Radio's Kidd Kraddick has died

Houston radio remembers Kidd Kraddick, the "radio genius"

UPDATE 7/29/2013
- David 'Kidd' Kraddick died from cardiac disease, La. coroner says

Sad news to report in the Dallas and national radio world. WFAA is reporting that Kidd Kraddick, 53, is dead:

Kidd Kraddick

Multiple sources have confirmed to WFAA that radio and TV personality Kidd Kraddick has died.

He passed away in New Orleans Saturday at a fundraising event for his Kidd's Kids charity organization. Local law enforcement confirmed that Kraddick was taken to West Jefferson Medical Center in New Orleans on Saturday.

A staple of North Texas radio since 1984, he broadcast his nationally syndicated "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" radio show from a studio at Las Colinas. It aired locally on KISS-FM 106.1.

Kraddick's syndicated radio show aired in Houston on Mix 96.5 KHMX from June 2011 to November 2012. The show replaced Maria Todd who had actually worked briefly on Kraddick's show.

UPDATE 7/30/2013
"I was literally stunned by Kidd's death," Todd told mikemcguff.com. "He was one of the most kind and generous people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I was fortunate enough to work on Kidd Kraddick in the Morning for six weeks in 2006 while Kellie Rasberry was on maternity leave. I got to participate in the annual Kidd's Kids trip and it changed my life. He took me in when the station I called home for 13-years let me go. He restored my confidence in myself and my professional abilities and I was proud that by the end we came to be friends. When he came to Houston I welcomed him. I pray that his family (personal and professional) may find comfort at this difficult time. He was a shining example of the power of the radio to affect people's lives for the better. I miss him but cherish the fact I got a chance to know him."

Others in Houston also say Kidd was very generous.

Eric Rowe, Executive Producer of The Roula and Ryan Show says Kraddick was a radio genius.

"He was a legend, an original, an Icon, a mentor, and a friend," Rowe told mikemcguff.com. "I was lucky enough to have known him for over 13 years. When our show was fired from Mix 96.5 back in 2005. Within 40 minutes of the news being released he called me. He wanted to make sure I was ok. He gave me a pep talk saying I was a talented person who will have no problem landing on my feet. That call meant the world to me.

"Then a month later he put me up in Dallas in an awesome apartment and paid me to be a consultant on the show for as long as I wanted to keep working for him. I will never forget what he did for me. There will never be another morning personality like Kidd. God bless you Kidd."

"It's a sad day when a parent leaves this earth too soon," Roula Christie of the The Roula and Ryan Show on 104.1 KRBE, which competed against Kraddick's show in Houston, told mikemcguff.com. "My heart goes out to his daughter."

You could still watch Kraddick and crew on Fox 26 KRIV and around the country each night on Dish Nation.

According to Wikipedia, Kraddick's real name was David Peter Cradick and was originally from Napoleon, Ohio.

RELATED

- First show of "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" since his death
- Read the official statement regarding the passing of Kidd
- Dallas radio host Kidd Kraddick dies suddenly at 53
- Popular radio host Kidd Kraddick dies after hosting charity golf tournament in Gretna
- Beloved Radio Host Kidd Kraddick Dies in New Orleans

97.1 KEGL (Kidd Kraddick) 1985 aircheck

"The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” returns to Houston on RadioNOW 92.1

DALLAS, TX, and HOUSTON, TX, March 3, 2020 – Starting March 9th, Houstonians will once again be able to hear The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show each weekday morning, thanks to a deal between YEA Networks and Radio One’s KROI, RadioNOW 92.1.

RELATED
- Radio's Kidd Kraddick has died (2013)
- Mix 96.5 KHMX dumps Kidd Kraddick; going local (2012)
- Kidd Kraddick starts on Mix 96.5 KHMX (2011)

The biggest radio show in Texas and one of the most listened-to morning shows in the country, The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show features co-hosts Kellie Rasberry, J-Si Chavez, and Big Al Mack, along with recently announced correspondent Jenna Owens. KROI-FM becomes the show’s 16th affiliate in Texas and 68th affiliate in the U.S.

Dustin Kross, Top 40 Format Director, Radio One, said: “I’m really excited to bring the legendary Kidd Kraddick Morning Show back to Houston on RadioNOW 92.1. They still have a great streaming presence in Houston from when they were here before. So, I have no doubt they’ll be welcomed with open arms.”

Shawn Nunn, President, YEA Networks, added: “We are more than appreciative of the opportunity to work with Radio One and to be back in the Houston market! The entire Kidd Kraddick Morning Show team is ready to do their part in helping make RadioNOW 92.1 a powerhouse in Houston.”

Pamela McKay, VP/GM, Radio One Houston, said: “We are excited to welcome The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show and KiddNation to RadioNOW 92.1 Houston! The show has a longstanding relationship with Houston listeners and we are looking forward to seeing this relationship continue to grow. The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show is also a great community partner in the cities they call home and we are excited to partner with them on Kidd’s Kids and other local community partnerships.”

About “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show”

“The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show”, the most-listened to contemporary morning show in America, is heard on more than 65 Top 40 and Hot AC radio stations across the country, as well as the American Forces Radio Network, weekdays from 5-10 am CT. This high energy, non-stop program combines your music with the show’s engaging approach to entertainment, bringing listeners inside the lives of their favorite stars. If you think listening to “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” is like listening to any old morning show, you’re wrong! Listening to “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” is like being part of a conversation with your best friends every weekday! For more information, visit: https://www.kiddnation.com/.

About YEA Networks

YEA Networks, a High 5 Media company, creates, produces and syndicates great radio, television and digital content, including “The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show”, the #1 syndicated morning show for Top 40 and Hot AC stations; “Tino Cochino Radio”, various KiddNation podcasts and “The Hollywood 5”, which mixes celebrity gossip, humor and music. For more information, visit: http://www.yeanetworks.com.

(This post was taken from a YEA Networks release)

'Kidd Kraddick Kidd's Kids Day' is Friday August 2

Kidd Kraddick

106.1 KISS FM, Yea Networks, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, Southwest Airlines, and the Dallas Fort Worth area are teaming up to honor radio legend Kidd Kraddick by proclaiming Friday August 2, 2013 as KIDD KRADDICK KIDD’S KIDS DAY.

This special proclamation culminates a weeklong on air celebration of Kidd’s life following his passing last weekend. Longtime listeners will be able to honor Kidd’s legacy on Friday amongst friends by contributing to his charity Kidd’s Kids, built to help chronically ill and physically challenged children experience unforgettable adventure by sending them to Walt Disney World. There are four ways to donate on Friday: Stop by any participating DFW Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers locations, donate online at 1061kissfm.com, text “KIDD” to 52000 to automatically donate $10, or call 214-866-8106 to donate via phone

Kidd Kraddick, a Dallas radio staple since 1984 and host of “Kidd Kraddick in the Morning,” is best known for entertaining thousands of listeners on air across the country each morning. Off air, Kidd was dedicated to helping those around him through his words, actions, and his charity, Kidd’s Kids.

