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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

KRGV adds Azteca America, hires new anchors

KRGV Rio Grande Valley hires Marianela Aguirre and Hugo Magallan to anchor Azteca America's HECHOS Valle a las 5 and HECHOS Valle a las 10

Marianela Aguirre hired by KRGV

KRGV is pleased to announce that on October 1, 2020, Azteca Valle will be available

over the air on Channel 5.2 and on Spectrum Cable Channel 1240.

Azteca America serves over 60 stations in different cities across the United States with large Hispanic and Latin American populations, now including the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas.

The Rio Grande Valley will now have a new option for Spanish language programming, which

includes local news, sports, entertainment, miniseries and novelas.

HECHOS Valle newscasts will be produced by KRGV in Weslaco and will offer more local news in

Spanish than any station in the area.

"Our goal is to provide our audience with local news they can trust in the language they prefer"

said John Kittleman, KRGV-TV General Manager. "We are here to serve our community. The Rio

Grande Valle trusts Channel 5 News and now we want to provide the Valley with high quality

Spanish-language programming and local news."

News anchors Daisy Martinez and Arturo Vargas from Somos Noticias will continue to anchor

for HECHOS Valle.

KRGV is happy to announce the hiring of Marianela Aguirre to anchor HECHOS Valle a las 5 and

HECHOS Valle a las 10.

Aguirre previously spent more than 16 years at KNVO-48, the Univision affiliate in McAllen,

working in several capacities including news anchor and News Director. She also worked at

KGBT -TV as Azteca America anchor.

Another addition to the HECHOS Valle team is Hugo Magallan, who will be co-anchoring with

Aguirre. Magallan worked for several years anchoring at KNVO-48 before moving to KTLM-TV,

the local Telemundo station, where he was weekend anchor.

News Director Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo says, “With the launch of Hechos Valle and the addition of

Marianela and Hugo, Azteca Valle and Hechos Valle will have two of the strongest well known

anchors in the Spanish language TV in the RGV. Combined with CHANNEL 5 NEWS, we will have

the most experienced news and weather team in the Valley regardless of language.”

(This post was taken from a releases sent to me by KRGV)

Friday, July 31, 2026

RGV TV comings and goings in the past months

While I was away on my blogging break for a few months, the Rio Grande Valley saw a carousel of comings and goings for the TV world. These were on my to-do list, but they are piling up so fast that I'm going to consolidate them here. Shoutout to the 956.

KRGV 5 digital anchor Rudy Mireles will be leaving in August. A source tells me another position similar to Mireles's will leave after him in a few months.

The same source tells me that The CW network could soon be moving to KGBT 4. Since KGBT and The CW are both owned by Nexstar, that makes sense. Also, the company has been working on a transmitter upgrade as of late.

Gloria Morelia, the KRGV 5 Bilingual Sports Anchor/Reporter, announced she will be leaving.

Stefany Rosales, the Cameron County reporter for KRGV 5, signed off in July.

Derick Garcia signed off at CBS4 Rio Grande Valley in July.

Noah Gulley joined the CBS 4 and NBC 23 KVEO sports team as a sports reporter and anchor in July.

Cecilia Gutierrez left KRGV 5, where she was a meteorologist, in June. She joined the CHANNEL 5 NEWS team as a reporter in July 2017.

Meteorologist Jay Martin joined KRGV 5 in June.

Daniella Hernandez left the KRGV sports desk in June. She joined the Channel 5 Sports team in November 2023, but before becoming a sports reporter, she joined Channel 5 in January 2023 as an associate producer.

Alexia Serrata was promoted to NBC 23 Morning Anchor in June. Serrata joined KVEO in June 2025 as a multimedia journalist.

Megan Murray joined CBS 4 and NBC 23 KVEO as sports director in May 2026. She previously spent four years as a sports reporter/anchor for KNOE in Monroe, Louisiana.

Sandra Rodriguez announced she was leaving KRGV 5 after five years in May 2026. Rodriguez joined the KRGV news team in July 2021. She co-anchored Channel 5 News This Morning.

