740 KTRH's Samantha Jordan leaves for WDBO 96.5

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Samantha Jordan, the on-air web reporter for 740 KTRH, is leaving the station after two years.

She's heading to WDBO 96.5 as a reporter and anchor in Orlando, FL.

"I’ve got all my friends and family there and it feels great to be able to have this opportunity to work with an amazing news station in the city I grew up in," Jordan told me in an email. "I appreciate all that KTRH has done for me. They brought me to a major market where I learned valuable lessons and I will miss the team that I’ve worked with every day."

It was reported in late May that Jordan was leaving Houston, but that was retracted. She says the deal was not "set in stone yet" at that point.

Jordan's last day will be June 26th.

KIAH 39's David Solano to WXYZ Detroit

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WXYZ-TV is pleased to announce the addition of sports anchor-reporter, David Solano, who will join the 7 Action News Sports Team as the weekend sports anchor in July. Solano comes to Channel 7 from KIAH-TV in Houston where he covered the Houston Astros, Houston Texans and many other major sporting events, including the NCAA Final Four.

Solano is no stranger to Michigan. From 2006 until 2009, he was the weekend sports anchor at WZZM in Grand Rapids. He counts among his favorite sports moments covering the Tigers in the World Series in 2006, and the Detroit Red Wings hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2008. Prior to his work at WZZM, Solano was a sports anchor/reporter at WMAZ in Macon, Georgia.

"Fans in Detroit really know their sports," said Solano. "I love storytelling, so being able to share the stories of pro, college and high school athletes with so many knowledgeable fans is really exciting. I have so much respect for WXYZ, and I'm honored to be a part of a station with so much tradition."

"We're thrilled to have David join our staff," said WXYZ News Director Tim Dye. "He brings experience and a true passion for Detroit sports to our station. By adding his talents, we believe we're well positioned to cover the biggest sports stories in the state!"

A native of Portland, Oregon and a graduate of Portland State University, David Solano will begin with 7 Action News the week of July 16th.

Mia Gradney talks new KHOU 11 role

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Former KIAH 39 anchor Mia Gradney made her debut on KHOU 11 today. Gradney talked with anchor Ron Trevino about her new beat which will cover issues like parenting and other lifestyle topics.

Her first story will cover women's hair loss.

Since Gradney is a new KHOU hire, make sure to vote in my poll about which Houston TV station has the best recent hires. It's in the top right of this blog.


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New Fox 26 weekend morning show's MacDonald & Dawson talk

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Tomorrow is the debut of the new Fox 26 weekend newscasts. Here is an interview conducted by Fox 26 KRIV's Isiah Carey AKA The Insite with anchor Sally MacDonald and meteorologist John Dawson about the new show.

The duo says this will not be your typical newscast. In fact Dawson says they are throwing out the scripts!

Catch the show Saturday and Sundays from 5 to 8am. Also, Rita Garcia will anchor the new 5pm show debuting this weekend too.

KHOU 11 launches morning show app

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KHOU.com already has several mobile apps, now here is another one debuting today. KHOU 11 News This Morning gets its own mobile app on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows 7 platforms.

Some of the features include:
• Features GPS Weather and Traffic
• Local, regional and coastal LIVE radars
• Morning traffic reports, incidents and the latest drive times
• Check the 12-hour forecast across dozens of Houston neighborhoods
• Local arts scene, food & dining, performing arts, theatre, exhibits
• Local, state, national, world, business, political and offbeat news
• Dozens of photo galleries, videos and more
• Find the cheapest gas around Houston
• What’s the latest at the Box Office? Check the movie reviews
• Animals and pets section
• Sports enthusiasts will find the latest stats and scores
• Morning show features such as In the Headlines, What’s your Beef, etc.

Apparently you will have a chance to win a free iPad when you download this app.

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Fox 7 KTBC adds Greg Kerr as morning anchor

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Greg Kerr returns to KTBC FOX 7 as anchor for “FOX 7 News in the Morning” and “Good Day Austin,” announced the station’s Vice President and News Director, Pam Vaught. Kerr will be on the air starting Monday, July 16th, returning to the station where he began his career over two decades ago.

In making the announcement, Vaught stated “We have a great team on “FOX 7 News in the Morning” and “Good Day Austin,” and we’re looking forward to adding Greg. He brings years of experience in news and sports to FOX 7. Plus, it’s a homecoming for Greg since he started his TV career here.”

Most recently, Kerr has served as a freelance anchor/reporter for FOX Sports Southwest in Dallas, TX. Prior to that, he served as Sports Director and News Anchor for WFMY-TV in Greensboro, NC for nine years. Earlier in his career, Kerr was Sports Anchor/Reporter at KWTV-TV in Oklahoma City, OK. He also was Sports Director/Anchor at WICS-TV in Springfield, IL. He began his career as the evening news anchor at KLST-TV in San Angelo, TX and then became Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter at KTBC FOX 7.

Kerr added, "I am thrilled to be coming back to FOX 7 and joining the “Good Day” team with Katherine, Keri and Zack. I've traded my sports hat and enthusiastically move over to the news side and I couldn't be more excited about re-establishing myself with FOX 7 and the Austin area community. As I began my career here, I know firsthand the history of KTBC and the quality news programming this station delivers.”

A graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, Kerr holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.

(This post came from a release sent to me from Fox Broadcasting)

Fox 4 KDFW scoops Jennifer Myers from KVIA

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Jennifer Myers joins KDFW FOX4 as the station’s weekend meteorologist, announced Robin Whitmeyer, the station’s Vice President and News Director. Jennifer joins the weather team on Tuesday, July 24th and will be the meteorologist for “Good Day” on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

In making the announcement, Whitmeyer stated “Jennifer's weather knowledge, combined with a mix of television and online experience, make her a great addition to the FOX4 news team.”

Most recently, Myers served as meteorologist/reporter/fill-in anchor/web producer for KVIA-TV in El Paso, TX for two years. She began her career as meteorologist for “OU Nightly,” the student newscast for her alma mater, the University of Oklahoma.

Added Myers, “I'm very excited about joining the FOX4 team. Severe weather has always been my passion, so being in a place where I can do what I love is really something I'm looking forward to."

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Myers holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with minors in Journalism, Mass Communication and Mathematics.

(This post came from a release sent to me from Fox Broadcasting)