2022 Texas Radio Hall of Fame nominees

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has released the names of the fifty (50) nominees for its 2022 Induction Class. 

UPDATE AUGUST 2022
2022 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees list

The voting portal will open at Noon CST on Wednesday, July 20th accessible to voting members via www.TRHOF.net through Friday, July 30th.

“We’ve been continually working to refine, streamline, and demystify the nomination and voting process” observes TRHOF Executive Director Doug Harris, “and this rollout represents a major step forward. We are fortunate to have a group of outstanding broadcasters for our voting members to consider and, for the first time, biographical information on the nominees.”

Over 200 broadcast professionals with ties to Texas radio were nominated for consideration by the TRHOF Review Committee, which reached a consensus on the final fifty. Voting members of the TRHOF will now determine the twenty individuals who will be honored in the TRHOF’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX.

“This slate of nominees spotlights the talent on both sides of the mic,” says Harris. “From the tower to the board to the conference room, this list of nominees touches every aspect of Texas radio. We have small town and major market representation that connects to a variety of formats and showcases virtually every position of service in the broadcast world.”

Selection of the 2022 Induction Class is the latest organizational milestone in a year that has, so far, included the TRHOF’s monthlong salute to the Pioneers of Black Radio and the launch of its inaugural scholarship program. The commemoration of the TRHOF’s 20th anniversary will reach its zenith during the organization’s Annual Induction and Reunion Weekend, November 4-5,

2022, at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas. Information on becoming a TRHOF voting member is available on the organization’s website and interested parties may still join—and vote—in this year’s selection.

TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME 2022 NOMINEES-FINAL LIST

1. Debbie Alcocer (KBFM, KZZY, KISS, KKZN, KZPS, KOAI, ABC Radio Networks, KVIL)

2. Roger Allen (KONO, KAJA, KTSA, KLLS, KITY, KSMG, KTFM)

3. Joe "The Godfather" Anthony (Yanuzzi) (KMAC, KISS, KESI, KSAQ, Z-ROCK ABC Network)

4. Albert Calvo (KUKA, KVAR, KMFM, KLVL, KQQK, KSAH)

5. Roula Christie (KHMX/KRBE)

6. James “Moby” Carney (KLOL/KSRR/KEGL)

7. Steve Coffman (KAFM, KZEP, KFAN, KENS)

8. Raoul Cortez (KCOR/The Sombrero Network)

9. Manuel D’avila, Sr. (Founder of Tejano Radio KEDA, KBOP, KESS, KIWW, KEXX, KUKA, KCCT & KBSO)

10. Dave Dillon (KODA)

11. Dean and Rog/Dean Myers and Roger Beaty (KKRW/KGLK)

12. Kandi Eastman (KMJQ)

13. Bob Ford (KZFX; KLOL; KSRR; KAUM; KXYZ, KILE)

14. Mary Lanoue -Gers (KISS, KSMG, KCYY, KONO, KKYX)

15. JD "Bo Leo" Gonzalez (KXTN/KBFM)

16. Harmon and Evans (KPLX)

17. Gladys Hill, aka KYOK's original Dizzy Lizzy, aka Gladys "Gee Gee" Hill (KYOK/KCOH/KZEY)

18. Stan Kelly (KTSA, KLLS, KSMG, KLUP, WOAI, KONO)

19. Lisle and Hahn/John Lisle & Steve Hahn (KISS)

20. “Uncle Funky” Larry Jones (KMJQ/KHJZ)

21. Pam Kelly (KLOL, KSBJ, KILT, KHPT, RFC Media)

22. Laurie Kendrick (KLOL)

23. Mark Masepohl (KTRH/KISS/KLNO)

24. Eddie Martiny (IHeart Houston Region President: KTRH, KPRC, KXYZ, KTBZ, KODA, KQBT)

25. Pam McKay (KASE/KMJQ/Urban One)

26. “The Musers”/George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith (KTCK)