I originally missed this one, so here is the news about meteorologist Marcelo Rivera Gonzalez joining NBC23 KVEO in September 2025.

Friday, May 06, 2022

Oscar Adame announces KRGV 5 retirement

Oscar Adame announced on the 6pm newscast that he is retiring from Channel 5 News KRGV Rio Grande Valley in late May 2022. Rudy Mireles took over as KRGV anchor.

"When I began my news career here at KRGV TV 23 years ago, it was a leap of faith. But it had been a dream of mine for many years to be part of the Channel 5 News team. Dream fulfilled and more.
I can't express enough what it's been an honor to report and bring you the news of the day for all these years.
I couldn't imagine ending my career at a better place. Channel five and my home...the Rio Grande Valley. And with that, I announced my retirement.
I'll still be here for another few weeks. There's still some work to do. And I thought I would go quietly, but some of my co-workers have other plans, and you'll hear more about that in the days ahead."

Co-anchor Dina Herrera-Garza added, "Of course, we have other plans for you. You know, we wish you all the best. You're going to be so missed. It's been such a privilege. But I'm just glad to hear that you're here for a few more weeks."

The 5, 6 and 10pm evening anchor joined KRGV in 1999.

Before that, Adame worked as a mid-day personality for KRGV Radio.

The Valley native graduated from the University of Texas-Pan American and began his radio career in 1977.

Adame will have more time to spend with his grandchildren. Granddaughter Madeline and grandson Cooper were born in 2021.

After 20+ years behind the anchor desk, our Oscar Adame has announced he will retire later this month. We have plans to celebrate Oscar’s career leading up to his final broadcast so stay tuned! For now, let’s all wish him the best on his next chapter. pic.twitter.com/NFr1hL9jsM
— KRGV CHANNEL 5 NEWS (@krgv) May 5, 2022

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Alan Shoemaker joins abc13 KTRK

Alan Shoemaker is joining the abc13 KTRK Houston weather department from KRGV Channel 5 News in the Rio Grande Valley.

UPDATE MAY 2024
Alan Shoemaker has been located!

UPDATE MAY 2023
Elyse Smith joining abc13 Houston

UPDATE APRIL 2023
Rachel Briers returns to abc13 KTRK after maternity leave

It was a tearful goodbye for the meteorologist who said on the noon newscast that he was leaving for a "potentially temporary job" in Houston TV after 17 years in the Valley (WATCH BELOW).

That "temporary job" will most likely be Shoemaker filling in for meteorologist Rachel Briers who will be going on maternity leave in January 2023.

Turns out Houston is a return city for Shoemaker who received cancer treatment for a battle with acute myeloid leukemia at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

KRGV chief meteorologist Tim Smith and other friends organized "Al’s Pals" to help Shoemaker with the cost of treatment. At the time, Smith said Shoemaker was, “probably the funniest guy he’s ever met.” Shoemaker used that humor when he wore Mardi Gras beads during his first round of chemo reported Daniel A. Flores of The Monitor.

Shoemaker was able to ring the bell in the KRGV newsroom after his final chemotherapy session in August 2018.

Best news of the day?

Our Alan Shoemaker had his final chemotherapy session!

After months of battling leukemia, Alan rang the bell in the newsroom.

He's on his way to being well and we couldn't be happier!#rgv #krgv pic.twitter.com/uGMPZgEpy0
— KRGV Sports (@KRGVSports) August 25, 2018

The Mississippi State University grad and Ball State University master's degree earner joined KRGV in August 2005. He previously forecasted the weather for WKOW 27 News Madison, WI and NBC Montana KECI Missoula, MT. He got his TV start at WTVA 9 News Tupelo, MS. According to Shoemaker's KRGV bio, that Tupelo job paid $5 an hour and was a 70 mile commute each way for him.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Noticias RGV ends operations on KRGV 5

Noticias RGV, the KRGV 5 Spanish-language news brand, ended operations on July 31, 2025.

UPDATE
MYSA reports that KRGV news director Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo is no longer with the station.

UPDATE OCTOBER 2025
Angie Martinez named KRGV news director

While there is no official word on what happens to the staff, a source tells me that they were offered buyouts with a chance to fill other open positions at Channel 5 News.

