Randy Beamer announces retirement from News 4 San Antonio WOAI

Randy Beamer, the legendary News 4 San Antonio WOAI 5, 6, 6:30 and 10pm anchor, announced he is retiring Friday, March 5, 2021 after more than 30 years in San Antonio. 

UPDATE SATURDAY, MARCH 06, 2021
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"After 41 years in TV news (seriously), I'm finally retiring," Beamer posted on Facebook.  "Though I'm NOT dead.  And I'm NOT leaving San Antonio. I have at least another 41 years worth of all kinds of stuff I'm planning to do. Thanks to ALL of you for all the kind words. I really, really appreciate it."

Beamer is an anchor who still likes to grab a camera and shoot his own stories according to his bio.  That line must make news managers at other stations drool in jealousy in today's MMJ fueled world!

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Clearly a journalist who hasn't fallen out of love of chasing a story, Beamer has covered stories in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay and Sri Lanka.

“He would grab his own camera, he would shoot his own stuff," former News 4 Trouble Shooter Jeff Coyle told the station in 2019.  "He'd come back and dig through the archives to put some historical context to it. And I remember my colleagues and I gathering around the TV in the newsroom because we wanted to see Beamer's stories. They were always so well done."

Beamer has the awards to prove it.  Beamer has nine EMMY Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters honors.

"What many people don’t know is how devoted he is as a father to four incredible children,” said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the station's website.

"A lot of our team has looked up to Randy as a leader and proud dad of the newsroom. You know him as Randy. He is and will always be "Beamer” to us. His humor, kindness and workhorse mentality are going to be missed.”

"I remember one time, he left a card on my desk. And I had just a terrible week," former WOAI anchor Jacqueline Ortiz told the station in 2019. "But on the card, it read: ‘Play On.’ And it had a piano, a picture of a piano. And those words at that moment meant so much to me. And they still ring true to this day."

"After 30 years, Randy’s credentials and achievements are numerous as are his fans," Sinclair San Antonio Vice President and General Manager Dean Radla said on the WOAI website. "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Randy for a significant portion of his career and I’ll forever be grateful to him for being such a terrific ambassador for News 4 and Sinclair San Antonio. All the best to Randy and his family!"

While WOAI employees won't find Beamer in the newsroom until midnight anymore, they will probably still see him making appearances and helping out the San Antonio community. 

"Truth is, Randy Beamer has a MENSA I.Q.," WOAI sports director Don Harris posted on Facebook. "Whenever he walks into a room, he is automatically the smartest guy in it. So he often suggests to the lighting guy how to light, to directors and producers how do direct and produce, and to photographers how to shoot.  

"As he reads this copy he is noticing where I left out a comma here or mistakenly added one there. Truth is, we should all listen to the suggestions. It is the reason our news product is so good and why Beamer is so revered. He wants to be first, but he wants to be accurate more than anything else. He wants to get it right."

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Simone De Alba takes over for Irene Cruz News 4 SA WOAI

Simone De Alba has taken over for Irene Cruz on News 4 San Antonio WOAI and will sit along side Alamo City legend Randy Beamer on the Sinclair station's 10pm newscast.

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The big anchor change happened in November while I was on blogging break. De Alba's San Antonio debut happened in early December which you can watch above.

De Alba left FOX 40 KTXL Sacramento in November after four years with the Nexstar station (formerly Tribune owned).

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"I know there's a few things that I really want to try in San Antonio, which I actually made a list, and one of them is Natural Bridge Caverns," De Alba told co-anchors Beamer and Delaine Mathieu on air for her South Texas television news introduction.

I am going to throw in my two cents since this this post is suddenly about Texas caves.  While I love Natural Bridge Caverns, I also highly suggest the Caverns of Sonora located near Sonora, Texas on I-10.  These caves sit at the halfway point between San Antonio and Big Bend National Park. Ok, back to San Antonio TV stuff.

No stranger to physical endurance, De Alba grew up in Colorado and loves to hike. Actually, saying she loves to hike is a little pedestrian for her.  During her time teaching in Nepal, De Alba was even at the Mount Everest base camp.

 Besides mountains, De Alba is a ultra marathon runner.  So for her, anchoring mornings at FOX 40 Sacramento was not enough activity.  She followed her TV news work with a daily 15 mile run.  Then she competes in 50 mile endurance runs.

