Todd Unger joins KOIN 6 Portland

Todd Unger left 25 News KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen in November 2023 where he was an evening anchor. 

In January 2024, he joined CBS Affiliate KOIN 6 Portland as a 4pm newscast anchor/reporter.

Here is what Unger posted on Facebook when leaving KXXV:

"THANK YOU CENTRAL TEXAS!

This is my final week on air here at 25. What an awesome ride these past 3 1/2 yrs...

Through COVID-19, the Vanessa Guillen/Fort Hood coverage, two political cycles, Trevor Reed's imprisonment overseas, severe weather coverage, the winter blasts, a car thru Czech stop (!)...it has been an honor to help lead our team each and every night.

I can't say enough about the men & women who work behind-the-scenes at our shop. The directors, producers, photags, creative...they made me look good (at least when I didn't bungle somethin) and they're all dedicated, hard workers who call this incredible area home. To Matt Hines KXXV & Lauren Adams and everyone else on air, keep doing great work!

Finally, a HUGE thanks to everyone who watches from home. Be it TV, online, or through social, it doesn't matter: local journalism is more important than ever & it's only because of you that we still carry an impact. Our local nonprofits and organizations are special here, although Meals on Wheels Waco might be my favorite 

Some new adventures to come in '24, & I'll share more on what's next down the line. 

Until then, thanks for the trust & Happy Holidays!"

An insider told me that Unger was praised by his coworkers and left because he was unhappy with how owner, the E.W. Scripps Company, has been letting anchors in mid and small markets go as of late.  

Unger joined KXXV in March 2020 after working on a documentary about the European Union and Romanian Justice System.

Dallas - Fort Worth viewers will recognize Unger from his time as a reporter/fill-in anchor for WFAA 8.

Before that, the Emmy award-winning journalist worked for KOAT Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The University of Denver grad got his start with Fox 42 News KPTM Omaha, Nebraska.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

FOX 4 KDFW reporter Brandon Todd has been named a co-anchor of “Good Day.” (Video)

Weekday morning anchor Marc Fein is exiting NBC5.

Todd Unger, reporter and fill-in anchor for WFAA/Channel 8 since January 2013, announced he's leaving the station.

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HOUSTON

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SAN ANTONIO

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AUSTIN

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AROUND TEXAS

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REMEMBERING

Former Chronicle reporter Al Reinert, co-writer of ‘Apollo 13’ script, dead at 71.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

The Dallas Morning News correspondent Alfredo Corchado leaves the newspaper after more than 30 years. 

Brandon Todd celebrates 25 years at FOX 4 KDFW.

Derik Lattig joins the Producing staff at Merit Street Media, Dr. Phil's recently announced Network. Lattig started the Spectrum News 1 Texas' Dallas bureau three years ago and picked up an EMMY along the way. He has worked in the past for CBS Newspath and Stations in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

Mitchell Parton leaves the Dallas Morning News to join the Dallas Business Journal as commercial real estate reporter.

Michael Autovino joins NY1 New York.

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HOUSTON

Houston Public Media afternoon anchor and transportation reporter Gail Delaughter celebrates 15 years with 88.7 KUHF.

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10pm anchor Erica Simon celebrates 6 years with abc13 KTRK.

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Bun B has a song request for CW39 Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger.

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SAN ANTONIO

KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany reflects on an unexpected year.

Meteorologist Justin Horne celebrates 13 years with KSAT 12.

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- KENS 5 Sports Anchor Casey Viera and wife Selena welcome baby

AUSTIN

So Long, Longhorn Network.

Tony Plohetski named a finalist with KVUE and Austin American-Statesman for the 2024 duPont-Columbia award.

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AROUND TEXAS

News director Shauna Ziegler is celebrating 20 years with KFOX14/CBS4 El Paso.

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10pm producer AJ Lopez joins KENS 5 from 3 News KIII Corpus Christi.

- William Johnson joins CBS19 East Texas
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- Trey Meynig of 25 News Victoria shares his struggle with Parkinson's Disease
- Natassia Paloma and Trevor Thompson leaving KTSM 9 News El Paso
- Texas TV anchors getting engaged
- Todd Unger leaves KXXV 25 Waco

REMEMBERING

Big 2 News mourns late anchor Eddie Flores.