"Our goal over this past decade has been to provide our audience with local news they can trust — in the language they prefer," said KRGV General Manager John Kittleman. "I'm incredibly proud of every team member, past and present, who helped bring Spanish-language news to our community. We also thank our advertising partners and — most of all — our viewers. Unfortunately, in the end, the audience just wasn't large enough to sustain these efforts on a full-time basis."

In 2015, KRGV launched Secondary Audio Program (SAP) services providing real-time Spanish translations of Channel 5 newscasts.

Somos Noticias debuted on subchannel 5.2 in 2019, offering four live daily one-hour newscasts.

In 2020, KRGV partnered with Azteca America (which shut down in 2022) to launch Hechos Valle.

Through a partnership with Novelisima, the Spanish-language news offerings were rebranded to Noticias RGV in 2023.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Rudy Mireles leaves KRGV 5

Rudy Mireles announced he is leaving his Channel 5 News KRGV Rio Grande Valley.

UPDATE 2025
Rudy Mireles joins ValleyCentral+ as digital anchor

Here is a portion of what Mireles posted on Facebook:

"Today, at my request, KRGV and I have mutually agreed to part ways, concluding my time with the station. While this decision follows some incredibly difficult conversations spanning several years, I am saddened that my journey with KRGV has to end this way. However, I want to focus on the immense gratitude I feel for the opportunity to serve this incredible community over the years.

As I look ahead to the next chapter of my career, I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the trust and support you’ve shown me. It has been an honor to tell your stories and stand with you through some of the most pivotal moments in our region’s history."

In May 2022, Mireles became the KRGV evening anchor after Oscar Adame retired.

Mireles joined KRGV as a reporter in March 2020.

Prior to that, he was the morning news anchor for News Radio 1370 WSPD in Toledo, Ohio.

Before transitioning to journalism, Mireless spent eight years in the U.S. Air Force and two years in the Air National Guard. His military service included deployments to the Middle East, Germany, and aboard NSF Diego Garcia. He also played a key role in maintaining the combat readiness of F-16 fighter jets with the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Saturday, January 03, 2026

Texas 2025 TV and radio job moves

Monday, September 22, 2025

Javier Guerra promoted to KRGV 5 evening anchor

Javier Guerra is leaving KRGV Rio Grande Valley's Channel 5 News This Morning for the evening anchor gig starting September 22, 2025.

Here is what Guerra posted on Facebook:

"Starting Monday, I’ll be co-anchoring the 5 PM and 10 PM newscasts with Kristine Galvan and the 6 PM newscast with Dina Herrera Garza.

I’m beyond grateful to God, my family, my mentors, and of course our viewers for trusting and supporting me along this journey. Working at Channel 5 has always been a dream of mine, and it’s been such a rewarding experience so far.

I’ll also continue hosting our Made in the 956 segment, which means I’ll still get to highlight the amazing people and stories from our community."

SAME TIME AT THE COMPETITOR
Daisy Martinez promoted to CBS 4 RGV evening anchor

It appears that Guerra is taking over for Rudy Mireles, who left KRGV's evening newscast in 2024. Mireles has since joined competitor NBC23 KVEO and CBS 4.

Former KRGV sports director Joel Villanueva returns to take Guerra's morning anchor seat.

Guerra joined KRGV 5 as a morning co-anchor in July 2024.

Previously, Guerra worked for KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi as a morning anchor since June 2024. He joined KRIS in June 2020 as an MMJ and later moved to the weekend evening anchor position.

A University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduate, the Rio Grande City-raised Guerra got his television news start with Fox Rio Grande Valley KFXV, where he was an MMJ and eventually promoted to evening anchor.

Friday, February 02, 2024

Alex Del Barrio leaves KRGV Rio Grande Valley

Alex Del Barrio signed off KRGV 5 News Rio Grande Valley, where he is sports director.

"Thanks for the memories," Barrio tweeted. "The 956 will continue to be home. I just won’t be at KRGV."