“Kidd devoted his life to making people smile every morning, and for 21 years his foundation has been dedicated to bringing joy to thousands of chronically and terminally ill children,” says Kelly Kibler, Senior Vice President of Operations for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Kidd died doing what he loved, and his final day was spent selflessly focused on those special children that meant the world to him.”

In addition to taking donations, the cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Allen, Flower Mound, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Addison, Coppell, Denton, Mansfield, Southlake, Plano, Frisco, Grand Prairie, McKinney, Carrollton, Weatherford, Richardson, Irving, Garland, and Mesquite have made official proclamations to designate Friday, August 2, 2013 as Kidd Kraddick Kidd’s Kids Day.

The family is planning a public memorial service and will announce details in the upcoming days.

RELATED
- Kidd Kraddick has died

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Clear Channel Dallas)

Kidd Kraddick replaces Maria Todd mornings on Mix 96.5 KHMX

UPDATE JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

UPDATE 7/27/2013
Radio's Kidd Kraddick has died

CBS Radio Houston announced today that Dallas-based syndicated morning show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning will take over the morning show slot from the legendary Maria Todd and co-host Brad Booker at Mix 96.5 KHMX this coming Monday, June 13.

Kidd Kraddick and crew will air from 5 to 9am.

“Mix 96-5 is a long-time Houston favorite radio brand and Kidd’s show is a perfect compliment," said Senior Vice President and Market Manager for CBS RADIO Houston, Brian Purdy. "It’s topical, fun and entertaining and we know our listeners are going to love it.”

I'm surprised Kidd Kraddick didn't show up in Houston earlier. Especially in the time period Mix 96.5 was owned by Clear Channel. Kidd's home station is Clear Channel owned 106.1 KISS FM KHKS.

“Houston has been at the top of our affiliate wish list for nearly ten years," Kraddick said. "We do really well in all of our Texas markets so it looks like a natural and logical next step. We’ve had opportunities in Houston in the past but the circumstances were never exactly right. We only want to be on if we can win, and with CBS as our partner for the first time, we think we have a chance to do well.”

As for Maria Todd, she will move to afternoon drive from 2 to 7pm on Mix 96.5.

“We are thrilled to have Maria continue to be part of the on-air line-up of Mix 96-5," said KHMX Program Director Tracy Austin. "She is a beloved Houston personality and it makes sense that she has her own show!”

Austin says Todd's show will be a mix of hit music, listener calls and her signature entertainment news. CBS did not say what will happen to co-host Booker.

Both Austin and Todd previously worked across the street at 104.1 KRBE.

Here is more about Kidd Kraddick:

With its ensemble cast, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning is known for being completely irreverent and hilarious in one moment, then profoundly touching the next. Kidd and his crew have been lauded for their commitment to charity with Kidd’s Kids - the show’s signature charitable cause which sends terminally and chronically ill children and their families to Walt Disney World each November. The show is heard in 85 markets across the country and Kraddick says his 86th affiliate will get lots of attention.

UPDATE
CBS Houston confirms to me that Brad Booker will no longer be with the station. That also includes former Mix 96.5 KHMX afternoon guy Dave Morales. Maria Todd takes his slot and CBS says Morales is gone too. Morales previously worked in Dallas at 106.1 KISS FM where Kraddick broadcasts from. He also has worked at Hot 95.7 KKHH and the now defunct 102.9 The Planet KKPN.

UPDATE JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

Mix 96.5 KHMX dumps Kidd Kraddick; going local

UPDATE JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

UPDATE 7/27/2013
Radio's Kidd Kraddick has died

UPDATE 2/20/2013
Mix 96.5 KHMX moves Blake Hayes to mornings

I tweeted this out last night and got such a reaction, that I'm blogging about it too.

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Mix 96.5 KHMX is dropping the Dallas-based syndicated morning show Kidd Kraddick in the Morning. Kidd and crew were on in Houston for a little more than a year.

You might remember that Kraddick replaced the legendary 104.1 KRBE morning host Maria Todd and co-host Brad Booker. Todd moved over to News 92 FM KROI. Booker left for country powerhouse KWNR-AM in Las Vegas.

The Chron says that KHMX producer John Paul Stevenson aka “Producer JP” will take over until a full-time replacement is found. By the way, Stevenson is the Rockets’ PA dude at the Toyota Center.

Guess until someone is officially hired for Mix 96.5 mornings, we can just watch for Maria Todd and Sam Malone sightings around town.

Don't worry about Kidd Kraddick, you can still catch him on TV in Houston.

UPDATE JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

RELATED
Should Sam Malone have stayed at 104.1 KRBE?

Chita Johnson's private hurricane, Kidd Kraddick returns and more

MORE VIDEO
- Meteorologist Chita Johnson braves the hurricane simulator
- Classic Houston TV newscast clips from the 70s to 90s
- KHOU 11's Lisa Hernandez engaged thanks to the Goo Goo Dolls?

Kidd Kraddick Team Returns to Airwaves
Monday morning was emotional for the cast of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, as they returned to the airwaves without their namesake.
- Kraddick's crew talks about the show without Kidd
- Kraddick, Kiss, And The Resurgence Of Top 40

Meteorologist Ashton Altieri Joins WFAA
Meteorologist Ashton Altieri is joining WFAA, the ABC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
- WFAA’s Pierce Allman and his Oswald encounter

Univision Shuffles Dallas Signals
In response to CBS shifting 107.5 KMVK from Spanish CHR to Regional Mexican, Univision has countered by shuffling programming on a few of its Dallas market stations.

102.9 NOW (KDMX-FM)'s lineup for its 2nd annual Texas Tango
102.9 NOW’s Texas Tango will feature One Republic as the headliner, and will include a strong bill of pop artists including Sara Bareilles, a very special acoustic performance from Johnny Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, Plain White T’s, and David Cook on September 21, 2013 at Verizon Theater in Grand Prairie. For information or ticket purchase please visit 1029now.com.

Ratings for Houston-Galveston TX
July 2013 Portable People Meter (Updated: 08-05-13)

Lone Star Awards 2013
The Houston Press Club quietly hands out its Lone Star Awards 2013.

Do not adjust your sets: Popular TV anchor admits on Facebook to having a face lift
The UK's Daily Mail links to mikemcguff.com.
- KPRC 2's Bill Balleza talks about facelift

40 years ago, the world lost the famed Chicken Ranch
It was 40 years ago that the infamous Chicken Ranch in La Grange was shuttered. The brothel, also the subject of ZZ Top’s La Grange, was an open secret in Texas for some time.