Whew! And here, I am tired enough writing this post.  When I hit publish, I might go take a nap. Hopefully I won't injure myself. 

The new SA anchor's motto is “first and foremost, a public servant.” As a journalist, she has stated she does not take her reporting and anchoring responsibilities lightly. 

De Alba had been the morning anchor for KTXL since 2015. 

Before that, she was a statewide anchor for KTVQ Billings, Montana.  She even made appearances on CNN's local edition. 

KRTV Great Falls, Montana was the start of De Alba's television journalism career where she served as a morning anchor. 

The University of Colorado at Boulder and Metropolitan State University grad interned for KCNC Denver, KCRA Sacramento and KUSA Denver.  

“I’m very excited about the addition of Simone to our News 4 San Antonio team,” Sinclair San Antonio General Manager Dean Radla said on the station's website. “Simone is a real pro that will blend well with our established talent and provide another credible voice to enhance the station’s position as trusted and valued source of information for local viewers.”

When not anchoring, De Alba will be working on special projects reports for 5, 6 and 6:30 pm WOAI newscasts.

Irene Cruz leaves News 4 San Antonio WOAI

In 2018, Irene Cruz took the 10pm anchor chair vacated by Eva Ramos in 2017. 

"To my co-anchor, [Randy Beamer], who is both my best friend at work and my auxiliary dad," Cruz posted on her goodbye Facebook message. "Thank you for the laughs on a commercial break, the emergency packs of Oreos you gave me on my bad days, and the friendship orchids that always seemed to die but we loved anyway."

Still friends, Cruz and Beamer just had lunch together in mid-December. 

Cruz previously worked for KXTV Sacramento as an anchor and reporter. 

She got her professional television news start at KYMA, Yuma Arizona as an anchor/producer. 

The University of California, Irvine grad interned for KNSD San Diego and WBBM Chicago.

We will have to stay tuned to see what Cruz will do post WOAI.  If you find out, give me a holler.

In other News 4 San Antonio...well news...the bio of reporter Emily Olson has been removed from the WOAI website.  She now lists her Instagram bio as "former reporter." Olson arrived in San Antonio earlier in 2020.

Randy Beamer retirement videos

Randy Beamer retired from News 4 San Antonio WOAI Friday after three decades in San Antonio TV news. Watch the video send offs the station (and even KENS 5) produced for the longtime anchor.

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Irene Cruz joins ABC7 KABC Los Angeles

Irene Cruz joined ABC7 KABC Los Angeles in June 2022.  In November 2022, Cruz was promoted to weekend morning anchor.

Cruz left her News 4 San Antonio WOAI evening anchor position co-anchoring with Randy Beamer in November 2020.  Simone De Alba currently holds that seat with Jonathan Martinez after Randy Beamer retired.

It's back to California for Cruz who previously worked for ABC10 KXTV Sacramento as an anchor/reporter and is a University of California, Irvine grad.

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Delaine Mathieu exits News 4 San Antonio WOAI

Delaine Mathieu has announced on Facebook and YouTube that she is gone from News 4 San Antonio WOAI newscasts after 16 years with the station. The longtime 5pm TV news anchor says Tuesday was her last day on the air.

This comes after the much hyped news that San Antonio TV news veteran, and Mathieu's co-anchor, Randy Beamer retired from WOAI.  Mathieu was featured on WOAI's newscast Friday in a goodbye montage to Beamer.

How anchor Delaine Mathieu said goodbye to San Antonio TV viewers

In the video released Saturday, Mathieu offers a tearful goodbye to her colleagues and viewers.

Here is partial transcript of what she said in the video announcement:

"I'm going to keep watching. I'm a huge fan of News 4. I cannot wait to see what happens next and I don't know what I'm going to do next. I'm going to be painting a lot and probably drinking some wine and chillaxing the rest of my days.

This business is is high stress. High adrenaline. So we're mourning and so many levels, but it is, it's fast paced and I'm going to slow down and I'm going to enjoy my girls and I'm going to enjoy my husband. And cut my hair any frickin way I want to, and color it any way I want to, and wear whatever I want to and enjoy life.

But just know that I appreciate all of you for all the years that you've given me. So on that note, I'm going to say goodbye. Not goodbye, I'll see you later. Just not at 5:00 on news 4."

