Wayne Dolcefino's next career move & party photos

To contact us Click HERE

After posting about Wayne Dolcefino leaving KTRK last week, I almost thought about not posting for the rest of 2012.  No post this year could be bigger than Dolcefino's departure in terms of reader interest and blog traffic. Then I came to my senses.

Last night, the infamous Houston Media Roundtable had a big goodbye party for Dolcefino at The Reef in Houston's Midtown. (Photos slideshow above - mobile users who can't see it, click here).

Wayne told me he is not interested in going back into TV right now. He also said people have been approaching him asking if he is retiring - that is not the case. In fact Wayne just created Dolcefino Communications LLC a few days ago. He is currently taking lots of phone calls and weighing his options.

Can you imagine Dolcefino as a consultant? He certainly has lots of knowledge and advice stored up for media, legal and political types after more than 30 years in broadcasting/investigative reporting.

Stay tuned.

As for some of the folks in attendance for the big Wayne-O sendoff: Rusty Hardin, Bob Martin, Paul Bettencourt, Margaret O'Brien-Molina, Mary Benton, Phil Archer, Doug Miller, Ned Hibberd, Ed Brandon, Minerva Perez, Elma Barrera, Lori Reingold, Bob Dows, Janice Evans, Jessica Michan, Joel Androphy, George Flynn, Carl Davis, Omar Perez, Scott Braddock, August Skamenca, Mary Flood, David Barron and Dr. Richard Murray among others.

Houston radio DJ AD gets a TV show 'King of the Burbs'

To contact us Click HERE
king of the burbs 10 minutes of awesome teaser from King Of The Burbs on Vimeo.

A Houston radio DJ is going Ryan Seacrest on us...just not as squeaky clean and with a lot more snark.

AD from 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ and Sirius XM (see he already has two radio jobs) is now going "Mr. TV" on us. His show, King of the Burbs, is already airing on Fox 28 in College Station and Fox 4 Beaumont. This Sunday night it comes to Houston on The KUBE 57 (according to the KUBE's site 2am Monday actually).

Basically The Soup-ish show features AD ripping on viral videos and other things. He writes the whole show by himself and gets production work from a friend.

"King of the Burbs is a shameless rip off of every other green screen show that relies heavily on outside content so that television can be made with a minimum of effort money and talent," AD told mikemcguff.com. "It's for mature audiences with an immature sense of humor."

As AD's TV empire hits three Texas cities, he's looking for sponsors to keep growing. So if you want the late night slackers who are watching TV, this show is for you AD adds.

kingoftheburbs.com

KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years

To contact us Click HERE
This year KPRC 2 has been no stranger to big weddings. Most notably anchor Dominique Sachse married Nick Florescu in May.

Now channel 2 viewers get another big one. It's chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley. Billingsley married Kevin Gilliard who he's been with for 17 years. The station says the two got hitched in New York City. The couple was married on 12/12/12. SEE PHOTOS

Click2Houston.com reports the wedding was held at the Eventi Hotel near the Empire State Building. It took place at 8:11pm. Why? The couple met August 11. There were close to 70 attendees including their son, Morgan.

"I think the nation is changing their attitude on the whole issue," Billingsley told the Houston Chronicle. "You will find them very different and much more accepting and supportive. This was really the best day of our lives. It was an affirmation that we wanted to make legally."

I've been pondering this and I think this makes Billingsley the most high profile TV personality in Houston to officially come out in a public way (and of course then get married since that is more of a recent possibility).

Over the years, Billingsley has been the Houston version of Anderson Cooper. Some people heard the rumors about his sexuality, but most probably didn't even think about it and just wanted him to tell them if a hurricane was coming our way.

The first time I heard about Billingsley being gay had to be from KLOL's Stevens and Pruett show in the 90s and they only indirectly talked about it. Much like Good Morning America's Sam Champion,  Billingsley addressed his sexuality directly with a marriage announcement.

According to his station bio, Billingsley was raised in Alabama, and came to work at KTRK 13 in 1989. He was the weekend meteorologist there. In 1995, Billingsley made the jump to KPRC 2 where he has been ever since. I remember he had a non-compete clause, so KPRC ran promos where they showed video of clouds and said something like "The Houston weather is about to become more Frank."