Houston Media Watch.Com surpasses the one million hit plateau
The HMW blog is only a couple months shy of the three-and-a-half year-old threshold and the staff is pleased with HMW's development and growth over the first three years.
- SportsRadio 610 says we want Hispanics

Houston, Dr. Phil Returns to KPRC Channel 2
After a four-year hiatus, the Dr. Phil show will return to KPRC Channel 2′s fall line-up. KPRC vice president and general manager Jerry Martin along with Dr. Phil McGraw announced the rekindled relationship during a VIP meet and greet at the Houston station.
- Will Dr. Phil return to Houston TV after 2011?

Giving Back In Our Community With Local Reporter and Anchor
KPRC 2's Keith Garvin started a charity called The Portion Foundation which is donating backpacks and supplies for 600 needy students in a section of HISD where 100% of the kids are listed as disadvantaged.

Twitter's a valuable tool for Austin's TV stations
Connecting with your favorite Austin newscasters has never been easier.

New radio station 96.3 RnB hits Austin's airwaves
A new radio station, RnB 96.3, signed on the air in Austin, delivering round-the-clock R&B tunes.

KTSM anchor Adrienne Alvarez arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
Television news anchor Adrienne Alvarez was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, officials said.

More ‘Fun’ in Amarillo
Tejas Broadcasting has flipped classic country “Legends 99.7” KBZD, Amarillo, TX to “Fun 99.7” returning the hot AC format to the market.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Houston and TX TV & radio job moves while I was away...there are lots of them
- News 92 FM and Yahoo Sports Radio 1560 team up
- Houston-based syndicated radio host Chris X gets local weeknight show
- Bill Balleza back from summer break on KPRC 2; Dominique Sachse now gone
- Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton to replace Adam Wexler and Matt Jackson on 790 KBME
- Christine Haas returns to Texas at Fox 7 KTBC
- KPRC's Camille Williams Hepola & KHOU's Jeff McShan head to Harris County District Attorney's Office
- Texas Radio Hall of Fame nominations 2013
- Idolina Peralez replaces Mary Lee at KPRC 2
- 790 KMBE adds Jay Mohr, Lance Zierlein & Adam Clanton mornings and more
- Minerva Perez's 'Latina Voices: Smart Talk' hits 100 episodes

Kraddick public memorial, Dallas TV changes, Houston radio and more

MORE VIDEOS
- Brian Williams Raps Young MC's Bust a Move with words cut from his newscast
- Meteorologist Reports on Hailstorm, Finds Out On Air it Damaged His Car
- TV Reporter Just Misses ‘Full Moon’ Shot Behind Him
- In case you ever wondered what a newspaper reporter goes through
- CBS 11 KTVT starts new 11am newscast today
- Discover Houston - Trailer

Kidd Kraddick public memorial set for August 15 on AT&T Plaza outside AAC, featuring a Ben Folds performance
A public memorial for Kidd Kraddick, billed as a “Tribute to Kidd,” will take place August 15 on the AT&T Plaza in front of the American Airlines Center. It will begin at 5:30 p.m.
- Dale Hansen compares Kidd Kraddick's death to 9/11 in bizarre interview with radio show crew

Catching up with a cavalcade of changes in D-FW television news
Lots of changes in the last few weeks in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Cumulus, owner of The Ticket, to run ESPN Radio in Dallas; exec delivers 'tough' news to KESN staff
The self-proclaimed Worldwide Leader, announced it was turning over day-to-day operations of its Bristol-owned radio station KESN, better known as ESPN-FM (103.3), to Cumulus Media, owner of rival The Ticket KTCK-AM (1310), the perennial local sports talk ratings champion.

CBS clearly has upper hand in stalemate with Time Warner
CBS can afford to play a waiting game. Time Warner cannot -- particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth viewing area.

Former KXAS Anchor Snyder Caught Up in Sun Scandal
NY Times wrote about Mike Snyder, longtime Dallas anchor, a debate stemming from a glare on a Dallas museum, and some online comments from a fake person…that happened to be Mike Snyder.

Longtime columnist, radio show host Randy Galloway retiring from broadcasting
Randy Galloway, the longtime radio talk show host with the telling Texas twang that spouts hot sports opinions, is retiring from KESN-FM (103.3) at the end of the year.

Dallas paper and “The Ticket” on same mobile page
In Dallas the local paper is turning to the experts in talk radio — broadcasters.

KILT summer slump continues in latest Arbitrons
For the first time since December 2010, KILT (610 AM) does not rank first among Houston’s five all-sports radio stations in any of the three major daytime dayparts as measured by Arbitron in its July ratings book.

‘Sportsmouth’ Warner resigns from KILT
Longtime Houston radio sportscaster Barry Warner said he has resigned from CBS Radio’s KILT (610 AM), bringing to an end, for now, a radio career that began in the 1950s.
- Barry Warner laments the rise of douchebag sports talk radio, questions journalism training of 610 AM hosts
- Fred and Ted show to fill KILT late-night hole

Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton talk
Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton of 790 KBME's The Proper Gentlemen face Houston Media Watch.
- Lance Zierlein and Adam Clanton to replace Adam Wexler and Matt Jackson on 790 KBME

Shelby Hodge's cancer fight
A cancer bump in the road for CultureMap's Shelby Hodge means M.D. Anderson is her new best friend

Dave Ward signs extension; hopes for 50 years at KTRK
Dave Ward, KTRK's seemingly eternal anchor, is one contract extension away from setting the stage for his goal of working 50 years at Channel 13.

Style Setter: Dana Tyson
Dana Tyson: A well-dressed radio personality? No, really.

HOUSTON MEDIA BABY WATCH
- Casey Curry is pregnant
- KHOU 11's Jeremy Desel gets baby #4
- KPRC's Amy Davis & Joel Eisenbaum expecting a baby girl

San Antonio’s KSMG-FM names afternoon host
Jenny Lee has been tapped to join KSMG as the afternoon host.

In July, KVUE, KXAN rank No. 1 for local news
If KVUE and KXAN are your go-to choices for local TV news, you're in good company.

Did KVIA go to far in reporting KTSM anchor's arrest?
Channel 7-KVIA was oozing with "mea culpas" the other night, apologizing profusely for what some viewers obviously perceived as overly aggressive, sensational journalism.
- KVIA Raises Questions Over Coverage of Rival Anchor’s Arrest for Domestic Violence

MOVING

KTRK abc13 10pm news producer Waliya Lari instagrams she is leaving the station.

WTVD Durham, North Carolina producer Meredith Harvie joins sister station KTRK.