Sinclair Broadcast Group in the headlines

WOAI owner Sinclair Broadcast Group has been in the news this week announcing it was reducing its workforce by approximately 5% which amounts to more than 550 employees due to the pandemic. Mathieu did not mention this or explain the reason for her sudden departure.

"Here come more tears," morning WOAI meteorologist Jeannette Calle posted on Facebook. "Love this lady. Such a great story-teller. Also so caring, loving and passionate. Will also miss you dearly around the station."

"Retirements, next chapters in life...I understand and celebrate these occasions," chief WOAI meteorologist Chris Suchan posted on Facebook.  "It’s just tough to say goodbye. I will miss Randy & Delaine more than words can eloquently explain.  They’re both more than colleagues, they are family to me.  I know we’ll see each other from time to time whether over drinks or backyard grill outs...maybe the next art show “Delaine.”  But seriously, I truly hope you both enjoy the extra time with your families and all your new personal ventures ahead."

Mathieu recently started a website at delainemathieu.com.

Job after TV News and anchoring for News 4 San Antonio WOAI 

On May 19, 2021, Mathieu posted on Twitter that she was going to become a realtor:

"Chapter 2 begins! I'm extremely proud to have joined [Phyllis Browning Co.] to launch my new career in real estate!  It's an exciting time.  My 'set' has changed but my mission hasn't - I'm still here to help any way I can!"

The Phyllis Browning Company social media profile bio states that it has more than 200 real estate professionals in four offices, making it "San Antonio's largest independently-owned residential real estate company."

Mathieu's TV news biography

The Corpus Christ native joined WOAI around 2005 or so after working for WSVN Miami as the top rated "Today in Florida" anchor.

Before Florida, Mathieu worked:

- as an anchor/reporter for KAKE Wichita, Kansas

- as a reporter for KEYE Austin

- as anchor/reporter/producer for KRBC Abilene

The University of Texas at Austin grad interned for WOAI and CNN's Washington D.C. Bureau.

The award winning television news journalist has awards on her shelf including five Lone Star Emmy's and three Texas Associated Press (TAPME) awards.

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Longtime Houston radio newsman JP Pritchard is resting his voice, but not his typing skills, as he recovers at home from surgery last week.

Media stars light up the runway for Star of Hope
It’s fun tradition among Houston media personalities: Walking the runway for the Star of Hope’s annual celebrity fashion show and luncheon.

Dan Patrick radio deal financed by S&L swindler
Republican Dan Patrick, the leading GOP contender for lieutenant governor, took over a Houston radio station years ago with funds borrowed from a businessman later convicted of looting tens of millions of dollars from a Louisiana savings and loan.

#6 Houston-Galveston TX
April 2014 Portable People Meter
KBME gets boost in April radio ratings
- April PPM Analysis For Houston

KSBJ announces fresh lineup to kick off summer
KSBJ welcomes a fresh face with the addition of Rachelle Carrillo to host the Afternoon Show.

Garf's column
Michael Garfield, The High Tech Texan, will be contributing stories and videos to USATODAY.com with potential bleed over into the paper. Part of his additional role as part of Gannett Company (WFAA-TV) he posted on Facebook. That's not the only additional thing he's doing, Garfield just picked up a column at Bayou City Magazine. He says on Facebook he should be able to do more topics other than just technology.

Nolan Nawrocki-esque SportsRadio 610 Jock Profiles
Here are Nolan Nawrocki-esque Draft Profiles of SportsRadio610 Jocks.

KUHT adds Classical 91.7 simulcast
Houston Public Media is taking advantage of the new common ownership among KUHT channel 8, NPR news-talk KUHF 88.7 FM, and classical KUHA 91.7 FM by beginning to simulcast Classical 91.7 on KUHT channel 8.5.

Ware returns to KTSA; opens up about kids’ suicides
Trey Ware returned to his KTSA-AM show Monday morning after taking three weeks to mourn the loss of his son, Justin, who took his own life late last month.

WOAI-TV promotes S.A. staple to chief weather job
It may be a bit cloudy outside, but inside, it’s a particularly sunny day for WOAI-TV weathercaster Albert Flores.

Evy Ramos named news anchor at News 4 San Antonio
Evy Ramos joins the News 4 San Antonio team effective Monday, May 19th. Ramos will co-anchor the station's 6:00, 6:30 and 10:00p.m. weeknight newscasts with Randy Beamer.