William Stevenson Stone, formerly of KHOU 11 and son of KPRC 2 anchor Ron Stone, has died.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

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Bill Hethcock, a long-time member of the Dallas Business Journal newsroom, has been named managing editor.

Evening anchor Cynthia Izaguirre celebrates 16 years with WFAA 8.

CBS 11 KTVT meteorologist Dominic Brown celebrates 16 years in TV.

Morning anchor Shannon Murray celebrates eight years with FOX 4 KDFW.

Morning anchor Kara Sewell celebrates six years with WFAA 8.

Anna Butler has been hired as a real estate reporter for The Dallas Morning News after working for the Dallas Business Journal. 

Spencer Brewer joins Law360 from the Dallas Business Journal.

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Cumulus Media’s DFW Radio Stations Raise A Record-Breaking $2.69 Million for Local Charities in 2023.

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- Laura Harris is married
- Did Pete Delkus remember longtime WFAA studio tech's birthday?
- Sophia Beausoleil gives birth to baby #3
- WFAA to broadcast 10 Dallas Mavericks games
- Jenny Anchondo gives birth to baby #2
- Mark “Hawkeye” Louis auctioning off baseball card collection
- Laura Harris recovering off-air

HOUSTON

Britain’s oldest national daily newspaper, The Times, writes Houston is, "the most exciting city in America’s Deep South right now."

Beloved writer, radio voice John McClain laid off by Sports Radio 610 after 24 years at station.

Patrick Creighton is back on Sports Radio 610 in Houston.

SportsRadio 610 KILT remains on top in the Houston sports radio wars for the fall radio ratings.

Sean Pendergast went from P1 to Morning Host on Sports Radio 610.

Gina Graff, the glue that held the abc13 KTRK satellite center together for nearly 40 years, has retired.

89.3 KSBJ filled its midday opening with the return of Denise Pagano after the departure of Jen Driskill.

Jim Kovacik joins Houston Public Media as executive producer. 

Anna Bauman leaves the Houston Chronicle, where she covered education, children and families, to join Open Vallejo in California.

Michael Murney joins the Houston Landing as a healthcare reporter.

Maria Todd co-hosts the nationally syndicated Todd Newton Morning Show and has been featured in the "Women to Watch" Radio Ink section.

Traffic Master: KSBJ’s Bill Ingram recalls years in radio broadcasting.

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CW39 KIAH "Houston Happens" host Maggie Flecknoe received the President's Volunteer Service Award for community service.

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Advertising and Marketing account executive Marilyn Acosta celebrates 10 years with abc13 KTRK.

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- Former Houston TV reporter burglarized
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- Matthew Seedorff leaves FOX 26
- Luke Jones joins abc13 KTRK
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- Fmr. KPRC reporter Jake Reiner in TV news parody
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- Miya Shay returns to abc13 Houston
- Houston reporter a crime victim
- Dominique Sachse joins Dr. Phil network with Kris Gutierrez
- 'Funky’ Larry Jones leaves Majic 102.1 KMJQ Houston
- Jeff Ehling leaves abc13 weekends for streaming
- Bill Tatar joins Audacy Houston
- Natalie Hee is married
- Dominique Sachse answers Dr. Phil questions
- KPRC 2 anchors and newsroom start exercising live on stream
- Rod Ryan celebrates 20 years with 94.5 The Buzz
- KHOU 11 anchors modified by AI

SAN ANTONIO

Mike Taylor and Rudy Jay are the latest San Antonio radio personalities to jump from broadcast to the internet.

Zann Fredlund has been named as Program Director of 96.1 NOW KXXM San Antonio and 96.7 Kiss FM KHFI Austin.

Fiesta, Dia De Los Muertos, Wemby give the San Antonio TV market reasons to celebrate.

San Antonio Talk Staple Joe Pags Reups With iHeart’s WOAI.

KSAT 12 weekend assignments editor Tim Irvin has retired.

