Covering Houston and Texas TV, radio, newspaper and other medianoreply@blogger.com (mike mcguff)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:49:27 -0600Blogger http://www.blogger.com11730125http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/en-usnocopyright mikemcguff.commikemcguff,Michael,McGuff,Houston,TV,technologyThe mikemcguff blog podcast will mostly feature technology issues, but you never know when it might lose control and just be entertaining.The mikemcguff blog podcast will mostly feature technology issues, but you never know when it might lose control and just be entertaining.mikemcguffmike@mikemcguff.commikemcguffhttp://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/houston-walk-to-end-alzheimers-shatters.htmlAlzHoustonWed, 11 Nov 2026 18:26:14 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-172198597746386258On a picture-perfect fall day in TMC Helix Park, more than 8,000 Houston neighbors, families and supporters gathered for the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - Houston, raising $1.376 million and shattering this year’s local fundraising goal of $1.285 million. Donations remain open through Dec. 31 at act.alz.org/houston.The funds will advance Alzheimer’s care, support, mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/caroline-collins-leaving-fox-26-houston.htmlHoustonTue, 10 Nov 2026 18:04:53 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2019874273928752894Caroline Collins is leaving her evening anchor position at FOX 26 Houston KRIV this Thursday, industry sources tell mikemcguff.com exclusively.According to reports I'm hearing, Collins spoke with some newsroom staff about her departure. I'm also told the exit is amicable and that no other staff members are leaving as part of the move.There is no word yet on where Collins is going next. Stay mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/93q-countrys-pep-rally-with-parker.htmlHoustonRadioTue, 10 Nov 2026 18:03:31 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3525364578168912798Tomball Memorial High School is getting a pep rally to remember, complete with a special appearance by Conroe native Parker McCollum and 93Q Country Houston KKBQ.The Tomball Memorial Wildcats won 93Q's "Pep Rally with Parker" contest, which generated more than 1,000 nominations from across the Houston area and tens of thousands of votes.McCollum will join the Wildcats for a special pep rally in mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/are-tv-staffers-too-good-at-their-jobs.htmlMediaTue, 10 Nov 2026 18:03:16 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1378449826319073606 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudia (Cloudy-ah) (@claudiarupcich) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/texas-radio-hall-of-fame-2026-induction.htmlRadioTexasTue, 10 Nov 2026 18:03:05 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7313722441161942540- Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2026 inducteesmike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/kten-catches-eagle-on-denison-sky-camera.htmlTexasTue, 10 Nov 2026 18:02:56 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6756982789586175587 mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/nicole-nielsen-welcomes-baby.htmlHoustonMon, 9 Nov 2026 12:01:47 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1084087254382349497Nicole Nielsen is celebrating a new addition to her family after giving birth to a baby boy three weeks early.- Caroline Brown returns to KPRC 2 HoustonThe KPRC 2 Houston multimedia journalist shared the happy news on Instagram, explaining that her son arrived earlier than expected, prompting her to begin maternity leave sooner than planned."We are absolutely overjoyed and completely in lovemike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/sharron-melton-launches-ai-newscast.htmlHoustonFri, 6 Nov 2026 13:20:54 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-8856957610537691089 Sharron Melton announced her new venture after leaving her longtime morning anchor role at CW39 Houston KIAH in September 2026.The Emmy Award-winning journalist has launched Vocal Wish LLC, a business that includes Vocal Wish News, a weekday, AI-powered newscast designed for viewers who want a convenient way to stay informed across digital platforms."People may be upset that I am creating a newsmike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/kevin-roth-joins-abc13-houston-full-time.htmlHoustonThu, 5 Nov 2026 23:58:10 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2405596551590446192Kevin Roth is making a full-time commitment to ABC13 Houston KTRK after spending more than six years with the station as a part-time meteorologist.Roth announced the news on Facebook, explaining that he had maintained a separate full-time job for most of his tenure at ABC13. That arrangement changes this week as he transitions into a full-time position with the Houston ABC-owned station."I've mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/randall-newsome-joins-fox-26-houston.htmlHoustonThu, 5 Nov 2026 00:16:19 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3463967328460334715Randall Newsome is returning home to Houston as the new Weekend Anchor/Reporter at FOX 26 KRIV.Newsome takes over for longtime weekend anchor Tom Zizka, who retired this past summer.The hire marks a homecoming for Newsome, who was born in Houston, raised in Fort Worth and graduated from Texas Southern University. Newsome joins FOX 26 from Baltimore, where he spent nearly four years as a mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/jessica-gruenling-joins-khou-11-houston.htmlHoustonWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:44:09 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-962609876692115097Jessica Gruenling joined KHOU 11 Houston as a reporter and multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) in November 2026.In fact, viewers started contacting me about Gruenling after seeing her on Channel 11 during election coverage Tuesday evening.Gruenling came to Houston after working at WRTV 6 Indianapolis, where she was a reporter and multimedia journalist beginning in June 2023.Her departure from WRTV mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/caroline-brown-returns-to-kprc-2-houston.htmlHoustonWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:44:06 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1456229794810059674 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caroline Brown (@weathercaroline) - Caroline Brown gives birth to baby #2(Thanks, Shad!)mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/nate-ryan-leaving-kens-5-san-antonio.htmlSan AntonioWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:44:04 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3268000918683091339Nate Ryan announced he is leaving his position as sports anchor at KENS 5 San Antonio on November 5, 2026, ending more than four years leading the station's sports department.ALSO HAPPENINGCasey Viera returns to KENS 5 San AntonioRyan shared the news on social media, reflecting on his time at the station and the relationships he built with his colleagues and viewers.