Congrats.

KPRC 2's Nefertiti Jáquez to WCAU, KRIV's Kane to Central Florida News 13

To contact us Click HERE
Three years ago, I wrote how then new KPRC 2 reporter Nefertiti Jáquez had been very popular at Philadelphia's Fox 29. I'd say she made a splash in Houston over the last few years too. In fact she made my Top 5 Houston TV Twitter users list.

Guess it's no surprise that she's heading back to Philly, but this time to NBC10 News WCAU.

"I have recently decided to pursue my career goals closer to home, and my family," Jáquez told mikemcguff.com. "I will be leaving at the end of the year. I am truly leaving here with mixed feelings; happy about the next step in my life, but sad to be leaving such a great city and community."

Jáquez leaves us December 31st.

*updated with Nefertiti Jáquez quote for this blog

ANOTHER HOUSTON TV REPORTER MOVES ON

I told how Fox 26 KRIV reporter Kristin Kane was leaving the station in November. That time has come and gone and she gave her goodbye message. Well, Kane just announced her new gig on Facebook last night:

Guess who's moving back to Florida?!?! I am so excited to announce I'm joining Central Florida News 13 in Orlando as an Anchor/Reporter! I start January 14th and I will be anchoring Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and reporting Monday mornings. Extra long anchoring hours will allow me to have 3 days off every week. I'm thrilled to be joining a very talented news team and Tom & I are looking forward to calling Orlando home!

RELATED
- KPRC 2 reporters Reyna and Jáquez caught in the act
- Fox 26's Kristin Kane engaged

Jennifer Reyna's stalking horror, Wayne Dolcefino vs Mayor Parker? and more

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- Howard Stern's Penis Ruins Fox News, CNN Times Square Reports
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- All the year's top radio hits in one mashup
- It's A Wonderful 630 on News 4 WOAI
- CBS 11 AM News Christmas Promo 2012


Police seek man charged with stalking TV reporter Reyna
Investigators said a Friendswood man has been stalking KPRC 2's Jennifer Reyna since Sept. 14, disregarding a no-contact order issued by a judge in May 2007 after he twice drove his vehicle through the front door of the news station.
- UPDATE: Man accused of stalking TV reporter arrested

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The top Houston media stories of 2012 by pageviews or Dominique Sachse. So that means the readers decided this list by what they clicked on most throughout the year.

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And to all a good night
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Is Wayne On The Campaign?
Houston attorney Ben Hall speaks out against recent reports that Wayne Dolcefino is working on his possible mayoral campaign against Mayor Annise Parker.
- Dolcefino Communications LLC

First-time legislator Wu to focus on school issues
KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay's husband, Gene Wu, gets a nice profile in The Houston Chronicle.

KCOH Radio moving to 1230 AM
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- Saved By a Lease Purchase Option... Is the Future of KCOH Radio Secure?
- Black Media Roundtable

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In an email newsletter, KSBJ stated: "NGEN radio as it goes national, and heads towards an FM signal large enough to cover all of Houston."

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Houston-Galveston TX radio ratings December 2012 Portable People Meter (Updated: 12-26-12).

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Jim Pruett, host of NewsFix’s “Bullet Points,” received a death threat in the mail.

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View The Houston Press freelancer Christmas party invoice by clicking the link above.

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Like many of you, some KPRC Local 2 anchors and reporters have made New Year's resolutions. Check out what they hope to change about their lives in 2013.

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San Antonio TV reporter becomes first responder
A woman was apparently hit by a what appeared to be a small bullet at a San Antonio New Year's Eve event. She ended being treated next to the stage where WOAI's Leslie Bohl and Michael Garofalo were reporting. Due to the massive crowd, getting an ambulance was a problem, so Michael offered to take her to a hospital using a van he was in charge of during the event.

Austin reporter merry-go-round continues; this week it's KVUE's turn
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2012 brought big changes to local TV stations
Austin TV saw changes aplenty in 2012 - some expected … others, not so much.