- Simoné Simpson joins KENS 5 San Antonio
- "Great Day SA" host Clarke Finney recovering from a brain injury
- Camilla Rambaldi leaves FOX 29 San Antonio
- Audrey Castoreno gives birth to baby 2
- Former San Antonio sportscaster survives RV ejection
- Isis Romero celebrates 20 years in TV

AUSTIN

KVUE Wins Prestigious 2024 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards.

Mike Capps is resigning as the radio voice of the Round Rock Express.

“Voice of the Longhorns” Craig Way named the Texas Sportscaster of the Year by NSMA Sports Media.

John C. Moritz joined the Austin American-Statesman as chief politics reporter.

Kevin Baskar joins KXAN Austin as a video journalist.

University of Texas scholar Iris Chyi has been saying for more than 10 years that digital news reports are an “inferior good” to a daily print summary and largely fail to draw a paying audience or advertising. 

Texas Tribune staff unionize, five months after first-ever layoffs.

Is The Austin American-Statesman being starved to death?

- Sean Kelly leaves KXAN Austin
- KXAN Austin anchor 2024 changes
- Hunter Williams is married

AROUND TEXAS

East Texas news anchor named in Harris County civil lawsuit.

KIII 3 News Corpus Christi's Rudy Treviño receives Tejano Roots Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.

Evening News Anchor Sydney Hernández is celebrating six years at CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley.

Big Brothers Big Sisters honors KFDX’s Lauren Linville with Big Sister of the Year in Texas award.

Todd Unger joins KOIN 6 Portland after KXXV 25 Waco.

- Howie Gordon leaves, Lupe Zapata joins KAVU Victoria
- KTSM 9 El Paso anchor changes 2024
- Neal Barton to leave KETK-FOX51 Tyler
- Mark Ross to retire from KVIA 7 El Paso
- Rachel Phillips leaves KVIA El Paso

REMEMBERING

Rochelle Brown, host of trailblazing ‘Insights’ on KDFW, dies at 74.

- Carolyn Jackson, former KTBC Austin host, dies
- Dave Dickson, former Houston TV meteorologist, dies

Texas TV news and radio job moves March 2020

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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.

Texas TV news and radio job moves April 2020

DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Sportscaster Newy Scruggs celebrates 20 years with NBC DFW 5 KXAS.

FOX 4 KDFW meteorologist Evan Andrews' dogs, Penny, is a media hit.

Mike Rhyner invented a radio format in Dallas that changed the country and made him a legend. Then, unexpectedly, he retired.

Freddy Oldenburg has been named VP of news for WNJU, the Telemundo station in the New York market after KXTK Dallas-Fort Worth.

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HOUSTON

Reporter Esmeralda Medellin leaves Telemundo Houston KTMD after working there since 2017.

Houston Chronicle appoints Drane as biz reporter.

Remember the KPRC 2 banana error, abc13 KTRK has its own error without the promotional campaign afterwards.

Two Houston Chronicle investigations team was honored by the National Headliner Awards.

KHOU 11 consumer reporter Tiffany Craig celebrates 10 years with the station.

Tino Cochino Radio debuts afternoons on Radio Now 92.1-FM KROI Houston and Radio Now 100.9-FM WNOU Indianapolis.

KTRU sustains its sound from a distance with new remote programming.

Cathy Matusow Balke leaves Houstonia Magazine editor job for a similar role with the Houston Grand Opera. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris)

- TEGNA, owner of KHOU and many Texas stations, announces furloughs
- KPRC 2, KHOU 11, FOX26, CW39 join forces for COVID-19 PSA
- Nick Natario takes stay at home studio to next level
- MaryAnn Martinez leaves KPRC 2
- Mary Benton appointed Director of Communications for Mayor Sylvester Turner
- Carlos Robles using augmented reality weather graphics from home
- Mia Gradney anchored CBS Weekend News Easter weekend
- KTRK GM Granato: "TV is seeing a huge resurgence"
- “abc13 Eyewitness News at 9 PM on CW39” debuts May 11th
- Lauren Talarico announces baby #2
- Rashi Vats and Daniel Gotera have baby #2
- Dominique Sachse: How to look and sound your best on Zoom
- Taniya Wright leaves KPRC 2
- KPRC's Ari Alexander raps Paul Wall lyrics live on channel 2
- VIDEO: 1993 Houston radio station promos
- Lisa Hernandez joins KPRC 2
- VIDEO: The 1947 Texas City Disaster
- VIDEO: Randy McIlvoy talks sports broadcasting during COVID-19
- Houston film critics review "Movies on Lockdown" free for broadcast
- Michael Lopardi joins KPRC 2
- abc13 KTRK's Dave Ward has been hospitalized
- Maria Salazar's baby is here
- Univision cancels some weekend newscasts, announces job cuts
- Tom Abrahams' new book is about a pandemic


