KETK Tyler launches new 4 and 4:30pm newscasts

New Newscasts Kick-Off Two-and-a-Half-Hour Block of Local and National News

Tyler, TX (Sept. 17, 2020) – KETK-TV, the Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., television station serving the Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, Texas area (DMA #114), has launched two new half-hour, live, local weekday newscasts at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

“KETK News at 4” and “KETK News at 4:30,” made their debut on Sept. 14, and serve as the cornerstone for a two-and-half-hour block of local and national news and feature the latest breaking news, weather and sports important to the viewers of East Texas. The new newscasts are followed by “KETK News at 5,” “NBC Nightly News” at 5:30 PM, and “KETK News at 6.”

“KETK News at 4” and “KETK News at 4:30” are anchored by Kaci Koviak and Trent Bennett, both natives of East Texas who bring extensive knowledge, perspective, and deep personal connections to the communities served by the station. Chief Meteorologist Marcus Bagwell will provide weather forecasts.

The newscasts feature a variety of new segments including, “Your Money” with KETK Today anchor Isaac Ramirez and “Your Health” with KETK Today anchor Cynthia McLaughlin. Veteran KETK Anchor and Managing Editor Neal Barton will deliver “Small Town Salutes.” The broadcasts will also include a segment called “Now That’s East Texas,” highlighting the special people who make this region of the state unique.

As the November election approaches, “KETK News at 4” and “KETK News at 4:30” and Nexstar’s Washington, D.C. and Austin, TX, news bureaus will provide special reports from the campaign trail.  Additional news reports on major regional events will be provided by Nexstar television stations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and throughout the southern United States.

“We are excited to be expanding our local news broadcasts and to be generating more local content for our viewers across East Texas,” said Ward Huey, Vice President and General Manager of KETK-TV.  “Adding more hours of news is another demonstration of our commitment to the communities we serve.  While these newscasts will give viewers an early look at the day’s top news stories, they also provide in-depth reporting on a wide range of important issues.”

(This post was taken from a release)

Jennifer Kielman leaves KETK East Texas

Jennifer Kielman gives up the anchor chair at KETK East Texas, but will continue in television

OCTOBER 10, 2013
Ex-KETK anchor Jennifer Kielman headin to KOLR 10 in Springfield, MO

Jennifer Kielman just wrapped up her last time anchoring on KETK East Texas after almost seven years with the NBC affiliate. The 6pm and 10pm anchor took to Facebook to offer a goodbye as a journalist and breast cancer survivor, but tells mikemcguff.com she is not finished with television:

Hello friends,

Bittersweet news to share with you tonight. After nearly 7 years at KETK, tomorrow (Thursday) night at 10 o’clock will be my last newscast. I am a mix of emotions. I am sad to leave, but I am happy to start the next chapter of my life. I am getting married in a few weeks here in East Texas. My future husband and I want to go on an adventure in life. We’re going where the wind takes us after the wedding. Leaving KETK was my choice. And, it was a very hard choice. My health is on the upswing and it’s my time to go. Only God knows what the next chapter holds.

Jennifer Kielman

With that being said, I wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of you. In my years here at KETK, I have been through so much. You rallied around me when things were good. But more importantly, you rallied around me when things were really, really, really bad. I have never lived in a community with such loyal viewers and felt so loved on a daily basis. I will forever remember your kindness. Your constant prayers, little notes, prayer blankets, the most amazing banana pudding, cookies, phone calls and emails will always be treasured. I want you to know, I read every card and every email. Each one touched my heart more than you will ever know. Your prayers and stories gave me strength and hope. And, they still do. For that, I will forever be grateful. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

To all my co-workers and friends here in East Texas--- you will be missed. With as “small” as this business is, It’s not goodbye, it’s – I’ll see you later.

To all the survivors I’ve come to know fighting cancer, keep fighting. I’m proof you can get through it and you can be stronger on the other side! Remember, God will never give you more than you can handle. Cancer doesn’t define you. Don’t let it consume you. Keep smiling, keep laughing and keep living. It’s just a speed bump, not a road block.

I will not be deleting this Facebook page. However, it will no longer be affiliated with KETK after Thursday.

I’ll make sure to keep you all posted on the latest happenings with me! Only good things to come! And as always, with a big ol’ smile on my face.

Hugs to you all,
Jenn

Kielman tells me she is not leaving the TV business and is currently job hunting.