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Austin radio underwent tremendous changes in 2012 and, as we ease into 2013, even more are on the way

KFDM Is Saddened To Report The Death Of Our Colleague, Our Friend, Bill Leger
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- Beaumont Fox, ABC Affiliates Pitch in During CBS Anchor Bill Leger's Memorial Service

News/talk arrives on FM in West Texas
Listeners in Odessa-Midland, TX got a holiday gift with the arrival of the market’s first news/talk station on FM.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- KHOU 11 updates TV news graphics package
- News 92 KROI hires new leader
- KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years
- KPRC 2's Nefertiti Jáquez to WCAU, KRIV's Kane to Central Florida News 13
- KPRC 2 reporter Jennifer Bauer ‏is pregnant
- Hot Houston media singles ready to mingle
- Journalist gift ideas
- My Christmas sleigh made of PVC pipe

Wayne Dolcefino's next career move & party photos

To contact us Click HERE

After posting about Wayne Dolcefino leaving KTRK last week, I almost thought about not posting for the rest of 2012.  No post this year could be bigger than Dolcefino's departure in terms of reader interest and blog traffic. Then I came to my senses.

Last night, the infamous Houston Media Roundtable had a big goodbye party for Dolcefino at The Reef in Houston's Midtown. (Photos slideshow above - mobile users who can't see it, click here).

Wayne told me he is not interested in going back into TV right now. He also said people have been approaching him asking if he is retiring - that is not the case. In fact Wayne just created Dolcefino Communications LLC a few days ago. He is currently taking lots of phone calls and weighing his options.

Can you imagine Dolcefino as a consultant? He certainly has lots of knowledge and advice stored up for media, legal and political types after more than 30 years in broadcasting/investigative reporting.

Stay tuned.

As for some of the folks in attendance for the big Wayne-O sendoff: Rusty Hardin, Bob Martin, Paul Bettencourt, Margaret O'Brien-Molina, Mary Benton, Phil Archer, Doug Miller, Ned Hibberd, Ed Brandon, Minerva Perez, Elma Barrera, Lori Reingold, Bob Dows, Janice Evans, Jessica Michan, Joel Androphy, George Flynn, Carl Davis, Omar Perez, Scott Braddock, August Skamenca, Mary Flood, David Barron and Dr. Richard Murray among others.

Houston radio DJ AD gets a TV show 'King of the Burbs'

To contact us Click HERE
king of the burbs 10 minutes of awesome teaser from King Of The Burbs on Vimeo.

A Houston radio DJ is going Ryan Seacrest on us...just not as squeaky clean and with a lot more snark.

AD from 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ and Sirius XM (see he already has two radio jobs) is now going "Mr. TV" on us. His show, King of the Burbs, is already airing on Fox 28 in College Station and Fox 4 Beaumont. This Sunday night it comes to Houston on The KUBE 57 (according to the KUBE's site 2am Monday actually).

Basically The Soup-ish show features AD ripping on viral videos and other things. He writes the whole show by himself and gets production work from a friend.

"King of the Burbs is a shameless rip off of every other green screen show that relies heavily on outside content so that television can be made with a minimum of effort money and talent," AD told mikemcguff.com. "It's for mature audiences with an immature sense of humor."

As AD's TV empire hits three Texas cities, he's looking for sponsors to keep growing. So if you want the late night slackers who are watching TV, this show is for you AD adds.

kingoftheburbs.com

KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years

To contact us Click HERE
This year KPRC 2 has been no stranger to big weddings. Most notably anchor Dominique Sachse married Nick Florescu in May.

Now channel 2 viewers get another big one. It's chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley. Billingsley married Kevin Gilliard who he's been with for 17 years. The station says the two got hitched in New York City. The couple was married on 12/12/12. SEE PHOTOS

Click2Houston.com reports the wedding was held at the Eventi Hotel near the Empire State Building. It took place at 8:11pm. Why? The couple met August 11. There were close to 70 attendees including their son, Morgan.

"I think the nation is changing their attitude on the whole issue," Billingsley told the Houston Chronicle. "You will find them very different and much more accepting and supportive. This was really the best day of our lives. It was an affirmation that we wanted to make legally."

I've been pondering this and I think this makes Billingsley the most high profile TV personality in Houston to officially come out in a public way (and of course then get married since that is more of a recent possibility).

Over the years, Billingsley has been the Houston version of Anderson Cooper. Some people heard the rumors about his sexuality, but most probably didn't even think about it and just wanted him to tell them if a hurricane was coming our way.