Elisa Amigo named KABB news anchor
Elisa Amigo joins the Fox San Antonio news team effective May 19, teaming with Michael Valdes to anchor the station’s highly rated Fox News at Nine. Elisa joins the award winning Fox 29 team from WJW in Cleveland, where she spent seven years as a news anchor and reporter.

'Leave our women alone'
KENS 5 producer urges S.A. to stand up to Barkley

KEYE’s Maggio prepares to wrap up 33-year TV career
Judy Maggio, who co-anchors KEYE’s 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts, announced earlier this year that she’d retire at the end of May after 33 years on Austin’s airwaves. Since then, people have been asking — and speculating about — what’s next for the beloved broadcaster.

KEYE TV Announces New Evening Anchor Team Addition
Hema Mullur will join Walt Maciborski, Chikage Windler, and Bob Ballou as anchor of the KEYE News 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm weekday newscasts.
- Hema Mullur leaves Fox31/Channel 2 for Austin

Revolving door in Midland
The recent musical chairs that is the sports staff at KMID Midland (Market #150) continues.

The strange case of the 34-year-old 'sophomore'
KETK Reporter Alexandra Carter appeared on Fox News' On The Record with Greta Van Susteren talking about the story of the Texas woman who allegedly posed as a high school sophomore for seven months.

The Texas Tribune launches its new combination op-ed page/sponsored content pitch
The Texas Tribune is getting into sponsored content for a new online opinion section called TribTalk.

MOVING

Roseann Rogers announces that she is the new VP of Strategic Marketing and Development at the Houston Chronicle.

Mariana Pineda Navarro posted on Facebook she is leaving Univision 45 KXLN where she has worked as a reporter for the last nine years to work in public relations.

Account Executive Natasha Paster announced on LinkedIn she has moved from KTRK abc13 to KHOU 11. She was with the Disney ABC Television Group for the last two years.

JOEY HORTA to Morning Anchor at KSEE, Fresno (from KGBT, Harlingen). Horta is represented by Steve Swienckowski at DCA Talent.



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- How old is KTRK abc13's Dave Ward?
- Houston has lots of TV jobs open
- FOX 26 KRIV shows us a sign...or two
- Kelly Rowland dated KTRK abc13 reporter Foti Kallergis?
- Lucy Noland heads to WTXF Philly; will anchor with former Houstonian
- London Broadcasting Company to sell 6 TV stations to Gannett
- Bruce Aleksander, longtime Houston TV lighting director-designer, gets honored
- Britta Merwin joins KPRC 2 as meteorologist
- KPRC 2 sees two departures over the weekend

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Latest NBC5/DMN content-sharing initiative gives Dave Lieber's The Watchdog column some TV time
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So long "Spirit of Texas," hello Gannett8
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Cumulus Promotes Dan Bennett To RVP Over Houston And Dallas
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Mother Claims TV News Defamed Her
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KRIV Apologizes for Airing Offensive Tweet
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Rod Ryan AMA
My name is Rod Ryan from the Rod Ryan Show & 94.5 The Buzz!Go Ahead! AMA!
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Houston Texans Game Day on SportsRadio 610
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Clear Channel taking it to Radio One in Houston
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10 Questions with ... Terri Thomas
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Look who's turning 5
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Minerva Pérez wins Telly Award
Minerva Pérez, creator and executive producer of Latina Voices: Smart Talk, is a winner in the 35th Annual Telly Awards, a national recognition. The syndicated talk show went up against competitors in all 50 states and took a Bronze Telly which was announced in early August. Minerva and her co-host/co-producer, Sofía Adrogué, are proud of the award that was given for their 100th show. Says Minerva, “the 100th show is a compilation of the 5 years of Latina Voices and showed off well, the caliber of guests and production value.” The Telly Award, founded in 1979, is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world. Latina Voices: Smart Talk is produced at Houston Television, HTV.

TV news stars throw a special bridal bunch that sees a politician turn into an omelette wiz
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Cox Classic Rock Rebrands As The Eagle
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John Lisle gone
KZEP moved; Hot 104.5 launched

CBS taps former KENS co-host for Thursday night NFL coverage
Megan Alexander, who once co-hosted “Great Day SA” on San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS-TV, has a new gig. She will be part of CBS’ new Thursday Night Football coverage.

