KVUE Austin morning reporter/fill-in anchor Leslie Adami joins KIII Corpus Christi as 5pm, 6pm and 10pm anchor
KIII-TV, a TEGNA company, announced today that Leslie Adami is joining the consistently top-rated news team in South Texas as co-anchor of 3News at 5pm with Rudy Treviño, and 3News at 6 and 10pm weeknights with Joe Gazin.
Adami joins KIII from KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Austin, where she has been a morning reporter and fill-in-anchor for KVUE Daybreak and KVUE Weekend Daybreak. Before joining KVUE, Adami was the weekday morning anchor for KLBK (CBS) News in Lubbock.
Adami is a proud Texas Longhorn. She attended the University of Texas at Austin where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in
Journalism and a certificate in Latino Media Studies. But before all of that, there was Sinton, Texas, where her family still lives. After chasing stories in both west and central Texas, Adami is excited and proud to continue sharing her passion for news with the people and place she's loved the most: back home in the Coastal Bend.
"I'm overjoyed and incredibly proud to be joining the KIII team. My family and I grew up with this station, and to work with South Texas' news leader is a dream come true for me. There's nothing like the spirit and strength of the people who belong to the Coastal Bend, and I look forward to sharing the stories of those who make it such a beautiful place to live,” Adami said.
“Leslie’s upbeat energy and dedication to local journalism is a tremendous asset to KIII and the Coastal Bend community,” said Nia Towne, News Director. “Whether it’s delivering the news from behind the desk or telling our community’s stories out in the field, Leslie will exemplify KIII’s mission of connecting people and improving lives.”
“KIII has been the #1 choice for local news in South Texas for decades. Having Leslie join our team furthers our commitment to serve the Coastal Bend with people who are known and trusted”, said Bruce Cummings VP TEGNA and President-General Manager KIII.
About KIII-TV
KIII-TV is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas serving the coastal bend of the Texas gulf coast. KIII-TV3
celebrated 50 years in broadcast television in May 2014. KIII-TV is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an
innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA and KIII-TV
tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing solutions.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
Corpus Christi Nielsen Household Ratings and Shares February 2016
The Corpus Christi TV market is a Nielsen “Diary Market” so those stations just recently received ratings from February 2016. Houston is a Local People Meter Market, meaning it's all electronic, so the results are known instantly.
As you can tell KIII-TV 3 is owning the market.
Program TV Station Affiliation Rating Share
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 6 32
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 6 34
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 1 5
Non News M-F 12p-12:30p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 2 7
Local News M-F 12p-12:30p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 8 29
Local News M-F 12p-12:30p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 5 18
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 15 36
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 8 18
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 4 9
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KORO Channel 28 UNI TV Households 2 5
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 18 34
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 9 18
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 4 7
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 16 32
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 11 22
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 6 12
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p KORO Channel 28 UNI TV Households 3 6
Local News Sa 6a-7a KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 4 35
Local News Sa 6a-7a KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 2 17
Non News Sa 6a-7a KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 0 1
Local News Sa 6p-6:30p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 11 28
Local News Sa 6p-6:30p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 5 14
Non News Sa 6p-6:30p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 1 2
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 11 25
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 10 23
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 4 8
Local News Su 6a-7a KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 3 33
Local News Su 6a-7a KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 1 12
Non News Su 6a-7a KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 0 3
Local News Su 5:30p-6p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 8 21
NBC News Su 5:30p-6p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 1 4
CBS News Su 5:30p-6p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 1 4
Local News Su 10p-10:30p KIII Channel 3 ABC TV Households 13 33
Local News Su 10p-10:30p KRIS Channel 6 NBC TV Households 10 23
Local News Su 10p-10:30p KZTV Channel 10 CBS TV Households 3 7
Source: Nielsen NLTV Program Averages for Feb 2016. Daypart averages are used for non-news dayparts.
KIII’s Joe Gazin, after more than 50 years as a leader in broadcasting, has announced today that effective May 28th, 2021, he will be retiring from the Channel 3 newsroom.
Over the years, Joe Gazin has been a beacon of light during times of crisis and a voice of truth in troubling times. Whether covering some of the most dominant stories of the day, such as the major hurricanes starting with Hurricane Allen in 1980, the death of Selena, or even through some of the more recent impacts of COVID-19 and winter storms, Joe Gazin has been the calm voice of reason when we have needed it most.