The first time I heard about Billingsley being gay had to be from KLOL's Stevens and Pruett show in the 90s and they only indirectly talked about it. Much like Good Morning America's Sam Champion,  Billingsley addressed his sexuality directly with a marriage announcement.

According to his station bio, Billingsley was raised in Alabama, and came to work at KTRK 13 in 1989. He was the weekend meteorologist there. In 1995, Billingsley made the jump to KPRC 2 where he has been ever since. I remember he had a non-compete clause, so KPRC ran promos where they showed video of clouds and said something like "The Houston weather is about to become more Frank."

Congrats.

KPRC 2's Nefertiti Jáquez to WCAU, KRIV's Kane to Central Florida News 13

To contact us Click HERE
Three years ago, I wrote how then new KPRC 2 reporter Nefertiti Jáquez had been very popular at Philadelphia's Fox 29. I'd say she made a splash in Houston over the last few years too. In fact she made my Top 5 Houston TV Twitter users list.

Guess it's no surprise that she's heading back to Philly, but this time to NBC10 News WCAU.

"I have recently decided to pursue my career goals closer to home, and my family," Jáquez told mikemcguff.com. "I will be leaving at the end of the year. I am truly leaving here with mixed feelings; happy about the next step in my life, but sad to be leaving such a great city and community."

Jáquez leaves us December 31st.

*updated with Nefertiti Jáquez quote for this blog

ANOTHER HOUSTON TV REPORTER MOVES ON

I told how Fox 26 KRIV reporter Kristin Kane was leaving the station in November. That time has come and gone and she gave her goodbye message. Well, Kane just announced her new gig on Facebook last night:

Guess who's moving back to Florida?!?! I am so excited to announce I'm joining Central Florida News 13 in Orlando as an Anchor/Reporter! I start January 14th and I will be anchoring Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and reporting Monday mornings. Extra long anchoring hours will allow me to have 3 days off every week. I'm thrilled to be joining a very talented news team and Tom & I are looking forward to calling Orlando home!

RELATED
- KPRC 2 reporters Reyna and Jáquez caught in the act
- Fox 26's Kristin Kane engaged

Jennifer Reyna's stalking horror, Wayne Dolcefino vs Mayor Parker? and more

To contact us Click HERE

MORE VIDEO
- News Blooper - Dead microphone
- Bob Herzog, Jalopnik’s Sexiest Traffic Reporter, Is Going Viral Again
- Dombeck newly married and beaming in official wedding video
- VIDEO: Is It National ‘Talk Like A Reporter Day?’
- What Was the Funniest Local News Moment in 2012?
- Howard Stern's Penis Ruins Fox News, CNN Times Square Reports
- 2012 In 4 Minutes
- All the year's top radio hits in one mashup
- It's A Wonderful 630 on News 4 WOAI
- CBS 11 AM News Christmas Promo 2012


Police seek man charged with stalking TV reporter Reyna
Investigators said a Friendswood man has been stalking KPRC 2's Jennifer Reyna since Sept. 14, disregarding a no-contact order issued by a judge in May 2007 after he twice drove his vehicle through the front door of the news station.

Top mikemcguff.com posts for 2012
The top Houston media stories of 2012 by pageviews or Dominique Sachse. So that means the readers decided this list by what they clicked on most throughout the year.

KILT sports talkers going national?
SportsRadio 610 KILT's Josh Innes and Ted Johnson are adding on a national show.

And to all a good night
D-FW's list of 2012 TV exits.

Is Wayne On The Campaign?
Houston attorney Ben Hall speaks out against recent reports that Wayne Dolcefino is working on his possible mayoral campaign against Mayor Annise Parker.
- Dolcefino Communications LLC

First-time legislator Wu to focus on school issues
KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay's husband, Gene Wu, gets a nice profile in The Houston Chronicle.

KCOH Radio moving to 1230 AM
KCOH, now at 1430 AM, will move down on the dial, but its legacy as the voice of Houston's black community will endure.
- Saved By a Lease Purchase Option... Is the Future of KCOH Radio Secure?
- Black Media Roundtable

KSBJ's NGEN going national?
In an email newsletter, KSBJ stated: "NGEN radio as it goes national, and heads towards an FM signal large enough to cover all of Houston."