“Personal News: I’m leaving mymike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/casey-viera-returns-to-kens-5-san.htmlSan AntonioWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:44:01 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-192100066607723606Casey Viera is returning to KENS 5 San Antonio as a sports anchor, announcing his return on social media in late October 2026.“Happy to share I’ve returned back to @KENS5 as a Sports Anchor.“Thrilled to be back to make more memories in such an exciting time in San Antonio with a place that’s given me some of the best times of my career.”ALSO HAPPENINGNate Ryan leaving KENS 5 San AntonioViera mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/was-extreme-jelly-bean-challenge-too.htmlAustinWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:43:58 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6060575368100245195 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adaleigh Rowe (@adaleighonfox7) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/tom-cury-takes-over-leadership-of-kvue.htmlAustinWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:43:44 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-4029202936747467213TEGNA is expanding Tom Cury's leadership responsibilities by naming him president and general manager of KVUE Austin, while he continues in the same role at KENS 5 San Antonio.Announced November 4, 2026, the appointment puts Cury in charge of two of TEGNA's Texas television stations. He will oversee news, content, sales, marketing, digital operations and community engagement at both the Austin mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/the-x-1075-hd2-replaces-x1061.htmlHoustonRadioWed, 4 Nov 2026 23:43:17 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-4617423795427532362 X106.1 K291CE-FM has permanently moved over to The X 107.5 HD2, where it was already simulcasting.  I say permanently because the station posted this new logo.(Thanks, Kirby!)mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/leigha-mcneil-debuts-on-kprc-2-houston.htmlHoustonTue, 3 Nov 2026 01:18:56 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6878454595742408283Leigha McNeil hit the KPRC 2 Houston airwaves Monday in her new role as morning traffic anchor, and the NBC affiliate really rolled out the Bayou City red carpet for her!McNeil received a welcome from former Channel 2 reporter Danielle Grossman, now the Director of Strategic Communications for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, plus a surprise newsroom performance by the Bayou City Brass mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/day-of-ktxs-chief-meteorologist-caiden.htmlTexasTue, 3 Nov 2026 01:07:03 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-5666607524127546861Day in the life of KTXS News 12 Abilene chief meteorologist Caiden Dinkins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caiden Dinkins (@caidendinkins) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/texas-tv-news-and-radio-job-moves.htmlAustindfwHoustonRadioSan AntonioTexasSun, 1 Nov 2026 20:46:32 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-8554763459386137322Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.DALLAS - FORT WORTHRadio One revamps K104 KKDA and Smooth R&B 105.7 KRNB following the acquisitions.Dallas native and NewsNation anchor Markie Martin reflects on Big Tex, family traditions, and bringing her own children to the State Fair for the first time.CBS News Texas News Producer Brenda Lawson celebrates 30 years with the station.-&nbspmike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/11/why-do-tv-reporters-yank-out-their-ifb.htmlMediaSun, 1 Nov 2026 20:45:59 -0600tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-470168228968652990 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leanna Scachetti (@leannascachetti) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/10/texas-tv-halloween-2026.htmlTexasSat, 31 Oct 2026 19:25:52 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7478489808101239377 Above is a video my company Rise 4 It created for Locktopia Escape Room for its Houston Halloween page.  As my loyal reader, here is a discount promo code just for you.  Use code "NoGuff" to get 25% off games with 8+ players. This will work past Halloween. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Great Day Houston (@greatdayhouston)  mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/10/jerome-yoj-ronquillo-longtime-1041-krbe.htmlHoustonRadioSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:39:52 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2026673145376253326 Jerome “YoJ” Ronquillo, a longtime Houston radio personality whose voice, humor and larger-than-life personality made him a memorable part of the city's broadcasting community, died October 29, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57.Ronquillo, born July 10, 1969, began his radio career at 104.1 KRBE Houston in 1994. Over the next three decades, he became a mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/10/patrina-adger-leaves-kfdm-6-in-beaumont.htmlTexasSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:38:51 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1895258733344350462Patrina Adger has wrapped up her time at KFDM 6 in Beaumont, where she served as the station's weekday noon anchor and morning reporter in October 2026.Adger joined KFDM in July 2023 after working as a freelance multimedia journalist for ABC13 KTRK in Houston. During her time at KFDM, she covered stories throughout Southeast Texas and earned recognition for her reporting, including being voted mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/10/liz-roldan-named-vice-president-of-news.htmlHoustonSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:36:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6387918364500650694 Elizabeth “Liz” Roldán has been named Vice President of News for WLTV 23 N+ Univision Miami, where she will oversee all editorial news operations for the South Florida station.The news of her hiring was announced on October 15, 2026, but I wasn't blogging then, so here you go now.Roldán returns to the Miami station where her television career began, leaving her position as news director at CW39 mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)