"Joe's legacy at 3NEWS will be that of consistency...someone that was always known and trusted to bring you the news of the day, or the moment," said fellow anchor and reporter Rudy Treviño. "To have this kind of dedication, to work in one market for 43 years is an amazing feat."
As part of his role in supporting the coastal bend, Joe Gazin regularly participates in charitable events benefiting such local non-profits as Driscoll Children's Hospital, the Coastal Bend Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, and the Special Olympics.
When asked about his impact on the community, Richard Harris of Driscoll Children's Hospital stated, "He's been part of the Children's Miracle Network Telethon and Driscoll Children's Hospital since day 1. We would raise funds all night, and Joe was with us every step of the way."
Harris added, “To that end, through Joe's tireless efforts, KIII has helped raise $14 million dollars for the hospital and Children's Miracle Network. As we move into the annual Miracle Month of May for Driscoll Children's hospital, it's impossible to state how much Joe Gazin and KIII's efforts continue to benefit those in need.”
When asked about his career, Joe shared, "I consider myself extremely fortunate. It's been a wild ride...I've got the highest regard for management, and the people I work with. I've flown with the Blue Angels, interviewed several presidents, and had a front row seat for the major local events of our time."
For as much as Joe has done in the community, he’s done just as much for his family – both at work and at home. Bruce Cummings, vice president, TEGNA media operations and president/general manager of KIII had this to say:
“Spanning more than four decades in the Coastal Bend, Joe has been a driving force of not only critically important local news, but community goodwill and meaningful outreach as well. He has meant so much to me, the KIII 3NEWS family, and to so many more all across South Texas. Joe’s distinguished track record of impact, connecting with people, and of ‘making a difference’ is one that most likely will never be matched. If you are looking for a champion not only in the business of journalism, but also with serving the greater good of our community, you never need look any further than Joe Gazin.”
When asked about why he felt it was time to retire, Joe said, "You can feel when it's right, and it's certainly right at this point." Asked about what he’s doing next, he added, "The sky's the limit...I can do as much as I have the energy to do."
ABOUT JOE GAZIN
Starting out from the University of Southern California campus radio and moving on to KABC radio in Los Angeles, Joe Gazin was one of the pioneers in talk radio shows, having his own 4-hour program sandwiched between then-mayor Tom Bradley and Regis Philbin. After deciding to enter the world of television in 1975, he briefly worked in stations in Wausau and Madison, Wisconsin before deciding to 'ditch the cold' in 1977 for the warmer climate of Corpus Christi, where he has worked for KIII for 43 years.
During his time with KIII, Joe Gazin has won several Associated Press awards (Best Story, Best Newscast) and numerous community accolades for public service and fundraising. He also covered stories internationally, most notably from Cuba, China, Colombia, Panama and Mexico.
Joe has been married to his wife Amy for more than 20 years and has four children - three adults who are excelling in their own careers, and one still at home. Joe's plans for the future include him continuing to helm his own production company, where he works with his daughter Melissa.
ABOUT KIII
KIII is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, serving the coastal bend of the Texas gulf coast (DMA 128). Since May 4, 1964, we have provided premium programming to more than 210,000 households throughout the area.
KIII is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups. Across all platforms, TEGNA and KIII tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing solutions.
Throughout the years of operation and today, KIII is committed to putting viewers first and redefining what viewers receive from their news - living the mantra of ‘KNOWN & TRUSTED.’
For more information, please visit kiiitv.com.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
Wes Wilson has been named the new news director for 3NEWS KIII Corpus Christi.
Wilson heads to South Texas from KXAN Austin where he has been an executive producer since 2017.
“I’m thrilled to join the No. 1 news team in South Texas,” Wilson said in a statement. “What this team has accomplished over the years, and especially this past year, is beyond impressive. It’s a testament to everyone in the operation. I love being a journalist, telling the community’s stories and effecting positive change. I’m excited about calling the Coastal Bend home, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Wilson previously worked for six years as an EP with Spectrum News Austin. Before that he was with News 14 Carolina as a senior producer./producer/web producer for five years.
