It was the first television station in Houston and the 12th in the United States. KPRC-TV has been an NBC affiliate from the very first day since NBC Radio had good relations with its radio counterpart. Here is a part of what Aragon wrote on Facebook. My goal is always to do good work, help and serve people. Gutierrez returned to KPRC in March of 2020 to anchor with Dominique Sachse who herself left the TV biz in October 2021 to focus on her upcoming book and YouTube channel. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Can Alperen Sengun become a passable defender for the Rockets? He was formerly the single anchor of WCAU's NBC 10 News at 6 p.m., as well as the co-anchor of NBC 10 News at 4 p.m. with Dawn Timmeney and NBC 10 News at 11 p.m. with Renee Chenault-Fattah. 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. joined KPRC-TV as a reporter in May 1982. I look forward to helping Houstonians get their day started bright and early and cant wait to reconnect with the community I love and have missed dearly.. Upload or insert images from URL. In 2012, Guzman left Houston for Chicago to co-anchor WMAQ's morning newscast with Stefan Holt, son of NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt. Chopper 2 departing George Bush Intercontinental Airport. In July 2014, she left Channel 11. Freeman's last day in TV news was on Friday, while Monday marks the start of Nol's final week at KPRC 2. "I am so grateful for your love and support and endless kind messages. The father and daughter would watch sports together. While I am excited, there is no doubt - I will miss you all very much. After ten years on the job, Cerota left for KPRC 2 in an anchor/reporter position. In January 2015, KPRC dropped the "Local" and began calling themselves "Channel 2.". From 1969 until 1998, KPRC produced the longest-running syndicated television program in Texas, The Eyes of Texas, which focused on lifestyle segments relating to Texas culture and life, which continues to air on KUHT. and composed himself in the 15-minute window before GPS data shows he left the property to visit his ailing mother, the . Romo had been with KTRK since 2016. Addison Green, a meteorologist for KHOU, announced on Nov. 28 that he would leave the station after Nov. 30 to return to his home state of New York as a weekday meteorologist with News 12 in the New York City area. As KLEE-TV, the station became the source of controversy thanks to some British TV viewers who claimed to receive the signal of KLEE-TV on September 14, 1953, three years after the original signal was transmitted. The son of departing ABC13 anchor Art Rascon, Jacob Rascon will join ABC13 as a reporter and anchor in 2022. But there are things about Houston that he will take with him. Conan's replacement, Jimmy Fallon, currently airs in his network appointed 11:35 p.m.(CST) slot. From 1985 to 1992, the station used the newscast title "Channel Two News", and broadcast round-the-clock updates throughout the day, including during NBC primetime programming. *Anyone else I left out, just let me know immediately & give your take on others, who used to work for NBC 2 KPRC-TV Houston. I got to do so many creative live shots where I got my hair sprayed green on TV and got mobbed by the crowd . She is currently the anchor for Philadelphia's Fox 29. joined KRIV-TV in January 1990 as a weekend anchor and reporter. Lauren Freeman Exits KPRC 2 One of the most notorious pre-emption occurred on July 7, 2001 when KPRC did not air NBC Sports' live coverage of the NASCAR Nextel (then Winston) Cup Series Pepsi 400 from Daytona International Speedway. Because of its affiliation with NBC, KPRC was the first station in Houston to broadcast the first color program in Houston and was subsequently the first to broadcast in full color.The station first broadcast on January 1, 1949, as KLEE-TV, and was owned by hotelier W. Albert Lee. Linda Lorelle (right) joined KPRC 2 in 1989 as a It is a dream communications position at one of the Top 5 tech companies in the world. See you in one week, Colorado! joined KRIV-TV as a reporter in February 2014. Previously, she was a news anchor for Charlotte's WBTV-TV. Houston will always hold a special place in my heart. This is a carousel. 