Covering Houston and Texas TV, radio, newspaper and other medianoreply@blogger.com (mike mcguff)Fri, 1 May 2026 01:12:04 -0500Blogger http://www.blogger.com11449125http://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/2026/04/thanks-for-20-plus-years.htmlHoustonWed, 1 Apr 2026 22:20:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7123001982393133930I want to thank all of my readers for a fun-filled 20-plus years of first covering the Houston media and then expanding to the rest of Texas.For now, I will be taking a break.  At the moment, I am handling a lot of projects for McGuff Media and my new company, Rise 4 It Marketing.  If you want to work with me on a video or web project, let me know.The blog has always been a hobby, mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/texas-tv-news-radio-job-march-2026.htmlAustindfwHoustonRadioSan AntonioTexasWed, 1 Apr 2026 02:30:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2059930642717262673Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here.DALLAS - FORT WORTHThis Texas Media Mogul Owns the Local News: Irving-based Nexstar controls more TV stations than any other company. CEO Perry Sook aims to grow it even bigger.Dallas officials feared WFAA-TV would leave downtown over parking dispute, emails show.After nearly 13 years, the WFAA newsroom said goodbye to assistant news director mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/kprc-drops-3pm-newscast.htmlHoustonTue, 31 Mar 2026 21:11:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2098588922518109225KPRC 2 viewers are letting me know that the Graham Media Group's 3pm newscast has not been airing this week.  UPDATE: KPRC 2 tells me the 3pm newscast is on hiatus until Monday, April 13, while the staff is in newsroom training.According to KPRC's own TV listings, the newscast has been replaced by a half-hour of The Drew Barrymore Show and Entertainment Tonight.The Drew Barrymore Show mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/frito-katy-no-longer-on-1003-bull-kilt.htmlHoustonRadioTue, 31 Mar 2026 19:05:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-8763158205927833845“Frito & Katy” is no longer airing on 100.3 The Bull KILT Houston, as the show has been removed from the Audacy station's website.Multiple reports in radio industry trades say owner Audacy is currently undergoing nationwide layoffs, and Frito and Katy are included.Tucker “Frito” Young and Katy Dempsey joined 100.3 The Bull on January 10, 2025, taking the morning slot previously held by “The mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/ryan-shoptaugh-on-khou-11-houston.htmlHoustonTue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6330410073018243018I have been receiving reader questions about meteorologist Ryan Shoptaugh appearing on KHOU 11 in Houston, and if I have written about it.The answer is yes and no.I have not written about Shoptaugh doing some work for KHOU, but recently I covered how Shoptaugh was promoted to a TEGNA Multi-Market Meteorologist position based out of his old station, KENS 5 in San Antonio."Remaining based at KENS mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/01/noah-mckinney-leaves-ktab-abilene.htmlTexasTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-9185264448912374066Noah McKinney left his KTAB Abilene weekend anchor role at the end of December 2025.McKinney, Cisco native, started with the station as a production assistant later moving to spot news photographer and eventually senior reporter/weekend anchor.mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/pj-heussner-joins-dolcefino-media-from.htmlHoustonMon, 30 Mar 2026 00:10:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1674490256043498689PJ Heussner joined Dolcefino Media as an investigative reporter in October 2025.The Houston native came from FOX 44 KWKT Waco/Temple/Killeen, where she had been a multimedia journalist (MMJ) and weekend anchor since April 2022.The Sam Houston State University grad worked for the student-run KSHU Cable Channel 7 news as the main anchor. She received the ‘Best Student Newscast’ award at the mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/texas-meteorologist-captures-meteor.htmldfwSun, 29 Mar 2026 19:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-5274570481229478591WFAA 8 Dallas - Fort Worth meteorologist Mariel Ruiz caught a meteor over Texas breaking apart while live on air last week, but didn't realize it until later.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariel Ruiz | TV Meteorologist (@marielruizwx) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/remember-michelle-merhar-from-fox-26.htmlHoustonSun, 29 Mar 2026 14:28:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-8337817106587800518Remember former FOX 26 Houston KRIV morning anchor Michelle Merhar?Morning co-anchor Melissa Wilson just emceed an event with her.According to Merhar's Facebook page, she is now a stay-at-home mom with three little ones.Merhar left FOX 26 in 2016. She previously worked for 740 KTRH.mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/rechelle-turner-is-pregnant.htmlHoustonSat, 28 Mar 2026 22:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6265194783942508004Re'Chelle Turner announced she is pregnant.Here is what the KPRC 2 Houston reporter announced in a social video filmed at the McGovern Centennial Gardens to the soundtrack of Beyoncé's "II HANDS II HEAVEN:""We’ve been keeping a little secret…and I can’t hide it anymore! Our baby girl is on the way.Coming September 2026 our biggest blessing yet."Turner was married to Faison Echols on mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/jordan-darensbourg-leaves-kvue-austin.htmlAustinSat, 28 Mar 2026 21:53:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3401747270479606323Jordan Darensbourg announced he is leaving his KVUE Austin meteorologist position.Here is a portion of what Darensbourg posted on social:"My time at KVUE is coming to an end, but I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of people.To our GM Byron Wilkinson and our News Director Travis Sattiewhite, THANK YOU. Your wisdom and guidance were very helpful and I continued my career at this great station.To mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/texas-cbs-news-correspondent-reportedly.htmldfwHoustonFri, 27 Mar 2026 20:24:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2712730600813460065I recently received an email tip that said Houston-based national reporter for CBS News, Karen Hua, was no longer with the network. That was followed by news in the New York Post and The U.S. Sun that Hua and Dallas-based correspondent Omar Villafranca were part of the recent job cuts made by owner Paramount.Hua joined CBS News in February 2025, relocating to Houston from NBC10 Philadelphia (WCAUmike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/brayel-brown-joins-wreg-memphis.htmlTexasFri, 27 Mar 2026 00:06:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2014789449790979198Brayel Brown left her weekend