TV is an industry that lends itself to turnover and shake-ups, whether that be owed to busy days, late nights or long hours. Every month, MySA wraps up the biggest moves at local TV stations across the state, and 2026 has shaped up to be an eventful year so far. Here’s what you may have missed across San Antonio, Dallas, Austin and South Texas so far.
San Antonio TV stations see layoffs, lineup moves and unexpected exits
At KSAT 12, the year started off with anchor Stephania Jimenez signing off the air one last time before making her move to KPRC 2 in Houston. She first came to KSAT in 2021, and the station said she “raised the bar” for professionalism, integrity and reporting what viewers want to know. Not long after, KSAT confirmed a wave of layoffs to MySA in March, although more reporters would come and go throughout the year. Also in March, KSAT parted ways with former meteorologist Elliot Wilson after he was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault.
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They made other broadcast changes this year, including adding a streaming-exclusive evening time slot and adjusting the morning schedule around David Elder’s Texas Eats. Most recently, anchor Sarah Acosta announced her departure from KSAT after almost a decade on-air. Viewers also noticed the absence of longtime SA Live host Fiona Gorostiza, who’d been on the show for more than a decade.
Early on in the year, KENS moved Sarah Duran to a morning anchor role, and meteorologist Ryan Shoptaugh went regional. Then, it would say goodbye to reporters Meredith Haas and Megan Reyna as they pursued new paths in and outside of journalism. Lastly in San Antonio, News 4 and KABB Live Desk Morning Anchor Emma Allen parted ways after just a year, citing a move back to her home state of Arkansas. KABB also welcomed anchor Ted Garcia back to the city for his third stint in San Antonio.
Jacob Tobey reportedly exits Spurs role after alleged cheating scandal
Not long after the Spurs winded down for some much-needed post-playoffs rest, some news caught Spurs fans by surprise. Play-by-play announcer Jacob Tobey reportedly parted ways with the organizationafter an alleged cheating scandal with a player’s sister was aired out on his own Instagram story. In early July, posts were uploaded to Tobey’s Instagram story claiming “I cheated on her with Loren Waters. @lorenkwatrs.” The tagged account belonged to the sister of Spurs player Lindy Waters III. The post continued, saying “feel free to continue following me if you really think I’m a good guy because I’m not. :)”
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Neither the Spurs or Tobey seem to have publicly commented on the situation.
Beloved Texas TV host Tanji Patton ends longtime show, reveals diagnosis
In May, former San Antonio on-air personality Tanji Patton said this season of food and wine show Goodtaste with Tanjiwould be its last. On social media, she said the move was in the works for a while and is “one of the biggest decisions of my career.” She’ll now focus on her faith-based podcast, Goodtaste for the Soul, which combines food and wine content with faith, human interest and other stories.
Patton is known in San Antonio for helping launch San Antonio Livingin 1997 as its host. She was with News 4 for 17 years, serving as the 6 and 10 p.m. anchor. She started Goodtaste with Tanji as an online show and magazine in 2008, and it became a full-fledged show in 2016. The news of its final season came just two months before Patton shared some more personal news.
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In July, Patton revealed that she had been diagnosed with a malignant breast tumor and had been receiving treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She called it an “unexpected road” to walk but said her faith is what’s getting her through and noted that she plans to keep working on the podcast “as this will be a blip on the radar screen soon. God’s got my back.”
Austin TV stations shift lineups, welcome new talent to the Capital City
CBS Austin saw two familiar faces laid off in August. This Morninganchor John-Carlos Estrada, who’d been with CBS Austin for nearly seven years, and traffic anchor Jenna Wilson, who joined last August, were the two on-air personalities no longer listed as employees on the station’s website. The station is debuting an updated version of This Morning in mid-September, Sinclair Broadcast Group confirmed to MySA, which included the elimination of the two anchor roles.
At KVUE, the station welcomed reporter José Alonzo as meteorologist Grace Thornton exited in February. But she wasn’t the only one — meteorologist Jordan Darensbourg announed his departure a couple months later, saying he owes KVUE “a debt of gratitude” for his four years there. More recently, multimedia journalistShay Lawsonwas welcomed to KVUE, marking her return to the Capital City.
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KXAN also saw its fair share in 2026, but our coverage was mostly marked by additions to the station. Reporter Madison Myers jumped down I-35 from Waco to the Austin station, calling it a “breath of fresh air” to be in a new city. Hannah Gard came on board not long after, joining as a weekend morning meteorologist following four years in New Orleans. She stepped in behind veteran meteorologist Rich Segal, who announced his retirement in January. Lastly, Blake Holland joined the station as a streaming anchor in June following a stint in the Rio Grande Valley.
At FOX 7, another familiar face went to streaming. Dennis de la Peña became the host for the digital Austin Live shows after 13 or his 27 years as the station were spent as its sports director.
South Texas TV stations face layoffs, departures and big promotions
Amid reporter exits and additions, two Corpus Christi stations — KIII and KRIS 6— named new chief meteorologists around the new year. Meteorologist Kellianne Klass joined KIIInot long after Carly Smith moved into the head weather role there. However, meteorologist Kristin Walla left KIIIlater on after four years at the station.
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At KRIS 6, former News Director Jim Breazeale abruptly left in April after five years in the position. He didn’t say much publicly, just posting on LinkedIn that he’s “ready for what’s next. And I’m excited to see what shape that takes.” The station would later be hit with the layoffsof about a dozen people, MySA reported in August.
The Rio Grande Valley had its fair share of news, including nearly half a dozen departures from KRGV Channel 5. But down in Beaumont in southeast Texas, 12News ushered Nick Canizalesinto the evening anchor spot. He told MySA he wants to spend 20 years in that role.
Dallas TV stations say goodbye to longtime personalities, see new faces move up
In February, WFAA saw new Daybreakpersonalities Matt Howerton and Dia Wall move into morning anchor spots, celebrating the two native Dallasites in the positions. Come summer, the station also welcomed aboard reporter Erin Heft from California.
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Other stations also had big moments. Longtime NBC 5 meteorologist Samantha Davies said goodbye after 17 years on air. At the same time, Jeff Ray retired from CBS News Texas after 16 years at the station and four decades on air. And at FOX 4, Senior Digital Content Creator Madi Marksmade the jump to NBCUniversal in Los Angeles after three years.