27. George Henry Nelson, aka Brother George Nelson Sr. (KTRH, KYOK, KTSU)

28. John “The Lama” Oakes (KWTX)

29. Mona Parker (KKYX, KIUN, KCOR, KBOP)

30. Dave "Stone" Pinkstone (KSEL, KDAV, KPEP, KZIP)

31. Joe Pogge (KHMX/KILT/KKBQ)

32. David Ranken (KRLD, KLUV, KVIL, KODA, KILT, KSBJ, KLTR, Metro Traffic, Texas State Network)

33. Kelli Raspberry (KHKS)

34. Tom Richards (KRTS/KLEF)

35. Claude "Rick" Roberts (KYOK/KTSU)

36. Rod Ryan (KTBZ)

37. Bill Schoening (KVET/KSAM University of Texas Sports Play by Play)

38. Cindy Scull (KEGL)

39. Clifton "King Bee" Smith (KNUZ/KCOH/KPRC)

40. Ted Stecker (KAJA, KHYS, KSCS, KTYS)

41. Gary B. Stone (KXOL/KIKK/Spanish Broadcasting System Regional Manager)

42. H.F. Stone (KKDA/KMJQ)

43. Hannah Storm (KSRR/C-101 Corpus)

44. Bobby Swinson (KCLW)

45. Bart Taylor (KXYZ, KRLY, KSRR, KLOL, WCKW, XM Satellite Radio)

46. Terri Thomas (KBXX/KMJQ/KROI)

47. Maria Todd (KRBE/KHMX)

48. John Trapane (KILT/KIKK/KKBQ/EMI Records)

49. Dana Tyson (KODA)

50. James White (KYOK KPRC KTRH KMJQ)

Johnny Goyen’s ‘Soul of the City’ Debuts on Houston Radio Platinum

Houston Radio Platinum — the city’s online destination for classic hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s — announced the launch of a brand-new show from veteran radio personality Johnny Goyen. 

“Soul of the City with Johnny Goyen” will showcase some of the greatest soul, R&B, and Motown classics ever recorded.

A young Goyen began his radio career at the legendary KYOK Houston at just 16 years old. Over the past six decades, he’s worked at a variety of Houston stations and formats, but his passion for soul and R&B music has remained a constant. 

His Houston radio résumé includes KYOK, KIKK, KRBE, KODA, KNUZ, KENR, KAUM, KXYZ, KILT, KPRC, and KFMK. 

According to HoustonRadioPlatinum.com CEO Joey Kovacik, the new show will not only spotlight iconic soul tracks but also introduce fresh segments like The Legends of Soul Radio, a tribute to legendary soul DJs from Houston and around the country.

Blending music with rich storytelling, Goyen brings personal reflections from his long career, sharing memories of artists, DJs, and mentors who shaped his journey. “Soul of the City with Johnny Goyen” premieres with a special six-hour debut on Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m., and will air Sundays from 6 p.m. to midnight exclusively on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com. 

Goyen also hosts “Mornings with Johnny Goyen” weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Houston Radio Platinum.  He has been with the online station since 2019.

Houston Radio Platinum offers a FREE app available in your app store. Additionally, enable the Houston Radio Platinum skill and ask Alex to open “Houston Radio Platinum”.

Johnny Goyen returns to Houston Radio Platinum

Houston Radio Platinum is proud to announce that Texas Radio Hall of Fame member Johnny Goyen will be joining the staff. 

The multi-talented Goyen has worked at many stations in the Houston area including: KYOK, KIKK, KRBE, KODA, KNUZ, KENR, KAUM, KXYZ, KILT, KPRC and KFMK, and will be HRP’s new afternoon talent from 2pm to 6pm.  

Houstonradioplatinum.com CEO Joey Kovacik added "We are excited to have Johnny Goyen part of the line-up. It's a blast from the past...it's like the old KFMK here in Houston." 

HRP morning man Jimbo also praised Goyen, “Johnny will be the perfect fit for Houston Radio Platinum. We are the only classic hits station available in Houston.  One of Johnny’s best stops was at KFMK playing the classics. This is too good to be true.” 

And Johnny not only brings his talent, but he also brings a lot of Houston history with his afternoon show feature “Reflections of Houston.”  Goyen’s career dates back to the mid 60’s when he was just a teen. He’s met many of the stars and broke a lot of the records we call “classics” today. 

In addition to Goyen joining the station, the new HRP lineup is 

The Jimbo Show (5am to 10am)

Joey and Barry (10am to 2pm)

Johnny Goyen (2pm to 6pm)

Cat (6pm to 9pm) 

Donna Reed with Love Songs (9pm to 2am). 