Del Barrio previously worked as a Sports Director/Anchor for FOX 2 News XHRIO McAllen, but his work goes far beyond local television.

He's worked everything from the World Wrestling Entertainment as a live event host and ring announcer for their NXT brand, to the Rice University ESPN+ broadcast team and as an announcer for the Harlem Globetrotters.

Houston sports fans will recognize him from his previous host/reporting work for Sportsradio 610 KILT. He has also hosted for ESPN 1240 KSOX McAllen.

#ICYMI I had my final sportscast tonight at KRGV. Thanks to my pal @ChasingSnyder and his blue status for helping me put tonight’s goodbye in its entirety on Twitter/X

Thanks for the memories. The 956 will continue to be home, I just won’t be at KRGV

pic.twitter.com/JKODouhwY3
— Alex Del Barrio (@alexdelbarrio) February 3, 2024

(*Post updated with Alex Del Barrio's goodbye video)

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Angie Martinez named KRGV news director

Angie Martinez has been named the news director for KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley, overseeing both broadcast and digital.

She succeeds Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo, who left in July 2025.

"I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Valley’s News Channel," Martinez said on the Channel 5 website. "The RGV is home and I’m excited to continue to serve my community."

Working at KRGV since 2010, Martinez is being promoted from the assistant news director position.

"I am excited for Angie to lead the Channel 5 newsroom," KRGV’s general manager John Kittleman added. "She has a real passion for news and understands the important role Channel 5 News plays in our community."

As assistant ND, Martinez was instrumental in many KRGV news specials, including the hurricane specials and the launch of the station's first Vaqueros Game Day program.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Karen Gonzalez leaves KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley

Karen Gonzalez left her KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley Bilingual Meteorologist position to stay at home with her second child in February 2025.

Here is what Gonzalez posted on social:

"Hoy di mi ultimo noticiero en español en Noticias RGV. Inicie esta bella carrera hace casi 8 años. Gracias KRGV por darme la oportunidad de poder desarrollarme como meteoróloga bajo el mejor equipo de meteorología en el sur de Texas.

Con mi segundo bebe en camino hago una breve pausa en mi carrera para enfocarme en mis hijos, esposo y hogar.

Aun me falta despedirme en el Noticiero de Inglés del Sábado. No es un hasta nunca si no un hasta pronto. Gracias."

Gonzalez has been delivering weather forecasts in both English and Spanish on HECHOS VALLE a las 5p and 10p and occasionally on Channel 5 News for KRGV since 2017. Before becoming a meteorologist, she worked as an English-Spanish translator at KRGV.

Earning Bachelor of Science in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Mississippi State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from The University of Texas-Pan American, Gonzalez's career began in student media, serving as Assistant Station Manager for UTRGV-TV. She interned with Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley KTLM.

Thursday, February 05, 2026

KRGV's Tim Smith named 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year

KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley News Chief Meteorologist Tim Smith has been named the 2026 FLASH National Weatherperson of the Year.

"This is a huge honor for the whole valley," Ryan said. "It has my name on there, but this is about everyone who voted."

Smith earned the honor after nearly 100,000 votes were cast for him during the nationwide voting period, which was the highest total in the award’s history, according to the station.

Previous winners include names like William (Bill) Read, Ginger Zee, James Spann, FOX San Antonio's Alex Garcia, and Jim Cantore.

"I am so pleased that Tim Smith has been named Weather Person of the Year presented by FLASH," KRGV 5 general manager John Kittleman added. "Tim's energy is boundless, he brings a level of excellence to everything he does. "Our viewers have seen for decades his commitment to keep our community informed and prepared for whatever weather event might be headed our way. But equally important, he works tirelessly to serve our community — whether it is warm jackets for those in need or a toy for a child in the hospital. Tim is one of a kind!"

Smith has been with KRGV for more than 40 years.

The award is presented by the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH).

Another finalist for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year also has ties to Texas television.

Houston viewers may recognize former KHOU 11 meteorologist Brooks Garner, who is now the senior meteorologist at FOX 35 Orlando (WOFL).

