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S.A.’s WOAI joyous over Leno as news lead-in
(Associated Press File Photo) Though some may grumble over Jay Leno’s new prime time deal with NBC — saying it’s an affront to “Tonight” successor Conan — San Antonio’s NBC affiliate is all smiles....
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WOAI news boss is suddenly history
WOAI News 4 News Director Aaron Ramey was history as of Monday, but nobody at the station would say why. The exit by Ramey, who led the NBC affiliate’s news operations for the past two years –...
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Sinclair Broadcast Group – the same company that owns Fox affiliate KABB – now officially owns NBC affiliate WOAI. Sinclair’s deal to purchase six Newport TV properties around the country – including...
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Ex-KSAT anchor to debut show on S.A. TV
A former S.A. TV news heartthrob, first at KENS, then at KSAT, is returning to local television with a new TV program that caters to baby boomers. Tony Fama, who anchored the evening news on KSAT in...
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Oral sex in 911 dispatch office or just a News 4 sweeps tease?
OK, S.A. TV ladies and gents, I know it’s November sweeps. And sensationalistic teases of 10 p.m. news stories are a common practice to draw viewers in, get better audience numbers – and, ultimately,...
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Back in S.A. news saddle? TV faces from yesteryear reappear
Familiar TV faces, who graced San Antonio’s local newscasts in the past, have been popping up again during the holidays. The reappearances have prompted viewers to ask, “What gives?” The loudest buzz...
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WOAI’s Miles leaves 12-year traffic gig; KABB’s reporter takes over
For more than 12 years, perky Shelly Miles has been synonymous with traffic reporting on WOAI. That’s no longer the case. Recently, the NBC affiliate made a change in the mornings that is another...
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S.A. TV celebrating Empire’s 100th — you’re invited
Empire's 100th on TV It’s going to be a grand celebration and a special TV broadcast — and you could be part of it. Hey, you might even get your face on television. This year marks the centennial...
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New ‘Living’ co-host is wife of WOAI anchor
'San Antonio Living' co-hosts KCYY-FM morning personality Claudia Garofalo has been named a part-time co-host on “San Antonio Living,” which is hosted by mainstay Shelly Miles. The bubbly new...
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S.A. TV host relates prison past
Esteban Solis, co-host of a local television lifestyle show, is opening up about his prison background. Solis, who is on KABB’s “Daytime @ Nine” four days a week alongside host Kimberly Crawford and...
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WOAI-TV ex Broome shocked by graphic news slip
Jennifer Broome S.A. viewers of video — showing a Twitter pic of a penis that accidentally made it on to a Denver newscast — may have recognized a familiar face amid the stunned and embarrassed...
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Letterman features Beamer and Bigfoot hoax
Yes, David Letterman, the last of our veteran late-night hosts, is retiring — but not before he featured both S.A. anchorman Randy Beamer and a fun jab at the local Bigfoot hoax. For more on the con by...
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WOAI-TV losing its weatherman
Weather a la John Gerard John Gerard, WOAI-TV’s chief meteorologist for the past four years — and the man who helped birth the station’s signature “4 Zone Forecast” — is leaving San Antonio for a...
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Another S.A. TV exit! Anchor leaving news job
Cynthia Lee through the years KABB’s lead anchorwoman is leaving her TV news job for both family and career reasons. Cynthia Lee (in photo above with Mike Valdes) is exiting her second go-round as 9...
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WOAI-TV promotes S.A. staple to chief weather job
Albert through the years SAN ANTONIO — It may be a bit cloudy outside, but inside, it’s a particularly sunny day for WOAI-TV weathercaster Albert Flores. Flores, a popular weather staple on San...
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S.A. TV welcomes new anchorwoman
SAN ANTONIO — Change seems to be the lead story at San Antonio TV sister stations WOAI and KABB these days — with the latest headline involving the Fox affiliate’s chief anchor replacement for the...
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Meet and quiz stars of TV’s S.A.-set ‘Night Shift’
'The Night Shift' SAN ANTONIO — Star visit alert! Next week, San Antonio will host a free screening and Q&A with several of the actors on the S.A.-set TV series, “The Night Shift.” But first, get...
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Injury sidelines WOAI-TV anchorwoman
Delaine Mathieu SAN ANTONIO – When you’re a TV anchorwoman, a job that requires sitting, having a broken tailbone not only is painful, but work-hindering. That’s why Delaine Mathieu, WOAI’s 5 p.m....
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WOAI-TV anchor exits to be full-time mom
TV anchor, wife and mom SAN ANTONIO — After 16 years of anchoring and reporting at WOAI-TV, Jacqueline Ortiz is leaving to concentrate more on kids and family. Ortiz waved goodbye to the reporting...
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WOAI-TV: Miley special a go on NBC despite group’s protests
Miley Cyrus' NBC special One of TV’s most vocal watchdog groups is calling on NBC to change the air time of Sunday’s Miley Cyrus concert special and rate the program for mature audiences only. . .or...
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