Houston Radio Platinum is also bringing back the spirit of old school radio with unique specialty shows like Friday Night Power Hits with Gary Mac (9pm Fridays) and "Crispy Coated Robots Listen To," an album review show heard on Sundays at noon. 

Listen online at www.houstonradioplatinum.com, or download the FREE Houston Radio Platinum app from your app store. 

Join Johnny weekdays from 2pm to 6pm Monday through Friday starting July 1st. 

(Thanks from a release sent to me by Houston Radio Platinum)

The 2012 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees

Congrats to the 2012 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees:

Buddy Cantu *Jock/Production* Houston (KIKK/KHJZ/KODA)

Paul Christy *Jock* Houston (KHMX/KZFX/KRBE)

George "Super" Cooper *Jock* San Antonio (deceased) (KBOX/KONO/KULF)

Bill Cordell *Engineer* Houston (KTRH)

Tyler Cox *Manager* Dallas (WBAP/KRLD/KMEO)

Muriel Funches *Manager* (KLOL/KTRH/KHJZ)

Dan Gallo *Jock* Houston (KILT/KILE/KTHT)

Ron Houston *Jock* San Antonio (deceased) (KTSA/KFAN/KENS)

Lee Jolly *Jock* Houston (KILT/KLDE/KFMK)

Dick Oppenheimer *Owner/Manager* (KYOK/KHFI/KLGO)

Dick Laine "Pickens" *Jock* Austin - KOKE/KNOW/KVET)

Brian Shannon *Jock* Houston/Dallas (KLOL/KEGL/KROI)

Rex Tackett *Manager* San Antonio (KTSA/WOAI/KAJA)

*** Note: Larry Shannon *Jock* Dallas-Fort Worth and original organizer of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (KFJZ/KVIL/KXOL/KLIF 570) He received again this year enough votes to be inducted but declined saying that he would step aside again this year to allow another person to be inducted instead of him. If, in any future year after his death, he receives enough votes and support for induction, he will be inducted posthumously.

To be eligible to be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, one must have been employed at a radio station within the borders of the great State of Texas at some time during their radio career. Only voting members and past inductees and instatees may officially nominate and vote for the candidates.

http://www.texasradiohalloffame.com/

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MOVING

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Raúl Brindis of the "El Show de Raul Brindis," and syndicated from Qué Buena 102.9 FM KLTN Houston, has been nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame 2022.

Brindis, the only current Texan along with the other 23 nominees, were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee with input from the radio industry and listeners. 

 “The 2022 list of nominees for induction to the Radio Hall of Fame this year represents some of the most talented individuals in the history of our medium," Dennis Green, Co-Chairman, Radio Hall of Fame said in a release.  "This year’s nominees made their mark in a variety of formats from coast-to-coast and town-to-town up and down the dial. All 24 nominees are deserving of Hall of Fame recognition. These amazing radio stars help make radio special to millions of listeners and pave the way for future Hall of Fame talent.”

Next up, more than 600 industry members will receive a ballot on June 22nd to cast votes for up to six nominated individuals. Voting lasts through July 8th.

Then the 2022 Radio Hall of Fame inductees will be announced Monday, July 25th

The actual 2022 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place November 1, 2022, in Chicago.

The other 2022 nominees are:

Bob Stroud - WDRV-FM / Chicago

Bobby O’Jay - WDIA-AM / Memphis (posthumous)

Broadway Bill Lee - WCBS-FM / New York

Carol Miller - WAXQ–FM / New York

Charles Laquidera - Boston

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo - SiriusXM

Dave Ross - KIRO–FM / Seattle

Diane Rehm - WAMU–FM / Washington DC

Dyana Williams - Philadelphia

Ellen K - KOST-FM / Los Angeles

John & Ken - KFI–AM / Los Angeles

Johnny Magic - WXXL-FM / Orlando

Kevin Matthews - Chicago

Larry Elder - Los Angeles

Laurie DeYoung - WPOC-FM / Baltimore

Lon Helton - Country Countdown USA

Matt Siegel - Boston

Mojo in the Morning - WKQI-FM / Detroit

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Ralph Cooper celebrates 55 years on-air in Houston

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"Since 1969...started with pen, paper, tape recorder...all obsolete [in] 2024," he posted on Facebook.