“I’m thrilled to announce Wes Wilson as the next news director at KIII 3NEWS," Bruce Cummings, vice president, TEGNA media operations and president/general manager of KIII added. "An accomplished journalist, Wes comes to KIII after serving as digital managing editor and executive producer in Austin, TX. With a record of leading award-winning multiplatform teams, Wes is the ideal choice to carry forward the remarkable legacy of KIII. Wes’ passion for local news, combined with his skills across all media platforms is sure to propel KIII’s continual content transformation journey to even greater heights.”
Wilson, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill grad, starts with KIII on June 21, 2021.
Makenzi Henderson joins 3News KIII Corpus Christi from KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen
KIII-TV, a TEGNA company, announced today that Makenzi Henderson will co-anchor at 5pm with Rudy Treviño, and 3News at 6 and 10pm weeknights with Joe Gazin as she joins the consistently top-rated news team in South Texas.
Prior to KIII-TV, Henderson worked at KXXV, the ABC affiliate in Waco, TX as their main anchor and multi-media journalist. Her television news career began in Rapid City, South Dakota in 2007 as a reporter, producer and weekend anchor for the ABC affiliate.
She also anchored newscasts at FOX 21 News in Duluth, Minnesota, INN, Davenport, Iowa, WWAY News Channel 3 in Wilmington, North Carolina before making her way to Texas.
“I'm honored to be part of a legacy station with a tradition of news and community service excellence that stands head and shoulders above so many in our business.” said Henderson. “With the variety of ways people receive news these days, I plan to bring news, especially local news, to viewers in such a way to make them feel informed and in sync with our communities.”
“Having a seasoned journalist at the anchor desk brings a level of credibility to our newscasts,” said Oscar Garcia, News Director. “She is confident, as are we, that she can exemplify and convey our philosophy and integrity to our viewers in a fashion they’ve come to expect from 3News.”
"Makenzi’s experience speaks for itself. She’s an award-winning anchor and journalist with an on-camera presence that projects and reflects the sound principles of journalism. Coupled with her knowledge of working newsrooms and leadership qualities, her contributions to our news team will keep 3News in front as the news leader and as the Top-Rated news station in South Texas.” said Dan Robbins, KIII President and General Manager.
Henderson has received several accolades and awards including Anchor of the Year and Feature News Story from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas and a First-Place honor for Spot News from the Great Plains AP Broadcast awards. She earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Minnesota in 2007.
About KIII-TV
KIII-TV is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas serving the coastal bend of the Texas gulf coast. KIII-TV3 celebrated 50 years in broadcast television in May 2014. KIII-TV is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets. Across platforms, TEGNA and KIII-TV tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing solutions.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. (November 1, 2018) – KIII-TV, a TEGNA company, announced today that Dan Robbins, President and General Manager of KIII-TV will retire at the end of the year. Robbins has been at the helm of the consistently top-rated station in South Texas since January 2012.
Robbins’ career spans over forty years in broadcasting, which includes four years as Group Vice President and General Manager of radio stations, thirty years as television General Manager, two years as a television Regional Vice President as well as a former television station owner.
He has also added to his career accolades by earning excellence awards for serving a multitude of communities. He has been influential in helping raise millions of dollars for a variety of national, state and local civic organizations.
“I’m reminded of what a good friend of mine said about retirement: ‘he’s not retiring, he’s going to rewire,’” said Robbins. “I am looking forward to many productive years, living life to its fullest. My family is my life and I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife, Gina, our eight beautiful grandchildren and three grown children.”
Robbins has helped keep the 3News brand in front as the news leader and top-rated news station in South Texas.
He has led his team through ownership changes, adjustments in how TV news is consumed and natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
“3News coverage of the storm proved to be a testament to the station’s mantra of ‘People You Know and Trust.’ We know we have a social responsibility to keep the public informed and that was our biggest priority during Harvey,” added Robbins.
When asked about his next focus, he said the Texas Gulf Coast has a special place in his heart and plans to stay involved with the communities he and KIII-TV has served in South Texas.
