However the agreement with the Miss Texas organization was made before NASCAR and NBC came to their agreement to carry races in 1999, and despite the wide breadth of time to reschedule, Miss Texas refused to renegotiate or renege on the agreement and allow KPRC to carry the pageant at a new time or on tape delay to accommodate one of NASCAR's tentpole events. A post shared by Lauren Freeman Roth (@laurenfreemanroth). Angry fans flooded KPRC's email system with a reported 4,000 e-mails. Longtime anchor Freeman, signed off on Friday for the last time after 25 years in the broadcasting business, including 16 years at KPRC 2. demoted to the afternoon newscast, a decision that was not met favorably Green, an Emmy-award winning meteorologist, debuted the stations Sunday morning show with anchor, reporter and fellow New York native Lauren Talarico in Jan. 2020. Archer was beaten, stabbed, and left unconscious in a street, awakening the next day in a hospital. But there are things about Houston that he will take with him. Aragon's last day on air with KPRC will be Saturday August 27, 2022. The Wichita Falls native moved to Houston in 1969 and studied journalism at the University of Houston before joining KPRC as a police beat reporter. On Oct. 5, 2010, Vargas announced she was leaving Channel 26 to anchor Los Angeles' KCBS-TV. KPRC began construction of its DTV transmission facilities in 1997. Fittingly for Reiner, the film -- hitting theaters July 13 -- is set in the world of journalism. KPRC 2 anchors, reporters (KPRC 2) We asked our anchors and reporters to share some of their New Year's Resolutions. If we've missed any or if you know what they're currently up to, please let us know in the comments section. Previously, she was a community news and breaking news reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. Reiner also didn't want to hear what people would say if he went into acting. She spent 28 years at KPRC reporting on the streets and on the set, first as a traffic reporter and later as an anchor for primetime newscasts. The British-born, San Antonio-raised journalist went to college in Houston and previously worked for Fox 26. It is a dream communications position at one of the Top 5 tech companies in the world. Though, this is incredibly bittersweet. ", A post shared by Christine Noel (@christinenoeltv), While she hasn't confirmed her next career move, Nol recently hinted on social media that she might be returning to Colorado. His company is still quite active in set fabrication and design and they provide many of the sets for stations owned by Gray Television. Stepping away from a main anchor job, while a difficult decision, is a small price to pay for family. What are people going to say about that? Amanda Cochran, Digital Special Projects Manager. Jerome Gray was hired at KPRC 2 in 2005 as a senior news editor and anchor. Giff Nielsen was the sports director for KHOU, but more importantly, he was an NFL quarterback for the Houston Oilers. Prior to the digital transition, KPRC was the only Houston station on the VHF dial that did not air on a cable channel matching the over-the-air analog channel, due to interference from the low-band VHF terrestrial signal. Learn more about him. . 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? In January 2014, she parted ways with Channel 13 and joined the now-defunct News 92 FM. Meteorologist Anthony Yanez Anthony Yanez (Anthony Yanez) Returned to KPRC 2 in September 2021. A Houston native, Froehlich began his television career as a production assistant with KPRC in 1999 before debuting on air as an anchor and reporter at KREX in Grand Junction, Colorado. Houston truly is a special place and one I will hold near and dear to my heart. T he night before her final newscast on KPRC Channel 2, Dominique Sachse was royally fted by colleagues, friends and family in a sendoff hosted by Steak 48 in Houston's River Oaks District . KPRC-TV is the NBC affiliated television station with studios in the Greater Sharpstown area in Houston, Texas, owned and operated by Graham Media Group, a subsidiary of the Graham Holdings. The video includes recordings of her bosses saying she should not have asked about hydroxychloroquine in an interview with Dr. Joseph Varon, chief of staff at United Memorial Medical Center, who used the drug as part of a cocktail to treat COVID-19 patients. position. Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. KPRC STL tower off of U.S. Route 59in the Greater Sharpstown area ofHouston, Texas. before going on to do real estate and work on the "Linda Lorelle Kris has been a valued member of our news team on two different occasions. Prior to. joined KPRC-TV in 1994 as a news reporter and fill-in weekend anchor. Jake Reiner is trading one H-Town for another. The umma cum laude University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign grad interned with ABC Newschannel 15 WICD and CBS WCIA 3 both in Champaign, IL with another internship at NBC 5 Chicago WMAQ. See his KPRC 2 bio page here. In her announcement, Sachse said she would focus on her social media presence, including a YouTube channel with over 1.5 million subscribers, and a book slated for release on April 5, 2022 titled Life Makeover: Embrace the Bold, Beautiful, and Blessed You.. Sylvia Perez (1985-1989): Weekend Anchor/Health Reporter (formerly with ABC 7 WLS-TV Chicago, IL & FOX 32 WFLD-TV Chicago, IL) John Quinones (1975-1978) [now with ABC News] Jacque Reid (1997-2000) [later with BET Nightly News] Janet Shanilan (1995-1997) [currently with NBC News] Lauren Freeman Exits KPRC 2 Prior to KPRC 2, Ojeda served as an anchor/reporter at WNEP 6 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, anchor/reporter at WTEM 18 in Elmira, New York, and anchor/reporter at WIVT/WBGH NewsChannel 34 in Binghamton, New York. It included clips from Ch. He figured it would be something along the lines of, "Of course, he wants to go into acting. This race was especially notable as the winner was Dale Earnhardt, Jr., whose father died at the same track in the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 only months before. I would say more than anything, it's a quality of life decision.". The three studios located within the building are suspended from the ground to reduce vibration. Learn more about her. KPRC instead opted to air reruns of The Jenny Jones Show