# movies & television (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover movies & television. Page: Feed: --- ## [DFW TV crew becomes part of their own machete story](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/dfw-tv-crew-becomes-part-of-their-own.html) _2026-08-25 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth weekend anchor Casey Stegall and photojournalist Richie Roberson may have helped police find a machete-wielding suspect in a North Texas park last week.- Former FOX 26 reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition ## [Ugochi Iloka is KHOU 11 Saturday AM anchor "for now"](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/ugochi-iloka-is-khou-11-saturday-am.html) _2026-08-25 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Ugochi Iloka announced she is the KHOU 11 Houston Saturday morning anchor, and as she put it, "for now." Stay tuned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ugochi Cynthia Iloka (@ugochikhou) ## [Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore expands footprint](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/texas-broadcast-museum-in-kilgore.html) _2026-08-25 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ One of my favorite spots in Kilgore, Texas, is The Texas Broadcast Museum.I not only shot a lot of b-roll footage for my 101 KLOL Houston documentary "Runaway Radio," but I also screened it at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction. Big news for the museum as it has bought a 21,000-square-foot building next door to make room for its growing collection of donated broadcast equipment. ## [Andrea González joins Telemundo 49 Tampa](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/andrea-gonzalez-joins-telemundo-49-tampa.html) _2026-08-24 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ TAMPA, Fla. – Aug. 24, 2026 – Telemundo 49 Tampa / WRMD, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced that Andrea González has been named news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo 49, effective today, Monday, Aug. 24.González has more than 17 years of journalism experience across the United States and Mexico. Most recently, she served as anchor of Punto de Visión on Visión Latina ## [Christian Villegas Named News Director for Telemundo 39 Phoenix & Telemundo 40 Tucson](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/christian-villegas-named-news-director.html) _2026-08-24 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ PHOENIX, Ariz. – Aug. 24, 2026 – Telemundo 39 / KTAZ and Telemundo 40 / KHRR, part of NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced the promotion of Christian Villegas to news director, effective today, Aug. 24.In his new role, Villegas will oversee news editorial, production and operations for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona across Telemundo 39 and Telemundo 40’s TV, streaming, digital and ## [Marcelino Benito named KHOU's CW39 9pm anchor](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/marcelino-benito-named-khous-cw39-9pm.html) _2026-08-22 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Marcelino Benito will anchor weeknights on KHOU 11's soon-to-debut 9 p.m. news on CW39 Houston KIAH, mikemcguff.com has heard from multiple sources.Benito, no stranger to the KHOU anchor desk, previously co-anchored weekends until after his second child was born in May 2025.I hear new KHOU meteorologist Trevor Birchett will handle weather most of the time on the new CW39 9pm news. KHOU takes ## [Fmr. Houston TV reporter chased by man while jogging, featured on Inside Edition](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/fmr-houston-tv-reporter-chased-by-man.html) _2026-08-22 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Former FOX 26 KRIV Houston reporter Abigail Dye was featured on the nationally syndicated Inside Edition after a frightening incident during marathon training.Dye told Inside Edition that two Good Samaritans warned her a man was chasing her as she ran. The former Houston TV reporter captured video of the man, but when she turned to face him, he quickly walked in the opposite direction.According ## ['Last Call with Steve Noviello' syndicated around Texas](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/last-call-with-steve-noviello.html) _2026-08-22 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ "Last Call with Steve Noviello," the FOX 4 KDFW Dallas-Fort Worth talk show hosted by Noviello with a rotating cast of panelists, is going syndicated.Noviello pulled a little prank on his fans in the announcement, saying in a social graphic, "After a successful run in DFW, it's time for me to look beyond North Texas..." Then the second slide revealed additional Texas TV stations where "Last Call" ## [Kylie Capps and Alanna Quillen are pregnant](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/kylie-capps-and-alanna-quillen-are.html) _2026-08-22 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Some North Texas TV baby news for you, as both FOX 4 KDFW meteorologist Kylie Capps and NBC 5 KXAS Dallas-Fort Worth morning show reporter Alanna Quillen are pregnant.Capps is expecting in December, while Quillen is expecting in February 2027. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kylie Capps (@wxkyliecapps) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ## [Joel Robinson joins WZZM 13 On Your Side](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/joel-robinson-joins-wzzm-13-on-your-side.html) _2026-08-22 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Joel Robinson is leaving KYTX CBS19 Tyler, where he has served as the Morning Y’all meteorologist alongside anchors Dana Hughey and Jesus Martinez. "I am so thrilled to announce that I will be transferring to Grand Rapids, MI as the newest meteorologist for WZZM 13 On Your Side, a sister station of CBS19, where I will be working weekend evenings and portions of the morning newscast Wednesday ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rli1mVYubi0I) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [SportsTalk 790 shuffles schedule, Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move to mornings](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/sportstalk-790-shuffles-schedule-matt.html) _2026-08-21 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ SportsTalk 790 KBME Houston is moving The Matt Thomas Show with Ross Villarreal into the morning drive, beginning Monday, August 24, 2026. The sports talk radio program, which currently airs weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will now air from 6 to 10 a.m., according to the station's new lineup announcement.Thomas is also the radio voice of the Houston Rockets and has a long history with the ## [Wayne Dolcefino joins KSEV 700 with Craig Collins](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/wayne-dolcefino-joins-ksev-700-with.html) _2026-08-20 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ HOUSTON, TEXAS — KSEV 700 AM, The Voice of Texas, announces the launch of “KSEV Mornings with Craig Collins and Wayne Dolcefino,” airing weekdays from 7–9 AM.The new morning show will focus on the stories happening across Texas, along with the national political news KSEV listeners expect.Radio host Craig Collins will bring his youth and experience from major talk stations including WGN Radio in ## [Melanie Lawson makes generous donation to NABJ Chapters](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/melanie-lawson-makes-generous-donation.html) _2026-08-20 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Houston broadcasting legend Melanie Lawson is giving back to the next generation of journalists with an $86,000 donation to journalism scholarship funds.The longtime ABC13 KTRK journalist is splitting the donation equally between the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), with each organization receiving $43,000.The donation ## [Ryann Jones joins NBC 5 Today DFW](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/ryann-jones-joins-nbc-5-today-dfw.html) _2026-08-20 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Ryann Jones announced she is joining the NBC 5 Today morning newscast at KXAS in Dallas-Fort Worth for weather and traffic duties.- Samantha Davies leaves NBC 5 KXAS DFW"New job title, same tv station, MUCH earlier alarm clock," Jones posted. "I am now a permanent member of the NBC 5 Today team bringing you weather and traffic at 5,7, and 11am and now my day looks like this!"Jones joined NBC ## [Mauricio Casillas returns to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/mauricio-casillas-returns-to-kvia-abc-7.html) _2026-08-20 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Mauricio Casillas is returning to KVIA ABC-7 El Paso to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of the weekday 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts at the end of September 2026.“El Paso is home. There is no place like it anywhere else. The opportunity to come back to my community and tell stories was one I couldn’t pass up,” Casillas said in a release. “El Paso is where my wife and I met. It’s where our ## [Drew Davis joins WFAA 8 DFW](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/drew-davis-joins-wfaa-8-dfw.html) _2026-08-19 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Drew Davis is joining WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth as a meteorologist in August 2026, where he interned in 2020.Here is what Davis posted:"Super excited to announce that I have joined the @WFAA weather team in DFW.I grew up almost exclusively watching the legendary team at WFAA, and I am honored to work at such a storied news institution.Importantly, this also brings my wife and I closer to family. ## [Tessa Barrera's first Hello Houston episode 08.17.26](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/tessa-barreras-first-hello-houston.html) _2026-08-19 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Tessa Barrera joined Ernie Manouse as his new co-host of Hello Houston on Houston Public Media's News 88.7 KUHF on Monday, August 17, 2026. ## [Michelle and Bryan Hofmann sign off KRIS 6 Corpus Christi](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/michelle-and-bryan-hofmann-sign-off.html) _2026-08-19 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Michelle and Bryan Hofmann signed off on KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi this morning.The married couple and KRIS 6 Sunrise morning co-anchors were among those laid off by KRIS owner The E.W. Scripps Company, which is reportedly cutting 268 positions across the US.The Hoffmans joined KRIS 6 in 2022, with Michelle originally hired as an evening anchor and Bryan as the chief investigative reporter.  ## [Charly Edsitty leaving ABC13 Houston](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/charly-edsitty-leaving-abc13-houston.html) _2026-08-18 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ Charly Edsitty is leaving ABC13 KTRK Houston, according to an internal email obtained by mikemcguff.com. Her last day will be September 24, 2026."It is so bittersweet to say goodbye after an incredible journey at ABC13," Edsitty wrote in the email to KTRK staff. "I am immensely proud of everything we have accomplished together, but more than that, I am filled with so much gratitude! Thank ## [KPRC 2 announces new "ENOUGH" 10pm newscast debut](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/kprc-2-announces-new-enough-10pm.html) _2026-08-18 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ KPRC 2 Houston announced that its new investigative-focused 10 p.m. newscast, "ENOUGH," premieres on September 13, 2026.More from the KPRC website:KPRC 2 News is making a new commitment to accountability journalism — digging deeper into the issues affecting Houstonians and pushing for answers about what’s working, what isn’t and what happens next.At the heart of our reporting are three simple ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JwmtXsz486lW) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [AUDIO: 95.7 The Fan takes over The Spot Houston](http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/08/audio-957-fan-takes-over-spot-houston.html) _2026-08-17 · mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) · mikemcguff.com_ On August 13, 2026, 95.7 The Fan KIKK took over The Spot KKHH, and here is the audio of the format change.The above video is the station flip, featuring a montage of previous 95.7 formats, including KIKK country, from which the FM sports-talk station is adopting its new call letters. 95.7 The Spot continues to air on 95.7 HD3, 957thespot.com or on other streaming platforms.95.7 HD 2 is now