Bobby Rigg is back in Houston at his old job at KHOU where he’s once again Sr. Writer Producer in promotions.

REMEMBERING

CBS 11 Says Farewell To One Of Its Own
KTVT says goodbye to longtime employee Tom Finn.

R.I.P.: Paul Gibson PD At KDCD San Angelo, TX
San Angelo, TX on-air radio personality Paul “Gibson” Peterson died after suffering a stroke Sunday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Shel Winkley replaces Bob French at KBTX 3
- Bill Barajas joins KSAT from KRGV
- Aereo to bring local Houston & Dallas TV to your mobile device
- Why was KTRK abc13's 10pm newscast late?
- Houston PR Day Conference
- KTRK abc13 has technical difficulties during Houston #Texans vs Minnesota Vikings game; will re-air it

Remembering Kidd Kraddick

Kidd Kraddick, a legendary radio morning show host from Dallas—Fort Worth and beyond, died on July 27, 2013.

This aircheck features the "Kidd Kraddick Morning Show", days after his passing, where they played some of his best moments on the radio.

Kidd Kraddick anniversary, Houston TV job moves plus more

MORE VIDEOS
- David Letterman interview with CBS Morning Anchor Norah O'Donnell...uncomfortable
- WFAA Hansen sports special
- What’s the deal with Top 40 radio?
- KHOU 11’s Ron Trevino goes one-on-one with Paul Wall
- So, ‘Dog’ Did the Weather This Morning on ‘Good Day Colorado’
- 104 KRBE Houston - Aircheck (1997)
- FOX 7 News at 10pm with Christine Haas - premiering August 4th
- Hit 96.5 KKHT Houston - TOTH (1986)
- 100.3 KILT Houston - Jingle (2001)

Not Kidd's Anymore
On the anniversary of Kidd Kraddick’s death, his radio show lives, his co-hosts cope — and the ratings are up.
- Kidd Kraddick's Co-Hosts a Year After the Radio Show Host's Death

Why a doctor joined the Dallas Morning News as a reporter
Last year, Dr. Seema Yasmin visited a newsroom for the first time.

Pete Delkus: A story of perseverance
Most, if not all, of you know our own Pete Delkus our chief meteorologist at WFAA. What you may not know, is of his career before turning to meteorology.

Broadcast Paces Gannett to 12% Quarterly Boost
Gannett reported broadcasting segment revenues of $398.3 million in the second quarter, almost 88% higher than the second quarter last year, reflecting Gannett’s acquisition of the Belo station group and “substantially higher retransmission revenue and political advertising across all of our stations,” said Gannett.

Post–Newsweek Stations Renamed Graham Media Group
Post–Newsweek Stations has changed its name to Graham Media Group. The company owns KPRC Houston and KSAT San Antonio.

Houston Chronicle to move into “state-of-the-art” facility
Houston Chronicle Media Group announced plans Monday to relocate most of its downtown workforce, including employees from the Houston Chronicle, LaVozTX.com, Chron.com and HoustonChronicle.com, to a “state-of-the-art” campus in southwest Houston.

Mary Benton in Boston with NABJ making a difference
Members of the National Association of Black Journalists are not just partying at the annual convention in Boston.
- Mary Benton's last farewell party hosted by HABJ

KUHT History in Pictures
From the University of Houston Digital Library, 346 pictures and videos of the history of Channel 8 over the decades, including people, buildings, equipment, etc.

Houstonians Brought Live Moon Pictures to the World’s TV Sets
It’s been 45 years since the first moon landing, and many people may not realize that all of the live pictures that the world saw came through the control board of a Houston TV station

Borrowing from Wikipedia
Houston Chronicle’s “Houston Advocate” borrows from Wikipedia without attribution blogHOUSTON reports.

Texans name new Spanish radio home
The Houston Texans are on the move announcing they’ve inked a deal to air their Spanish-language play-by-play on Deportes Media’s “ESPN Deportes 1180 AM” KGOL.

San Antonio TV station declines to name restaurant storing food in bathroom
KENS 5, Gannett’s station in San Antonio, has posted and aired a story about a local restaurant getting caught storing food in the bathroom.

S.A. radio ex gets KSAT-TV host gig
The easy-on-the ears Jeff Roper, formerly a morning personality on KCYY-FM (Y100) here, will soon try your eyes on for size.

San Antonio TV executive named to national Emmy board
KLRN’s Chief Operating Officer has been elected to serve as a trustee to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Julie Coan is the first person from San Antonio to be elected to this national position.

New KXAN show debuts Aug. 4
“Studio 512,” KXAN’s new lifestyle program, will debut next week.

Folksy charm should serve former UT head coach well as college football TV analyst
Just because Mack Brown is retired from the sidelines doesn't mean the former head coach of the Texas Longhorns is quitting the world of college football entirely.

MOVING

Former CNN producer Kysha Reid exits the FOX 26 KRIV morning executive producer chair after nearly eight months. Reid told me the departure was a mutual decision between her and the station. She says she is excited about her next opportunity which she declined to talk about
it.
UPDATE 7/30/2014
Kysha Reid has notified me that this article about her is incorrect. That is all I know at this point. I have re-contacted her via Twitter and telephone to find out which part is incorrect. Will update when I hear back from her.

Did you know that TV director Rick Herring has been at KTRK abc13 for almost 42 years? Now his son, Chris, is directing at KPRC 2. Chris started at KSAT (San Antonio) after college, moved to WDIV (Detroit) and now is with KPRC.

Speaking of KPRC 2, Vice President/Director of Creative Services Mike Guerrieri adds the NBC Strategic Marketing Council Chairman role to his list of duties.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Tracy Clemons heads to KTRK abc13
- Fox 26 meteorologist arrested in the studio?
- KTRK and ABC stations to start central master control hub
- Simone Eli is new KPRC 2 weekend sports anchor
- Jacob Rascon now at NBC News
- KTRK abc13 news director Dave Strickland resigns
- Michelle Merhar delivers baby boy
- Bob French files lawsuit against KBTX

The Bert Show joins 102.9 NOW KDMX mornings

Bert Weiss, former Kidd Kraddick producer and sidekick, returns to Dallas radio on 102.9 NOW KDMX FM

The Bert Show cast

102.9 NOW (KDMX FM) announced today that The Bert Show will join the station as its new morning show, airing weekdays from 5-9:00 a.m. C.T. The Bert Show will launch on 102.9 NOW on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.

The Bert Show is a syndicated program powered by YEA Networks, Kidd Kraddick’s broadcasting company, and features host, Bert Weiss, co-hosts Jeff Dauler, Kristin Klingshirn and a variety of additional on air characters. 