According to her bio, the award winning Kielman previously worked at WAOW in Wausau, Wisconsin. She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Kaci Koviak's message for KETK East Texas viewers

Kaci Koviak, the 4, 6 and 10pm anchor for KETK NEWS Tyler, let's us know why she stopped appearing on the newscasts back in March 2023.

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The station said many KETK viewers were wondering where Koviak was, so she issued this message to say she is caring for her father.

Here is a portion of what Koviak posted on Facebook:

"I am still happily employed with KETK and will return, but right now, I have taken a leave of absence to take care of this guy, my father. 

This journey has been full of extreme ups and downs, but through the loving grace of God and support of family, friends and medical providers, we're making it. 

I am also very grateful for my extended family at KETK, who without hesitation, made it easy for me to quickly transition into this new role, and have made it a priority to check in on me throughout this entire experience."

Koviak joined KETK in January 2011 as a morning anchor. 

The Southern Methodist University (SMU) grad is from outside of Athens, Texas.

Sarah Alegre joins FOX 5 San Diego

Sarah Alegre has left FOX 51 KFXK / KETK Tyler, TX where she was an evening co-anchor to become a San Diego TV reporter.

"I’m incredibly humbled by my time in East Texas," Alegre tweeted.  "These past two years were full of challenges, opportunities, and growth. I can’t thank the genuine people here enough for their grace and support."

Now, if I were a betting man, my guess, based on her re-tweets and social interactions, Alegre's new reporting job is with FOX 5 San Diego KSWB.  KSWB is the Nexstar Media Group sister-station to KETK/KFXK.

Stay tuned to see if I'm right. UPDATE: Yep, I called it!  Alegre did join Fox 5 San Diego.  

The Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California grad joined the East Texas Nexstar Media Group stations in July 2020 as a morning reporter. She was quickly promoted to KETK weekend anchor.

From there, Alegre was promoted to KETK Today morning anchor  and Fox 51 Good Day KFXK in June 2021.

By August 2021, she was the weeknight evening anchor for FOX 51.

Today is a tough one! 🥹 I’m incredibly humbled by my time in East Texas. These past two years were full of challenges, opportunities, and growth. I can’t thank the genuine people here enough for their grace and support.@KETK @kfxkfox51 pic.twitter.com/EuO5GaldXU

— Sarah Alegre (@SarahEalegre) August 26, 2022

Can always count on @KETK_NealBarton to lift our spirits! Lots of laughs and tears on this last day of mine. @KaciKoviak pic.twitter.com/okZqto8Mm3

— Sarah Alegre (@SarahEalegre) August 26, 2022

Frank Jefferson joins FOX 5 San Diego

Frank Jefferson FOX 5 San Diego KSWB as a sports reporter from KETK NBC & FOX51 News Tyler where he was a multi-media journalist (MMJ) and fill-in anchor.

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"God blessed me to earn a sports reporter position @fox5sandiego in California," Jefferson tweeted. "For anyone who’s not doing exactly what they want to do; see it through! You never know what God has for you on the other side. Thank you my East Texas/@KETK family."

Jefferson joined KETK in March 2020.

The Clark Atlanta University grad interned with Fairfield Channel 26 FFCA-TV, NBC Sports and 91.9 WCLK Atlanta. He also was a sports MMJ for Clark's CAUTV-23.

God blessed me to earn a sports reporter position @fox5sandiego in California!
For anyone who’s not doing exactly what they want to do; see it through! You never know what God has for you on the other side. Thank you my East Texas/ @KETK family. pic.twitter.com/1iD9oeIvh9

— Frank Jelani Jefferson (@_frankjefferson) May 26, 2022

 

Judd Baker joins KETK Today and Fox 51 Good Day Tyler

Judd Baker is joining KETK Today and Fox 51 Good Day Tyler from Nexstar Media Group sister-station KAMR Local 4 News/Fox 14 News KCIT Amarillo where he held the weekend anchor/reporter position.

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Judd Baker leaves KETK for Southwest Airlines.

ANNOUNCEMENT: From the airwaves to the airlines, I’m excited to share today starts my career with @SouthwestAir as a Flight Ops. Communications Specialist! pic.twitter.com/v6VWkHGy3Z

— Judd Baker (@juddbaker) June 26, 2023

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Here is what Baker posted on Facebook:

"After 7.5 years, my time at KAMR Local 4 News/Fox 14 News and my time in the Texas Panhandle is coming to and end.

I’ve had quite the experience in Amarillo. I’ve interviewed influential political and faith figures, spoken to refugees fleeing from Afghanistan, recounted tragedy and loss in the community, chased tornadoes, interviewed celebrities, and most importantly, shared the Heart of the High Plains. Thank you to everyone who’ve shared your story with me. I hope I did you justice. 