Cooper has interviewed legends such as Hank Aaron, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jesse Owens, and George Foreman. But, he is known to be just as plugged-in to the Houston high school and college sports worlds, even helping younger middle school athletes with his “Stars of the Future” program.

His radio career began with 1590 KYOK, where he was hired by program director Rick Roberts.

"There was a time when I was the only Black guy in the press box during a game at the Cotton Bowl, and now you look around and see the Stephen A. Smiths of the world in the business," Cooper told the Houston Chronicle's David Barron in 2020. 

In 1984, Cooper moved to 1430 KCOH (now 1230AM), where he remains to this day, now in a 6 p.m. timeslot.

"(Station owner) Mike Petrizzo gave me the chance at KCOH," Cooper told Barron. "When I came to KCOH, they signed off at 5 p.m. and had just gotten permission to go to 7 p.m. I worked from 5 to 7 and didn’t have any commercials for a month or two, and it took a moment to build it up. But he believed in me, too."

For many years, starting in 1992, the Worthing High School graduate also worked on television with Westbury High School grad Bob Allen for various ABC13 KTRK sports shows. 

When asked the most unforgettable sports stories he has covered in his career, Cooper told the Defender's Marilyn Marshall, "One was in 1975 when Astros pitcher Don Wilson was found dead in his car inside his garage. The other was in 1980 when Astros pitcher J.R. Richard suffered a stroke that ended his Major League Baseball career."

Cooper was honored by the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) in 2010. He was inducted into the 2020 Texas Radio Hall of Fame class a decade later.

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees 2019

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame© announced the Inductees for The Class of 2019. Congrats!

Glenn Hicks-KLVI/KYKR/KAYD

Linda Austin Ware-KIKK/KTRH/KILT

Jimmy Aiken-KPIR/KCLE

Lee Randall-KFJZ/KILT/KTSA

George Gimarc-KZEW/KDGE/KRQX

Dave Rios-KTSA/KONO

Billy Thorman-KONO/KTSA/KTFW

Johnny Goyen-KFMK/KRBE/KPRC

Ben Downs-WTAW/KTAM/KNDE

Steve Lamb -WBAP

John Mitton-KIKK

Willis Johnson-KKDA (am)

Redbeard-KTXQ/KZPS/XM Satellite Radio

Bob Hathaway-KRLD/KLIF

Michael Harris-KCOH/KYOK/KYND

Scott Sparks-KRBE/KLUE/KGLK

Posthumously Inducted Individuals for 2019

Jim WW Travis-KBUC/KVET

Dick Wheeler-WFAA/KRLD/WBAP

George Erwin-KFJZ/KXOL

Harwell Shepard-KDNT (am/fm)

The TRHOF 2019 Induction Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at Noon in the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore. Tickets, discount hotel rates and more information available at trhof.net.

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The station launched its new morning show with Houston radio legend Johnny Goyen.

Goyen is no stranger to the Houston Radio Market spending time on KFMK, KRBE, KYOK, and KIKK in Houston.

Join Goyen from 6-10 AM, seven days a week on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com.

“We are thrilled to have Johnny as part of our team! He’s a perfect fit, and we look forward to what he has to offer our online station,” stated Joseph Kovacik, President of JPD Entertainment Services, LLC.

In November, Goyen will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame in Kilgore, TX.

Solid Gold Sunday

Every Sunday Night the online station features the best songs of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s on “Solid Gold Sunday” with Andy Waldrop.

Waldrop is a familiar voice on Houston Radio having been heard on KSHN, KIKK, KSBJ, and helping you navigate the Houston freeways on traffic services throughout Houston.

“Andy’s show has such an awesome following of people…and it’s a perfect fit on our station,” added Kovacik.

Join Waldrop every Sunday night from 6-9 PM on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com.

Love Songs Every Night From 8-Midnight

The internet station offers its own love songs show! Every night from 8-Midnight, it plays your classic love songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with Barry. Barry takes your requests and dedications.

How To Listen?

You can stream our station directly from our website at houstonradioplatinum.com, or download the radio.net app and search for Houston Radio Platinum.com.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Houston Radio Platinum)

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Dallas station relocates Argentina, entire ocean
CBS O&O KTVT-TV in Dallas/Ft. Worth, showed a map attempting to show viewers the location of Argentina...in Colombia.