The Bert Show will entertain listeners in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with authentic, lifestyle conversations, pop culture gossip, news, A-list celebrity guests and continued hit music. Tara, 102.9 NOW’s previous morning show host, will keep The Bert Show connected to the Metroplex with live traffic, weather and entertainment updates.

 The addition of The Bert Show is the latest in a series of changes in the market and reinforces Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Dallas’ commitment to providing North Texas with all-star programming lineups on all of its stations.

“We are thrilled to welcome The Bert Show to the Clear Channel DFW family,” said Deidre Richter, President, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Dallas / Ft Worth. “102.9 NOW has seen major growth in the past year, and addition of The Bert Show will only add to the station’s success. We know this will be a win for both listeners and advertisers alike.”

“I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back on in the Metroplex! I fell in love with Dallas-Ft. Worth when I was on Kidd’s show,” said Weiss. “I can’t wait to get started and connect with the area again.”

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Clear Channel Dallas)

Big Al Mack shares why he revealed cancer diagnosis

Big Al Mack, from the Dallas-Fort Worth based Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, talked to WFAA 8 morning anchor Marc Istook on why he went public with his prostate cancer diagnosis.

"'We’re a very honest show. And if we’re going through stuff, we pretty much put it out there,' Mack said. 'I wanted to make this more about other guys getting checked.'

Despite Mack's own father battling prostate cancer in his 60s, for years he didn't take his own health seriously. But the sudden death of his longtime radio partner Kidd Kraddick, 10 years ago at age 53, served as a wakeup call. It was time to get regular checkups.

'I didn’t do it for years,' Mack said. 'But when Kidd passed away, and then within a year my dad passed away, hey, maybe this whole going to the doctor thing isn’t such a bad idea.'"

UPDATE MAY 2023

Big Al Mack celebrates last cancer treatment.

 

Top mikemcguff.com posts for 2012

Every year I slack off like every other blog and run highlights of the past year. So here you go, the top Houston media stories of 2012 by pageviews. So that means the readers decided this list by what they clicked on most throughout the year.

1. KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse gets engaged in Rome
I wrote this post in October 2011 and it's still tops in 2012. Yes, that many people search for news on KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse and her engagement/wedding.

 I hate to tell the haters this, but this post had three times the traffic of the number two post. From my blog's perspective, Sachse is the most popular talent in Houston.

Here is the actual wedding post - KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse weds Nick Florescu.

2. Wayne Dolcefino and KTRK 13 divorce
The news of Wayne Dolcefino leaving KTRK 13 officially came the day before Thanksgiving. That means this number 2 post has only been up for around a month. Wow!

I said this would be the biggest media story of 2012 at the time, and I almost stopped blogging for the rest of the year.

Good thing I didn't...one other story was about to happen that would almost be as big (more on this below).

See photos from Wayne Dolcefino's goodbye party, plus what he's doing next.

3. Gene Norman out at KHOU 11
Another big story in November, just before the Wayne Dolcefino post. Gene Norman's departure from KHOU 11 proved that some of the biggest media stories happened at the end of 2012.

4. KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years
This is the post I talked about before. KPRC 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley's marriage to his longtime partner happened in mid-December, and readers haven't stopped reading it since.

5. Nnete departs 97.9 The Box KBXX Madd Hatta Morning Show
When 97.9 The Box KBXX morning show co-host Nnete Inyangumia left the station, it shocked a lot of people. She left for Foxxhole on Sirius XM channel.

6. KHOU 11's Chita Johnson from KRCR can dance and rap
What can I say about KHOU 11 meteorologist Chita Johnson? Clearly she has fans. This post was written in July of 2011 and people are still accessing it all the time.

7. KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse and Nick Florescu's new wedding plans
Remember when I said KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse was popular? Here is another wedding post, this time from 2012, that made it big.

8. KPRC 2's Jennifer Reyna promoted to anchor
If you have been a longtime reader here, you know KPRC 2's Jennifer Reyna has always been a popular topic. This post was from September 2011 and is still hot.

9. KHOU 11's Christine Haas to KNSD 7 NBC San Diego
KHOU 11 morning anchor Christine Haas surprised viewers when she headed west to KNSD 7 NBC San Diego. Stay classy.

10. Sam Malone says 700 KSEV let him go
The news of Sam Malone getting fired from 700 KSEV happened on the same weekend that KPRC 2's Dominique Sachse got married. It was probably the biggest weekend my blog ever had.
- Sam Malone and Maria Todd together again?

11. KPRC 2 hires fmr. beauty queen, Sharron Melton vs Lily Jang and more
This post covered four topics, but it was the last one that generated all of the traffic. It made number 11 on the list because of KPRC 2 reporter Alexandra Lewis who was a former Miss Louisiana. Ca c'est bon.

12. KTRK 13 hires Crystal Kobza, formerly of KOB
The day reporter Crystal Kobza showed up on KTRK 13, I had tons of emails from excited male viewers. No surprise she makes the number 12 post. Hate to disappoint all of her fans, but I hear Kobza has left the station after her freelance gig ended.

13. Mix 96.5 KHMX dumps Kidd Kraddick; going local
While Kidd Kraddick didn't apparently heat up mornings on Mix 96.5 KHMX, he still has a bunch of fans that wondered what happened to the show after the station decided to go local.

14. KTRK 13's Casey Curry engaged
KTRK 13 meteorologist Casey Curry is probably one of the most popular talents on KTRK 13. When I write a post about her, it always does well with readers. In fact, I now know first hand, when she does a community event, she can fill a room with fans.
- KTRK 13's Casey Curry talks engagement

15. KHOU 11 puts Lily Jang in mornings from KCPQ Q13 Seattle
I just featured the post where KHOU 11 morning anchor Christine Haas took off for San Diego. Here is the post concerning her replacement. Lily Jang has massive popularity on social media, so no surprise she makes the 15th slot.
- KHOU's Lily Jang talks morning drama & chemistry

RELATED
- Top mikemcguff.com posts for 2011
- Top 10 mikemcguff.com blog posts for 2010 by reader traffic
- Top mikemcguff.com posts of 2009
- Top mikemcguff.com posts of 2008
- Top Mike McGuff blog posts of 2007
- Top 10 for 2006

Texas TV news and radio job moves March 2020

RELATED
- Best News Bloopers March 2020 Will Make You Laugh


2019 TEXAS ASSOCIATED PRESS CONTEST WINNERS

2019 Texas AP Winners and Judges' Comments

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

NBC 5 KXAS DFW anchor Kris Gutierrez rejoins channel 2 Houston as evening news anchor.

Former CW33 KDAF DFW chief meteorologist Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK.