S.A. TV loses newscast, gains new half-hour
September sees the death of a San Antonio TV newscast.

S.A. anchor tears up; Beamer steps in
Randy Beamer came to the rescue of Evy Ramos earlier this week when his lovely WOAI news partner became too emotional to finish a story about two young children seriously injured in an automobile accident.

KUTX Shuffles Programming
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Telemundo Station Expands in Rio Grande Valley
KTLM, the NBC Universal-owned Telemundo station, has expanded its broadcasts.

Mary Mays announced move from KXXV Waco to WINK Fort Myers on Facebook
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Sinclair grows El Paso TV stations
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Leah Durain is the newest one-man band at Beaumont's KBMT.

Rebeca Trejo is a new reporter at Beaumont's KBMT. The University of Houston grad interned at KTRK abc13 and wrote for The Daily Cougar.

Texas station hires former lingerie football player
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REMEMBERING

Fox News Radio's Mike Majchrowitz Dead At 51
Majchrowitz worked for Houston's KPRC 2 and 740 KTRH.

Houston AP sports reporter Duncan dies at 43
Christopher Duncan, a sports reporter for The Associated Press who covered the Houston Texans, Houston Rockets and the Kentucky Derby, has died at the age of 43.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA wins duPont-Columbia Award, broadcast equivalent of Pulitzer Prize, for reporting on climate change.

Nexstar Broadcasting President Timothy Busch to Retire.

Ron Corning of CW33 KDAF's Morning After interviews Tammy Dombeck about her CBS federal age discrimination lawsuit concerning her time at CBS 11 DFW KTVT.

CBS 11 KTVT Photojournalist Sal Rios Shares Personal Struggle With COVID-19.

Mark 'Hawkeye' Louis Inducted Into Country Radio Hall Of Fame.

Rachel Ryan joins middays for New Country KSCS 96.3 FM in Dallas, TX.

WFAA 8 Health & Wellness Reporter Sonia Azad celebrates five years with the station.

Entercom Promotes Vince Richards And JT Springer In Dallas.

Joel Burke Exits PD Post At KCBI (90.9)/Dallas.

WFAA 8 Daybreak says goodbye to senior producer Tiffany Johnson who is moving to the TEGNA station's 5pm newscast.

Hannah Davis to co-host WFAA's 'Good Morning Texas'; Alanna Sarabia Leaving
David Goins leaves WFAA
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HOUSTON

Former CW39 KIAH Station Manager, Harvey Saxer, joins KMBC/KCWE Hearst Kansas City, Missouri as Director of Sales.

Operations manager Bernard Francis takes Disney buyout from abc13 KTRK and retires.

Susan Carroll, senior editor for investigations at the Houston Chronicle, joins ProPublica as a senior editor for its Local Reporting Network.

Houston Chronicle business of health care investigative reporter, Jenny Deam, joins ProPublica as Washington, D.C. based health care reporter.

David Baes, known on air as David Bradley, took the helm as general manager of KPFT 90.1 FM.

The KSBJ Morning Show celebrates our 5 year anniversary.

SportsRadio 610 KILT-AM only Houston sports station cited in national poll.

The E.W. Scripps takeover of Ion Media has led to a big shakeup of subchannels on KPXB channel 49 and all other Ion stations across the country.

KHOU 11 news director Nick Burch has left the station.

Tom Koch retiring from abc13 KTRK
Yes, Justin Stapleton and Brandi Smith are a couple
Brhe Berry is pregnant with baby #2
Elita Loresca returns
Chelsey Hernandez is married
Dominique Sachse's Valentine's Day video
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Lauren Leal filling-in on CW39
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ATSC 3.0 TV in Houston and DFW
Courtney Fischer recovering from COVID-19
Rekha Muddaraj gives birth to baby #3
Deven Clarke joins KPRC 2
Phil Archer to retire from KPRC 2 after 44 years
Houston TV anniversaries decades in the making!
Mattress Mack on Ellen DeGeneres Show
Dominique Sachse talks Houston freeze

SAN ANTONIO

Y100 San Antonio Sets New On-Air Lineup.

Randy Beamer announces retirement from News 4 San Antonio WOAI
Audrey Castoreno gives birth to baby

AUSTIN

KLBJ-FM Moves Dudley & Bob with Matt Back To Mornings.