About KIII-TV
KIII-TV is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas serving the coastal bend of the Texas gulf coast. KIII-TV3 celebrated 50 years in broadcast television in May 2014. KIII-TV is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets. Across platforms, TEGNA and KIII-TV tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing solutions.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
KIII-TV, a TEGNA company, announced today that Joe Gazin has marked his 40th anniversary as the primary main anchor for the consistently top-rated news team in South Texas.
Prior to KIII-TV, Gazin worked at KABC Radio in Los Angeles, where he was the youngest talk show host ever on that station. His television career began in Wisconsin in 1975 which eventually led him to Texas.
Gazin is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
“I'm so humbled to be part of only a few in the country who have sat in the anchor chair with one station through so many impactful events since 1977.” said Gazin. “In today’s world, news is on all devices and in front of viewers all the time. This is still an industry where information is at the forefront of serving our communities.”
“Having Joe at the anchor desk or on a special assignment brings a level of credibility unmatched in our area,” said Oscar Garcia, News Director. “He exemplifies our 3NEWS moniker of people you know and trust.”
"Joe’s knowledge of our South Texas communities, coupled with his direct approach to newsroom leadership, are key assets in continuing our tradition of being the #1 station and the undisputed news champion of South Texas," said Dan Robbins, KIII president and general manager.
Gazin has reported from Cuba, China, Austria, Colombia and other countries. He also anchored live coverage of the Selena murder and has kept viewers and listeners informed during Texas hurricanes Allen in 1980, Bret in 1999, and recently, Hurricane Harvey in August. Gazin continues to anchor the 6 and 10pm weekday newscasts and can be seen actively involved with several local charitable organizations throughout the year.
About KIII-TV
KIII-TV is the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas serving the coastal bend of the Texas gulf coast. KIII-TV3 celebrated 50 years in broadcast television in May 2014. KIII-TV is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets. Across platforms, TEGNA and KIII-TV tell empowering stories, conduct impactful investigations and deliver innovative marketing solutions.
(This post comes from a release sent to me by KIII)
KIII Corpus Christi names Barbi Leo as co-anchor of 3News First Edition
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. (January 2, 2020) – KIII-TV, a TEGNA company, announced today Barbi Leo is joining the consistently top-rated morning news team in South Texas as co-anchor of 3News First Edition with John-Thomas Kobos and Meteorologist, Alan Holt.
"We know people across South Texas have been eagerly awaiting news of Barbi's next move since she announced she would be leaving KSAB Radio after 21 years," Nia Towne, KIII News Director, said. "We are thrilled to let everyone know Barbi will still be there to help them get a jump start to their day and that she will be doing it with KIII 3News."
"We have shared special moments, laughs, tears and every emotion in between on air and off. Thank you so much for your trust. I appreciate you being with me every step of the way. Thank you for helping me grow into the career mom I am today. Thank you for your advice and for always treating me like family," Leo told her fans as she signed off from KSAB for the last time on Dec. 31.
The move is not as dramatic as some might think. Leo is no stranger to KIII's viewers. She has been a part of the 3News family for the last 14 years as the co-host of Domingo Live.
"Barbi is bold and authentic, people see that and are drawn to her," Towne said.
“I am ecstatic about joining KIII. It feels like home. I am looking forward to starting my day with the community that has embraced me with open arms and that I have come to know and love,” Leo said.
"We’re thrilled to have Barbi joining the KIII-TV First Edition team," Bruce Cummings, Vice President of TEGNA Media and President-General Manager of KIII, said. "For fourteen years, viewers of the Domingo Live show have come to know her as smart, engaging, and passionate about her love for the people and places of South Texas. Now, our weekday morning audience will benefit from the same, starting their day with someone they know and trust and an outstanding compliment to anchor John-Thomas Kobos and meteorologist Alan Holt.”
Leo says she owes much of her success to the Coastal Bend community.
"I have been incredibly blessed in my career thanks to the people in our community," Leo said. "They have been vital to my success."
Leo is a born and raised South Texan. She attended Texas A&M University Corpus Christi where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Communications in 1998. Immediately after that, she joined KSAB-FM as a morning show personality, as well as, head of Promotions and Public Relations for the station.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
Bill Vessey has said "Adios, Amigos" as he retires from the chief meteorologist role at KIII Corpus Christi after being with the station since 1992. Normally, the popular met opens his weathercasts with "Hola Amigos."