KPLX/99.5 The Wolf launches The All-New Wake Up With the Wolf Show featuring co-hosts Brian Moote and Tara.
- Lisa Taylor Exits Mornings At 99.5 The Wolf Dallas

Michelle Boros joins KDMX 102.9 NOW as the new Morning Drive Host.

Kidd Kraddick Morning Show co-host, J-Si Chavez, and contributor, Jenna Owens, launch new podcast, Fitish.

Former KIII morning anchor Kristin Diaz joins KRLD NewsRadio 1080 as afternoon anchor.

A North Texas radio station that the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles determined had call letters that were too "vulgar" to put on a personalized license plate finally has those formerly vulgar letters proudly affixed to its one station vehicle.

Bradley Blackburn, who left WFAA recently has landed as a freelance correspondent for CBS News.

KDFW (Dallas) Meteorologist Alberto Romero was involved in a car crash and suffered from two broken ankles.

Layoffs and Salary Cuts at D Magazine.


HOUSTON

abc13 KTRK's Dave Ward asks viewers to pray for his wife Laura who is in the hospital with double pneumonia.

Former EWTN Correspondent/Anchor Wyatt Goolsby joins 740 KTRH.

The Houston Business Journal adds new reporter Sara Samora to cover general assignments.

Danny Hermosillo leaves Chron.com to become Assignments Manager at Telemundo Houston.

"The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show” returns to Houston on RadioNOW 92.1
- The “Joe & McKinzie” morning show on “Radio Now 92.1” KROI Seabrook/Houston comes to an end.

- List of Houston media members affected by novel coronavirus
- Houston Public Media Names Joshua Adams Station Manager
- Anavid Reyes joins KPRC
- Bachelor Stars Reveal What It's Really Like To Be On The Show
- Kevin Roth joins abc13 KTRK
- Houston TV helps the kids online
- VIDEO: New ways TV news crews are working during COVID-19
- Kris Gutierrez rejoins KPRC 2
- TV anchors broadcast from home
- Live Radio Performances Pay Off for Texas Country Artists
- KHOU 11 reporter Stephanie Whitfield announces she is expecting a baby
- abc13 KTRK anchor Chauncy Glover tests positive for novel coronavirus
- Producing videos from home
- MegaTV leaves KTBU 55 as TEGNA brings in Quest
- abc13 KTRK weekend meteorologist Rachel Briers has her baby
- FOX 26 KRIV tests remote broadcasts
- Morning Dose returns to CW39 Monday away from studio
- KPRC 2 photojournalist John Treadgold talks 44 year Houston TV career
- Brandon Walker to return to KPRC 2 after accident
- Chauncy Glover discusses experiencing COVID-19
- Fmr. KHOU photographer John Shaw loses wife to COVID-19


SAN ANTONIO

News4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Emily Baucum celebrates eight years with the station.


AUSTIN

KXAN-TV announced March 31 that broadcast journalist Tom Miller has been named anchor of the station’s weekday morning newscasts. Mr. Miller will co-anchor KXAN News Today alongside journalist Sally Hernandez, traffic reporter Amanda Dugan and meteorologist David Yeomans Monday through Friday from 4:30-7 a.m.

KVUE 24 Austin morning traffic anchor Anavid Reyes joins KPRC 2 in same role.


AROUND TEXAS

Former WFAA reporter Todd Unger joins 25 News KXXV Waco, Temple, Killeen as weeknight Anchor at 5, 6 & 10 P.M.

KRGV hires reporter Rudy Mireles.

Waco Duo Move To New Frequencies.

Former KMID reporter Jessica Vellejo joins WFOR Miami.


REMEMBERING

WFAA Managing Editor Allen Manning passes away.

Mix 96.5 KHMX moves Blake Hayes to mornings

Blake Hayes drops into Kidd Kraddick's former morning slot on Mix 96.5 KHMX

JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

Houston's Mix 96.5 KHMX has had some turnover in the morning drive over the last few years.

Maria Todd came back to Houston to work at the CBS station in 2010, she was later replaced by Dallas-based syndicated guy Kidd Kraddick, whose show was just dropped last November.

With a promise of going local, Mix 96.5 KHMX afternoon drive man Blake Hayes will be moved to mornings starting Monday, February 25th. At the same time, Chad Pitt will join the Mix team for afternoon drive. Chad comes to Houston from Hot 101.5 in Tampa, but no stranger to CBS, having handled afternoon drive and Adult Top 40 WSJT Tampa.

Mix 96.5 KHMX's Blake Hayes (blakehayes.com)

“I believe this move will sure up our personality driven line up on Mix,” said KHMX PD Bob Neumann. “Blake is the perfect fit for where we’re going with morning show. I talked to many very talented people during my search, but in the end, Blake is the right fit. It’s nice to be able to promote from within.”

“I worked with Chad in Tampa," Neumann added. "He’s a real pro and will fit right in with the Mix staff.”

Morning news and traffic will continue to be handled by John Paul Stevenson, who will also serve as morning show producer. Hayes has been handling Afternoon Drive for Mix since January of 2012.

JANUARY 07, 2014
Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX

NewsFix review, 1560 The Game's big profile, fmr. Dallas reporter in CBS anchor chair? and more

WRIC-TV's live truck becomes crowd's dance floor after VCU win

Attitude trumps tradition on NewsFix
KIAH CW 39's revamped newscast offers variety, sacrifices immediacy says the Houston Chronicle.

UPDATE
WFAA wins Peabody award
The three — WFAA Dallas, WTHR Indianapolis and KSTP Minneapolis — were among 39 winners of the prestigious award announced this morning via a webcast from the University of Georgia, which administers the awards.

KGOW'S KAPOW KAPOW
1560 KGOW-AM The Game weaves pop culture, locker-room humor and irreverence into sports-talk radio.  This is a huge article by The Houston Press.

Is former Dallas TV reporter headed for CBS Evening News anchor's chair?
Several national publications are reporting that Katie Couric's departure (ejection?) from the tailspinning CBS Evening News is imminent. Most list 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley as a leading candidate to replace Couric in the anchor's chair.

Fox 26 gets new live trucks
Fox 26 KRIV built two new live trucks - take a tour.

Mysterious smoke on channel 11 newscast?
Is KHOU 11 borrowing a few ideas from the KISS concert at the rodeo?

WFAA 8 chopper flies off into sunset
Fear of not flying has prompted HD Chopper 8 pilot/reporter Troy Bush to call it a day at Dallas-based WFAA8.

Isiah Carey goes national again...
Isiah Carey AKA The Insite goes national again...this time not for the bug in mouth video, but Fox 26 KRIV's pole dancing story.

Waco's Fat Ho Burger joint owner interviewed on KCOH
Craig Shelton and Marcus Coleman interview Waco's Fat Ho Burger joint owner Ms. Evans on 1430 KCOH-AM.