SAN ANTONIO

KCYY Y100 announced Joe Pesh as its new morning co-host.

- KENS 5 Reporter/MMJ Roxie Bustamante joins abc13 KTRK


AUSTIN

Austin American-Statesman photojournalist Lola Gomez tests positive for coronavirus.

The Austin American-Statesman launches a new streaming station, the Statesman News Network, with Jeff Ward.


AROUND TEXAS

KXXV Waco-Temple-Killeen anchor evening anchor Lindsay Liepman moves to mornings with Joe Gumm and Josh Johns. Niyah Gonzalez joins the station to anchor evenings with Todd Unger.

El Paso NBC affiliate KTSM posted an apology Saturday for comments made by news anchor, Patricia Maese.

Hunter Davis has joined Fox News as an MMJ based in Austin. She moves from Waco’s KXXV-TV, where she was the weekend anchor/reporter. - Eatman Media Services

Michael Behrens joined the 13 ON YOUR SIDE WZZM Weather team after TEGNA sister station KYTX CBS 19 in Tyler.

Second Classic Rocker Blasts Off In Rio Grande Valley.

Hank-FM Comes To Wichita Falls.

Radio veteran Scott Gaines has been named OM for Alpha Media's four-station cluster in Amarillo and PD/afternoon host for Country KGNC.

KGNC Amarillo Adds ‘Big D & Bubba’ For Mornings.

Ted Cruz To Propose Law Banning Chinese From Airing 'Propaganda' On Mexican, Canadian Border Stations Aimed At America.

iHeartMedia To Require Two Weeks Of Unpaid Vacation For Salaried Employees.

KIII's John-Thomas Kobos on the suit mullet.


REMEMBERING

abc13 KTRK Photographer Willie Dixon remembered by Houston media world.

Ivory Hecker returns to FOX 26 after father's death.

Fmr. KHOU photographer John Shaw loses wife to COVID-19.

KTEN Denison News Director Mark Farrell dead at 55.

Longtime Dallas Radio Personality Jimmy Stewart Passes.

R.I.P.: John Roberts Townsquare Media Tyler, TX OM.

Houston Media support Astros George Springer's 3rd Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit

Melissa DeAyala, Lara Bell, Kirin Flores, Carolyn Farb, George Springer (Photos courtesy of SAY)

George Springer and SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young hit the ball out of the park at the George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit held on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Lucky Strike Houston. Springer along with fellow teammates, other celebrities, Co-chairs Lara Bell and Melissa DeAyala, Junior Chair Matthew DeAyala, Honorary Chair Dr. Carolyn Farb and almost 300 fans raised more than $150,000. Proceeds from the event will send children from families-in-need to Camp SAY, a life-changing summer camp for young people who stutter. Springer, a person who stutters, hosted the Bowling Benefit to provide financial aid help and ensure that children from all socio-economic backgrounds have access to Camp SAY.

Cheryl Martin, Ron Trevino (Photos courtesy of SAY)

Kicking-off the evening, in the Luxe Lounge, was Noah Cornman, Executive Director of SAY, warming up the crowd and cheering them on to provide every young person who stutters access to Camp SAY. For a pre-game celebration Taro Alexander, founder of SAY, led with "Hype" - a pre-game rally with Springer and guests forming a huge circle of support around all of the kids who stutter. Alexander continued with the inspiring story of his experience as a person who stutters and how Camp SAY is saving lives because every voice matters. Springer, national spokesperson for Camp SAY, stepped up to the plate to voice his support for young people who stutter. He welcomed the kids in attendance and all kids who stutter to become a part of his team. He encouraged them to embrace their stutter and find their voice, and was followed by special performance by Director of Programming Travis Robertson and an inspiring speech from SAY teen Reuben Polanco. The Co-chairs and Honorary Chair kept the hype going as they encouraged the crowd to get excited to bowl and raise funds for Camp SAY. The Junior Chair, a person who stutters, scored a home run as he thanked everyone for supporting Camp SAY, a place where everyone can talk without interruptions.