Houston-Galveston TX radio ratings
Houston-Galveston TX radio ratings December 2012 Portable People Meter (Updated: 12-26-12).

Jim Pruett gets death threats
Jim Pruett, host of NewsFix’s “Bullet Points,” received a death threat in the mail.

Houston Press Christmas party invoice
View The Houston Press freelancer Christmas party invoice by clicking the link above.

Local 2 anchors, reporters make New Year's resolutions
Like many of you, some KPRC Local 2 anchors and reporters have made New Year's resolutions. Check out what they hope to change about their lives in 2013.

A Healthy Forecast from a KRIV FOX26 Meteorologist
John Dawson, KRIV FOX26 Meteorologist and Vic Coppinger Family YMCA member, shares his exercise and healthy living tips.

San Antonio TV reporter becomes first responder
A woman was apparently hit by a what appeared to be a small bullet at a San Antonio New Year's Eve event. She ended being treated next to the stage where WOAI's Leslie Bohl and Michael Garofalo were reporting. Due to the massive crowd, getting an ambulance was a problem, so Michael offered to take her to a hospital using a van he was in charge of during the event.

Austin reporter merry-go-round continues; this week it's KVUE's turn
A major problem in this, the 45th largest TV news market, is the seemingly constant turnover in the reporter ranks.

2012 brought big changes to local TV stations
Austin TV saw changes aplenty in 2012 - some expected … others, not so much.

A lot of moves this year on Austin’s radio dial
Austin radio underwent tremendous changes in 2012 and, as we ease into 2013, even more are on the way

KFDM Is Saddened To Report The Death Of Our Colleague, Our Friend, Bill Leger
KFDM is saddened to report the death of our colleague, our friend, Bill Leger. Bill was a member of our KFDM family as an anchorman and reporter for about 20 years, and his work on television and his community service touched many families across Southeast Texas during that time.
- Beaumont Fox, ABC Affiliates Pitch in During CBS Anchor Bill Leger's Memorial Service

News/talk arrives on FM in West Texas
Listeners in Odessa-Midland, TX got a holiday gift with the arrival of the market’s first news/talk station on FM.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- KHOU 11 updates TV news graphics package
- News 92 KROI hires new leader
- KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years
- KPRC 2's Nefertiti Jáquez to WCAU, KRIV's Kane to Central Florida News 13
- KPRC 2 reporter Jennifer Bauer ‏is pregnant
- Hot Houston media singles ready to mingle
- Journalist gift ideas
- My Christmas sleigh made of PVC pipe

Wayne Dolcefino's next career move & party photos

To contact us Click HERE

After posting about Wayne Dolcefino leaving KTRK last week, I almost thought about not posting for the rest of 2012.  No post this year could be bigger than Dolcefino's departure in terms of reader interest and blog traffic. Then I came to my senses.

Last night, the infamous Houston Media Roundtable had a big goodbye party for Dolcefino at The Reef in Houston's Midtown. (Photos slideshow above - mobile users who can't see it, click here).

Wayne told me he is not interested in going back into TV right now. He also said people have been approaching him asking if he is retiring - that is not the case. In fact Wayne just created Dolcefino Communications LLC a few days ago. He is currently taking lots of phone calls and weighing his options.

Can you imagine Dolcefino as a consultant? He certainly has lots of knowledge and advice stored up for media, legal and political types after more than 30 years in broadcasting/investigative reporting.

Stay tuned.

As for some of the folks in attendance for the big Wayne-O sendoff: Rusty Hardin, Bob Martin, Paul Bettencourt, Margaret O'Brien-Molina, Mary Benton, Phil Archer, Doug Miller, Ned Hibberd, Ed Brandon, Minerva Perez, Elma Barrera, Lori Reingold, Bob Dows, Janice Evans, Jessica Michan, Joel Androphy, George Flynn, Carl Davis, Omar Perez, Scott Braddock, August Skamenca, Mary Flood, David Barron and Dr. Richard Murray among others.

Houston radio DJ AD gets a TV show 'King of the Burbs'

To contact us Click HERE
king of the burbs 10 minutes of awesome teaser from King Of The Burbs on Vimeo.