Texas radio ratings
Radio ratings for Dallas and Houston.

Kabooyow! KPRC interview makes Brookshire resident internet sensation
When KPRC-TV, Local 2’s Morning Cam photojournalist Damon Sales was interviewing residents in Brookshire, Texas, who woke up to the sound of hail hitting the windows of an apartment complex, Michelle Clark had one word for what she said sounded like a shotgun blast: "Kabooyow!"

Chronicle Takes Two Big Hits As Loren Steffy, Terri Langford Leave
The empty desks at 800 Texas just got a little emptier, as two of the paper's mainstays -- business columnist Loren Steffy and investigative reporter Terri Langford -- are leaving for other, presumably greener, pastures.

Houston Radio Host Schooled After Calling NFL Star Vince Wilfork's Wife Ugly
Ted Johnson, who hosts a show part-time on KILT-AM 610 and a Sunday-night nationally syndicated show (who knew?), finds himself in the position of dealing with the fallout of a brain fart.

CSN Houston to carry 157 Astros games, launches new ‘we feel your pain’ ad campaign
Comcast SportsNet Houston will carry 157 of the Astros’ 162-game schedule in its first season as the team’s broadcast partner.

Smooth transition to 1230AM
The community appears to be embracing the new home of KCOH radio.
It was back on March 1 when the African American station made the big switch from 1430 to 1230 AM on the radio dial.

Could KTXH be jumping into the subchannel business?
There’s a hint that KTXH may be picking up “Movies!” and another digital channel.

Texas markets trail the field for NCAA Tournament ratings
To borrow a line from the play “Greater Tuna,” the NCAA Tournament on CBS and Turner Sports is drawing gangbuster Nielsen ratings … Texas not included.

Matt Musil goes 'Over the Edge' for YMCA
KHOU 11 Sports Anchor Matt Musil was one of the brave 85 people to rope and rappel down the Four Seasons Hotel.

News staffers return to WOAI offices
WOAI’s news personalities are set to return to their own downtown studios after two days of sharing space with sister station KABB.

WOAI producer loses 200 pounds
Joseph Lopez, the WOAI 10pm newscast producer, has lost 200 pounds in only a year - going from 430 pounds to 230 pounds.
- KSAT 12 grabs producer from KTRK 13

10 years in, risk paying off for Univision 62
A decade ago, Univision-owned KAKW Channel 62 took a chance, launching a Spanish-language local newscast targeted at Central Texans.

Bellacosa's Back in Brown
Keri Bellacosa of Fox 7 KTBC is an appreciated booted news anchor.

REMEMBERING

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.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Newy Scruggs of KXAS to go national on NBC Sports Radio
- Where is Cindy Burbano of Telemundo Houston KTMD?
- Michelle Merhar, Fox 26 KRIV, delivers baby girl
- 93Q tribute celebrates John Lander and top 40 1980s radio
- Comcast increasing Houston Internet speeds
- Eric King jumps to KXAS from WLKY

Houston dance music broadcasts still live on weekends

Houston Radio Platinum's Gary Mac (96.1 KIOX El Campo, 99.9 KSHN Liberty, 92.5 KKHA Bay City) lets us know that Houston still has a club mix on the weekend after my recent post about 104.1 KRBE Saturday night dance mix The Beat!

Head over to houstonradioplatinum.com on Friday nights to hear Mac host the "Friday Night Powerhits," a high energy dance show show from 7pm to 9pm.

"Bringing back all the club trax that we heard back then, on KKBQ, KRBE, KNRJ and the likes from the late 1980's till early 90's,' Mac told mikemcguff.com.  "I've hosted this show since last September.  You will hear a familiar voice to some, the liners throughout the 2 hour show is that of Mark Landis (original 93Q KKBQ Top 40 format producer/imaging director)." 

In writing this post, I also ran across a website devoted to the old 93Q where you can listen to Club 6400 broadcasts and other archives from the former Top 40 Houston station.

But wait...there's more from the HRP team!

On Saturday night, the "Saturday Night Block Party," hosted by the Houston Radio Platinum team, runs from 9pm to 2am.  This show features upbeat, feel good, get down dance tunes (with a disco lean) from the 60's, 70's and 80's. 

