I would have done the same. Before joining the Express-News in December 1998, the San Antonio native co-owned a college humor magazine named Bitter, for which he wrote, designed and edited, as well as distributed at various campuses and businesses citywide. Not goodbye, I'll see you later. During her time teaching in Nepal, De Alba was even at the Mount Everest base camp. 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In 2006, Beamer traveled to Iraq to report and shoot his own documentary about San Antonians who ran the biggest hospital in the war-torn country. (I was looking for a better sports analogy, but I'll leave that to my amazing co-anchor, David Chancellor!). To all my viewers, I want to thank you for letting me tell you the weather week after week for the past two years. Just before returning to her roots in the Alamo City, Torres worked for the City of Corpus Christi as a public information officer, but after a year outside of the newsroom, she quickly realized where her passion laid. in Broadcast Meteorology grad interned with WNYT-TV, Albany and WMGM-TV, Atlantic City, NJ. "Viewers were stunned to see the news. No stranger to physical endurance, De Alba grew up in Colorado and loves to hike. Im overwhelmed and I cant thank people enough.. The R-word for me is kind of hard, he said. And he kind of understands their stories and cares deeply about individuals in our community.. Harris is married to wife Julie, who, like Don, attended San Antonio's Churchill High School and the University of North Texas. Thats a pretty good note to end things on -- and a beautiful note on which to start a new adventure. News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer shares look-alike photo on social media, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. Her first day at WOAI-TV was Monday, January 24. She followed her TV news work with a daily 15 mile run. Can't wait for the next adventure ahead and even more great memories to be made." "Jonathan is a trusted anchor, and a genuinely kind person," said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the WOAI website . In 2022 he begins his 33rd year with the station. Can't wait to see what's next buddy and all the FB updates of your son Colton as he grows up! Yet for all those career highlights, Beamer spoke just as fondly of more up-close-and-personal stories. Channel 4 News (TV Series 1982- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Edit Channel 4 News (II) (1982- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Benny Dominguez . I will miss my news family and most of all the viewers! Harris has won multiple Emmys and Associated Press awards in categories ranging from best commentary to best sports special and sportscast. So we're mourning and so many levels, but it is, it's fast paced and I'm going to slow down and I'm going to enjoy my girls and I'm going to enjoy my husband. In a Facebook post, Romero revealed she had been let go from the network. We want to make sure we are true to the viewers and giving them what they need and want. While Randy Beamer, Deborah Knapp, Steve Spriester, Ursula Pari and so many other household names continue to hold it down on our local news stations, we know that San Antonio is very much about nostalgia and being borderline obsessed with local news personalities. News 4 San Antonio saw major TV shake-ups with the retirement of Randy Beamer (left) and the sudden departures of Cleto Rodriguez (middle) and Delaine Mathieu (right) Courtesy If you've been a. They have two sons, Landry, and Grant and two daughters in law Jennifer and Elle. Her contributions were tremendous and we will miss our ray of sunshine in the morning, Mendoza tells MySA. What did I miss? Just not at 5:00 on news 4.". He was honored at the Sports Emmy awards ceremony for his career accomplishments and community service for more than 25 years. producer (unknown episodes) Series Film Editing by Jesse I Ettinger . It brought my priorities into laser focus. I was so nervous to tell them my decision. This comes after the much hyped news that San Antonio TV news veteran, and Mathieu's co-anchor, Randy Beamer retired from WOAI. 4335 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 San Antonio's first TV station, signed on Dec. 11, 1949. Im grateful for the opportunities I was given in San Antonio. Thought this was one of those jokes. Sarah started working in. We have been so incredibly blessed to live in San Antonio. Randy Beamer back when he sported an Anchorman-worthy mustache. 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KENS5.com is the official website for KENS-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports in San Antonio, TX. Ive been trying to get back forever, Germano says of returning to her hometown. Last Wednesday, the Sinclair Broadcast Group laid off hundreds of employees company wide, according to a report. 