A Houston radio DJ is going Ryan Seacrest on us...just not as squeaky clean and with a lot more snark.

AD from 94.5 The Buzz KTBZ and Sirius XM (see he already has two radio jobs) is now going "Mr. TV" on us. His show, King of the Burbs, is already airing on Fox 28 in College Station and Fox 4 Beaumont. This Sunday night it comes to Houston on The KUBE 57 (according to the KUBE's site 2am Monday actually).

Basically The Soup-ish show features AD ripping on viral videos and other things. He writes the whole show by himself and gets production work from a friend.

"King of the Burbs is a shameless rip off of every other green screen show that relies heavily on outside content so that television can be made with a minimum of effort money and talent," AD told mikemcguff.com. "It's for mature audiences with an immature sense of humor."

As AD's TV empire hits three Texas cities, he's looking for sponsors to keep growing. So if you want the late night slackers who are watching TV, this show is for you AD adds.

kingoftheburbs.com

KPRC 2's Frank Billingsley weds partner of 17 years

To contact us Click HERE
This year KPRC 2 has been no stranger to big weddings. Most notably anchor Dominique Sachse married Nick Florescu in May.

Now channel 2 viewers get another big one. It's chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley. Billingsley married Kevin Gilliard who he's been with for 17 years. The station says the two got hitched in New York City. The couple was married on 12/12/12. SEE PHOTOS

Click2Houston.com reports the wedding was held at the Eventi Hotel near the Empire State Building. It took place at 8:11pm. Why? The couple met August 11. There were close to 70 attendees including their son, Morgan.

"I think the nation is changing their attitude on the whole issue," Billingsley told the Houston Chronicle. "You will find them very different and much more accepting and supportive. This was really the best day of our lives. It was an affirmation that we wanted to make legally."

I've been pondering this and I think this makes Billingsley the most high profile TV personality in Houston to officially come out in a public way (and of course then get married since that is more of a recent possibility).

Over the years, Billingsley has been the Houston version of Anderson Cooper. Some people heard the rumors about his sexuality, but most probably didn't even think about it and just wanted him to tell them if a hurricane was coming our way.

The first time I heard about Billingsley being gay had to be from KLOL's Stevens and Pruett show in the 90s and they only indirectly talked about it. Much like Good Morning America's Sam Champion,  Billingsley addressed his sexuality directly with a marriage announcement.

According to his station bio, Billingsley was raised in Alabama, and came to work at KTRK 13 in 1989. He was the weekend meteorologist there. In 1995, Billingsley made the jump to KPRC 2 where he has been ever since. I remember he had a non-compete clause, so KPRC ran promos where they showed video of clouds and said something like "The Houston weather is about to become more Frank."

Congrats.

KPRC 2's Nefertiti Jáquez to WCAU, KRIV's Kane to Central Florida News 13

To contact us Click HERE
Three years ago, I wrote how then new KPRC 2 reporter Nefertiti Jáquez had been very popular at Philadelphia's Fox 29. I'd say she made a splash in Houston over the last few years too. In fact she made my Top 5 Houston TV Twitter users list.

Guess it's no surprise that she's heading back to Philly, but this time to NBC10 News WCAU.

"I have recently decided to pursue my career goals closer to home, and my family," Jáquez told mikemcguff.com. "I will be leaving at the end of the year. I am truly leaving here with mixed feelings; happy about the next step in my life, but sad to be leaving such a great city and community."

Jáquez leaves us December 31st.

*updated with Nefertiti Jáquez quote for this blog

ANOTHER HOUSTON TV REPORTER MOVES ON

I told how Fox 26 KRIV reporter Kristin Kane was leaving the station in November. That time has come and gone and she gave her goodbye message. Well, Kane just announced her new gig on Facebook last night:

Guess who's moving back to Florida?!?! I am so excited to announce I'm joining Central Florida News 13 in Orlando as an Anchor/Reporter! I start January 14th and I will be anchoring Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings and reporting Monday mornings. Extra long anchoring hours will allow me to have 3 days off every week. I'm thrilled to be joining a very talented news team and Tom & I are looking forward to calling Orlando home!

RELATED
- KPRC 2 reporters Reyna and Jáquez caught in the act
- Fox 26's Kristin Kane engaged