👍 pic.twitter.com/MOV1m3ez9p

— Mike Iscovitz (@Fox26Mike) July 28, 2022

Just like 2020 all over again for Houston TV

Sally MacDonald appeared back in her home studio today to anchor the FOX 26 KRIV Houston morning newscast.

"Coming to you from my home studio today," MacDonald told viewers of the 'FOX 26 After Show.'  "I have not been in here for more than a year, so it's been an interesting morning, just kind of getting used to it again. But we're just going through some COVID protocols at the station, everybody is OK."

Fellow morning anchor Melissa Wilson was back at the FOX 26 studios.

Lena Arango goes makeup free on FOX 26 KRIV

Did a thing, don’t regret it. Very grateful to work for a station who allows us to be ourselves @fox26houston 🙏🏼❤️ #nomakeup #nofilter #livetv pic.twitter.com/wiYGWhr5al

— Lena Arango FOX 26 (@LenaDTV) May 13, 2022

Lena Maria Arango gave FOX 26 KRIV Houston viewers the weather forecast with no makeup or "filter free" IRL (In Real Life).

This after Instagram disabled certain filters in Texas concerning a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton alleging facial-recognition technology violating state law and privacy rights.

Arango said it if more than just the filter related Texas news, but the issue of what these filters represent. 

Here is what the meteorologist said on the FOX 26 morning news last Friday.

"And I think it's not just the fact that the facial recognition, but I think it points out kind of a deeper underlying issue that we feel so much pressure to live up to these unrealistic expectations that we're constantly seeing on social media. 

So I made the split second decision this morning to go on live TV without a single drop of makeup on my face. 

And I do think it's important to kind of spread that message, to just be comfortable in your own skin. Not a single one of us guys are perfect, and that includes the forecast."

"Wake Up! With SallyMac & Lina" anchors Lina De Florias and Sally MacDonald didn't even notice that Arango wasn't wearing makeup when the first walked in. 

MacDonald added that Arango asked if the anchor team wanted to participate.

"And we didn't want to frighten people awake," joked De Florias on air. "I wouldn't do that to our viewers. For me personally, it would not...it would be noticeable."

Texas TV news and radio job moves January 2021

 

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Angelina Armendariz is promoted to Weekday Morning Anchor from MMJ/Reporter at KUVN Telemundo in Dallas. (The NWT Group)

Cynthia Izaguirre celebrates 13 years at WFAA 8.

Marie Saavedra moves home to Chicago as an Anchor/Reporter at WBBM from Weekend Anchor at WFAA in Dallas. (The NWT Group)

Brian Scott moves to the new statewide Spectrum network in Dallas as an MMJ Storyteller from WOFL in Orlando where he was an MMJ. (The NWT Group)

KYLIE CAPPS, weekend morning meteorologist for KDFW-TV, Dallas, has entered into a new deal with the station. (Eatman)

KSCS/Dallas' Mark 'Hawkeye' Louis Releases Video With Tips On How To Promote A Morning Show

Kylie Capps is engaged
Hanna Battah is engaged
Morgan Young joins WFAA

HOUSTON

Houston Chronicle medical reporter Todd Ackerman takes early retirement after working for the newspaper since 1990.

L.M. Sixel changed her Twitter bio to former Houston Chronicle business reporter.

Kris Daniels To Fill In On The KILT/Houston Morning Show.

Deilia Ray Williams moves to Marketing Director at KHOU11 from abc13 KTRK.

KHOU Multiplatform Producer/Editor Tony Salinas joins the  Children’s Museum of Houston as video department manager.

Sally MacDonald renews her contract as Morning Anchor at FOX O&O KRIV in Houston.  (The NWT Group)

Nick Natario enters into a new agreement with KTRK in Houston as an MMJ/Reporter. (The NWT Group)

ROSE ANN ARAGON, reporter for Houston’s KPRC-TV, has renewed with the station. (Eatman)

KPRC-TV’s Daniel Brown receives three regional Emmys for his strong news coverage.

Ryan Herrera started at the Houston Chronicle as a sports desk intern.

Jayson Braddock Departs 'Late Hits' At KFNC (ESPN 97.5)/Houston.

Haley Hernandez gives birth to baby #2
Chris Costa leaves KHOU 11
Dominique Sachse tests positive for COVID-19
Power FM 105.3 debuts on Houston radio
Courtney Zavala and Darby Douglas dealing with COVID-19
Lindsey Henry joins, then leaves KPRC 2
Lily Jang on KHOU exit: "It devastated me"
Ali Siddiq joins Funky Larry Jones on Majic 102.1
Melinda Spaulding makes the New York Times
David Barron says goodbye to Houston Chronicle, but not to writing
Art Rascon is battling COVID-19
Keith Garvin and Christine Noël recover from COVID-19
Star Harvey joins CW39 KIAH
Cory McGinnis joins abc13 KTRK as new Race and Culture reporter
Jessie Watt is engaged
Natasha Geigel is engaged
Maggie Flecknoe is engaged
Courtney Zubowski joins KPRC 2

SAN ANTONIO

Fox San Antonio KABB anchor Camilla Rambaldi celebrates seven years in TV news.  She also adds ABC45 North Carolina WXLV anchor duties.