anchor role at News Channel 6 KAUZ in Wichita Falls, Texas, for News Channel 3 WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, in December 2025.Brown has been with KAUZ since July 2023.The Stephen F. Austin State University graduate served as an anchor and MMJ for the student newscast JackTV and hosted segments on the AXE 90.1 radio station. Brayel also interned at NBC 5 KXAS in mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/wayne-dolcefino-profiled-by-houston.htmlHoustonThu, 26 Mar 2026 10:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-8290792371231572415In the first of an occasional series spotlighting influential Houstonians, the Houston Chronicle's housing reporter Rebecca Schuetz profiles Wayne Dolcefino. READ THE ARTICLE HERE mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/recent-texas-anchor-baby-announcements.htmlTexasThu, 26 Mar 2026 03:31:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-791552915726813894 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Fernanda Sierra (@mariafersierra) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alex Stockwell (@alexstockwelltv) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Telemundo Houston (@telemundohou) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/houston-childrens-charity-makes-history.htmlHoustonWed, 25 Mar 2026 21:08:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3917124235711165 Houston Children’s Charity made history by awarding 98 fully loaded, wheelchair-accessible vans to local families during its annual Chariots for Children Van Distribution event on March 23, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston - a signature moment in the organization’s 30th anniversary year.Valued at $5.39 million, the record-breaking distribution is the largest single-day donation of mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/tessa-barrera-to-leave-houston-life.htmlHoustonWed, 25 Mar 2026 13:35:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7905289808615426924Tessa Barrera is leaving her co-host position for KPRC 2’s 1pm afternoon lifestyle show, Houston Life, after three years.The announcement was made at the beginning of Wednesday's edition of Houston Life with Barrera, essentially saying she will be more available to her family and will determine her next chapter.Here is a portion of what Barrera said on-air:"So I want to reset and, you mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/roxy-van-ruiten-is-engaged.htmlSan AntonioWed, 25 Mar 2026 04:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-3391925696535053436KENS 5 San Antonio meteorologist Roxy Van Ruiten got engaged in Iceland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roxy Van Ruiten (@roxyvanruiten) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roxy Van Ruiten (@roxyvanruiten) mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/telemundo-60-san-antonio-wins-2026.htmlSan AntonioTue, 24 Mar 2026 23:26:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7227031357073140544SAN ANTONIO – March 24, 2026 –Telemundo 60 San Antonio / KVDA, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, was recognized with a 2026 Gracie Award for Bajo Mi Propia Piel (Under My Own Skin), a special report by meteorologist Lilian Pérez. Presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the Gracie Awards honor individual achievement and exemplary programming created by, mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/priscilla-meza-leaves-news-channel-6.htmlTexasTue, 24 Mar 2026 00:13:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-7210223997304867312Priscilla Meza joined FOX61 Connecticut News WTIC as a multi-skilled journalist in the summer of 2025. Meza was previously the morning anchor for News Channel 6 KAUZ Wichita Falls, starting in July 2024. She joined KAUZ as a multimedia journalist (MMJ) in 2022.Originally from Conroe, north of Houston, MEza is a proud first-generation college graduate of Texas State University. mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/lauren-margolis-joins-fox-35-orlando.htmlTexasMon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-4441603965550227390Lauren Margolis joined the FOX 35 Orlando WOFL team in September 2025 as a feature reporter for The 407.Prior to returning to Central Florida, Margolis joined KBTX Bryan-College Station in September 2023, where she served as co-host and anchor of the station’s lifestyle program, The Three, airing weekdays at 3 p.m.Earlier in her career, Lauren worked as an anchor and reporter at KETK and Fox 51 mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/nicole-nielsen-joins-kprc-2-houston.htmlHoustonFri, 20 Mar 2026 19:33:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-4194227543465411965Nicole Nielsen has joined KPRC 2 in Houston as a multimedia journalist (MMJ), mikemcguff.com has confirmed.“As if I wasn’t far enough South, you’ll now find me on @KPRC2 in Houston,” Nielsen posted on social media.While Nielsen let us know about the KPRC move publicly, I have confirmed she will serve in an MMJ role.Earlier this week, I reported that Nielsen departed her position at CBS News Texasmike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/owen-conflenti-after-kprc-2-houston.htmlHoustonFri, 20 Mar 2026 18:41:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-1513662222461189759What has Owen Conflenti been doing after leaving KPRC 2 Houston?I have been receiving many questions from TV viewers on what former KPRC 2 morning anchor Owen Conflenti has been up to since leaving the station in October 2025. In fact, I just let down one of Conflenti's loyal viewers this very week with a reply of "not sure what he is doing." Here is where I can redeem myself.  "mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/nexstar-tegna-what-about-texas-stations.htmldfwHoustonTexasFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:27:49 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-2834214998008678706 On Thursday evening, it was announced that Texas-based Nexstar Media Group, Inc., had closed its $6.2 billion merger with TEGNA Inc. following approval of the transaction by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).So the TL;DR of all this is that Nexstar now owns around 260 TV stations across the United States, including the CW TV mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/03/abby-haymond-joins-wbrc-6-news.htmlTexasFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:02:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17428954.post-6171378953502029430Abby Haymond joined WBRC 6 News in Birmingham, Alabama, as a news reporter and multimedia journalist in September 2025, after two years as an evening anchor/reporter at KTEN 10 in Sherman/Denison.Haymond graduated from Indiana University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a specialization in sports. While at IU, she served as a sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network’smike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff)