After more than four decades on air, a veteran KHOU news anchor will sign off this week, ending a 42‑year tenure that began in the early 1980s. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 17, 2026, marking the close of a career that has spanned three generations of Houston viewers.
The anchor joined KHOU in the early 1980s, quickly becoming a familiar presence in the station’s newsroom. Over the years, he has covered countless local events, from civic milestones to natural disasters, and has been recognized for his deep knowledge of Houston history. Colleagues and longtime viewers have noted his ability to contextualize current events within the city’s broader narrative, a skill that has contributed to the station’s reputation for thorough local coverage.
Throughout the 42‑year stretch, the anchor witnessed the evolution of broadcast technology, transitioning from analog signals to high‑definition digital formats while maintaining a consistent on‑air demeanor. His longevity has made him one of the longest‑serving personalities in the market, a fact that underscores the stability he brought to KHOU’s news programming.
The decision to retire comes after a career that has seen the city grow from a regional hub to a global metropolis. While the anchor will no longer appear on the evening newscast, his legacy remains embedded in the archives of KHOU’s broadcasts and in the collective memory of the audience he served.
KHOU has indicated that the upcoming weeks will include a series of farewell segments honoring the anchor’s contributions. The station also plans to introduce a new anchor to fill the vacancy, ensuring continuity for viewers who have relied on KHOU for reliable news coverage for over four decades.
The retirement marks the end of an era for both the anchor and the station, concluding a chapter that began in the early 1980s and has left an indelible imprint on Houston’s media landscape.