The Saturday night show came from the mind of legendary Houston DJ Johnny Goyen (KFMK, KRBE, KYOK, KIKK) when he was working for the Houston streaming station.

Houston Radio Platinum launched in May 2019 featuring soft rock hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. In July 2020, the station switched from soft rock to the classic hits format. 

Friday Night Powerhits show playlist (generally 1987-93):

Anything Box

The Bolshoi

Camouflage

Cetu Javu

Colm III

The Cult

The Cure

Depeche Mode

Debbie Deb

Echo & The Bunnymen

Erasure

Front 242

Information Society

KLF

Kon Kan

MCL (Micro Chip League)

Ministry

New Order

Nitzer Ebb

OMD

Red Flag

Soft Cell

Technotronic

Yaz

The Saturday Night Block Party Playlist:

(a few 60's, more 70's & 80's) 

Donna Summer

Kool & The Gang

Lipps Inc.

Chic

KC & Sunshine Band

Ohio Players

Wild Cherry

The Commodores

Sister Sledge

Young MC

Prince

B-52's

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Rick James

Michael Jackson

Tone Loc

Texas TV news and radio job moves July 2021

Best TV news bloopers July 2021

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

WFAA Reporter Lauren Zakalik leaves the station.

Samuel Gardner III joins CBS 11 KTVT as Content Manager from KYW Philadelphia.

Suzanne Brunner joins WFAA Daybreak as a morning news specialty anchor and reporter. She previously worked at KARK Little Rock as an anchor and reporter.

Lori Brown renews her contract with FOX 4 KDFW.

KXAS NBC 5 producer Poinesha Barnes to join ABC 7 Chicago WLS Eyewitness News team as a special projects producer.

KKDA (K104)/Dallas & The 'DeDe In The Morning' Show Want To Add One More Cast Member.

City Of Dallas Seeking Non-Profits To Operate WRR.

Dallas Morning News parent sees first year-over-year rise in subscription revenue in six years.

Joe Trahan named WFAA weeknight sports anchor

HOUSTON

Maria Reeve named top editor at Houston Chronicle.

Cox Media Group names Stephanie Callihan as Director of Sales for Country KKBQ (93Q), Classic Rock simulcast KHPT/KGLK (The Eagle 106.9/107.5) and Classic Country KTHT (Country Legends 97.1)

Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog celebrates 15 years of service at abc13 KTRK.

Michael Garfield celebrates 20 years with iHeartRadio Houston.

KPRC2 Amy Davis returns to her investigative reporter roots with the station.

97.9 The Box KBXX's 'Good Morning H-Town' Wins Houston Chronicle Readers Poll.

Longtime abc13 KTRK morning executive producer Brett Birkinbine leaves the station to join Crosby ISD as PIO.

Art Sobarzo joins KPRC as Brand Manager.

KHOU 11 producer Brittany Aucion leaves the station after more than a decade in the news business.

KTRK abc13 producer Christina Bradberry leaves the station.

Anayeli Ruiz renews her contract as a reporter/MMJ at KHOU 11.

Brandon Walker renews his contract as a reporter at KPRC 2.

KPRC 2 sports anchor Ari Alexander celebrates two years in Houston.

Local actor, former FOX 26 employee in need of a 2nd transplant.

Keaton Fuchs named abc13 KTRK news director
Mayra Moreno adds 4pm & 6:30pm anchor duties
Courtney Carpenter joins abc13 KTRK
KPFT puts building up for sale
"Cowboy Dave" Bayless exits 100.3 Morning Bull
Jonathan Martin holds brunch for new Houston TV hires
Hannah Mackenzie joins WLOS ABC 13 Asheville, NC
FOX 26's new promo takes on other Houston TV stations
Tom Abrahams releases "Buffalo Bayou"
Anthony Yanez returns to KPRC 2
Steven Romo and Stephen Morgan are engaged
Zack Tawatari joins KHOU 11
Ben Terry, battling cancer, broadcasts weather reports from Houston hotel to KPLC Lake Charles
Vincent Crivelli leaves KPRC 2

SAN ANTONIO

Man who opened fire at KSAT journalists fatally shot by officers.

