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TEGNA Names Byron Wilkinson President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately.
He has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas.
Prior to his role at KVUE, Wilkinson was director of sales at KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas, and local sales manager at KHOU in Houston, both TEGNA sister stations.
“From sales leadership roles in Houston and Little Rock, to interim general manager roles in Austin and Beaumont, Byron has demonstrated the importance of developing strong teams and leaders.

TEGNA Appoints Valerie Guyton President and General Manager at KWES, KIDY and KXVA in West Texas

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Valerie Guyton has been appointed president and general manager at KWES, the NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, and KIDY and KXVA, the Fox affiliates serving Abilene and San Angelo, effective July 31, 2023.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Valerie Guyton has been appointed president and general manager at KWES, the NBC affiliate in Midland-Odessa, and KIDY and KXVA, the Fox affiliates serving Abilene and San Angelo, effective July 31, 2023.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230706575396/en/
TEGNA names Valerie Guyton president and general manager at KWES-TV, KIDY-TV and KXVA-TV in West Texas.
Previously, Guyton was executive producer at TEGNA stations WXIA/11Alive in Atlanta and assistant news director at KENS 5 in San Antonio.
“Valerie is a dynamic leader with an impressive background in local and national news,” said Kristie Gonzales, vice president, media operations, TEGNA.

Jason Cunningham Joins Androvett's Houston Public Relations Team

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

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HOUSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Androvett Legal Media & Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of media and communications veteran Jason Cunningham to the company's Houston office. 

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HOUSTON, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Androvett Legal Media & Marketing is pleased to announce the addition of media and communications veteran Jason Cunningham to the company's Houston office.
Mr. Cunningham serves as a public relations manager under the management of public relations director April Arias .
"To add someone with this kind of experience in the Houston market only bolsters the strong team we already have," said Mark Annick, Androvett senior vice president of news and public relations.
"I'm confident that he's going to give us much more versatility when it comes to supporting that team and our partners in Houston."

TEGNA Names John Treviño President and General Manager of KBMT-KJAC in Southeast Texas

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Friday, June 3, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that John Trevio has been named president and general manager at KBMT-KJAC , the flagship stations of the 12News Now network serving the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas, effective June 13.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that John Trevio has been named president and general manager at KBMT-KJAC , the flagship stations of the 12News Now network serving the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas, effective June 13.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220603005291/en/
John Trevio has been named president and general manager at TEGNA's KBMT-KJAC stations serving the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Most recently, Trevio was vice president and general manager at KDAF, the CW affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he developed and launched the live multi-platform daily news magazine, Morning After.
Prior to KDAF, Trevio spent 11 years with NBCUniversal Local in Dallas-Fort Worth where he served as president and general manager at KXTX-Telemundo39 and director of sales with KXAS-NBC5.

TEGNA Stations Honored with 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.
KARE in Minneapolis received 11 individual awards, the most given this year, and the most in its history.
Seven stations KARE, KING, KSDK, KUSA, KWES, WFAA and WGRZ garnered the overall excellence honor, the highest achievement awarded.
TEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:

TEGNA Stations Win Four Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
We are very proud of our exceptional journalists who are producing and sharing impactful stories in their local communities, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA.
We congratulate all of the Gracie Award winners who are making a positive change with their powerful storytelling.

TEGNA to be Acquired by Standard General for $24.00 Per Share

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Standard General L.P. today announced that TEGNA and an affiliate of Standard General have entered into a definitive agreement under which TEGNA will be acquired by the Standard General affiliate for $24.00 per share in cash.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Standard General L.P. today announced that TEGNA and an affiliate of Standard General have entered into a definitive agreement under which TEGNA will be acquired by the Standard General affiliate for $24.00 per share in cash.
We are excited to partner again with Deb McDermott, who previously spearheaded the broadcast group at Media General, where Standard General was a principal shareholder.
Also after closing, Premion is expected to operate as a standalone business majority owned by Cox Media Group and Standard General.
Standard General was founded in 2007 and manages capital for public and private pension funds, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Family History Detectives Launch Hope for Holly: Missing Daughter of Texas Murder Victims Sought, Inspires an Effort to Help Stolen Children

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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"Their stories were all compelling and I didn't want to leave them hanging - even if they weren't Holly."

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"Their stories were all compelling and I didn't want to leave them hanging - even if they weren't Holly."
Family History Detectiveshas launched a special project in Holly's honor.
The acronym HOPE - Helping Other People Embrace - was coined by Holly's aunt, Theresa Welch, Dean Clouse's sister.
In an effort to help find her, Family History Detectivesis the custodian of the AncestryDNA profiles of several of Holly's family members on both maternal and paternal sides.

TEGNA Names Rebecca Cantu President and General Manager of KIII in Corpus Christi

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Rebecca Cantu has been named president and general manager at KIII , the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Rebecca Cantu has been named president and general manager at KIII , the ABC affiliate in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Cantu will join the station on February 7 and succeed current president and general manager Bruce Cummings when he retires on March 4.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220113005151/en/
Rebecca Cantu named president and general manager at TEGNA's KIII-TV in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Cantu joins KIII from TEGNA station KHOU in Houston where she held the positions of business development manager and community marketing specialist.

Houston Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Television viewers in Houston, the eighth-largest TV market in the United States, can now experience the future of broadcast television as 10 local TV stations today launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps.

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HOUSTON, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Television viewers in Houston, the eighth-largest TV market in the United States, can now experience the future of broadcast television as 10 local TV stations today launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps.
"This launch took an extraordinary amount of collaboration among the 10 TV stations involved and is a clear demonstration of the entire industry's commitment to NEXTGEN TV," said Brett Jenkins, EVP and chief technology officer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. "Viewers will quickly notice the brilliant video and improved audio delivered by NEXTGEN TV.
Viewers watching these channels can look forward to enhanced television viewing provided by NEXTGEN TV as a complement to streaming platforms, as NEXTGEN TV is provided as a free OTA service to viewers.
Houston viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.