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Within a week, I went into the boss and told him, this guy doesnt need my help, Miller said. "One time they dressed us up in cowboy outfits and put us on horses to do a promo for the Houston Rodeo. Producer and co-host of "Wild About Houston", a local weekly newsmagazine on KTBU-TV (Channel 55) in Houston, Texas [2007- ]. A young news anchor at WAOW TV in Wausau passed away over the weekend. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. She has had a varied and thrilling stint at Channel 13. Introduction : Mayra Moreno is a Latina anchor-reporter for ABC13, working in her hometown of Houston, Texas. The 10-year-old prodigy, who won a nationally-renowned competition, says he hopes to become a famous mariachi singer just like the late Vicente Fernandez. Brandon passed away on Tuesday night according to a station manager. She replaced Gina Gaston, now an evening news anchor. "Ed was like an older brother to me and he had such a big heart," Fryer said Wednesday. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? No, not the news operation -- the running of the station. - Harris County spent $60 million on court-appointed lawyers with big caseloads. He maintained his position as chief weatherman until 1989, when he checked into a rehab center for substance issues. On 13 September 1986, Lawson married her ex-husband Geary G Broadnax. Houston, Texas, USA, North America, Northern hemisphere, Earth, Inner asteroid belt, Solar system, Milky way galaxy, THIS universeat least Heights Native, now living on 8 wooded acres on Cedar Creek just south of Bastrop. Mayor: HISD has two optionsclose school or be taken over, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend. September 9, 2004 in Houston and the Media. RIP. Houston Grand Opera's popular mariachi opera 'Milagro del Recuerdo' returns for the holidays, "I love what this opera is saying about unity and the importance of family," cast member Vanessa Alonzo said. WAUSAU, Wis. WAOW-TV announced Sunday that morning anchor Neena Pacholke died suddenly on Saturday. "Ed's contagious laugh and ability to make us do the same made him one of the most popular TV personalities this city has ever seen.". Usually to New York or Los Angeles or to my brother's place in Carmel, Ca. In a tweet just after the announcement was made, KTRK-TV's current morningmeteorologist Travis Herzog remembered Brandon fondly. However, their marriage dissolved in divorce with the sway of time, and the two parted ways. What type of illness doe Cheryle Keck have? I was fortunate enough to have been in the play for at least a few years with Rucks Russell. Craig Hlavaty is a freelance writer for chron.com and the Houston Chronicle. By You can post now and register later. Russell died at the age of 55 as a result of complications from COVID-19. Russell was born in 1965 in Washington, D.C., the son of Edgar Russell and LaVerne Millicent (Rucks) Russell, according to an obituary for his late twin brother. Hostess/co-producer of Good Morning Houston (1979) on KTRK-TV . Brandon, 46, came under investigation last year after a man complained to Houston police that he had been sexually assaulted at Brandon's townhome in southwest Houston. Grace White, a KHOU anchor and podcaster, posted: "Rucks Russell was one of the veteran nightside reporters that welcomed me years ago @KHOU. Coke addiction? As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. Also go to lots of plays and films.". Boykins hired Russell after learning of his interest in returning to Houston from Washington, D.C. It was one of the best decisions I made, Boykins said. I have my doubts about your information, because KTRK wouldn't have even considered letting him come back if there had been even a HINT of pedophilia. He has over 10,000 followers on Twitter, 3,000 followers on Instagram, and 24,000 followers on Facebook. Rucks left KHOU to work for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Lawson is 52 years old. Your email address will not be published. RIP. She left KTRK in 2004 for health reasons. message spotted in SoCal snow as some grow desperate, Weekend winner, with the exception of some problematic pollen, Moose charges snowmobiler in Idaho: VIDEO, Shanquella Robinson's family calls for diplomatic intervention, ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. She was 27. 1,6 m). "I have a drug problem, I'm solving it, and I'm just feeling good. #khou https://t.co/TfPZkEGQ9T. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. With additional reporting by David Barron, Craig Hlavaty covers Houston history and pop-culture. He was born in Texarkana and grew up in Austin. message spotted in SoCal snow as some grow desperate, Weekend winner, with the exception of some problematic pollen, Moose charges snowmobiler in Idaho: VIDEO, Shanquella Robinson's family calls for diplomatic intervention, ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase, How Paul Murdaugh helped solve his own murder, Brother of man killed by woman charged with separate murder speaks out, Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 'I need you to kill me': Alex Murdaugh's botched suicide attempt. Brandon delivered the weather to Houstonians in a folksy manner that endeared him to generations of viewers for 35 years. HOUSTON - Ron Franklin, a sports anchor and reporter for KPRC 2 for much of the 1980s, has died. Powered by Invision Community. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Parents of 3-month-old Jaxon Hill said they noticed a slight change in the baby's eyes, took immediate action and learned the child has congenital glaucoma. First-time parents raising awareness on congenital glaucoma after 3-month-old son's diagnosis. He's the young contestant first from his district to represent them and is hoping to be the overall grand champion, national vocal winner. Glover is currently working at ABC13 where he works alongside other famous ABC13 anchors and reporters including; Glover is active on hissocial media accounts and is often seen posting on hisFacebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Besides his brother Brandon is survived by a large extended family. Post author: Post published: February 26, 2023; Post category: . Brandon, whose real name is Winham Edward Branstetter, came to Houston in 1972 from Austin's KHFI-TV, where he had worked since 1969 as a weatherman and host of talk shows at 5 p.m. daily and on Friday nights. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Thousands of retired Michiganders and . Fryer went to work at KTRK-TV in 1980 as an anchor and she was the lone woman on a five-person news team . If he is gone, Don and 13 may not have had a say in the matter. BACK IN TIME:Old photos paint a picture of Houston's greater East End, "I met Ed during probably one of the darkest moments in my life," Darragh said. ", Sergio Quintana, an NBC Bay Area reporter, wrote: "Tonight I learned that a colleague of mine, from back in my days at WNCN in Raleigh, NC, passed away. Tributes are pouring in for Rucks Russell, a former reporter with KHOU 11 News in Houston, whose death was announced on Wednesday. It is also not known if Chauncy has any siblings. Along with his wife Audrey, had founded the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Russell is survived by his wife, Judi, and stepchildren Luke, Rebecca and Eilish. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Heller told Chron.com on Wednesday that Brandon welcomed him with open arms at the station when he arrived and helped him get the lay of the land at outpost off Bissonnet. - On historic Black ride to Houston Rodeo, exhaustion sets in as riders head for Memorial Park\, - Texas trail ride to Houston Rodeo: See photos from the 100+ mile journey, - Wastewater from Ohio derailment has moved through Harris County for more than a week, Hidalgo says. Franklin had a long career in the industry that stretched beyond his. Houston startup company gets $4 million for electric vehicle battery technology. According to the station Brandon came to Houston in 1972 after stints in radio and TV in Austin, Longview, and his native Texarkana. KHOU.com is the official website for KHOU-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in Houston, TX. MLB legend makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, Hiker takes 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo at Brazos Bend State Park, This Texas Hill Country town is the new, cooler Fredericksburg, Eric Gordon trade looking better and better for Houston Rockets, This is what Houston looks like from space, Oops! Yep he is. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. Former weatherman Ed Brandon died on Tuesday night at his home here in Houston, according to KTRK-TV. She joined KTRK-TV Eyewitness News in October 2015. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. Russell died at the age of 55 as a result of complications. Police investigated but found no proof of that. She serves as a reporter and news anchor at ABC13, therefore there is no doubt she receives a satisfactory salary. He worked at KSEV for more than a year rebuilding his credibility and reputation, until KTRK decided to take him back in his old job on a probationary basis. Much of the equipment was put in place, but I don't know if they ever got around to finishing the project. But he got used to it, and it worked out pretty well. He has been shot in the chest and turned into clinging to life. He received a bachelors degree in journalism from Rider University in New Jersey, where he also studied French. Viewers news may remember her as she spent more than two decades anchoring the 10 p.m. news alongside veteran anchor Dennis Richmond. In 1999 she won an award as African-American Achiever in Houston for her report on South Africa. Evening Anchor. Besides, he received a degree in Public Relations. Newly named KHOU 11 weekend anchor Marcelino Benito celebrates 9 years with the station. It turns out that I'm just normally prone to have hypertension, but I was exacerbating it with drugs.". It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. They are employees of Metro Networks, which can (and often does) move them around as they see fit. And for this city.Weve lost a great journalist and former colleague who was more than that.He was family.Rucks Russell was not your typical broadcast journalist.Ive been telling those who never met him that in an industry not short on loud arrogance, he was an island of calm, gentleness and thoughtfulness.And he wasnt stingy about it.He came off soft spoken and caring , and it wasnt an act.I worked with him for years, and he was always gracious and generous with his time to help those around him, especially those new to the city.His battle with cancer was one he largely kept secret.He beat that battle,even as he continued working.He carried himself and his struggles in quiet dignity.He cared for others, as I said, in particular his dear twin brother, who he talked to daily.And when his brother came down with Covid, Rucks came to his aid.The death of both to that horrible virus is just beyond horrific.I continue to pray for his family.". " We suspect it . Lawsons parents founded and co-owned Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. Born in 1942, Brandon was a part of a lineage of figures on KTRK-TV that included local favorites like Marvin Zindler, Dave Ward, Shara Fryer, and Bob Allen. Would you rather that he was tossed in the trashbin? A retired marine veteran who was once bound to a wheelchair, raises awareness to inspire people to take action through the Wounded Warrior Project. Enter numeric value. Ed got into a recovery program and he was out of broadcasting for a couple of years before Dan Patrick gave him a part time job doing some call-in shows on KSEV. Erik Barajas just did his first report for ABC 13 at the top of the 6:00 Newscast, I'm guessing he starts the 4PM Newscast tommorrow, but I could be wrong. four in a bed contestant dies. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? "I'm sorry to share that former #KHOU11 journalist, Rucks Russell, has died," wrote KHOU 11 anchor and reporter Lauren Talarico. Fox 5 Las Vegas morning weekday anchor and reporter Feven Kiflegiorgis was busted nude. For the group, Houston news was life. She serves as a reporter and news anchor at ABC Channel 13 News. Heres what you need to know. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Is Tom Cook quitting the 4:00pm news? He covered the Sandy Hook Massacre in Newtown where he landed a complete interview with the teacher who was in the classroom next to the one where the massacre took place while at WDIV. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. A year later she became co-anchor of the weekday Eyewitness News show, from 5 to 7 a.m., alongside co-anchor Tom Koch. Brandon said his recovery was helped along, though, by the cards and letters he received from people who had watched him during his 17 years with Channel 13. Critics call it a waste. RELATED Katherine Whaley leaves abc13 KTRK Tom Koch retiring from abc13 KTRK Readers told me they haven't seen Hernandez on television in months. pic.twitter.com/i8pHueNUYX, Rucks Russell was one of the veteran nightside reporters that welcomed me years ago @KHOU. Geary is the Chief Executive Officer and President at Dovarri, Inc,. He remains an inspiration in her life. She is also a host of Channel 13s midday show Eyewitness News. At KHOU, Russell would often pitch stories that came from community-based sources in low-income neighborhoods, Miller said. Former Houston reporter dies at age 55, reportedly of coronavirus John "Rucks" Russell in a photo featured on his Twitter page. I feel absolutely fantastic right now, and I want to keep feeling that way. He does a great job. According to ABC 13, Tom Koch will just be working the morning shifts which means the 5am-7am Newscast with Sharron Melton. According to Miller, Russell adopted his mothers maiden name, Rucks, as his TV air name. Additionally, she has traveled to Cuba, Africa, and Panama, among other places. KHOU.com ", In a statement, the association added: "His patience, kindness, professionalism and excellence in storytelling will be remembered by all who were blessed to cross his path. She began first at Channel 13 as a full-time general assignments reporter. He was a gentleman, a great journalist & was always nothing but kind. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. What a tragic loss," said Cynthia H. Neely, president, Women In Film & Television/Houston. When it was completed, KHOU/Houston(11), KHOU-DT/Houston(31), KPXB/Conroe(49), KPXB-DT/Conroe(5), WFAA/Dallas(8), WFAA-DT/Dallas(9), KENS/San Antonio(5), KENS-DT(55)/San Antonio, KVUE/Austin(24), KVUE-DT/Austin(33), and KBEJ/Fredericksburg(2) were all to be run by remote control from Dallas. The estimated net worth of Lawson is $ 1 million. This guy went through pure hell, and he knows he's the luckiest guy in the broadcast business. Karen. At the time, Pemmaraju was one of the only Indian-American . Lawson worked at a Wall Street law firm for three years before returning to Houston. I did not know that about Ed! No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. My prayers are with his family. Miller quickly found that would not be necessary. Former ABC13 reporter dies of COVID-19: 'It was not expected at all' August 17, 2021, 10:52 PM His wife told ABC13 the former reporter died tragically and "very quickly" after he contracted. Rucks Russell was an ace reporter who was the epitome of integrity and grace. Brandon equates his coke addiction to `skid-row alcoholic'. Humble ISD mariachi prodigy hopes to bring home the gold from national competition. Rucks Russell, a former reporter with KHOU 11 in Houston, has died from complications related to COVID-19. These days you can have a coke addiction well into your middle years and still become POTUS. KHOU 11 News anchor Ron Trevino said it best in an email to the staff: "The past 24 hours have been devastating for so many of us here at KHOU. There was warmth in everything he did. How in the hell did he get his job back? Last year Brandon told Houston media reporter Mike McGuff he was enjoying retirement and keeping busy. as the world turns, on channel 13. my friends and i used to call brandon "ed the head". He was a good man. Funeral plans remained pending Thursday, KHOU reported. Yes, the man had a problem - a very bad one. A 19-year-old Florida man is now facing three first-degree-murder charges related to a shooting last week that killed a television news reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a 38-year-old woman, sheriff . If people cannot be given a second chance, what motivation would anyone have for reforming himself? He covered a variety of stories that impacted the community. They had just seen each other a few months ago. Don was hosting the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade on Saturday with channel 13 so I don't think anything has happened to him thankfully! "I'll always remember his calming presence on air," Heller said. You cannot paste images directly. Lawson later became the co-anchor of Live at 5 and Channel 13s midday show, Eyewitness News at 11 am. #KHOU11 https://t.co/rQoCUoGEp5, People walk in and out of our lives like actors in a play. His wife said he had been caring for his twin brother Edgar, who also. The truth of the matter is that none of us knew how to ride a horse, and none of us looked like cowboys. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. ABC13 videographer Willie Dixon during a press conference held by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and other ministers to urge people to stay home for Easter at a press conference in the parking lot . I wished we hung onto Frank Billingsly for our weather, he would have been the weather director now. Now he's playing 2nd banana to a dog. Bill Lawson, who is a legendary Houston Pastor. John Rucks Russell, former KHOU reporter, dies at 55 from COVID-19, Timeline: How battle between Houston ISD, TEA has reached the point of a looming takeover. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. MAN, these anchors are real people with real problems! Rucks Russell was one of the veteran nightside reporters that welcomed me years ago @KHOU. Cheryle Keck, former morning news anchor for KTRK Channel 13, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital after an undisclosed illness. Praying for Rucks & his family. She is an anchor for ABC13 Eyewitness News for KRTK, Houston. Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. Keck is survived by a 22-month-old daughter. Your link has been automatically embedded. The part that would be run by remote control is an area known as "master control" or "local air control" where programs are played back, commericals are inserted, network programs are aired, network and syndicated feeds are recorded, etc Houston would be left with the news operation, sales, and local management. But that was part of what we did back in those days. One suspect changed into observed wounded and rushed to the hospital, however, the second one turned into nowhere in sight until Chauncy stumbled upon the young guy lying inside the street. She comes back to her hometown of Houston. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. Troy University Homecoming King and he is as well a member of the schools Alumni Association. Retired ABC Channel 13 Weatherman Ed Brandon lent his name and his golf swing each year to Cenikors golf tournament. Houston Local News | Houston's source for Local News, Sports, Weather | KHOU.com | khou.com Local Education 'The state of our schools is strong' | HISD superintendent focuses on. Additionally, Lawson is a host of a weekly Community Affairs program called Crossroads, which focuses on issues and events around our city. He had to prove he had rehabilitated himself before KTRK would even talk to him. KHOU reporter Grace White said the newsroom was shocked and saddened to hear of Russells death. The average salary of Lawson is $75,234 per year. Texas mom in custody after 5 of her kids were stabbed, leaving 3 dead, Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike, 'HELP US!!' He also has done a lot more than just the morning traffic reports, such as weather reports, feature stories, and cohosting the old Good Morning Houston morning show. where did you get that old article? I know Shara Fryer left to do reports but what is happening to Abc 13? What is the Bob Boudreaux story? KTRK's Ed Brandon, left, and Dave Ward, is seen here in a April 3, 1987 photo. Many journalists who worked with Russell expressed their condolences on Twitter. She recalled that Russell passed on his Rolodex of sources to her when he left the station. Besides, he graduated at the top of his college class and was awarded the Sydney Sullivan Top Senior Award. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? Posted at 6:11 AM, Aug 29, 2022 . Very sad to learn of the passing of former colleague Rucks Russell. "I will miss talking with him about current events and the state of the media.". But her favorite stories are those of Houstons rich, multi-ethnic community, especially those of children and quietly working to make a difference in their lives. Year should not be greater than current year. What happened to Tom Koch in the mornings at abc 13? By INSIDE EDITION staff. Texas GOP officially censures Rep. Tony Gonzales, Houston forecast: Get ready for a picture perfect weekend, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather, No, the U.S. COVID death toll has not hit a pandemic low, Pregnant women less likely to die from COVID-19 than women who aren't pregnant, Yes, kids should get the COVID-19 vaccine. When does he start? Chauncy Glover Biography Chauncy Glover is an American Anchor/Reporter currently working for KTRK ABC13 in Houston, Texas. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, HoustonChronicle.com. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. Does anyone know what happened to Bob Boudreaux? i think don nelson was on "dialing for dollars" on channel 13 before he was on the news. 2 min read. Lawson does not have any children yet and there is no news about her second marital relationship. The Houston Association of Black Journalists expressed condolences on its Facebook page, posting: "To our dear colleague and friend Rucks Russell, we are heartbroken to hear about your passing. Glover has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a reporter. Not quite sure, but the Chron archives note that about a year after the Ed Brandon fallout, Bob Boudreaux stopped anchoring Live at Five and was later told by his agent (from NYC) to shave his mustache.
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