News 4 San Antonio saw major TV shake-ups with the retirement of Randy Beamer (left) and the sudden departures of Cleto Rodriguez (middle) and Delaine Mathieu (right) Courtesy If you've been a. The University of California, Irvine grad interned for KNSD San Diego and WBBM Chicago. So for her, anchoring mornings at FOX 40 Sacramento was not enough activity. USAA wants some remote employees in the office three days Texas Vista owner has threatened hospital shutdown before, WOAI-TV became San Antonio's first TV station 70 years ago today, Bexar County deputy reunites African tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes, Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month council stint. She will oversee operations, guiding news judgement not only through television but ever-evolving digital platforms. February 13, 2017. He is a recipient of the prestigious Edna McGaffey Media Excellence Award by the San Antonio Express-News and the local chapter of American Women in Communications for his work on the air and in the community. Alexis Del Cid and co-anchor David Chancellor at Fiesta de los Reyes. Here's how he did. In 2018, Irene Cruz took the 10pm anchor chair vacated by Eva Ramos in 2017. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. News 4 San Antonio adds new on-air talent and news director to team, More than 21K CPS Energy customers lose power due to storms, S.A. area pelted with large hail, heavy wind in overnight storm, Kristina Coble is a digital producer for MySA. Thought this was one of those jokes. Another TV face to leave the San Antonio station is Cleto Rodriguez. And, of course, theres his photography. Scroll to see who else left and who arrived in the Alamo City so far this year. De Alba's San Antonio debut happened in early December which you can watch above. Shortly after, we sat down and she explained why," Calle shares. Germano comes to News 4 from WTVD in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am super proud of her and wish her well. - Isis Romero exits KSAT 12 after more than a decade, - San Antonio's Phil Anaya opens up about fatherhood and KENS 5 career, - Claudia Garofalo shares details on her sudden exit from WOAI-TV. Sitting on more than half an acre and built in 2005, a Terrell Hills home recently listed for nearly $2.9 million features, Charles Haarmann paid just $1,000 for a half-acre lot in what's now the King William Historic District. "Thank you for the laughs on a commercial break, the emergency packs of Oreos you gave me on my bad days, and the friendship orchids that always seemed to die but we loved anyway.". Theyre both more than colleagues, they are family to me. Martinez will join Simone De Alba at the anchor desk for the. I will miss Randy & Delaine more than words can eloquently explain. ", "Retirements, next chapters in lifeI understand and celebrate these occasions," chief WOAI meteorologist Chris Suchan posted on Facebook. Which may explain why the Emmy Award-winning anchor and photojournalist doesnt think his imminent retirement is a headline. News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer is retiring Friday after more than 40 years in TV news, more than 30 years of that with News 4. Yes, San Antonio viewers had a fair share of anchors and reporters they said goodbye to, there were new faces on local airwaves, including the addition of newcomers Troy Kless, Erica Ross and Johnathan Cotto to the San Antonio news scene. This is a carousel. . I think the coverage of TV news over the years here drove some of that, Beamer said, referring to the Express-News. All this is why it's time for me to take a step back from my news career, and spend as much time as possible with my family and caring for my family. And because of that, its got him more empathetic and compassionate to all people of San Antonio. While I love Natural Bridge Caverns, I also highly suggest the Caverns of Sonora located near Sonora, Texas on I-10. I am going to throw in my two cents since this this post is suddenly about Texas caves. Though hes been the face of News 4 San Antonio for more than 30 years, Randy Beamer says hes always felt more comfortable behind the camera. Our time here is not guaranteed. Here is partial transcript of what she said in the video announcement: "I'm going to keep watching. But when life pitches a curve ball - you keep playing the game. Until then my plan is to keep making connections and sharing with others who are feeling sad, lonely or just plain lost- for whatever reason. And cut my hair any frickin way I want to, and color it any way I want to, and wear whatever I want to and enjoy life. Greg Pollak announced on January 12, 2022 that he left the weather department of Sinclair Broadcast Group stations News 4 San Antonio WOAI and FOX 29 KABB. Related Professions for News Anchor in San Antonio, TX 0 20 40 60 80 100 News Anchor Commercial Announcer Director PR and Communications Professional Owner Writing and Editing Professional Editing Professional Corporate Executive Marketing Administrator Manager. This comes after the much hyped news that San Antonio TV news veteran, and Mathieu's co-anchor, Randy Beamer retired from WOAI . Just be you., rguzman@express-news.net | Twitter: @reneguz. "Viewers were stunned to see the news. "I'd like to take a moment to say goodbye and tip my hat to my friend and colleague meteorologist Greg Pollak," WOAI chief meteorologist Chris Suchan posted to Facebook. Beamer is San