Blue Dogs

Looks like the Ch. 13 Eyewitness Weather Team is likely heading for a major shake-up BIGLY! KEYE-TV weekend meteorologist Collin Myers is heading to the Space City's ABC O&O Station. According to Scott Jones of FTV, he's reporting that Myers will be doing weekend mornings. This means Elita Loresca will be moving to weekdays, so the big question is who's on their way out of the ABC O&O Station ? A.) Casey Curry B.) Travis Herzog http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/08/collin-myers-joining-ktrk-abc13.html http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/8/1/ok-this-is-still-a-secret-so-dont-say-anything

Charlie Pallilo, a fixture on Houston sports talk radio since 1989 but absent from the airwaves since October, will return on Monday, August 21st, with Gow Media (KGOW 1560-AM Houston), the station announced on Wednesday. Pallilo, 51, will be working from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM weekdays on KGOW with weekly guest appearances on Gow Media's (KFNC 97.5 FM), said David Gow, the company's President. He will also contribute to Gow Media's CultureMap website & it's SportsMap site scheduled to launch this year & will at some point, begin contributing in some fashion to the company's SB Nation Radio Network. http://houston.culturemap.com/news/sports/07-27-17-charlie-pallilo-returns-to-houston-sports-talk-radio-gow-media/ http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Charlie-Pallilo-returning-Houston-sportstalk-radio-11437306.php

The Houston Chronicle reported that the TX Supreme Court's decision this week on Houston's 2015 Term Limits Referendum all but ensures voters of the Space City will NOT be seeing the November Mayoral elections that the plaintiffs were hoping to see badly. The TX Supreme Court on Monday, denied plaintiffs' attempts to expedite their case challenging the ballot language that lengthened citywide officeholders' terms from 3 2-year terms to 2 4-year terms back in the November 3rd, 2015 elections, making it unlikely the matter will be resolved before the state's August 21st deadline to ordering a fall election. Instead, the case is being repositioned to return to trial court for a hearing on whether the wording on the city's Proposition 2 authorizing 2 4-year terms instead of 3 2-year terms (which was originally put in place back in 1991), was too obscure. "There's no way," Austin election lawyer Buck Wood said. "I don't see any way that they're going to get any final order in time for the filing deadline." Plaintiffs' attorney Erick Dick (who ran unsuccessfully for Mayor), conceded the timing makes a November Mayoral election unlikely. "But I don't think it's impossible," Dick added, saying he plans to ask the TX Supreme Court to reconsider it's decision. The TX First Court of Appeals sided with Dick in January on a procedural issue, but the trial court has yet to consider the substance of the case. http://www.chron.com/news/politics/houston/article/Attorney-No-way-term-limits-case-forces-11397494.php http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/City-loses-appeal-on-procedural-challenge-to-term-10854478.php Like to hear your thoughts on these developments considering those, who were part of the 1991 Term Limits Initiative, are hell-bent on going back to the Status Quo & if their efforts will be successful.

You're not expecting anyone from inside FOX 26 to replace Melinda ? I'm wondering what does the D'Art have planned ?

With FOX 26 News Anchor Melinda Spaulding leaving pretty soon after almost 13 years, there's still the question of who will succeed Spaulding in the 5:00 PM & 9:00 PM Newscasts. Who do y'all think will replace Spaulding ? A.) Rita Garcia B.) Kaitlin Monte C.) Natasha Geigel D.) The Field

I agree with you there Lockmat. Surprised neither the Houston Chronicle or McGuff Blog even mentioned this at all.

Matt Patrick passed away yesterday surrounded by his family at the age of 58. RIP. http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Houston-radio-host-Matt-Patrick-dies-at-58-11276200.php

Please send your prayers for Matt Patrick of NewsRadio KTRH-AM 740 as he's exhausted all options & decided to stop further cancer treatments: http://www.fox26houston.com/news/265945160-story http://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/matt-patrick/content/2017-07-05-send-matt-patrick-your-well-wishes/ http://ktrh.iheart.com/featured/matt-patrick/content/2017-07-06-your-letters-to-matt-patrick-continue/

It's not too early to discuss who's going to run for which political office in the Space City, will we see a rematch between Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) & former Kemah, TX Mayor Bill King [R] in 2019 ? A.) YES B.) NO

The revolving door from Houston TV News Stations to HISD could start a trend: Ch. 13 Reporter Tracy Clemons will be leaving the ABC O&O Station after just 3 years & heading to HISD. He joins former Univision 45 KXLN-TV Weekend Anchor Rebecca Suarez, who joined HISD not too long ago. http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/07/tracy-clemons-joins-hisd-from-ktrk-abc13.html http://abc13.com/ Your thoughts on Clemons leaving Ch. 13 & going to HISD ?

