wxman Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Can't really spill the beans quite yet but something big is in the works at KPRC. I suspect you'll hear about it and see it in the paper sometime in 2015. Btw, they have hired a new morning weather guy out of Oregon. Should see him on the air in January. Wish I could disclose more but I can't. In due time... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 They're bringing back Craig Roberts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Weather anchor ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Well, they are a news station... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I wish they would hire people that can speak correctly. The other day, a new female reporter said supposebly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Can't really spill the beans quite yet but something big is in the works at KPRC. I suspect you'll hear about it and see it in the paper sometime in 2015. Btw, they have hired a new morning weather guy out of Oregon. Should see him on the air in January. Wish I could disclose more but I can't. In due time... Wait....I'm confused. Is there like an expansion, a new building?????? Or just a new meteorologist? So curious. I know you can't say but hopefully is one of the above. Edited December 1, 2014 by H-TownChris2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 KPRC-TV trying hard in keeping this secret ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) Craig Roberts, lol. I'd like to see them bring back Don Armstrong with traffic or Bob Nicholas I suppose it's not Earth shattering news but it's big for the employees that work there. I'm not sure if it's public knowledge yet or not so I can't really say anything yet. It has nothing to do with new or old anchors. They just recently got a new news director who is a lot more pleasant to deal with so hopefully they will be able to keep some talent. Their turnover rate is pretty high compared to other stations I feel like. Edited December 1, 2014 by wxman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 The KPRC studios will be used to tape a new pilot TV show with a studio audience as well as a talk show with a studio audience. This will bring in people from all over and become somewhat of a tourist attraction.Is this just a rumor or actually happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 SPILL IT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 We'll find out soon enough. But KPRC-TV's turnover rate is very high in recent years, plus we've got a revolving door of people in KPRC's Sports Department because I don't see people like Simone Eli, Chester Pitts, etc., staying there much longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 So here is the "big" news: Channel 2 will begin construction of a brand new studio on the same lot as the current building. Construction should begin in June. It's a 3-story, all digital media center and will be built in the back parking lot of the current studios. The current location will remain in use until the building in the back parking lot is completed. Once it is completed, the old building will be demolished. As far as employees go, they will park at an off-site location and be shuttled to work for 2 years while construction is underway. I have not seen the renderings but should be pretty nice when completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 But what about Craig Roberts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 So here is the "big" news: Channel 2 will begin construction of a brand new studio on the same lot as the current building. Construction should begin in June. It's a 3-story, all digital media center and will be built in the back parking lot of the current studios. The current location will remain in use until the building in the back parking lot is completed. Once it is completed, the old building will be demolished. As far as employees go, they will park at an off-site location and be shuttled to work for 2 years while construction is underway. I have not seen the renderings but should be pretty nice when completed. Well that's pretty disappointing. Would like to see one of the network affiliates move their studios downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Well that's pretty disappointing. Would like to see one of the network affiliates move their studios downtown. KHOU is about as close as it gets. They're off Allen Pkwy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I tipped Mike McGuff. He had been sitting on the story, awaiting some specifics, but placed a call and posted this. Dang, and here I thought it was going to be they were hiring Dave Ward from 13 and Bob Allen from 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Zzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Well that's pretty disappointing. Would like to see one of the network affiliates move their studios downtown. Why would they spend downtown money when all they really need is a bunch of open spaces that are soundproof? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Why would they spend downtown money when all they really need is a bunch of open spaces that are soundproof? Then why build a new building at all? FWIW, they also need exposure and public interaction. The odd shaped parcel that remains next to Discovery Green would be a great spot for some TV studios. Edited February 4, 2015 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Some "big" news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witch King Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Zzzzzzzzzzzzz I totally agree. ZZZZZzzzzz..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Is channel 2 moving soon?Big question is whether KPRC-TV changes their news studio set by moving to the new studio ?Fox 26 changed their WNYW-style set from 1994 to a more different one after moving to their current studios in 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Another station that I'm hoping for is TBN 39 to move in 28teen. If that it will take the path that My 45 Vision took, and Kirby Drive. I just talk to the Star Family Singers, they said that now El Camino Real will be historic, where the KUBE was located, T22 is moving to a smaller studio, since they no longer carrying local programming.I agree on Westpark Drive become history, at lease WB 14 would want to move along.year 20:14 x 2:3 = year 45:39That's what is all about, If KHTV moves out, the building would be demolished.Would KETH & KIAH become a partner station?behind KNUZ on Hillcroft was KTMD & KYAZ, while behind KXLN was KTXHBig question is whether moving to the new studios will bring new viewers to watch their stations' shows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 We'll find out soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I'm wondering if with a new station does that mean that NBC will be forming a Houston bureau, and bringing more national programming to the area?? Would be great to have a show on CNBC or MSNBC based in Houston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Dogs Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 NBC having a Houston bureau?We'll find out soon enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Another station that I'm hoping for is TBN 39 to move in 28teen. If that it will take the path that My 45 Vision took, and Kirby Drive. I just talk to the Star Family Singers, they said that now El Camino Real will be historic, where the KUBE was located, T22 is moving to a smaller studio, since they no longer carrying local programming. I agree on Westpark Drive become history, at lease WB 14 would want to move along. year 20:14 x 2:3 = year 45:39 That's what is all about, If KHTV moves out, the building would be demolished. Would KETH & KIAH become a partner station? behind KNUZ on Hillcroft was KTMD & KYAZ, while behind KXLN was KTXH Are you drunk? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 http://kdc.com/our-active-work/kprc-houston-2/ http://oxblue.com/open/kdc/KPRCchannel2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Work is now underway: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 okis that the same building Not sure what you're asking here. They're pulling up the surface of the parking lot to build the expansion, the building in my first post (#35). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Btw, the old building, when looking down on it from googlemaps, was designed to look like an over-the-shoulder camera (a 1960s/early 70s over-the-shoulder camera). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Very cool new design! Will be interested to see the final product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Construction has started on the new 60k SF office building for KPRC Channel 2, Houston’s NBC affiliate. The state-of-the-art facility will be at 8181 Southwest Freeway in the Sharpstown District. KPRC’s new HQ will house all aspects of the broadcast business and more than 180 employees. It's being built 15 feet away from KPRC’s existing broadcast station, allowing critical utilities to be relocated while the station remains active. The facility will have two new studios with control rooms for broadcasting live news programs, and the building is specially equipped to go live from anywhere on-site. A 9k SF newsroom will be built as an open concept with 14-foot ceilings and exterior windows, giving employees a view into a courtyard that includes seating areas and an outdoor kitchen that will be used for live broadcasts and employee events. KPRC’s new building will have a two-story atrium and staircase in the center of the building to provide natural light and a central meeting location. Additional space will be allocated for the sales department, creative services department, and a new equipment room to process and store all of the network’s data. Corgan is the project architect, DPR Construction is the general contractor and Office of James Burnett is the landscape architect. Completion is slated for February 2017. Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/houston/news/commercial-real-estate/construction-begins-on-new-kprc-building-55550?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRichardson Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Will KTMD & KLTJ merge with KPRC, I know NBC owns the spanish affiliation. While on KIAH, KETH will merge with them. BTW, it's been a decade since 47 moved out of the Westpark Drive. KYAZ is now across from KPRC, that explains the story on Kirby Drive, as we know that KTXH moved inside KRIV, since they bought Univision 20, while my 45 vision KXLN, was the last station to retire on Kirby Drive, building a radio station. I assume that KHTV will do the same, with Smile of a Child. Kirby and Westpark has suffered the same fate. Now on El Camino Real in clear lake, KUBE was out, now KLTJ is going away, I know 22 is no longer broadcasting local programming. Any Questions? Please share your booze with us, so that your posts might make a modicum of sense. I am still trying to figure out what the hell is "WB 14". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Sounds like they're ready to finish moving in. They will begin broadcasting from the new studios and set on Thursday. Photos from Mike McGuff http://mcguffmedia.com/kprc2/finished.html Video also from Mike McGuff 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 First day of the new 5:00 news broadcasting! The new studio looks wonderful! I have a home audio/video question. Not the correct forum to ask though. Better suited for AVSForum. Does anybody else have problems receiving the Dolby Digital 5.1 signal? Last night and today the signal isn't coming in. I just turned to HBO-HD and the Dolby Digital 5.1 signal is working just fine. Does anybody mind checking to see if you have this problem as well? I'd appreciate it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitter1 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 New building flooded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I know Ch11 flooded; hadn't realized this one flooded too, but after going to HBU for undergrad, it doesn't surprise me. This area flooded after a light breeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Where are KHOU and KPRC broadcasting from? KHOU is broadcasting with WFAA's logo, but I don't recognize the set. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, PeopleAreStrange said: Where are KHOU and KPRC broadcasting from? KHOU is broadcasting with WFAA's logo, but I don't recognize the set. Wow. they went off the air at something like 11am this morning. They are set up at PBS Houston ......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeopleAreStrange Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Update: KHOU is broadcasting from WFAA's newsroom at the moment. They were at KUHT (PBS) a few minutes ago, but they just had an outage. Edited August 28, 2017 by PeopleAreStrange 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I saw they were at UH last night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownbro Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/28/2017 at 0:37 PM, BigFootsSocks said: I saw they were at UH last night According to meteorologist Brooks Garner, after 57 years the KHOU station is rendered unusable. They will probably have to build new facility at another location. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFootsSocks Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, htownbro said: According to meteorologist Brooks Garner, after 57 years the KHOU station is rendered unusable. They will probably have to build new facility at another location. Whaaaaaat?! This is insane do you have a link? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=106620042763719&story_fbid=1496506103775099 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Houston19514 said: https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=106620042763719&story_fbid=1496506103775099 He did have the best misspelling of the day, presumably from autocorrect, with "a perineal flood zone", instead of "perennial". Different meaning completely. 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguysly Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 9/1/2017 at 0:27 PM, htownbro said: According to meteorologist Brooks Garner, after 57 years the KHOU station is rendered unusable. They will probably have to build new facility at another location. Building demoed over the weekend https://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/KHOU-property-on-Allen-Parkway-being-sold-to-SCI-12944734.php 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 HBJ's 2018 Landmark Awards: Workplace Interior winner and finalists Quote KPRC Channel 2 wins in the Workplace Interior category. — Size: 60,000 square feet — Project value: $22 million https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2018/04/19/hbjs-2018-landmark-awards-workplace-interior.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Finally took a trip to the site. Very nice building! Makes me think of Upper Kirby, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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