KENS 5 digital journalist Megan Ball announced it was her last day on air this month.

One Morning Host, Two Voices For 98.5 The Beat San Antonio.

Jonathan Cotto joins KSAT 12
Two big San Antonio TV departures

AUSTIN

After five years at KVUE Austin, reporter Pattrik Perez joins Denver 7 News KMGH. 

KGSR (93.3)/Austin Re-Positioning As 'Lucy 93.3'.

Alek Halverson Joins KASE/Austin For Afternoons.

Billy The Kidd Show Comes To An End At 96.7 Kiss-FM Austin.

Monica Ortiz joins Spectrum News 1
Nick Bannin joins KXAN
Jim Spencer semi-retires from KXAN, David Yeomans takes place

AROUND TEXAS

Sinclair pulls Fox switcheroo in Beaumont.

Christian Colón moves to his hometown of Hartford as a Reporter at WFSB from KRGV in McAllen TX where he was an MMJ/Reporter. (The NWT Group)

MSJ Liv Johnson joins CBS47 and KSEE 24 Fresno, California from FOX West Texas KIDY-KXVA  San Angelo.

Weekend sports anchor/reporter Ruben Juarez leaves KRGV to MMJ at WOOD Grand Rapids. (Napoli)

The Dana Cortez Show Now On KCRS (103.3 Kiss-FM)/Odessa-Midland, TX.

Trey Meynig celebrates 10 years with the Victoria Television Group.

Sports “98.1 The Ticket” KTLT Anson/Abilene TX changes to Active Rock “98.1 The Phantom.”

Gustavo Aguirre moves from KTSM EL Paso to KRIS 6 Corpus Christi as executive producer.

KFMX/Lubbock, TX Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary.

Townsquare Media Talk Stations In three Texas Markets Drop 'Pratt On Texas,' Chad Hasty To Add Regional Afternoon Show.

REMEMBERING

R.I.P.: Tommy Muzzillo, KQXY Beaumont Personality.

TV anchors broadcast from home

Houston news anchors are staying home, but still delivering the news on TV

Thanks to COVID-19, TV anchors are starting to stay home and do the news. No fancy sets or advanced lighting needed. Technology has made it possible to be deliver the news with a phone thanks to companies like LiveU and Dejero.

So far, I have seen instances of KHOU 11's evening anchor Len Cannon broadcasting from home. KHOU's Brittany Aucion also produced Cannon's show from home.

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KENS 5 San Antonio morning anchor Sarah Forgany is also broadcasting from her home. Since originally writing this post, I have heard and observed that TEGNA stations have a policy to keep one anchor broadcasting from home. Add KHOU's Brandi Smith into the mix.

Meanwhile, with a more high tech setup, FOX 26 KRIV morning anchor Sally MacDonald was using a higher end camera.

Before Houston meteorologists started broadcasting remotely, the first I saw do it was NBC 6 WTVJ Miami morning meteorologist Angie Lassman has been doing just that. She posted an Instagram story on how she did it. Her laptop remotely accessed the station's weather computer so she could forecast/design the graphics while one phone put her on camera and another dialed into IFB so she could hear the producers and on air feed.

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Live from the second floor! Changed up the home studio. @linadeflorias and I are practicing even more social distancing and showing you we can still bring you the news from home. #amnewsers #homestudio #morningtv

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First live shot from my home. #socialdistancing #khou

A post shared by Len Cannon (@len_cannon) on Mar 18, 2020 at 11:26pm PDT

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‪as everyone is being asked to stay home, we are taking social distancing seriously & minimizing the number of people in the studio. this morning I am working from home to bring you the news. Turned my living room into a mini-studio. See you at 6AM. @KENS5 #socialdistancing

A post shared by sarah forgany (@sforgany) on Mar 20, 2020 at 3:44am PDT

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Happy birthday, @kprc2justinstapleton! There’s no one I’d rather be cooped up with than you. ❤️

A post shared by Brandi Smith (@iambrandismith) on Mar 21, 2020 at 7:33pm PDT

Technology is AMAZING! Today I produced a whole newscast from home & @lencannonKHOU anchored from his home. It took a huge team @khou to pull this off... all while social distancing. #khou11 #SlowtheSpread #FactsNotFear pic.twitter.com/M5g5L6L1uK

— Brittany Aucion (@brittanyaucion) March 20, 2020

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