Ed returned to Channel 13 in the early 1990s after being gone for a few years and undergoing rehab for his addiction issues. "I turned out to be one of those people who just should not have done it. Rucks, who was 55, will be remembered as a genuinely kind man who treated everyone with respect. He maintained his position as chief weatherman until 1989, when he checked into a rehab center for substance issues. 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Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Does anyone know whats going on? The news release said he resigned, but we all know how that works -- resign or be fired. Additionally, she is a host of a weekly Community Affairs program called Crossroads, which focuses on issues and events around our city. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. I guess he switched places. She later became the co-anchor of Live at 5 and Channel 13s midday show, Eyewitness News at 11 am. Rucks and I, circa 2017. pic.twitter.com/71jzrBZxNC, Rucks Russell, former KHOU 11 reporter, dies of COVID-19Tributes pour in https://t.co/UqCFJBrxQt, NABJ mourns the loss of Rucks Russell and we wrap our arms around his family, colleagues and our members who will miss him dearly. At the time, he said, he was aware of the swirl of rumors that began to circulate throughout the city, but said the hospital environment insulated him from the full impact. - On historic Black ride to Houston Rodeo, exhaustion sets in as riders head for Memorial Park\, - Texas trail ride to Houston Rodeo: See photos from the 100+ mile journey, - Wastewater from Ohio derailment has moved through Harris County for more than a week, Hidalgo says. Sgt. My prayers are with his family. Lawsons father is Rev. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. He co-anchors the 5, 6, and 11 o'clock newscasts with Diane Larson. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? "Ed was such an engaging, smart and creative person on and off the air," McGuff said. Glover stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall. Michigan Legislature passes $1B tax plan, now heads to Gov. After celebrating the holidays with her family, Samica has been quiet on social media. But Don was much more than a traffic guy. Lawsons parents founded and co-owned Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. He likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. HISD high school marching band 'Sonic Boom' receives Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. "I have feelings that I brought this on myself because of my drug usage, and I left myself open," he said. Russell died at the age of 55 as a result of complications. His wife said he had been caring for his twin brother Edgar, who also. channel 13 houston news anchor dies. No. With the brouhaha in DC over ownership rules, very few TV stations are bring bought or sold anymore until the mess gets straightenede out. Melissa Ragsdale Darragh spent her childhood in Houston watching Brandon show viewers heat waves and cold fronts. The Houston Association of Black Journalists expressed condolences on its Facebook page, posting: "To our dear colleague and friend Rucks Russell, we are heartbroken to hear about your passing. The truth of the matter is that none of us knew how to ride a horse, and none of us looked like cowboys. ", KHOU 11 meteorologist Blake Mathews posted: "Very sad to learn of the passing of former colleague Rucks Russell. The estimated net worth of Lawson is $ 1 million. There was also talk of adding WWL-TV/New Orleans(4), and WWL-DT/New Orlenas(36) to the project, but last I heard that didn't get off the ground. Brandon passed away on Tuesday night according to a station manager. They met when both worked at KTRK-TV (Channel 13) in Houston, Texas. Unfortunately that was many beers ago Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. As I recall, some hustler was attempting to blackmail him, too. | craig.hlavaty@chron.com. Parents of 3-month-old Jaxon Hill said they noticed a slight change in the baby's eyes, took immediate action and learned the child has congenital glaucoma. RIP, my friend.". Jasper Scherer covers Texas politics and government for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News. FAMILIAR FACES: Houston TV anchors: Where are they now? Cheryle Keck, former morning news anchor for KTRK Channel 13, died Tuesday in a Houston hospital after an undisclosed illness. "His warm demeanor and tender soul touched us all," Herzog wrote. "His humility enters the room first and he had no ego. That's something Ed is very good at, because he did a daytime call-in show on KTRH back in the mid and late 70s, in addition to his weather gig at KTRK. 10-year-old Humble mariachi prodigy places first in San Antonio competition. First-time parents raising awareness on congenital glaucoma after 3-month-old son's diagnosis. I always thought he was rather cool. Keith Olbermann apologized to Houston news anchor Melanie Lawson Wednesday night on "Countdown," just one day after airing an embarrassing clip that showed Lawson falling out of her chair during a live broadcast. http://www.tvjobs.com/cgi-bin/onthemove/arp;TYPE=Show+All. The reporter worked at KHOU 11 from 2006 to 2017 and former colleagues have taken to social media to praise his kindness and professionalism. Brandon denied the allegations but later agreed to settle out-of-court for $3 ,500 when the man threatened to file a lawsuit over the alleged assault, said Houston private investigator Clyde Wilson, who was hired by Brandon to handle the settlement. HOUSTON - Ron Franklin, a sports anchor and reporter for KPRC 2 for much of the 1980s, has died. After witnessing the teenager died on the streets of Detroit, he went lower back to Martin Luther King Jr. Sr. High School and created mentorship software for younger men. Glover was born and raised in Athens, Alabama, United States. He was 75 years old. Texas GOP officially censures Rep. Tony Gonzales, Houston forecast: Get ready for a picture perfect weekend, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather, No, the U.S. COVID death toll has not hit a pandemic low, Pregnant women less likely to die from COVID-19 than women who aren't pregnant, Yes, kids should get the COVID-19 vaccine. Troy University Homecoming King and he is as well a member of the schools Alumni Association. Lawson is the winner of numerous awards for her reporting, such as an Emmy for her coverage of President Clintons visit to South Africa. On 13 September 1986, Lawson celebrated her wedding with Geary G Broadnax. "Thanks for all of your stories, Rucks, & for trying to make this world a better place.". A good reporter and even better person. 2023 March Madness Music Festival: Lil Nas X, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, more to perform Astros minor league catcher Luke Berryhill building two foundations for success Wow, This is shocking. Are insane ticket costs pricing Astros fans out of Opening Day? Too bad I can't remember itit was a hell of a story. Most people feel obligated to say that a person who passes was a nice guy, but Rucks truly waspolite, professional and somebody who had a heart for news. Your previous content has been restored. they later divorced. I'll never forget his kindness. No one wants to take a chance buying a station they might be forced to sell. "A lot of people were really concerned, and I'm very grateful for that," Brandon said. 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Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. Your memory will live on through us all. Yes but I rarely found him that funny. Fryer went to work at KTRK-TV in 1980 as an anchor and she was the lone woman on a five-person news team . Glover is married to Mayra Moreno who is also a journalist. Brandon admitted later in a written statement that his drug dependency left him vulnerable to blackmail, and he elaborated Wednesday - two weeks after his release from a drug treatment program - on his ordeal. abc13 KTRK weekend morning anchor Erica Simon honored as one of CORE's 100 Most Influential Blacks Today. News Anchor and Weather Woman Have Awkward Fight on Live TV! four in a bed contestant dies. Brandon, cheerful and upbeat in his first public interview since he abruptly resigned from KTRK -Channel 13 earlier this year, said he is taking it "one day at a time" in an effort to kick the habit. [1] In a tweet just after the announcement was made, KTRK-TV's current morningmeteorologist Travis Herzog remembered Brandon fondly. There was a plan in the works to run KHOU and PAX by remote control from Dallas. Police said they found no evidence that a crime had been committed. Do you guys remember Ted Ishler? Chauncy Glover Biography Chauncy Glover is an American Anchor/Reporter currently working for KTRK ABC13 in Houston, Texas. Retired ABC Channel 13 Weatherman Ed Brandon lent his name and his golf swing each year to Cenikors golf tournament.