Other finalists for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year Award include:

Tanya Brown-Giammanco, PhD
Disaster and Failure Studies Director
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

National Weather Service IMet Team – Wildfire Support
IMet Team - Wildfire Support
National Weather Service

Timothy P. Marshall, PE\
Forensic Engineer & Meteorologist
Haag Engineering

The FLASH National Weatherperson of the Year Award is timed to coincide with National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5, the birthday of pioneering weather observer John Jeffries. Jeffries’ work in the 1780s helped lay the foundation for many aspects of modern meteorology.

Thursday, July 07, 2022

Rudy Mireles promoted to KRGV evening anchor

Rudy Mireles took over for the retired KRGV 5 anchor, Oscar Adame, in May 2022.

UPDATE OCTOBER 2024
Rudy Mireles leaves KRGV 5

Here is what Mireless posted on Facebook:

"It’s my honor to announce that I have accepted the position that Oscar leaves after 23 years.
While no one can ever replace my predecessor, I can promise you that I will do my best to live up to the responsibility that comes with this chair.
I am truly blessed and humbled by the support from YOU our viewers the last couple of years. I hope that I continue to earn that support because above all else that’s what matters the most to me. It’s you that makes our continued success a reality. And I know we all will work hard to maintain that because WE report to YOU."

Mireless joined KRGV in March 2020 as a reporter.

He previously worked for News Radio 1370 WSPD Toledo, Ohio as a morning news anchor.

Before that, Mireless served eight years in the Air Force and two years in the Air National Guard. He had deployments to the Middle East, Germany and aboard the NSF Diego Garcia. He also ensured the combat readiness of F-16 fighter jets with the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Melissa Correa joins KHOU 11

Melissa Correa joins KHOU 11 from KRGV Rio Grande Valley

Melissa Correa

I told you there was a lot of Houston TV news while I was away.

UPDATE JULY 2022

Melissa Correa leaves KHOU 11

First Marla Carter joined KTRK abc13 and now Melissa Correa joins KHOU 11 from KRGV Rio Grande Valley where she has been a reporter/anchor for the last four years.

This is a return to Houston for Correa who earned her degree from the University of Houston. According to her bio, she wrote for the Daily Cougar and was even a Buggy Beauty during football games.

"I was living in Houston in 2005 when hurricanes Katrina and Rita made landfall," Correa wrote in her KRGV bio. "I watched around-the-clock news coverage of the natural disasters that forever changed many communities. It was that extensive coverage that inspired me to follow my passion and become a reporter. Words are powerful. Some images stay with us forever. A chance at telling life-changing stories was too valuable to pass up."

Before KRGV, Correa worked for WWBT Richmond, Virginia. She started her career in KOSA in Odessa. The Weslaco native interned for the FOX News Channel.

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Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Dave Brown, formerly of KRGV, has died

Dave Brown, 69, a legendary voice in Rio Grande Valley sports from his days at KRGV 5, has died.

The Texas Christian University (TCU) grad was the sports anchor/director of KRGV for 45 years.

Brown, stepped down from KRGV as a regular sports anchor in 2009, but continued contributing reports for the station until December 2020.

Accoding to his obituary, Brown was twice honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters as "Sports Broadcaster of the Year," in addition to multiple TAB inclusions in "Best Newscast Team."

(Thank you Manuel)

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Joel Villanueva returns to KRGV 5

Former Sports Director Joel Villanueva is returning to KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley in his new role as morning anchor on September 22, 2025.

Morning anchor Javier Guerra will join the evening 5p.m. and 6p.m. newscasts.

Villanueva spent more than a decade at KRGV, starting as a video editor and moving to weekend sports anchor in 2008 before becoming sports director in 2014.

He left in 2020 to pursue opportunities outside of broadcasting, most recently serving as communications manager for Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada.

A graduate of the University of North Texas, Villanueva also brings recent academic experience, as he is completing a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication & Innovation from Texas Tech University.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Rudy Mireles joins ValleyCentral+ as digital anchor

Rudy Mireles joined the NBC23 KVEO and CBS 4 ValleyCentral+ team as a digital anchor in May 2025.