As for my next move, I’ll be trading the “Yellow Rose of Texas” for the “Rose Capital of America.” I have accepted a position as Co-Anchor for KETK Today and Fox 51 Good Day in Tyler, Texas.

To my KAMR friends and family: Thank you to those who were kind and for what you’ve taught me. Without the experience I wouldn’t be where I am today. "

Baker joined KAMR while a student at West Texas A&M University in 2017.  He started as a digital producer and multi-media journalist (MMJ).  He worked his way up to anchor.

While in college, Baker also worked for KAMR as a production assistant, editor and intern. In between his time with KAMR, Baker was a college associate for Fox News Media's internship program in New York. 

The highly requested final sign off video from KAMR Local 4 News. Thanks for all of the opportunities, lessons, friendships, and growth. pic.twitter.com/CErNYthEij

— Judd Baker (@juddbakertv) June 14, 2022

Katie Pratt promoted at FOX 51 - KETK Tyler

Katie Pratt announced she has been promoted to anchor for Tyler's Fox 51 KFXK 5:30/9pm as well as KETK 4pm as of October 2022.

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The Tyler native posted about it on social media back then:

"I have exciting news. I'm anchoring full time as the new evening Fox anchor. I'm so excited & I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity. I look forward to this new position & everything that comes with it! You can watch me weekdays on Fox51 5:30/9pm as well as KETK 4pm."

The Southern Methodist University grad joined the Nexstar Media Group stations in July 2021. 

🚨I have exciting news🚨I'm anchoring full time as the new evening Fox anchor. I'm so excited & I feel so blessed to be given this opportunity. I look forward to this new position & everything that comes with it! You can watch me weekdays on Fox51 5:30/9pm as well as KETK 4pm. pic.twitter.com/0w65Pn45qb

— Katie Pratt (@KatiePrattTV) October 23, 2022

 

Annabelle Tuggle leaves KETK and FOX51 East Texas

Annabelle Tuggle signed off as an evening anchor from KETK and FOX51 News Tyler in July 2025 for what she said on-air were "for other opportunities."

Tuggle previously worked at KRBC 9 Abilene as a weekend anchor.

She even worked with co-anchor Tyler Henderson at KRBC and KETK.

The Paris, TX native graduated from Hardin-Simmons University.

Katie Pratt leaves FOX 7 Austin

Katie Pratt announced her departure from FOX 7 Austin KTBC after two years, during which she worked as a nightside reporter. 

As for what comes next, Pratt said she plans to move back to Dallas to spend more time with family and friends and ride her horse.  She has not yet announced her next career move, saying, "As far as what's next in my career? It's all in God's hands. Stay tuned!"

Pratt joined FOX 7 Austin in August 2024 after working as an evening anchor and reporter at KETK News and FOX 51 KFXK in Tyler, Texas.

Her television career began in her hometown of Tyler. Pratt joined KETK-NBC and FOX 51 in July 2021 as a weekend anchor/reporter. She was promoted to evening anchor after about a year and later anchored the 5:30 and 9 p.m. newscasts on FOX 51, as well as the 4 p.m. newscast on KETK.

Pratt is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where she studied journalism. While at SMU, she served as managing editor and reporter for the university's student-produced newscast, The Daily Update.

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Neal Barton to leave KETK-FOX51 Tyler

Neal Barton is stepping away from the KETK-FOX51 Tyler anchor desk after 20 years with the East Texas station on Friday, January 26, 2004.

Barton serves as an evening news anchor and the news director, according to his LinkedIn profile and Talenttapes account.

Dallas - Fort Worth television viewers will recognize Barton from his previous job as the chief meteorologist of what was then called CBS 11 KTVT.

In fact, before KETK, Barton was always a meteorologist: 

WSMV 4 Nashville, Tennessee - Morning Co-Host/Meteorologist - February 1999 to September 2000

KSTW Seattle, WA - Chief Meteorologist - February 1995 to February 1999

WFAA 8 DFW - Weekend Meteorologist - December 1989 to February 1995

KTVE Monroe, LA - Chief Meteorologist - April 1986 to December 1989

KTRE 9 Lufkin - Chief Meteorologist April 1985 to April 1986

KTBC 7 Austin - Weekend Meteorologist Austin, TX - December 1984 to April 1985

KJAC Beaumont - Chief Meteorologist  September 1982 to December 1984

Barton also served as a guest meteorologist on ABC’s “Good Morning America” from 1992 to 1995.

