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... 2 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? 1 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. 1 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... 1 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? 2 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...
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