in this time slot. In a Facebook post announcing his latest move, Froehlich cited proximity to family as an advantage to working in Houston television. I have missed the Houston community so much and missed being able to provide important and accurate information to everyone who depends on us, Ojeda says. Previously, Jang was a morning news anchor and reporter for Seattle's KCPQ-TV. In June 2011, she announced she was leaving Channel 11 to anchor the newscasts at Los Angeles' KNBC-TV. Rilwan Balogun graduated from UT the University of Tennessee and has carved a path through television news starting in Phoenix, Arizona in 2015, followed by stops in Lansing, Michigan, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and in New Orleans, according to his Fox 8 New Orleans profile. Chopper 2 departing George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Art Rascon will depart from ABC13 at the end of the year. In May 1997, he left Channel 26 and joined KPRC-TV as a sports anchor and reporter. UPDATE - Jacob Rascon moves to abc13 KTRK after KPRC 2 - Art Rascon to leave abc13 KTRK - Dominique Sachse to leave KPRC 2 Here is what Ojeda tweeted. 13 KTRK-TV, 1973-2007] Deceased. We wish her continued success as she moves on to the next chapter in her life; she will be missed." As much as he is appreciative of KPRC and Texas -- "I love Houston," he says, "the people are just so nice here" -- the rush he now gets from reporting the news is not as intense as he'd like it to be. Between 2004 and 2017, Spaulding rose to the anchor chair for the evening and nightly newscasts. He had worked for KHOU for two years. Im thrilled that Sofia will be returning to KPRC 2 News Today and so happy to be able to promote Lisa to the afternoons where she will continue her great work as an important and valuable part of our team.. A former general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at Fox 26, Ivory Hecker was fired by the station after going off-script in a live 5 p.m. broadcast on June 14. See you in one week, Colorado! I want to prove to everyone that I belong here and that I'm good enough on my own.' In September 2013, she announced she was leaving Channel 26 to join Chicago's WFLD-TV as an anchor and reporter. Every day for two and a half hours, Conflenti hosts live news, covering breaking news and special initiatives. years later, she graduated to a reporter and morning anchor position. Rasta previously worked at Los Angeles' KABC-TV and was a weekend anchor for. ), KPRC 2 welcomes Daniella Guzman back to Houston news, Houstons own Daniella Guzman is returning to the Bayou City in Januar. We took the time to compile a list of former Houston TV news anchors and their current whereabouts. On Nov. 18, 2017, she announced she was leaving Channel 2 and heading back home to California. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S.Change | Crosby ISD adopts 4-day school week, a first in Harris County. She not only leaving the channel but she entirely is taking leave from the television world and wants to have family time. This is a carousel. After ten years on the job, Cerota left for KPRC 2 in an anchor/reporter position. RELATED. We want to thank Christine Nol for her hard work and professionalism, says KPRC 2 Vice President & General Manager Phil Lane. I joined KPRC2 as a reporter in January 2018. The DuMont network went defunct in 1956, though it had carriage on UHF station KNUZ-TV (now KIAH's frequency) for a while. joined KIAH-TV as a reporter and fill-in anchor in June 2000. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! joined KIAH-TV in July 2000 as an anchor and reporter. "When I was growing up in LA, and in high school there, I was in all the plays and the musicals. That did play on my mind, so I was like, 'Well, maybe I'll try this other avenue and see where it takes me.' In May 2008, KPRC announced Marshall would move back on air as Weekend Meteorologist. Clear editor. [citation needed]. joined KHOU-TV in January 2008 as an investigative reporter and fill-in anchor. joined KRIV-TV in October 2007 as an anchor. tweeted Zach Lashway. I grew up listening to Vin Scully and idolized him. Wasserman also received several complaints in person at KPRC's studios. This global pandemic has been a constant reminder that work will always be there, but time with family isnt guaranteed forever, said Gutierrez. Upload or insert images from URL. Houston media blogger Mike McGuff notes Gutierrez' exit comes a few weeks after his. The University of Indianapolis grad also worked as an on-court emcee for the Indiana Pacers, a digital specialist for WTHR Indianapolis and as a broadcaster for UI's 88.7 FM WICR and UIndy TV. On May 22, 2014, he announced he was retiring after a 22-year career with the station. In 2019, the Sam Houston State University got engaged at her alma mater Sam Houston State University. Alford became passionate about news and entertainment reporting watching role models Walter Cronkite and Johnny Carson. ". He took over the seat vacated by Bill Balleza who retired at the beginning of 2020. The competitiveness is also magnified by Nielsen Media's Local People Meters (LPMs), which were introduced to the Houston market in the Summer 2007 to measure ratings. After 35 years in Houston, Nielsen left for Utah to serve as the general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Report: Houston is the No. Romo had been with KTRK since 2016. Due to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) VHF freeze, KPRC, the only Houston television station for four more years, carried secondary affiliations withCBS, ABC and DuMont[3] until KGUL-TV (now KHOU-TV) and KXYZ (now KTRK-TV) signed on and respectively took over CBS and ABC full time. Her last day on air was on June 19. In 1992, he joined KRIV-TV as an weekend anchor and reporter. Hey guys. READ ALSO:Houston TV news stars who left us in 2017. Hurst later became the anchor for the evening and night newscasts. Thank You, Kris you will be missed by our viewers and your co-workers. It was the first television station in Houston and the 12th in the United States. Here are some of the changes that made the news. Rose-Ann Aragon announced last night she is leaving her reporter position with KPRC 2 Houston. Now the city's residents have many questions about her departure. 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