In addition to his involvement in the regular evening newscasts, Neal also dedicated his efforts to producing weekly "East Texas In Focus" episodes. 

He also expressed his opinions on regular segments of "Neal Barton’s Point of View." 

Additionally, you might find him going live in various towns for the "Small Town Salute Live" segments.

His "Neal’s Wheels" collected bike donations for local children in need. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the last "Neal’s Wheels" achieved a record-breaking collection of 206 bikes, scooters, and skateboards for kids in need.

Sarah Alegre joins FOX News in Houston

Sarah Alegre is joining FOX News as a multimedia reporter based in Houston, covering stories across the Midwest, Southwest, and beyond.

"This is truly a lifelong dream come true, and I still can’t believe it’s my reality," Alegre posted on Facebook. "I’m incredibly humbled, grateful, and eager to take on this responsibility."

Alegre comes from Fox 5 San Diego KSWB and KUSI, where she has been a weekend weather anchor and reporter since 2022.

No stranger to Texas, the Southern California native previously worked for FOX 51 KFXK / KETK Tyler.  

She started with the East Texas stations in July 2020 as a morning reporter and was later promoted to KETK weekend anchor. In June 2021, Alegre was promoted to KETK Today morning anchor and Fox 51 Good Day KFXK.

In August 2021, the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California grad was promoted to the weeknight evening anchor for FOX 51.

Local Texas TV reporters have been making the jump to FOX News and Weather in the past few years.  It appears former FOX News Houston MMJ Joy Addison has left. She previously worked for KFDM 6/FOX 4 KBTV Beaumont.  Former ABC13 KTRK Houston reporter Brooke Taylor just joined FOX News as its Dallas-based correspondent this past summer. Other names that have moved to the FOX national news networks include Britta Merwin, Stephen Morgan, Kelly Saberi and Chelsea Torres.

I’m excited to announce that I’ve officially joined FOX News as a multimedia reporter! Based in Houston, I’ll be covering stories across the Midwest, Southwest, and beyond.

I’m incredibly humbled, grateful, and eager to take on this responsibility. ❤️ @FoxNewsMMR @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/PCB3dqvHez

— Sarah Alegre (@SarahEalegre) October 23, 2024

 

Sarah Alegre promoted to KETK - FOX 51 anchor

Sarah Alegre has been promoted to morning anchor for KETK Today and Fox 51 Good Day KFXK Tyler and Longview in East Texas.

"I have a very special announcement," Alegre tweeted.  "I will be joining our KETK Today and Fox 51 Good Day team as the new morning anchor! So excited to wake up with you East Texas! Looking forward to working with these wonderful people!"

Alegre joined the Nexstar Media Group stations in July 2020 as a morning reporter. 

She is a graduate of the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.  

While in school, Alegre worked as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for the USC TV/radio broadcasts and wrote for the Neon online magazine.

Ex-KETK anchor Jennifer Kielman heading to KOLR 10 in Springfield, MO

Jennifer Kielman is hitched and ready to move to KOLR 10 in Springfield, Missouri

Last time we heard from Jennifer Kielman she was leaving KETK in East Texas. And you might remember back then, she clearly told me she was not leaving television.

Like in the old TV days of tape, cue the next job announcement on her Facebook page:

Jennifer Kielman

October is going to be my favorite month this year! I am getting married next weekend, it'll be 3 years since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on October 18th, and I am happy to announce, that in a little more than three weeks, I will start my new job at KOLR 10 in Springfield, Missouri. I will be their new 5, 6 & 10 o'clock Anchor alongside David Oliver! God is so good!

According to her former bio, before KETK, Kielman previously worked at WAOW in Wausau, Wisconsin. She graduated from Northern Illinois University.

Marcus Bagwell joins WKRN Nashville

Marcus Bagwell is leaving his chief meteorologist position at KETK and FOX 51 Tyler, Texas for WKRN News 2 Nashville, Tennessee.

Here is what Bagwell posted on Facebook:

"Thankful for the 8+ years of serving East Texas. Change is hard, but it brings new opportunities. I'll be sharing my next steps in Nashville soon.

Seasons change, but He remains the same. Faithful then, faithful now, faithful forever.

Thank you for welcoming me into your home."

Bagwell joined KETK in 2013 as a weekend meteorologist.  Since then, he worked his way up to mornings, evenings and to the chief met position in 2019.