According to 3News, Vessey was born in the Bronx but did like many others have and got to Texas as soon as he could.
Growing up in Kingsville, TX, he graduated from Texas A&M University Kingsville with a journalism degree and later worked in radio there.
Vessey starts his television career
TV news came calling and so did Corpus Christi. Vessey joined KIII in 1978 as a reporter and assignments editor.
Then it was off to San Antonio radio.
"One of my goals was always to work at KTSA (550 AM) and was up there for in the early 80s," Vessey told KIII anchor Joe Gazin on television.
Vessey eventually returned to Corpus where he worked for KRIS as a sports director from 1985 to 1990 according to Fandom. As the cruel TV news business goes, he was fired according to Gazin's report and ended up working as an announcer at the Corpus Christi Greyhound racetrack.
Vessey returns to KIII
The former KRIS sports director, wrote a letter to his friend Joe Gazin at KIII and the news managers at the time. He got a call back.
"And I remember the news director saying, 'well, come on, we need somebody to do weather during Good Morning America on Monday and Tuesday morning. You interested,'" Vessey told Gazin on TV. "I said, 'I've never done weather.' 'Oh, you've been on TV, you can do it.' So I went in for a screen test. I stunk. I was bad, with a capital B. Got a call the next day, 'you're hired.'"
That role led to his morning weather gig on 3 News First Edition with Regina Garcia and his daily opening phrase, "Buenos dias, amigos!"
"Hola Amigos!" became the new phrase once Vessey was promoted to the evening newscasts and his chief meteorologist title for the last ten years.
The multiple Texas Associated Press Award winner also has as an Adjunct Professor of Meteorology for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
"Whether it be a tornado or straight line winds or bad or hurricanes or that stuff," former KIII and abc13 KTRK news director Richard Longoria told Gazin in the TV news report. "Bill is the master at being able to interpret our weather and to then pass that interpretation, that knowledge, on to the audience in a way that is just astounding."
Mike Gillaspia has been named as the KIII 3NEWS Corpus Christi permanent weekday evening anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts alongside Leslie Adami.
"To be asked to fill this role at a legacy station like KIII is beyond compare for me," Gillaspia said. "I am humbled by the confidence placed in me by TEGNA and KIII and am grateful that I can continue serving a community that I have called home since 2005. This part of Texas is filled with people I love, and people who have shown me great love in return.
"During my time here, I have both enjoyed and benefitted from working with such a talented and professional team," he said. "The chemistry and confidence I feel sitting alongside Leslie Adami each evening is something I appreciate. With her, Alan Holt, and Chris Thomasson, I know that viewers see what I see: they are among the absolute best at what they do."
Gillaspia steps into the role previously held by longtime anchor Rudy Treviño, who transitioned to a part-time anchor position in January 2025 and continues to host Domingo Live on Sundays.
A familiar face to Coastal Bend viewers, Gillaspia has been a trusted journalist in the region for decades.
He joined KIII 3NEWS in 2020 after spending seven years as morning anchor for cross-town rival KRIS 6 from 2013 to 2020.
Before that, he anchored for NewsWest 9 KWES Midland from 2012 to 2013 and KZTV 10 Corpus Christi from 2007 to 2010. Gillaspia has anchored on all three major network stations in the area—KIII, KRIS, and KZTV.
Gillaspia, a Texas native raised in San Antonio, has earned accolades from the Associated Press and the Texas Association of Broadcasters for his work as an anchor.
"For 60 years, KIII has been home to journalists that the Coastal Bend knows and trusts," added KIII President and General Manager Rebecca Cantu. "We could not be happier that Mike Gillaspia will now continue that proud legacy."
"Mike understands what matters most to our viewers because he is part of this community," News Director Wes Wilson said. "His professionalism, warmth, and credibility have earned him the trust of our viewers, and I have no doubt he will continue to lead with integrity and excellence. We are thrilled to see him take on this expanded role."
With big managing jobs in his resume like KTRK abc13, 740 KTRH and KIII Corpus Christi, Richard Longoria is retiring
After nearly four decades in the TV biz, KIII Corpus Christi news director Richard Longoria is ready to hang up his press credentials.