28315 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, AK 99556 $249,000 Est. Have a news tip? I've accepted an evening anchor opportunity at News 4 San Antonio, WOAI - the city's NBC affiliate. Cruz previously worked for KXTV Sacramento as an anchor and reporter. "Alexis has really lived our promise to be here for our viewers, bringing heart, empathy and compassion to our anchor desk. On another note- I plan to continue using this forum to share my family's Alzheimer's journey and our other journeys! Our time here is not guaranteed. Before coming to San Antonio, Beamer worked at two Des Moines, Iowa, affiliates while earning a journalism degree at Drake University. She will oversee operations, guiding news judgement not only through television but ever-evolving digital platforms. I'm going to be painting a lot and probably drinking some wine and chillaxing the rest of my days. "Her last day at News 4 San Antonio will be Friday, August 13. [1] Cameron Todd Willingham (1968-2004), convicted and executed for the murder of his children; verdict has been challenged. Apparently, at least. I will keep her and her dear family in my prayers. Updated: 4:21 PM CST February 23, 2019 Sarah Forgany is a morning anchor at KENS 5 in San Antonio, Texas. Email us at newsdesk@news4 See more 667,484 people like this Kayleigh McEnany is joining Fox News ' "Outnumbered. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. As for whats next for Beamer, he said he plans to use the time to unplug from media and reconnect with his kids a teenage daughter, a son back from college and two older daughters. But when life pitches a curve ball - you keep playing the game. With this diagnosis- it also hit me like a lightning bolt realizing - I only have four more years with our son before he goes to college. Another TV face to leave the San Antonio station is Cleto Rodriguez. Though he's been the face of News 4 San Antonio for more than 30 years, Randy Beamer says he's always felt more comfortable behind the camera. On ExpressNews.com: Veteran news anchor Randy Beamer did the weather. I need to be present for all of it. I think of it as living here in this community and pointing out some of the problems we need to work on, but also celebrating all of the things we have., On ExpressNews.com: News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer shares look-alike photo on social media. Actually, saying she loves to hike is a little pedestrian for her. Look for me on the tube if youre a Texas Spectrum customer! Shortly after, we sat down and she explained why," Calle shares. Isis Romero was one of the most recognizable faces on KSAT 12 San Antonio for over a decade. "If there's one thing I'm going to be thankful for the rest of my life it's that I am able to close-out my news career at an incredible station, with beautiful teammates who are now my lifelong friends, on an awesome show, in the most unique and spectacular city that I will miss with my whole heart!," she said. Prior to that, he spent eight years as a reporter in Los Angeles for KCBS-TV and KABC-TV. Beamer turned heads again a few years later when he married KSAT-TV anchor Ursula Pari in 2000. 11 a.m. FS1 NASCAR Cup Series: Qualifying, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas (Taped) San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, a former News 4 San Antonio intern, even went as far as to declare March 5 as Randy Beamer Day. Call the tip hotline at 210-442-6397. And to all my co-workers, it was a pleasure working with some of the nicest people in the business. "I want to give him the gift my dad (and my amazing mom) gave me and it's tough to do that when my life has revolved around my career and waking up at 2 a.m. for so many years. In a touching post on social media, Del Cid shared that her father's recent diagnosis with Alzheimer's led to her decision. When you enter the location of . "The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt across all sectors of the economy, something that can have a profound impact on a company as diversified as ours. Its not that big a deal when anybody in news moves on.. Ill be broadcasting the weather across the entire state. Simone De Alba has taken over for Irene Cruz on News 4 San Antonio WOAI and will sit along side Alamo City legend Randy Beamer on the Sinclair station's 10pm newscast. "Thank you for the laughs on a commercial break, the emergency packs of Oreos you gave me on my bad days, and the friendship orchids that always seemed to die but we loved anyway.". 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All are actively involved in improving the lives of children in San Antonio. Greg Pollak announced on January 12, 2022 that he left the weather department of Sinclair Broadcast Group stations News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX 29 KABB. Torres also loves Mix Martial Arts, UFC, fishing, and exploring area parks. You sent me a coupon for free bread in our welcome gift, and I named my cat after you. Then, in the next breath, he said hes never really come to peace with those ratings, given that the people hes worked with are the best. When shes not juggling the day-to-day (and sometimes chaotic newsroom) Germano tells MySA she loves to travel, workout, spend time with family, and play golf. Greg was such a great member of our team, so many laughs, good conversations and geez, he was right there for some crazy, historical weather over the past couple years! Texas is my home. Lue was born in San Antonio, Texas but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. 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