Rose-Ann Aragon is joining KPRC-TV NBC 2: http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/06/rose-ann-aragon-joins-kprc-2.html

KPRC-TV NBC 2 Reporter Jennifer Bauer leaving the station along with her husband, Mike Guerrieri (who served as the KPRC-TV Head of Communications) to Miami, FL. http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/06/jennifer-bauer-leaves-kprc-2.html

In the aftermath of Lance Zierlein leaving Sports Talk 790 KBME-AM after 20 years in Houston Radio, it seems the musical chairs have not stopped at the iHeartRadio station in the Space City. iHeartMedia Houston announced today their new weekday line-up for Sports Talk 790 KBME-AM, Houston's Home for Your Home Teams effective July 17th. The scheduled line-up begins like this: "The Josh Innes Show" 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Moved from afternoons) "In the Trenches with Koch & Kalu" 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, NOON "The Matt Thomas Show" 12:00 PM,NOON to 3:00 PM "The Bottom Line" 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Veteran NFL Scout, writer & fantasy football expert Jayson Braddock joining co-hosts Adam Clanton & Sean Jones) http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/06/josh-innes-moves-to-mornings-sportstalk-790.html Thoughts on the updated changes going on at Sports Talk 790 KBME-AM ? A.) Like It: changes are needed over there B.) Hated It C.) Too Soon to Tell

I know that the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office (de-facto Taiwanese Embassy) in Houston, TX has seen numerous visits such as the recent meetings between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who met with TX Governor Greg Abbott [R] & United States Senator Ted Cruz [R-TX] to name a few US politicos, who met with Tsai & her delegation. Plus, there was then-Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bien, who was in Houston around 15 years ago. I know there are numerous organizations such as the Taiwanese Heritage Society of Houston, Taiwanese Association of America (Houston Chapter), Houston Taiwan Community Center, etc., but does anyone know if there any Taiwanese American restaurants, community organizations in Houston ?

Houston Sports Radio is undergoing another shake-up. Longtime On-Air Talent & native Houstonian Lance Zierlein has decided NOT to renew his contract with KBME-AM (790 Houston) & announced it on Tuesday of this week. He's been a fixture of Houston Sports Radio for 20 years will be leaving KBME-AM later this year to focus on duties with NFL.com & other future projects. Zierlein, who has had the top-ranked Sports Talk Shows in the Space City since 1997 on KILT-AM (Sports Radio 610), KGOW (1560 AM), & KBME (where he's currently with since 2011), the latter with co-host Matt Thomas, said he's ready for a break from the grinding of morning radio & will leave the iHeartRadio station on good terms with station management. "They offered me a contract, & as time progressed I realized I was a little tired of doing morning radio & getting early wake-up calls," he said. "Since I'm doing the NFL, I decided to step away from radio." http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Lance-Zierlein-to-leave-KBME-11217366.php Like to know your personal thoughts on Zierlein leaving KBME-AM's morning radio show. A.) Like It: He needs a fresh challenge in life. B.) Hate It.

The revolving door at FOX 26 KRIV-TV might become a trend.... this time Angela Chen, the Houston FOX Affiliate's TV Reporter & Anchor, will be leaving after just 2 years & 3 overall years in Houston [including a short-term stint at Ch. 13 KTRK-TV (ABC)]. According to Victoria Gurrieri of FOX 26, Chen's husband recently finished up his residency at UT Health & is taking a job in Los Angeles, CA (where Chen's family is from). She is planning to go with him & het last day with FOX 26 is June 21st. http://www.chron.com/entertainment/tv/article/KRIV-reporter-Angela-Chen-to-leave-station-for-11217245.php

Where's the Korean Consulate located in what part of Houston ?

Yep.

In one of the most hotly-contested & some consider ugliest political campaigns in the Alamo City, it's time make some bold predictions on who wins the upcoming Runoff Election for SA Mayor tomorrow night between incumbent Mayor Ivy Taylor (who's seeking a 2nd term) & District 8 City Councilman Ron Nirenberg (who gained the endorsement of former US Housing & Urban Development Secretary & former SA Mayor Julian Castro). Who wins tomorrow night ? A.) SA Mayor Ivy Taylor (Incumbent seeking 2nd term) B.) District 8 City Councilman Ron Nirenberg http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2017/06/05/taylor-and-nirenberg-offer-post-debate-parting.html http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Taylor-picks-up-more-endorsements-11197660.php http://www.expressnews.com/news/news-columnists/brian-chasnoff/article/Mayor-put-politics-ahead-of-policy-11203940.php

In case you've been living under a rock to start the Summer, Univision 45 KXLN-TV Anchor & Reporter Rebecca Suarez has left the TV Biz once again & will be returning to HISD.... to become the new chief communications officer under HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza, according to the HISD news blog. Suarez, a 13-time Lone Star Emmy Award winner, had been with Univision 45 as the station's Weekend Anchor & Reporter & has more than 15 years of experience in media & communications. She is a former HISD staff member, having served as the district's primary spokesperson for Spanish-language media, senior media relations specialist, & community affairs TV host. Suarez also worked as Anchor & Reporter for NBC Telemundo (KTMD-TV 47). She started her new job on June 5th. http://blogs.houstonisd.org/news/2017/04/21/hisd-names-new-chief-communications-officer/ http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/06/rebecca-suarez-leaves-univision-houston-kxln-returns-hisd.html

Relator & former CBS 11 KHOU-TV Morning News Anchor Lily Jang announced she's joining KPRC-TV weekend morning & included with new home segment called, "Lily's List." In Jang's own words: "I have exciting news to share. I have joined the NBC station in Houston, KPRC Ch. 2, & I'm launching a real estate segment. "Lily's List" will air every Saturday & Sunday morning, highlighting open houses across the entire Houston region. I'm so blessed to be able to merge my former TV life with my current career in real estate. It's the best of both worlds." https://www.lilyjangrealestate.com/ http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2017/05/lily-jang-joins-kprc-2.html How do y'all feel about Jang's new real estate segment on KPRC-TV ? A.) Love It. B.) Not Sure. C.) It All Depends.

Now that's interesting.

They should upload archived videos of that show on YouTube!

Hoping he enjoy his retirement!

Who watched Dave Ward's final newscast on Ch. 13 on Tuesday night ? http://abc13.com/1924492 https://www.facebook.com/ABC13DaveWard/