13, 2, 11, etc.. Whatever happened to Lisa Malosky since she leftNBC 2 KPRC-TV Houston? She first came to Houston in March 2006 as a co-anchor of KPRC 2 News Today and has since gone on to anchor multiple newscasts, including KPRC 2 News at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Every day for two and a half hours, Conflenti hosts live news, covering breaking news and special initiatives. With anchors such as Ron Stone, Bill Balleza, Jan Carson, Linda Lorelle, Dan O'Rourke, Bob Nicholas, weatherman Doug Johnson and sports anchors Ron Franklin and Craig Roberts, the station's newscasts, while usually in second place, often competed for and even placed first at times. 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. The Los Angeles-born son of a famous actor/director (Rob Reiner) and grandson of another (Carl Reiner), who opted not to get involved in the family business in favor of being a TV news reporter, is leaving his gig at Houston NBC affiliate KPRC/2 to return to Hollywood. I grew up listening to Vin Scully and idolized him. The British-born, San Antonio-raised journalist went to college in Houston and previously worked for Fox 26. During the impromptu segment, Hecker alleged that Fox Corporation prevented her from covering anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment and promised to release secret recordings to show what goes on behind the scenes at Fox. Project Veritas, a conservative group known for publishing undercover sting videos meant to expose what the group deems to be political bias in news media, released a video interview with Hecker. After 16 years, Lorelle resigned her post after she was NOTE: The "Nightbeat" designation was used again to distinguish late newscasts beginning in the 1990s. '@Ericsson_Marcus isn't used to a roof on his race car.The @CGRTeams driver spoke with the @MotorsportsNBC crew about his first #Rolex24 experience. "We wish her all the best as she pursues her next chapter in life," Lane said. Ive accepted a job w/ @News12 as one of the weekday meteorologists. Thursday, September 23, 2021 Jacob Rascon is leaving KPRC 2 Jacob Rascon is leaving KPRC 2 according to his weekend co-anchor Sofia Ojeda. In a Facebook post announcing his latest move, Froehlich cited proximity to family as an advantage to working in Houston television. I am thrilled to be returning to KPRC News, my home for the past 7 years, in a new and exciting role. A self-described cinephile, Balogun joined KPRC as a reporter in November. [17] Hello everyone! Dave Froehlich joined KHOU as a morning news anchor in November after 8 years anchoring Good Day Austin on Fox 7. KPRC began construction of its DTV transmission facilities in 1997. In November 2015, she left Channel 26 for Tampa's WFTS-TV as a news anchor. years later, she graduated to a reporter and morning anchor position. I won't be on TV, but my goal was never to be on TV. Prior to. Jacob Rascon will join ABC13 as a reporter and anchor in 2022. Sachse began her reporting career in local radio as a traffic announcer but later became one of Houstons most recognizable television faces. "My girlfriend lives in L.A. and I love her very much and I want to be closer to her. 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.. Christine Nol has announced she is leaving KPRC 2. Anyone else remembers Trazanna Halstead-Moreno, who used to do weekend morning newscasts forNBC 2 from 1999 until 2003 ? Ivory Hecker left Fox 26 on June 15, a day after going off-script during a live broadcast at 5 p.m. to accuse Fox Corporation of censorship. He figured it would be something along the lines of, "Of course, he wants to go into acting. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Here are some of the changes that made the news. Vanessa Richardson appeared on NBC Sports coverage the 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway the weekend of January 29, 2022. In June 2011, she announced she was leaving Channel 11 to anchor the newscasts at Los Angeles' KNBC-TV. joined KRIV-TV in August 1986 as a reporter and anchor. In May 1988, Mark left Channel 11. She graduated from Rowan University. Previously, Jang was a morning news anchor and reporter for Seattle's KCPQ-TV. "I've always had a passion for acting and performing," he said Monday in a phone interview. ), KPRC 2 welcomes Daniella Guzman back to Houston news, Houstons own Daniella Guzman is returning to the Bayou City in Januar. Report: Houston is the No. I'll focus on innovation, tech and research - another major passion of mine. Jake Reiner has worked at KPRC as a reporter. Rascon, who has co-anchored the midday and 5 p.m. newscast for 23 years, said he wanted to focus on personal and community service projects. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2022Vanessa Richardson joins Houston Rockets TV, UPDATE FEBRUARY 09, 2022Vanessa Richardson and Paul Gallant replace Charlie Pallilo at ESPN 97.5, "Bidding farewell to KPRC2 Vanessa Richardson whose last night on air at KPRC2 was last night," Garvin posted on Facebook. Mamdooh joined KPRC in July of 2018 from KMGH Denver, Colorado. The 4:30 a.m. show is anchored by Owen Conflenti with meteorologist Anthony Yanez. Learn more about him here. Previously, Barguiarena was a reporter for KHOU-TV and an anchor for Telemundo's KTMD-TV. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Hed worked at KPRC once before between 2003 and 2007. Houston media blogger Mike McGuff notes Gutierrez' exit comes a few weeks after his. Meteorologist Stephen Morgan (who is married to Steven Romo, below)left Fox 26 in October to join the FOX Weather team in New York City. Its been a wonderful 2 years here! But it's more than a matter of simply changing stations or trading hurricanes for earthquakes and the Astros for the Dodgers. His grandfather is Carl Reiner, left, and his dad is Rob Reiner. In December 2013, he announced he was leaving CW 39 to become news director for Dallas' KDAF-TV. Born in Lima, Peru, Sofia moved to the U.S. as a child, growing up in New Jersey. Late Night with Conan O'Brien did not air in Houston from 1994 to 1996. She plans to spend her weekends with her family now instead of working. Archer was beaten, stabbed, and left unconscious in a street, awakening the next day in a hospital. In March 2009, she joined KTRK-TV as an anchor and reporter, but parted ways with Channel 13 five years later. We wish her all the best as she pursues her next chapter in life.. In late 2016, she announced she was leaving the station. Fittingly for Reiner, the film -- hitting theaters July 13 -- is set in the world of journalism. Here's what they had to say. [6] KPRC has seen gains in the morning and at night, while the competition has dropped. Houston truly is a special place and one I will hold near and dear to my heart. She also works on Houston PBS' "Red, White and Blue.". I don't have a ton of their weekend stuff from that time, and am looking for it ChannelTwoNews, the clip is called "News Footage of a Houston Rescue on 10/29/1988". The station operates on digital channel 35, but its PSIP virtual channel is 2. UPDATE: KBH currently served as US Ambassador to NATO under POTUS Donald Trump. What are people going to say about that? Freeman's last day in TV news was on Friday, while Monday. "I'm a huge Dodgers fan. Houston viewers will remember Ojeda from her seven years reporting, and most recently anchoring KPRC 2 News Today Weekends. I have to assume other NBC stations took similar versions of this set. The departures come a year after the retirement of longtime anchor Dominique Sachse in Oct. 2021 after three decades on KPRC 2. Ultimately, I wasn't getting that on a consistent basis from doing news.". From the bottom of my heart - thank you for always believing in and supporting me.". KPRC 5 p.m. anchor Kris Gutierrez has left the Houston NBC affiliate after almost two years there. Aragon's last day on air with KPRC will be Saturday August 27, 2022. 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. "A fantastic young lady with a bright futurewe wish you the best & many blessings my friend!". In 2014, Mena left Channel 2 to become an ABC News correspondent. [2] Non Comcast systems on the outer edges of the Houston media market had placed KPRC on cable channel 2. But the younger Rascon soon left behind his national media job to return to Houston in 2017 and compete with his fathers station as a reporter and weekend morning anchor for KPRC. That did play on my mind, so I was like, 'Well, maybe I'll try this other avenue and see where it takes me.' Ojeda made a statement in June announcing she is leaving KPRC. It was only until I was at college that I really developed a passion for it," he said. The station operates on digital channel 35, but its PSIP virtual channel is 2. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2002/08/19/focus2.html, http://www.blackenterprise.com/mag/a-joint-venture/, http://www.linkedin.com/pub/bob-nicholas/6b/361/8bb. During the 19801982 run of the NBC soap opera. Since LPMs went live in October 2007, the ratings picture has changed in Houston. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2022Rose-Ann Aragon announced on Facebook she is now working for Microsoft. "And what's that going to say? 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