He suddenly announced his departure from his evening anchor position at crosstown rival Channel 5 News, KRGV, in the Rio Grande Valley, in October 2024.

Mireles became KRGV’s evening anchor in May 2022 following the retirement of Oscar Adame. He originally joined the station as a reporter in March 2020.

Before his time at KRGV, Mireles served as the morning news anchor for News Radio 1370 WSPD in Toledo, Ohio.

Before his journalism career, Mireles spent eight years in the U.S. Air Force and two years in the Air National Guard. His military service included deployments to the Middle East, Germany, and NSF Diego Garcia. He also supported the combat readiness of F-16 fighter jets with the 113th Wing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Bill Barajas joins KSAT from KRGV

Bill Barajas is heading to his cousin Erik's old station KSAT

Bill Barajas

News 92's Mike Barajas let me know his son, Bill, is moving up to a higher TV market.

For the last three years, the younger Barajas has been working as a reporter at KRGV in the Rio Grande Valley. But starting Monday, August 12th, Bill moves up to KSAT, San Antonio's top rated station.

"KRGV was my first job and an experience I'll never forget," Bill Barajas told mikemcguff.com. "I covered everything from cartels to human and drug stash houses. My move to KSAT was made possible with the experience and hard work I put in there and the guidance of my father and cousin Erik.

"Erik worked at KSAT before moving up to KTRK. He always talked about the first rate station that they run there and I couldn't be more excited."

Naturally Bill's dad, Mike, is very excited.

"Bill is a graduate of the University of Houston just like his old man and he is following in the broadcasting footsteps," the elder Barajas told mikemcguff.com. "After completing his 3-year stint in South Texas he is moving to the number one station in San Antonio."

According to his bio, Bill interned at four different stations in Houston - Fox 26 KRIV, abc13 KTRK, Telemundo, and KIAH CW39. I personally remember seeing him intern when I was at KTRK.

I've said it before, long live the Barajas TV dynasty! And you would have known about this move weeks ago if you had followed me on Facebook. I posted it there first!

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Friday, June 18, 2021

John Paul Barajas joins KSAT

John Paul Barajas is leaving KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley as an anchor/reporter to be a general assignments reporter for KSAT 12 San Antonio starting June 26th mikemcguff.com can confirm.

Television viewers in both San Antonio and Houston will recognize the famous Barajas TV news name.

John Paul is the son of former Fox 26 KRIV anchor Mike Barajas. He is also the younger brother of current KPRC reporter (and former KSAT 12/KRGV reporter) Bill Barajas.

He is also the cousin of abc13 KTRK anchor Erik Barajas.

"Erik worked at KSAT before moving up to KTRK," Bill Barajas told mikemcguff.com in 2013. "He always talked about the first rate station that they run there."

John Paul has been with KRGV since 2017.

He is a graduate of the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston.

According to his bio, Barajas wears red ties on most Fridays in honor of the Cougar Red Friday’s tradition.

While in school he participated in UH's Coog TV. He also interned in Houston at abc13 KTRK, FOX 26 KRIV and in San Antonio at KSAT 12.

So after KSAT, any guesses on which Houston TV station John Paul will join in the future? I joked in the past, it has to be KHOU 11, so the Barajas television dynasty can add another station to their list!

Friday, September 10, 2021

Isabell Michaels joins KRGV 5

Isabell Michaels joins KRGV 5 Rio Grande Valley as a sports reporter.

Here is what Michaels posted on Instagram.

"I’m SO excited & blessed to share that I’m officially a full-time sports reporter for @krgv.5 channel 5 news & hechos valle.
A big thank you to my new channel 5 family for trusting me to report sports and news to the Rio Grande Valley community in both English & Spanish!
1,500 miles from home, I packed up my life in two weeks and drove down to my new home to start a new chapter of my life here in Texas where I don’t know a single person. A chapter I’ve been working so hard for. A chapter I’m thrilled to start writing. Thank you to all my mentors, family and friends that have supported me to turn my vision & dreams into reality. It’s grind time."

Michaels has a Masters in Journalism from DePaul University.

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