Deb O’Keefe Departs Mornings At 101X Austin.

Marin Austin joins FOX 7 KTBC

AROUND TEXAS

Iris Rodriguez Named KTLM News Director.

KTXS (Abilene, Texas) News Director Jamie Burch joins KXXV 25 Waco, Temple, Killeen.

Charlie Hodges wrapped up his broadcast career by anchoring the morning shift of newscasts on the Texas State Network.

KGNC/Amarillo Adds Kelsey Schuler As MD/Content Director/Night Host.

KTEX/McAllen Midday Host Amanda Mey Goes On ‘Permanent Maternity Leave.’

Weekend sports anchor/reporter Claudia Faust leaves NewsChannel 10 KFDA Amarillo, TX to join Sports360AZ Arizona.

Hits 101.3 Brings Oldies To Waco.

KIII wins big in Corpus Christi Best of the Best awards

REMEMBERING

97.1 The Eagle KEGL radio host Russ Martin was found dead in his home early Saturday morning, according to Frisco police.

Chris Suchan is married

Chris Suchan, the News 4 San Antonio WOAI chief meteorologist, got married to his wife, Amber, on October 15, 2022 at the Sisterdale Dancehall & Opera House in Kendall County.

Former WOAI anchor Randy Beamer officiated the wedding. 

Don Harris anchors on News 4 San Antonio

Don Harris is known as the News 4 San Antonio WOAI sports director, but when duty calls, he will be the station's utility player.

Last Sunday at 5pm, Harris was recruited to anchor the news.

"Pressed into emergency back-up duty [Randy Beamer] once got/had to do the weather," Harris tweeted.  "Today after 34 years,  I finally got/had to anchor the entire newscast.  Don't worry, the real pros will be back after Sunday Night Football tonight. But for the record. It was fun."

Weekend anchor Darian Trotter posted he is in Mexico on vacation.

The switching up of Texas TV duties also happened in Austin.

Pressed into emergency back-up duty @randybeamer once got/had to do the weather. Today after 34 years, I finally got/had to anchor the entire newscast. Don't worry, the real pros will be back after Sunday Night Football tonight. But for the record. It was fun. pic.twitter.com/1Qr2IP1jgd

— Don Harris (@DonHarris4) December 17, 2023

 

Jonathan Martinez joins News 4 San Antonio WOAI

Jonathan Martinez is leaving the KPRC 2 weekend anchor desk to join News 4 San Antonio WOAI as its 5pm, 6pm, 6:30pm and 10pm anchor with Simone De Alba.

Here is what Martinez said on Facebook about his Houston to San Antonio TV anchor move:

"It’s truly hard to believe how fast time can fly by. Needless to say, I’ve made many great memories and even better friends over the last 6 years here at KPRC 2 News. Whether it was covering Hurricane Harvey, emceeing area events for nonprofits or helping to tell the stories of Houstonians and others across our great community that I was fortunate enough to grow up in, I will cherish each and every one of those stories. I’m excited to share that soon I’ll be moving just a short drive down the road and heading back to a familiar place that I’ve also had the privilege of calling home. I’ve accepted an evening anchor opportunity at News 4 San Antonio, WOAI - the city’s NBC affiliate. Can’t wait for the next adventure ahead and even more great memories to be made."

"Jonathan is a trusted anchor, and a genuinely kind person," said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the WOAI website. "He is excited to get back to San Antonio and help our mission to truly be here and helpful to our viewers."

Martinez replaces the legendary Randy Beamer who left WOAI back in March of 2021.

Born and raised on Galveston Island, Martinez joined KPRC 2 in 2015.  

The Ball High School and Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches grad previously worked as:

- The 5, 6 and 10pm anchor for KNWA Northwest Arkansas News

- Morning news anchor KTRV Boise, ID

- Anchor/general assignment reporter KLAS Las Vegas 

- General assignment reporter KABB San Antonio

- Morning anchor/general assignment reporter KBMT Beaumont

"I’m very excited to have Jonathan returning home to where his career started in San Antonio," added Sinclair San Antonio Vice President and General Manager Dean Radla. "He’s shown a tremendous amount of professional growth since his time on the staff of FOX 29 and I’m confident that he will step in beside Simone and the viewers will enjoy and appreciate their efforts."

Martinez joins the News 4 San Antonio news team in November.