KSAT’s GMSA producer officially becomes U.S. citizen.

Isis Romero exits KSAT San Antonio
Alexis Del Cid to leave News 4 San Antonio WOAI

AUSTIN

Mari Salazar joins 7News WHDH Boston from KVUE Austin.

CBS2 and FOX28 Iowa MMJ Emily Chavez joins CBS Austin KEYE as an MMJ/Reporter.

Carolina Cruz returns to on-air reporting at Univision Austin.

KVUE Reporter Tori Larned moves to dayside schedule from mornings. 

Matt Grant joins KXAN as an investigative reporter from WJZY Charlotte.

KXAN exudes hopefulness in promo based on its logo’s letterforms.

Tawauna Cole leaves KVUE where she was an executive producer.

101X KROX adds The Greg Beharrell Show to weeknights.

Avery Tomasco's baby announcement for the win!

AROUND TEXAS

Nexstar Media Names Jeff Miller Vice President and General Manager of its Media Operations in Brownsville/Harlingen, Texas.

Ginny Sweeney joins 12News KBMT as news director.

Celina Renae Quintana leaves KTSM to join The El Paso Children's Hospital as marketing coordinator.

Trey Serna and Sandra Rodríguez debut as KGRV’s new morning anchor team.

KRGV adds Brandon Benitez as new weekend sports anchor.

David Gibson joins KETK Tyler as weekend sports anchor.

Olivia DiVenti leaves KTXS Abilene to join WACH in Columbia, SC.

Trent Bennett joins KAKE Wichita as a weekend anchor/reporter from KETK Tyler.

Arielle Schafer joins KLBK Lubbock as Sports Reporter/Weekend Anchor.

Cierra Shipley leaves KXXV Waco/Temple/Killeen to join the Waco police department.

Jordan Evans joins KTUL Tulsa as weekend evening meteorologist/environmental reporter from KXXV Waco/Temple/Killeen.

Brandon Benitez joins KRGV Harlingen/Weslaco as weekend sports anchor and reporter.

Cameron Stuart joins Big 2 KMID Midland/Odessa as sports reporter and weekend sports anchor from FOX 44 KWKT Waco, Temple and Killeen.

Some KVII Amarillo departures.

Shelby Montgomery joins KOCO 5 Oklahoma City

REMEMBERING

Former KPRC 2, KHTV 39 and KNWS 51 anchor Dr. JoAnn Vallie Rush, 68, has died.

Larry Don Johnson, the first Black news director and weekend anchor at Channel 39 KHTV, has died. He also worked at KYOK, KCOH and KKBQ.

Former KTVT 11 news director John Whitson has died.

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2021

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Hanna Battah celebrates three years with FOX 4 KDFW.

WFAA 8's Elizabeth Wiley Named KING 5 Digital Director.

Karina Maria Exits Mornings At Hot 93.3 Dallas.

Texas Journalist Arrested in U.K. over 'KILL COPS' Banner.

KCBI/Dallas Honors Ministry Partners Dr. Tony Evans And Focus On The Family At NRB Conference.

HOUSTON

Former FOX 26 KRIV executive producer Christy Moreno joins KING 5 Seattle as president and general manager.

KPRC 2 investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum and KPRC 2 director JD Burke celebrate 16 years at the station.

KPRC 2 anchor Andy Cerota celebrates nine years at the station.

Mycah Hatfield has signed on for more years as a reporter at abc13 KTRK after two years with the station.

Houstonia Magazine hires first Black editor-in-chief, native Houstonian Nandi Howard.

Space City Weather's Eric Berger Knows Which Way the Wind Blows.

Shoboy Show, hosted by Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo, is now being syndicated on 101 KLOL.

“The Jesse Kelly Show” and “The Sean Salisbury Show” to Debut in Evenings on KPRC AM 950.

Astros' radio voices to travel again, but TV crew will stay remote.

Former Telemundo Houston anchor Paulina Sodi joins Univision as weekend anchor.

abc13 KTRK Digital Graphics Producer Paul McKenna celebrates 36 years with the station. 

abc13 KTRK programming coordinator Ben Wolverton celebrates 21 years with the station.

Melissa Chase To Program KHMX/KKHH Houston.