Rachel McNeill talks her Jamaican heritage
KPRC 2 anchor Rachel McNeill talks her Jamaican heritage on the Tea Time-With Fiona podcast.

Brooke Meris Takes APD/MD Duties For KILT
BROOKE MERIS has been announced as the new APD/MD at CBS RADIO Country KILT/HOUSTON.
- 105.3 The Fan to Talk Sports in the Morning Beginning April 11

Clear Channel Dallas signs Kidd Kraddick for four more years
Kidd Kraddick renews his contract with KHKS/Dallas (106.1 KISS-FM) and more.

What happened to Lloyd Gite at KTSU?
Isiah Carey AKA The Insite finds out if Lloyd Gite was fired or left KTSU.

Daniel Frishberg: Houston's "MoneyMan" Settles With SEC
The Houston Press reports Daniel Frishberg settled a complaint from the SEC and will be reimbursing investors $65,000 for money invested in the BizRadio network.

Forget real TV cameras
Hey, stations! Tired of buying those pesky video cameras? There’s an app for that!

Drewry Communications stations getting new cameras
The Oklahoma-based group owner is rolling out local HD newscasts with the help of JVC's GY-HM790U and GY-HM700U camcorders.

All the World's a White-Balance
It's about as sexy as changing the batteries in your smoke detector, but skip it just once and your whole day could go up in flames. I'm talking about the lowly white-balance, that in-camera calibration that separates the cameramen from the fan-boys.

Ion Twin video camera
TWIN VIDEO is a video recorder that allows you to capture both your world and your reaction to it. (Thanks Will-E)

NATIONAL
- This is How Libyan TV Anchors Deliver the News
- Which Late Night Host First Convinced Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee To Drink On-Air at ‘Today’?
- Glenn Beck TV? The Challenges Beck Would Face If He Tries to Launch His Own Cable Channel
- MTV Hits Five-Year Ratings High With 27% Quarterly Gain

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- "KHOU 11 Stands For Houston" new logo and slogan
- KIAH 39 becomes CW39 again with new look starting today
- KHOU 11's new graphics and image spot
- Houston sports guy nails Jim Rome on air
- XFINITY finally 'replaces' Comcast on my cable box in Houston
- KHOU 11 feedback on new slogan/logo plus anchor IDs

The Dave, Mahoney & DK Morning Show to hit Mix 96.5 KHMX

UPDATE JANUARY 2017
After getting dropped by Mix 96.5 KHMX, the Dave and Mahoney Morning Show returns 2.6.17 on X107.5 Las Vegas without Daena Kramer.

The Dave, Mahoney & DK Morning Show Launches September 14

CBS RADIO’s Mix 96.5 announced today a new morning show will debut on Monday, Sept. 14 (6:00-10:00AM) as the station celebrates its 25th anniversary broadcasting Hot Adult Contemporary music. The Dave, Mahoney & DK Morning Show joins the station from CBS RADIO’s KXTE-FM in Las Vegas where they have been a proven ratings winner during their six year tenure. The show will be broadcast on-air, online at www.mix965houston.com and via the Radio.com app for mobile devices.

As part of Mix 96.5’s anniversary celebration, the station will host a concert featuring Rachel Platten, Matt Nathanson and Houston’s own Hilary Duff on Sunday, Sept. 20 at the House of Blues. Tickets go on sale to the public Monday, August 10th.

“Mix is a huge brand with a 25-year heritage in Houston,” said Sarah Frazier, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, CBS RADIO Houston. “As we celebrate our silver anniversary, we are excited to introduce the listeners to Dave, Mahoney and DK. With them anchoring our lineup, we are in a strong position to expand our brand over the next 25 years.”

“The Dave, Mahoney and DK Show is best described as a progressive, fast-paced program that connects with a young adult audience in an authentic, fun and relatable way,” said Charese Fruge, Vice President of Programming/Operations Manager, CBS RADIO Houston. “Dave, Mahoney and DK are real, self-deprecating and just plain funny. They are just everyday people talking about everyday things that are top of mind for all of us.”

“We want to thank CBS Radio for trusting us with this huge opportunity on Mix 96.5. To work in a major market with the programmer that has helped us build The Dave, Mahoney, and DK Morning Show into what it is today, is the perfect opportunity. We're primed for a win with CBS Radio Houston and we're going to hit the ground running on September 14th” said Dave, Mahoney & DK.

RELATED
- Listen to a show preview
- Mix 96.5 KHMX drops 'The Atom Smasher Morning Show'
- Atom Smasher ready to shake things up at Mix 96.5 KHMX
- Mix 96.5 KHMX moves Blake Hayes to mornings
- Mix 96.5 KHMX dumps Kidd Kraddick
- Kidd Kraddick replaces Maria Todd mornings on Mix 96.5 KHMX
- Maria Todd and Brad Booker team up for Mix 96.5 KHMX mornings
- Changes at Mix 96.5 KHMX mornings
- Sam Malone out at Mix 96.5 KHMX

(This post was taken from a CBS Radio Houston press release)

KPRC's Rachel McNeill wins, Austin TV changes, media job moves and more

MORE VIDEOS
- Bob Simon Interview on His Early Career: An In Memoriam Tribute
- Watch how Brian Williams' accounts of his time in Iraq have changed since 2003
- Watch BriWi spin a whopper to Tim Russert
- Eat the Press
- Creepy TV live shot with Sports Illustrated model
- Weather dog takes over weathercast
- What happens when an anchor gets more lines to read than co-anchor
- Jim Cantore gets really excited about "thundersnow"
- You know these had to sting the Peacock
- Because it is really all about us

George Riba, the man behind 8,000 stories, closes book on 37-year WFAA career
On Sept. 12, 1977, Riba began in the sports department at Channel 8. His hop-scotching from station to station was over. Almost 37 1/2 years later, Riba’s run ends Feb. 20. He’s retiring.

Kidd Kraddick's Big Al Helps Car Chase Accident Survivor
YEA NETWORKS’ syndicated KIDD KRADDICK Morning Show co-host BIG AL MACK helped give a new minivan to a DALLAS woman whose vehicle was struck during a high-speed chase in DALLAS.
- WFAA RAW VIDEO: Police chase ends in crash with mom going after suspect

102.1 The Edge announces Edgefest 2015
102.1 The Edge KDGE-FM announced EDGEFEST 2015, an iHeartRadio Festival, which will take place on April 25, 2015 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The double staged, day-long concert event will feature an all-star lineup including The Offspring, Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, AWOLNATION, Hozier, Vance Joy, Dirty Heads, New Politics, Banks, Yelawolf, Robert DeLong, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The Kooks, Joywave and will close with a special guest DJ performance by GIRLTALK. For over 20 years, Edgeheads have gathered together for this legendary concert event in Dallas / Ft Worth. Tickets go on-sale on Friday, February 20, at 10 a.m.

