CBS News to Create Local News Innovation Lab
CBS News plans to create a local news innovation lab that will be based at KTVT-TV and independent sister station KTXA-TV, the ViacomCBS-owned stations in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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WrestleMania Heads to Tampa Bay in 2021
WWE® (NYSE: WWE) has announced the upcoming host cities for its annual pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania, from 2021-23.
FTC Sues to Break Up Facebook
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a major lawsuit against Facebook, accusing it of anticompetitive conduct with the intent to break the company up.
KETK-TV Launches New Weekday Newscasts
KETK-TV in the Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, Texas area has launched two new half-hour, live, local weekday newscasts at 4pm and 4:30pm
Nexstar’s KXAN to Host Texas US Senate Debate
Nexstar will host an exclusive multi-market live telecast of a debate between the Democratic and Republican party candidates for the United States Senate from Texas, incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and former Air Force helicopter pilot, MJ Hegar.
Chris Pruitt Promoted to VP & GM at KIAH-TV
Nexstar Broadcasting has promoted Chris Pruitt to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Houston, TX, overseeing KIAH-TV and cw39.com.
Nexstar Texas Stations to Air Dem Senate Run-off Debate
Nexstar will host an exclusive live debate between the two candidates participating in the runoff election for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator from Texas, MJ Hegar and Texas State Senator Royce West.
Charter Communications Creates 350 Jobs in El Paso
Charter Communications, The Borderplex Alliance, The City of El Paso and El Paso County have announced the expansion of Charter’s Spectrum sales operation center and the creation of more than 350 new jobs in El Paso.
KIAH-TV CW39 to Launch 9pm News Bulletin
Nexstar has announced that KIAH-TV (CW), the Company’s owned and operated television station in Houston, Texas, will premiere a nightly 9-10pm local newscast on Monday, May 11th.