The Western Kentucky University grad who earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in meteorology, interned with NewsChannel 5 Nashville WTVF.

With Bagwell heading to WKRN, KETK morning meteorologist Carson Vickroy is being promoted to chief meteorologist.

An announcement to you from me. Home is important, and I am excited & sad to say that I am going home. pic.twitter.com/h6UEZqD2a7

— Marcus Bagwell (@Marcus_WX) May 18, 2022

Kaci Koviak gives birth

Kaci Koviak, the KETK 56 Tyler 4pm, 6pm and 10pm anchor, and her husband, Michael, have baby news.

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Here is what Koviak tweeted:

"Introducing Savannah James. Born in Tyler, Texas on 2/18 7 lbs, 13 Oz.

She is the perfect little blessing for our (now) family of five. God is good. 💓 

#3girls Dad is #outnumbered"

The couple already have daughters Atalee and Ryleigh along with their other child, a rescue cat named Gulliver.

Koviak joined KETK in January 2011.

In the meantime nightside reporter Lauren Margolis is fill-in anchoring the KETK morning newscast.

Introducing Savannah James
Born in Tyler, Texas on 2/18
7 lbs, 13 Oz

She is the perfect little blessing for our (now) family of five. God is good. 💓 #3girls Dad is #outnumbered pic.twitter.com/671I2yvKov

— Kaci Koviak (@KaciKoviak) March 12, 2022

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IRVING, TX (January 27, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced today that its television stations across the state of Texas will carry a multi-market live telecast of Governor Greg Abbott’s 2025 “State of the State” address on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT. The speech will air on 15 Nexstar television stations serving 14 Texas markets and be telecast throughout the state. As a public service, Nexstar will make the live feed of the telecast available to every broadcast company serving Texas.

The 2025 State of the State address is expected to be one of Governor Abbott’s most widely watched speeches in years. The live address will focus on border security, school choice and the need for bail reform. The Governor will also list the most important “emergency issues” he wants state lawmakers to address during the 2025 legislative session. Following Governor Abbott’s address, the Texas Democratic Party will respond by detailing its own agenda for the future of the state.

The one-hour address will bring together potentially more than 25 million viewers across Texas and will air on 15 Nexstar television stations serving the state, including: KDAF-TV (CW) in Dallas, KIAH-TV (CW) in Houston, KXAN-TV (NBC) in Austin, KWKT-TV (FOX) in Waco, KVEO-TV/SVEO-TV (NBC/CBS) in Harlingen/Brownsville, KTAL-TV (NBC) in Shreveport, LA, KTSM-TV (NBC) in El Paso, KETK-TV (NBC) in Tyler, KAMR-TV (NBC) in Amarillo, KLBK-TV (CBS) in Lubbock, KMID-TV (ABC) in Midland/Odessa, KFDX-TV (NBC) in Wichita Falls, KTAB-TV (CBS) in Abilene, and KSLT-TV (CBS) in San Angelo. Local viewers may also access a livestream of the broadcast online by visiting the website of their local Nexstar station (see table below for more information).

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Station Network Market Station Website Social Media

KTAB-TV CBS Abilene bigcountryhomepage.com @KTABTV

KAMR-TV NBC Amarillo myhighplains.com @KAMRLocal4News

KXAN-TV NBC Austin kxan.com @KXAN_News

KVEO-TV / SVEO-TV NBC / CBS Harlingen/Brownsville valleycentral.com @cbs4rgv

KDAF-TV CW Dallas cw33.com @CW33

KTSM-TV NBC El Paso ktsm.com @KTSMtv

KIAH-TV CW Houston cw39.com @CW39Houston

KLBK-TV CBS Lubbock everythinglubbock.com @KLBKNews

KMID-TV ABC Midland/Odessa yourbasin.com @Big2News

KTAL-TV NBC Shreveport, LA arklatexhomepage.com @NBC6News

KETK-TV NBC Tyler easttexasmatters.com @KETK

KWKT-TV FOX Waco fox44news.com @KWKTFOX44

KFDX-TV NBC Wichita Falls texomashomepage.com @TexomasHomepage

KSAN-TV NBC San Angelo conchovalleyhomepage.com @klstnews

(This post taken from a press release)

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Here is a portion of what Elyaderani tweeted:

"I want to thank this incredible team for building me up over the past year. I know they'll continue to thrive and put East Texans first after I'm gone. 

To the wonderful East Texas community who has built me up over the past year, THANK YOU for welcoming me into your homes and your morning routines. Whenever I met folks out and about I always got the biggest smile on my face, and I'm reminded of how truly lucky I am to serve you. 