"After nearly 38 years in the broadcast business and turning 68 this July, I have decided to take the retirement plunge with the blessing of my company and my station management," Longoria said in a statment to mikemcguff.com. "I have had the greatest time working for KIII-TV for the last 13 years with the greatest achievement of being consistently rated Number One in South Texas.”
Longoria is ending his TV career in the city where he grew up, but longtime Houstonians will also be familiar with his work.
After journalism and political jobs in places like Colorado, the University of Houston graduate took a reporting job at San Antonio's WOAI-AM in the late 70s. By the start of the 80s, he was the managing editor of 740 KTRH.
From there he started in TV at KTRK abc13. For the next 15 years, Longoria rose from assignment editor, to assignment manager, executive producer and finally news director.
After Houston, Longoria ran the newsroom of KUSI-TV San Diego for the next few years.
In 2003, he returned home to Corpus Christi's KIII where he's been ever since. As I posted the other day, he's done quite well there.
KIII-TV Corpus Christi, TX announces special 50th anniversary telecast for Domingo Live!
KIII-TV announced that it will broadcast a special edition of its popular Sunday morning program, Domingo Live! on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. as a tribute to fifty years of broadcasting to viewers in the coastal bend of South Texas. The two-hour special will originate from the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown, Texas in conjunction with local radio station KSAB’s annual Cinco De Mayo Festival, which runs from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The iconic program has received acclaim as the longest running locally produced “live” music and information show in the country. The show’s namesake, Domingo Peña, was the original host of the program, which now has engaged, informed and entertained viewers for half a century. His legacy is entrenched in the culture of South Texas and is celebrated every week.
“We are so proud and honored to present this special program to the viewers of South Texas,” says Dan Robbins, Vice President and General Manager of KIII-TV. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the history of the program that celebrates the culture, music and community events of the entire Coastal Bend.”
“The two-hour special is a culmination of years… a historical look at the evolution of the station, Mr. Domingo Peña and the Domingo show. ” says Rudy Treviño, current co-host and KIII-TV news anchor. “It’s about being in touch with our community and why our viewers tune us in every Sunday morning to continue this South Texas tradition.”
Domingo Live! can be seen Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on KIII-TV 3.
(This post comes from a release sent to me by KIII)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. (May 23, 2019) – KIII-TV, the consistently top-rated news station in South Texas, announced today that Nia Towne will take the helm of the growing and dynamic newsroom of 3News.
Towne brings her substantial background of developing advocacy-based and distinctive content to the KIII newsroom. Her work has been recognized with several awards for journalism excellence and investigative reporting.
Most recently, Towne was Managing Editor and Digital Media Manager for CBS21 News in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Additionally, Towne oversaw digital aspects of news operations for CNYCENTRAL in New York and Interactive Content Producer for News10 in Southern Oregon.
“Nia is a champion of innovative journalism designed for today’s consumer” said Bruce Cummings, KIII President and General Manager. “Her valuable expertise in creating multi-platform content will help us continue to reach and serve the people of South Texas.”
“South Texas is filled with pride, culture and community,” said Towne. “It’s my new home and I am honored to serve and advocate for the people who have put their trust in this station to deliver impactful news and information and help bring positive change to our communities.”
When asked about her first focus, Towne added, “the Texas Gulf Coast is undoubtedly a special place and I plan to immerse myself in understanding our South Texas neighbors and viewers and how KIII can best meet their needs.
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
Corpus Christi, TX (August 24, 2016) – KIII-TV, a TEGNA Company, announced today that the results of the July Nielsen ratings period which ended July 27th, show the station’s “3News” telecasts are the most watched local newscasts in South Texas clearly growing viewership and again claiming the dominant position for local television stations.
“We are grateful to our viewers and very proud that KIII-TV maintains its legacy of local news leadership,” said Dan Robbins, President and General Manager, KIII-TV. “3News continues a tradition of being the #1-Rated local news in South Texas – topping the competition in ALL and EVERY local newscasts in shared time periods in total households, Monday through Sunday.”