Antonio, said Don Harris, the longtime News 4 San Antonio sports anchor. Michelle Germano is now news director of WOAI-TV/KABB. Listed on 2023-03-02. The men who were arrested face human smuggling and organized crime charges, the sheriff says. You were the first newscaster I watched when I moved to San Antonio 32 years ago, wrote Adeina Anderson, a longtime Beamer fan who has the Facebook top fan badge to prove it. Texas is my home. Don Harris is the Emmy award-winning weekday Sports Anchor and Sports Director for News 4 San Antonio. You are a true inspiration and an amazing person., Thank you for your dedication, wisdom and witty sense of humor that made so many of us big fans of your work, Charity McCurdy McMenamin wrote. Over the past couple of weeks, the station has added new reporters, multimedia journalists, and a new meteorologist to the newsroom with more on-air talent on the way. If there's one thing I'm going to be thankful for the rest of my life - it's that I am able to close-out my news career at an incredible station, with beautiful teammates who are now my lifelong friends, on an awesome show, in the most unique and spectacular city that I will miss with my whole heart! KABB Fox News 29 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports . Susan Wright (born 1976), convicted murderer. Hopefully I won't injure myself. "I know there's a few things that I really want to try in San Antonio, which I actually made a list, and one of them is Natural Bridge Caverns," De Alba told co-anchors Beamer and, Mayde Gomez joins FOX 29 San Antonio KABB. Diana comes to News 4 San Antonio from WABC in New York City, where. Then he added with a chuckle: I blame you guys.. News 4 San Antonio is Here 4 You with all the latest news, weather and traffic in San Antonio and South Texas. Actually, saying she loves to hike is a little pedestrian for her. News 4 WOAI's Race for the Rings (Spurs pregame and postgame shows) were among the highest rated shows in San Antonio television history. San Antonio is going to miss you," Nirenberg shared on social media. She has a passion for journalism and telling stories. . You sent me a coupon for free bread in our welcome gift, and I named my cat after you. WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and . Randy Beamer back when he sported an Anchorman-worthy mustache. With this diagnosis- it also hit me like a lightning bolt realizing - I only have four more years with our son before he goes to college. Harris is actively involved in the San Antonio community. "I missed meeting new people every day. We've made it to the halfway mark of 2021 and with it come changes. What did I miss? In search of vegan food, I found a world-class Mendocino inn, Escape to Long Beach, Washington before the summer crowds, Residents curious about 'U.S. Another shakeup you may have noticed is reporter Alicia Barrera has been spotted frequently on the anchor desk. At the time, Beamers hair-free lip was such a big deal that KMOL even whipped up a computerized image of Beamer sans stache for its market research. I'm a huge fan of News 4. "I want to be awake for all of it. I didn't need to be. RELATEDSimone De Alba takes over for Irene Cruz News 4 SA WOAI, The Phyllis Browning Company social media profile bio states that it has more than 200 real estate professionals in four offices, making it "San Antonio's largest independently-owned residential real estate company. But just know that I appreciate all of you for all the years that you've given me. She currently serves as an Evening Anchor. Prior to WOAI San Antonio, Del Cid worked as an: Anchor/Host - KCTV-TV, Kansas City, Missouri - August 2012 to 2018, Anchor/Reporter - KOIN-TV, Portland, Oregon - August 2004 to August 2012, Anchor/Reporter - KOB-TV, Albuquerque, New Mexico - March 2002 to August 2004, Reporter/Anchor - WCIA-TV, Champaign, Illinois - October 2000 to March 2002, Reporter/Anchor - KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, Louisiana - February 2000 to October 2000, Reporter - WMAQ-Radio, Chicago, Illinois - September 1998 to February 2000. Email us at newsdesk@news4 See more 668,962 people like this MORE SAN ANTONIO TV NEWS: Claudia Garofalo addresses abrupt departure from News 4 San AntonioWhile it's easy for the rumor mill to turn on sudden departures, sometimes changes just mean business, with local TV personalities moving on to new horizons. WOAI owner Sinclair Broadcast Grouphas been in the news this week announcing it was reducing its workforce by approximately 5% which amounts to more than 550 employees due to the pandemic. Look for me on the tube if youre a Texas Spectrum customer! "I have been in awe of how Alexis has balanced her job, her family, and her devotion to helping her father. I could not me more grateful for the support from my work family and my bosses at News4. I know well see each other from time to time whether over drinks or backyard grill outsmaybe the next art show Delaine. But seriously, I truly hope you both enjoy the extra time with your families and all your new personal ventures ahead.". There are no promises. 