Christian, David and Cruz Nuno (Photos courtesy of SAY)

The event was in full swing when everyone hit the lanes to dance and bowl with Springer, celebrities and young people who stutter. The silent auction provoked friendly competition, but everyone came together to cheer Springer and the celebrity lane captain roster, which included:

KPRC Radio Host Michael Garfield
CultureMap's Ken Hoffman
KPRC's Khambrel Marshall
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus
KTRK's David Nuno
Former Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini
KHOU's TV Anchor Ron Trevino
ESPN Radio Host Barry Warner

Loading up the bases with support from the Houston Astros were Springer's teammates Alex Bregman, Carlos Correa, Dayan Diaz, Michael Feliz, Mike Fiers, James Hoyt, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Jake Marisnick, Francis Martes, Brad Peacock, Josh Reddick and Astros Manager AJ Hinch.

Michael Garfield and Carolyn Farb (Photos courtesy of SAY)

Star players in the game included: Lackland H. Bloom III and Caitlin Davis, Jeff Troncoso, Liz and Dave Unger, Susan and Mike Padon, Natalie DeLuca and Anson Lang, Johanna and Mike Chryssikos, Kathy and Doug Wright, Tandy Camberg Harris and Jon Harris, Roseann Rogers, Rob Todd, Dinah Lin, Guy Yount, Laurette Veres, Tom Flynn, Lanny and Debbie Griffith and Chris Swanson.

George Springer, Charlise Castro and Andre Castro (Photos courtesy of SAY)

Victory was made possible with the support of event sponsors: The Aloft Houston Downtown, Blackhorse Limousine, Ernst & Young, LLP, The Legacy Agency, Mister French's Gourmet Bakery and Stewart Title.

Rob Todd and Dinah Lin (Photos courtesy of SAY)

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Lauren Adams joins KXXV 25 Waco-Temple-Killeen

Lauren Adams is joining KXXV 25 Waco-Temple-Killeen as an evening anchor for its 5, 6 and 10pm newscasts later in June 2022.

Adams is taking over for Niyah Gonzalez who joined Spectrum News 1 Texas.

"Lauren brings a wealth of journalism experience with her into her new role," Andres Chaparro, vice president and general manager of KXXV, said on the station's website. "We look forward to her contributions including leadership and mentorship within the 25 News team."

“I can’t wait to welcome Lauren to the anchor desk," added Todd Unger, 25 News evening anchor. "She’s a seasoned journalist with a ton of valuable experience that will serve Central Texas well. I have no doubt she’ll make a great addition to the evening team with Matt (Hines) and Jack (Allen).”

Adams joins KXXV from WIS 10 South Carolina where she was a reporter.

Before South Carlina, Adams worked as a:

- Reporter WSB Atlanta, Georgia

- News Reporter KGTV Channel 10 San Diego, California 

- Evening Anchor/Reporter WVLT Local 8 News Knoxville, Tennessee 

- Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Photographer WTVY Dothan, Alabama

- Producer/Reporter/News Writer KRCG Jefferson City, Missouri 

 

The EMMY and Edward R. Murrow Award winner is a grad of the University of Georgia Henry Grady School of Journalism.

Texas TV news and radio job moves June 2023

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.

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DALLAS - FORT WORTH

Billy The Kidd resurfaces on mornings for Mix 102.9 KDMX. 

The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show's Ana Castillejos Weds.

Before WFAA 8's Pete Delkus was known for joshin’ it up on the news, he was a sidearm pitcher who nearly made it to the major leagues. 

Fox 4 News KDFW photographer/journalist Phil Fleming retired after 39 years.

HisAir Checks In With KLTY’s John Hudson.

David Rancken celebrates 14 years with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD.