Through the weeks of the official ratings period, KIII-TV’s 3News saw success in all local News programming for: 3News First Edition (Monday through Friday, 5–7 am including Saturday and Sunday 6-7 am), 3News at 5 pm (Monday through Friday, 5-5:30 pm), 3News at 6 pm (Monday through Saturday, 6-6:30pm), 3News at 5:30 (Sunday 5:30-6pm) and 3News at 10 pm (Monday through Sunday, 10-10:30 pm).
(This post was taken from a release sent to me by KIII)
John-Thomas Kobos, Jane Monreal and meteorologist Kristine Diaz of KIII-TV3 in Corpus Christi are anchoring an expansion of the ABC affiliate's morning show to its digital .2 channel.
I am not sure of another TV station that is doing something like this. The main channel broadcasts the morning show from 5 to 7am with the new hour of First Edition on MeTV coming on from 7 to 8am on 3.2. As you can tell by the show's name, KIII's .2 is a MeTV station.
From what I can tell on Facebook, the show's topics are a little lighter than a standard newscast.
Jane Monreal
As I've written before, Kobos, who came to the station in 2011, has been a part of two newscast expansions which have doubled the amount of the station's morning news presence.
Houston viewers might note Kobos' name sounds familiar. That's because his dad is former KTRK 13 reporter and current assistant news director Don Kobos.
Another Houston note, Fox 26 morning meteorologist Caitilin Espinosa joined KRIV after working at KIII.
KIII-TV, a TEGNA Company, announced today that Oscar E. Garcia has been named News Director for the Nielsen-Rated #1 News Team in South Texas. Mr. Garcia will begin his position July 18, 2016.
Mr. Garcia started his television news career more than ten years ago in El Paso, Texas, working his way through Editor, Reporter, Producer and ultimately Executive Producer for KFOX14/CBS4. He holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from New Mexico State University. One in Mass Communications and another BA in Spanish. He also has three Lone Star Emmy nominations under his belt for “Best Newscast” as producer.
“Managing an active and progressive newsroom is a constant challenge and I enjoy discussing ways to keep every news staff member informed and energized.” said Garcia. “In today’s media world, news is on all screens and devices. It’s my focus to keep all important news, weather and sports information in front of all viewers, all the time.”
“Oscar has received praise from peers and news organizations alike and we are proud to present a newscast in the best interest of our viewers,” said Dan Robbins, KIII-TV President and General Manager. “We will continue to dedicate our staff and resources to bringing our viewers information they can trust.”
KIII-TV has announced Jane Monreal as co-anchor of 3 News First Edition, which airs weekdays from 5 to 7 am. She joins co-anchor, John Thomas Kobos and weather anchor, Kristin Diaz.
A broadcast veteran of eighteen years, Monreal has worked in Los Angeles and Glendale California and most recently in Denver, Colorado. Her experience covers several areas of radio and television broadcast journalism including General Assignments Reporter, Airborne Traffic Reporter, Feature Reporter, Producer, Host and Anchor.
“I’m excited about being part of a station and news team that has such a strong tradition of excellence and commitment to the community,” said Monreal. “Everything I’ve learned about the station and South Texas indicates a bright future ahead. I believe it’s a good time to be here.”
“Jane has received praise from peers and news organizations alike and we are proud to present a newscast in the best interest of our viewers,” said Richard Longoria, KIII-TV News Director. “We’ll continue to dedicate our staff and resources to bringing our viewers information they can trust.”
(This post from a release sent to me by London Broadcasting)
Jonathan Munson has been named as the new KIII 3NEWS Corpus Christi news director.
He takes over for Wes Wilson, who left to be the executive editor of chron.com.
“KIII has been my professional home for nearly 13 years, and I’m incredibly honored to step into this role," Munson said. "This team means the world to me — we’ve been through hurricanes, big changes, and major life moments together. I’m proud to lead a newsroom I love, and look forward to seeing all the great things we can achieve.”
Most recently serving as assistant news director, Munson has also held other leadership roles, including Digital Content Producer and Director of Digital Content over the past 12 years.
“Jonathan’s leadership style reflects both his deep roots in South Texas and his unwavering dedication to quality journalism,” said Rebecca Cantu, President and General Manager of KIII. “He has a clear vision for the future of our newsroom - one that prioritizes community, innovation, and the development of our journalists. I’m excited to see him step into this role and lead 3NEWS into its next chapter.”