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Beamer later parted ways with another San Antonio TV news fixture the News 4 downtown studio when News 4 moved to the KABB building in 2014 after the Sinclair Broadcasting Group purchased WOAI-TV. He also did a brief stint at KUSA-TV in Denver between his work at KENS-TV and then ultimately at WOAI-TV. Such a great story-teller. They have two sons, Landry, and Grant and two daughters in law Jennifer and Elle. Josh Elliot was abruptly fired by CBS News on Monday and escorted out of the building by security. When I hit publish, I might go take a nap. Delaine Mathieu has announced on Facebook and YouTube that she is gone from News 4 San Antonio WOAI newscasts after 16 years with the station. You may recognize Stephanie Serna from her years at KSAT as a reporter and weekend anchor but now you'll get to see her bright and early on weekday mornings on Good Morning San Antonio.. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. These caves sit at the halfway point between San Antonio and Big Bend National Park. "Here come more tears," morning WOAI meteorologist Jeannette Calle posted on Facebook. You never know when the people you love most will be taken from you. So on that note, I'm going to say goodbye. Before joining the Express-News in December 1998, the San Antonio native co-owned a college humor magazine named Bitter, for which he wrote, designed and edited, as well as distributed at various campuses and businesses citywide. morning segments for the past nine years, Rodriguez shared on social media the news of his departure. News 4 San Antonio morning anchor Alexis Del Cid announced she will be putting her TV career on pause. The award winning television news journalist has awards on her shelf including five Lone Star Emmy's and three Texas Associated Press (TAPME) awards. I want to thank @News4SA and @KABBFOX29 for a wonderful 9yrs in news! The stations share studios between Babcock Road and Sovereign Drive (off Loop 410) in northwest San Antonio, while WOAI-TV's transmitter is located in northwest Wilson County (near Elmendorf ). KRTV Great Falls, Montana was the start of De Alba's television journalism career where she served as a morning anchor. Joe DeCarlo joins News 4 SA - FOX 29 San Antonio. Former News 4 San Antonio anchor Delaine Mathieu. I need to be present for all of it. No stranger to physical endurance, De Alba grew up in Colorado and loves to hike. He has been named as one of the San Antonio Business Journal's "40 Under Forty" rising stars in the local community and was named "Best Talk Radio host" by the San Antonio Current readers poll. (unknown episodes) Series Cast Series Produced by Benny Dominguez . I think of it as living here in this community and pointing out some of the problems we need to work on, but also celebrating all of the things we have., On ExpressNews.com: News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer shares look-alike photo on social media. Chelsea reports and anchors for former TV station KRIS 6 in Corpus Christi, TX. ", Simone De Alba takes over for Irene Cruz News 4 SA WOAI. "Tuesday was my last day on the air at News 4 San AntonioI wanted to let you know that I am so grateful for you." Her first day at WOAI-TV was Monday, January 24. 28315 Sterling Hwy, Ninilchik, AK 99556 $249,000 Est. The big anchor change happened in November while I was on blogging break. . This change was my choice as I decided I wanted to pursue other broadcast meteorology opportunities. If you find out, give me a holler. News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer shares look-alike photo on social media, Look inside historic $2.3 million King William home. The University of Texas at Austin grad interned for WOAI and CNN's Washington D.C. Bureau. Monica Navarro was part of Univision 41's anchor team in the 1980s. Delaine Mathieu has announced on Facebook and YouTube that she is gone from News 4 San Antonio WOAI newscasts after 16 years with the station. Have a tip? "To my co-anchor, [Randy Beamer], who is both my best friend at work and my auxiliary dad," Cruz posted on her goodbye Facebook message. She followed her TV news work with a daily 15 mile run. News 4 San Antonio anchor Randy Beamer announced his retirement in February after more than 40 years in TV news, more than 30 years of that time was spent with News 4. Stephania Jimenez will co-anchor the Nightbeat with Steve Spriester starting mid-October New KSAT anchor Stephania Jimenez (KSAT) SAN ANTONIO - KSAT is getting a new addition to its. "Its just tough to say goodbye. Love you ADC!". Published: 4:01 PM CDT October 28, 2021 Updated: 4:24 PM CDT October 28, 2021 SAN ANTONIO Alanna Sarabia will be joining KENS 5 to anchor traffic coverage for the station's noon, 4,. Youth and the First Tee Of San Antonio. "I don't know what I'll be doing for a career next, but I know as long as I'm with my family it will be okay. Chelsea Torres joins News 4 San Antonio as a multimedia journalist. Its not news, Beamer said. Booty Patrol' truck spotted in South Texas, Police: North Texas mother arrested after stabbing her 5 children, killing 3, San Antonio woman shows strength of single moms on 'Naked and Afraid', Kyle to open first Costco Wholesale this March, Former Boerne quarterback allegedly gave plays to other XFL teams, A one-of-a-kind Hill Country rooftop bar will be a cowboy's dream, Massive alligator shocks South Texas locals in Atascosa County, 6 Cabo hotels for your spring break vacation. Which may explain why the Emmy Award-winning. She now lists her Instagram bio as "former reporter." Can't wait for the next adventure ahead and even more great memories to be made." "Jonathan is a trusted anchor, and a genuinely kind person," said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the WOAI website .