Notes From the Underground Newspaper: Dallas in the 1970s wasn’t ready for a wild, countercultural newspaper like the Iconoclast.

iHeart’s ‘97.1 The Freak’ Dallas Adds UNT Mean Green Football.

Johannah Grenaway joins CBS News Texas KTVT as a digital content producer from Scripps News. 

- Paige Ellenberger joins FOX 4 KDFW
- Hanna Batta is married
- Peyton Yager talks about "worst news blooper of entire life"
- Demond Fernandez leaving WFAA 8 DFW
- FOX 4 Good Day team tries pickleball
- KLUV becomes 98.7 The Spot KSPF, Mix 102.9 returns in DFW
- Norm Hitzges retires from 1310 The Ticket DFW
- Shannon Murray gets her ring
- Joe Trahan celebrates 20 years with WFAA DFW
- Bernadette Valles named VP of Brand-Strategic Marketing for NBC 5 KXAS and Telemundo 39 DFW

HOUSTON

Elita Loresca celebrates 8 years with abc13 KTRK. 

Nonprofit Houston Landing launches full website to cover daily local news with no paywall.

Houston Astros Sideline Reporter Julia Morales Pulls Off a Fashion Double Play, Growing Her Baseball y’all Clothing Line as a Busy Working Mom.

Chris Alan's Chesty Nostalgia for Houston Radio Stations.

Houston Chronicle assistant city editor Matt Schwartz leaves the paper after 26 years to join the Houston Landing to edit local government and politics.

Hannah Dellinger leaves the Houston Chronicle to join Chalkbeat Detroit as a reporter.

Rebecca Hennes joins the Houston Chronicle as  Deputy Audience Director for Subscriber Engagement.

After eight years reporting in New Orleans, Matt Sledge joins Houston Landing to cover City Hall and neighborhoods.

How a Houston columnist's coming out and firing ignited the community.

Taylor Berry joins KHOU 11 as morning executive producer. 

Gow Media powers up new site, EnergyCapitalHTX.com, to report on Houston's energy transition news.

Ken Hoffman catches up with the Houston face of famed American Gladiators series now focus of 2-part ESPN doc.

KPRC 2 Assignment Editor John Steiger retired after 40 years with channel 2!

abc13 KTRK photojournalist Mario Segura celebrates 30 years with the Disney station.

abc13 KTRK Producer/Photographer/Editor Brian Schack celebrates 25 years with the Disney station.

FOX 26 KRIV's Sherman Desselle celebrates 15 years in the TV news business.

abc13 KTRK Programming Executive Producer Laura Berryhill Taglialavore celebrates five years with the Disney station.

Ed Kilgore remembers leaving KTRK 13 in 1973 to join WGR(Z)-TV in Buffalo.

SuiteRadio's Rowdy Yates celebrates 1 year of daily syndication with the addition of FOUR new affiliates.  KJCS-FM Nacogdoches/Lufkin, Texas adds “The Rowdy Ride Home” from 2pm-7pm.  WFAY-AM (and translator 100.1 W261CX) in Fayetteville, North Carolina adds “Ridin’ with Rowdy” for it’s 9am-12 noon slot.  WTCM-FM Traverse City, Michigan commits to  “Ridin’ with Rowdy”for 7p-12 midnight and KWWR-FM Mexico, Missouri adds repurposed Rowdy segments as part of their new “The Wild and Rowdy Morning Ride” from 6-10am.  Doug Lawrence signs on as Producer of the programs, after spending the past 2+ decades in various capacities at CMG Houston. 

- Marcelino Benito to take leave from KHOU 11
- Jonathan Martin joins 11Alive WXIA Atlanta
- Lauren Talarico to leave KHOU 11 Houston
- Mark Berman signs-off FOX 26
- KHOU 11 switches anchor schedules?
- TJ Parker joins KPRC 2 Houston
- Is this the new abc13 Houston anchor?
- 97.9 The Box changes schedule in 2023
- KPRC 2 honored by Society of Professional Journalists
- Anthony Antoine on his way to FOX 26 Houston, signs off 12 News WWBT
- Troy Kless joins KHOU 11
- Lauren Talarico signs off KHOU 11 weekend mornings
- Houston Life's Derrick Shore revisits trip to Titanic two decades ago
- José Griñan signs off FOX 26 KRIV
- Crystal Ayala explains absence from Telemundo Houston
- Travis Herzog taken to hospital, Forgany back home
- Anavid Reyes is pregnant
- Caroline Collins offers career advice

SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio sports radio host Mike Taylor leaves AM radio show for YouTube.