Rachel McNeill wins
KPRC 2 anchor Rachel McNeill wins Best On Air TV Personality from the Media Alliance of Houston

Houston Chronicle restaurant critic ranked low in integrity in national chefs survey
When food reviewers are rated

KEYE names new ‘We Are Austin’ hosts
“We Are Austin” will get a pair of new hosts. Jordan Steele and Taylor Ellison are set to take over KEYE’s 9 a.m. lifestyle show.

KXAN celebrates 50th anniversary
50 years ago, Central Texans turned on their televisions and discovered a brand new station.

KXAN tweaks weather team (Scroll down to see this part after linking over)
Meteorologists David Yeomans and Mark Monstrola have traded places, with Yeomans taking over the weekday morning shift and Monstrola heading to weekend evenings.

ESPN On The Way To College Station
Brazos Valley Communications’ Active Rock “Rock 103.9” KJXJ Franklin/College Station, TX is on the verge of a format change that will soon see ESPN Radio return to the home of Texas A&M University.

Hunters wound a Texas tower
Owner says the antenna used by “News Talk 95.9” KBRA, Freer, TX was "severely damaged."

MOVING

Former News 92 KROI managing editor Norm Uhl is the new director of communications and marketing for the Houston SPCA.

Casey 'Catnip' Atnip Joins KTBZ's Rod Ryan Show As AM Producer
iHEARTMEDIA Alternative KTBZ (94.5 THE BUZZ)/HOUSTON hires CASEY "CATNIP" ATNIP as morning show producer of THE ROD RYAN MORNING SHOW.

KCEN Waco reporter/producer/anchor Matt Reed leaves for NBC 10 WJAR Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.

Reeve Takes His Leave
One of the Texas Tribune's original reporters, Reeve Hamilton, is leaving.

Erik Breon Named KCBD News Director
Raycom Media announced that Erik Breon has been named News Director for KCBD, the company's NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas (DMA 144).

ZOLTAN CSANYI-SALCEDO returns to the ND chair of KGBT Harlingen.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- 93Q says it's almost Rodeo Houston time
- WFAA iPhone show host Mike Castellucci talks how he did it; plus advice on how you can do it
- Rekha Muddaraj adds to the KHOU 11 family

Texas media deaths of 2013

Texas broadcasters who died in 2013

KTRK abc13 photographer Bob Dows has died
KTRK Action 13 photographer Bob Dows passed away.

Former KVUE president passes after leukemia battle
A former president and general manager of KVUE, Joe Jerkins, died Tuesday Dec. 3 after a long battle with leukemia.

Texas Newsman Bill Alford Dies
Condolences to family and friends of longtime TEXAS radio and TV newsman BILL ALFORD.

Alan Hemberger has died
Houston, San Antonio and Austin TV anchor Alan Hemberger has died.

Don Harris, longtime WBAP/820 AM personality, dies at 75
Don Harris, whose deep, resonant voice captivated WBAP/820 AM listeners for more than 30 years, died in Waco. He was 75.

Former KTRH NewsRadio 740 host dies
Radio host Tara Howard Knauff has passed away after a long battle with cancer, friends say.

Charismatic former Texas TV news anchor and Friday Night Lights bit player dies
Veteran broadcaster and former KHOU news anchor John Hambrick died in Round Rock after a year-long battle with lung cancer. He was 73.

Former KTRK photographer Marshall Jard's legacy
L. "Marshall" Jard III Feb. 19, 1944 - July 3, 2013

Kracker Nuttz DJ Passes Away
If you’ve ever listened to 97.9 The Box in Houston in the past you have likely heard of the Kracker Nutz.

CBS 11 Says Farewell To One Of Its Own
KTVT says goodbye to longtime employee Tom Finn.

R.I.P.: Paul Gibson PD At KDCD San Angelo, TX
San Angelo, TX on-air radio personality Paul “Gibson” Peterson died after suffering a stroke.

RIP KCOH Disc Jockey Stevie Goodtime T
Longstanding KCOH radio personality Steven Reginald Talton, known on-air as Stevie Goodtime T, passed of cancer complications.

Radio's Kidd Kraddick has died
Houston radio remembers Kidd Kraddick, the "radio genius."

Lone Star EMMY Chapter Executive Director Misti Torres McCarty lost her battle with cancer.

Emil Meyer Mesinger, husband of celebrity gossip columnist of the Houston Chronicle Maxine Mesinger, has passed away.

Goodson McKee November 26, 1927 - May 29, 2013
Waco radio lifer Goodson McKee passed.

Houston Public Media Remembrance Of ACB Chairman John MacFarlane
John MacFarlane was one of the founders of Milestone Venture Group, a private equity investment group here in Houston. He was also Chairman of the Association for Community Broadcasting, the board that supports fundraising efforts for KUHF News, Classical 91.7 and HoustonPBS.

Former Fox 26 KRIV producer Greer Feagin found dead
Kathryn Greer Feagin previously worked at Fox 26 KRIV and WDSU.

Mary Denman, San Antonio Broadcasting Legend, Dies at 90
San Antonio media legend Mary Denman, who would joke that she was the 'oldest broad in broadcasting' died at the age of 90.

'The Mouth,' sports announcer, Paul Strelzin dead at 75
Paul Strelzin died. Larger than Life. An El Paso legend and icon.

Legendary KONO DJ and ‘Swingtime’ host Don Couser dead
Don Couser, a legendary KONO on-air radio personality and deejay in the 1960s and 1970s, died. He was 72.

Flynn, veteran newsman, dead at 65
George Flynn, a veteran journalist who never lost his love of news, died of an apparent heart attack. He was 65.

Houston radio legend Rick Roberts dies days after attack
Roberts, a native Houstonian, was well known at the city's radio stations dating back to the 1960's at KYOK-AM. He later worked for Texas Southern University's radio station KTSU-FM before retiring.

FOX San Antonio's Karen Martinez Passes Away
FOX San Antonio anchor Karen Martinez has passed away after her long battle with breast cancer. Karen was 37.

Anderson, longtime KTSU host, dies after aneurysm
Longtime KTSU (90.9 FM) radio host Myron Anderson died four days after suffering a brain aneurysm.

KLBJ reporter dies from injuries suffered in wreck
KLBJ-AM Austin reporter Barbara McCarley radio died from injuries she suffered in a rollover crash.
- No charges in wreck that killed radio reporter

KTRK 13 weatherman Doug Brown has died
In sad KTRK 13 related news, the day sportscaster Bob Allen signed off the station for good, we learned former morning weatherman, Doug Brown died.