In the past year, we've accomplished a lot together. We've grown both of our morning shows- by extraordinary degrees in some hours. We've launched multiple investigations, including one into hand sanitizer that contributed to a nationwide recall. And we set aside entire months to bring solutions to parents looking to address an unprecedented level of teen hospitalizations for mental health. 

As for what's next- I got a promotion! I'll be joining the amazing team at our sister station @KNWAFOX24 as their new morning anchor."

Elyaderani joined KETK in March of 2021 and has been the station's morning anchor.  

Before that he was weekend anchor/weekday reporter/Producer for KVAL 13 and KMTR 16 Eugene, Oregon.

The Elon University grad worked for the school's Elon News Network and interned with 

The Suncoast News Network (SNN), ABC7 KABC Los Angles, Cleveland 19 WOIO and ABC11 WTVD Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.

Texas TV & radio job moves August 2016

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA 8's Shelly Slater leaving as anchor to spend more time with children.

Mike Garber out as CBS11 KTVT news director.

WFAA's Carla Wade joins KTNV.

NBC 5 KXAS adds Wayne Carter to its consumer investigative unit from WREG Memphis.

NBC 5 KXAS has hired Larry Collins from WBFF in Baltimore.

Homa Bash is leaving WEWS in Cleveland to work at KXAS in Dallas.

Reporter Philip Townsend leaving WFAA 8 for return to WVEC Norfolk, VA.

CBS11 KTVT adds Brittany Jeffers to reporting team.

WFAA 8 Producer Amanda McNew leaves to become Grapevine PD Media Manager.

HOUSTON

Bill Worrell planning retirement, Craig Ackerman to take over road TV duties.

Univision-owned KXLN Houston (DMA 10) has added meteorologist Anthony Ortíz Rodríguez to its news team.

Former KPRC 2 weekend sports anchor Simone Eli joins The Steve Shannon morning show with Simone Eli on Tuscaloosa, Alabama's 95.3 THE BEAR mornings 5-10am.

Former SportsRadio 610 KILT morning host Josh Innes out at 94.1 Sportsradio WIP.

Phaedra Cook will soon be the former Houston Press food editor.

- KPRC 2 Houston Life anchors Derrick Shore and Jennifer Broome
- Phil Archer hits 40 years at KPRC 2
- Dave Ward to move on from abc13 KTRK
- Jace Larson leaving KPRC 2
- Blake Mathews joins KHOU 11 weather
- Dave Ward on KTRK abc13: "They seemed like they really wanted me to make my exit."
- Josh Marshall joins KHOU 11
- Lance Roberts Radio Show Moves to Mornings on AM 700-KSEV
- Michael Saunders named 93.7 KQBT The Beat program director; Urban Brand Coordinator
- Susan Schiller named FOX 26 KRIV news director
- Jason Miles joins KHOU 11
- Keli Rabon joins KHOU 11
- Paul Pendergraft retires from News 88.7 KUHF

SAN ANTONIO

Brian Alonzo, meteorologist/weather and Traffic producer for KSAT-TV, has become the Weekend Meteorologist for KETK-TV/KFXK-TV in Tyler, TX.

AUSTIN

Joe Barlow named The CW Austin entertainment reporter.

Former KPRC 2 EP (current KVUE assistant news director) Jenelle Shriner named news director at KPLC Lake Charles, La.

AROUND TEXAS

KLBK Lubbock sports reporter/anchor Gene Dumont moves to become a sports reporter for Razorback Nation.

KETK Tyler anchor/reporter Brittni Thomason leaves to become a reporter at KWCH 12 Wichita, Kansas.

After 20 years on the Nightbeat, News Channel 25 KXXV’s Ann Harder stepped down as the 10 p.m. news anchor. Harder will continue to co-anchor the 5 p.m. and the 6 p.m. newscast.

Tashara Parker has been hired by TEGNA-owned Tyler, Texas, CBS affiliate KYTX as an evening anchor.

KCBD Channel 11 Lubbock Weather Anchor/Reporter Niku Kazori joins WCBD Charleston, SC.

KFXK Tyler weekday morning anchor/reporter Kristen Chapman moves to WPEC West Palm Beach as a reporter/MMJ.

KYTX Tyler reporter Destiny McKeiver is leaving the station for WJXT Jacksonville.

David Tillery Named GM Of KTEN.


REMEMBERING

Galveston Daily News mourns death of Managing Editor Scott Williams.


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