Julian Gill is the Houston Chronicle's new medical reporter after focusing on criminal justice for the last 5 years.

Houston Chronicle opinion team's assistant op-ed editor, Ana Goñi-Lessan leaves Texas for Florida.

FOX 26 KRIV's Taylor Berry joins the BNC network as producer.

Scylla Lopez leaves abc13 KTRK to join KHOU 11 as Brand Manager.

Charges dropped against ex-Chronicle reporter accused of attempted sexual assault of child.

89.3 KSBJ Purchases Amen The Prayer App.

Britta Merwin signs off KPRC 2 video
McGuff Media produces Alzheimer's Association video
Ilona Carson to leave abc13 KTRK news department
Briana Conner joins abc13 KTRK
Where is Jose Grinan?

Roula Christie wins a 2021 Gracie Award
KPRC 2 morning team anchors become cartoon characters
Houston Sports Show moving to CW39

Bob Boudreaux & Minerva Perez reunite!

Ivory Hecker Fox 26 Project Veritas on air announcement video and firing
Dominique Sachse answers top 30 questions
Rita Garcia joining abc13 KTRK?
Hardbody Kiotti joins 93.7 The Beat KQBT
Brooke Taylor joins abc13 KTRK
Collin Myers appears on FOX 26 Houston weather
Shannon LaNier joins the Black News Channel - BNC
Adam Winkler joins abc13 KTRK
Kimberly Davis joins KHOU 11
Britta Merwin and Stephen Morgan join FOX Weather
Brandi Smith new KHOU 11 digital anchor
The Bet 650AM Houston debuts on KIKK-AM
Grace White gives birth to baby #3

Johnny Goyen returns to Houston Radio Platinum

SAN ANTONIO

Camilla Rambaldi has been a familiar face on the Fox San Antonio reporting scene since January 2016, but her promotion to anchor in September of 2019 has made her a household name.

Get to know KSAT reporter Steven Cavazos as he changes lanes into GMSA traffic role.

Landon Lowe takes news producer job with KSAT 12.

Aaron Wright welcomes baby daughter
John Paul Barajas joins KSAT
Henry Ramos promoted to KENS 5 anchor

AUSTIN

A Conversation with David Yeomans:  KXAN's chief meteorologist talks about everything from storm chasing to disaster movies.

Wes Rapaport celebrates six years with Nexstar Media Group.

Meet operations manager Joel Burke of 103.9 KBEY Marble Falls, TX.

Rob Evans joins KVUE Austin

John Engel leaves KXAN Austin
Terri Gruca stepping down from KVUE 5pm newscast
Erika Lopez is pregnant
Ashley Goudeau new KVUE Austin 5pm anchor

AROUND TEXAS

 Spencer Bynes has been named Area President for the iHeartMedia Texas area overseeing Beaumont, McAllen, Waco, Corpus Christi and Bryan.

Katie Pratt joins KETK Tyler as a News Anchor/Reporter.

Reporter Erin Heft leaves KXXV Waco, Temple, Killeen for KCRA Sacramento.

VCY America Acquires KTXC From Gray Television.

KBTX News Director Josh Gorbutt has been chosen as one of three inaugural winners of the Jason Hightower Award from the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

Whiplash Radio To Launch First Texas Red Dirt Music Video Channel, 'Stars Over Texas.'

Waco’s Bob Is Becoming A Star.

Rock 92-7 KKBA Corpus Christi celebrates its 6th birthday.

Joe DeCarlo joins KIII 3 Corpus Christi
Madalyn Bierster joins KMID Big 2 News
Iris Lopez leaves KVIA 7 El Paso
Sarah Alegre promoted to KETK - FOX 51 anchor

REMEMBERING

Vernell Jessie, a familiar voice to Houston radio listeners on such stations as KYOK, KCOH, KILT and  KMJQ, has passed away.

Longtime Central Texas journalist Paul Jackman Gately dies at 70.

Dallas Radio Veteran Wayne Scott Nevius (Scott West) Has Passed On.

FOX 7 KTBC Austin Senior Director Stacy Davis has passed away after battling cancer. 

News 4 San Antonio WOAI and Fox San Antonio KABB morning editor Jamie Parra passed away after working for the station 27 years. 

Veteran El Paso TV news photographer Raul Ybarra dies at 63.