Russell Rush Memorial Scholarship honors legacy of beloved San Antonio DJ Russell Rush.

“94.1 San Antonio’s Sports Star” KTFM Floresville/San Antonio revamped its lineup.

San Antonio’s ‘Y100’ Hits A Three-Year High.

Breaking news reporter Taylor Pettaway leaves the San Antonio Express-News.

- KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany out of ICU
- Niccole Caan leaves KENS 5 San Antonio
- Megan Reyna joins KENS 5 San Antonio
- Avery Everett joins KSAT San Antonio

AUSTIN

Chief meteorologist David Yeomans celebrates 11 years with KXAN Austin.

KVUE tracks ‘Boomtown’s’ growth in Austin.

Honors for Two Texas Monthly Food Writers.

End of an era: 80 years of the Pryor family on the air in Austin comes to a close When Don Pryor retired from talk radio, he effectively ended his family's 120-year run in Austin show biz, including 80 years on radio.

Luz Moreno-Lozano joins 90.5 KUT as Austin City Hall reporter.

Best of Austin 2023 - politics and media - readers poll
Best of Austin 2023 - politics and media - critics picks

- Alzheimer's training HB 1673 sent to Governor's desk
- The Austin American-Statesman's history
- FOX 7 Austin anchor Libbi Farrow out of hospital
- Hema Mullur leaves CBS Austin

AROUND TEXAS

Telemundo 48 El PasoKTDO unveiled its new, 12,000 square-foot media center, during the station’s 4 p.m. weekday edition of “Noticias Telemundo 48” giving audiences an inside look at its new facility. Featuring IP and cloud-based technology and advanced newsroom tools that improve newsgathering and content publishing across multiple platforms - built exclusively by NBCUniversal Local - at launch, KTDO’s new facility became the most advanced TV station in the El Paso DMA.

KXXV 25 News Anchor Todd Unger has covered the Couch case since week one when he was with WFAA 8 DFW, and in his reporter's notebook, reflects on the 'Affluenza' case 10 years later.

Morning meteorologist Max Crawford celebrates 8 yeas with KBTX Bryan-College Station.

Dominique Leh, the 12News Midday and The Beat producer, leaves 12News KBMT Beaumont.

The Texas Bucket List Receives Four Telly Awards for TV Excellence.

Conroe arts group wants to build downtown statue of longtime KVST radio host Mary McCoy.

 “Willy 103.3” KJCS Nacogdoches/Lufkin hires Steve Rixx as Station Manager.

Candy 95 KNDE Bryan-College Station hires Ryan Star as its new midday air personality from 104 KRBE Houston.

Reporter Andrew Lamparski leaves KXXV 25 News Waco/Temple/Killeen for LEX 18 News Lexington, Kentucky.

El Paso Telemundo moves into new IP, cloud-focused broadcast facility. 

- Brianna Chavez leaves KVIA 7 El Paso
- Berkeley Taylor joins KBTX 3 B-CS
- Leslie Adami is engaged
- Andy Andersen exits KCEN 6 Waco
- Matt Lively joins CBS News Bay Area KPIX
- Micah Wilson joins KCEN 6 Waco
- Ozzy Mora joins KLAS 8 Las Vegas
- Hannah Fresquez joins KFOX 14 El Paso
- Chandlor Jordan joins WIS News 10 Columbia, South Carolina
- Monica Diaz-Meek is pregnant

REMEMBERING

Former 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ Houston PD/Personality Don Jantzen Passes Away.

Wade Goodwyn, longtime correspondent for NPR’s Texas beat, has died.

San Antonio radio personality Diana Castillo, known as “Lady Di,” has died.

Longtime Lubbock media figure Dave King passed away after a brief battle with cancer. 

Former A&M announcer, KBTX news director Chace Murphy dies.

- Dave Brown, formerly of KRGV, has died