Broadcast journalist José Griñán was born on July 24, 1952 in Tampa, Florida. His father was a native Cuban; his mother, a first generation Cuban-American. Griñán studied speech and theatre at the University of South Florida, but his interest in broadcasting resulted from his filming and helping to produce documentaries for the U.S. Army.
In 1975, Griñán was hired as a reporter and weekend anchor for KTSM AM-FM-TV in El Paso, Texas. From 1978 to 1982, he worked as a news reporter and anchor for Miami, Florida’s WCKT-TV (now WSVN-TV). Griñán worked as a news anchor for the now defunct Satellite News Channel in 1982 and 1983, before being hired by WTVJ-TV in Miami in 1984, where he stayed until 1990. From 1990 to 1993, he was a correspondent/host for Crime Watch Tonight, and served as a freelance correspondent and researcher for CNN, and other broadcast services. In 1991, he anchored and reported for KDFW-TV in Dallas, Texas, and then, in August of 1993, Griñán joined FOX’s KRIV-TV in Houston, Texas, where he is the senior morning news anchor for the 6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon newscasts.
Throughout his career, Griñán has covered major events of all types, including floods, hurricanes, the sewer explosion in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, where he was one of the first reporters on the scene. In addition, Griñán has produced a variety of special series reports, and has hosted two public affairs programs for KRIV-TV: “The Black Voice” and “Hola Houston.”
Griñán has been active in the community and has served as a volunteer for the National Kidney Foundation, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Special Olympics and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, among others. Griñán is also a board member of the Dive Pirate Foundation, the Houston READ Commission, and Keep Houston Beautiful/Clean City America.
Griñán has been a member of the National Association of Black Journalists since 1978, and maintains membership in the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Southwest Alternate Media Project. He is the father of two adult girls.

Karina Hollingsworth is a multimedia journalist at KTXS News.

Country living isn’t anything new to her. She was born in Dodson, La and raised in Alexandria, La. She was even chased by a bull once.

Karina received her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Texas Southern University in 2021 and is currently working on her master’s degree.

While at TSU Karina perfected her craft while working as an MMJ at KTSU2 News. Karina’s most memorable moment while working at KTSU2 News is covering the Astroworld tragedy because that is the moment, she feels she became a professional journalist.

She interned at KPRC2 News in Houston, TX where several of her news packages aired on TV.

Karina used to get in trouble for talking too much in class, so she decided to turn it into a career.

Karina is a proud mother of a Make a Wish Kid who had her wish granted in 2019 to go to Disney World.

In her spare time Karina loves sipping Iced Caramel Macchiatos from Starbucks, doing makeup, dancing to Beyonce, posting pictures on social media and spending time with her two kids.

Chelsea Edwards is a fixture on Houston television screens and streaming devices. She’s been a reporter at Fox26 since October 2019. Chelsea first discovered her passion for broadcasting as a student in Hightower High School’s Media Academy. That is where she learned to shoot, write, and edit stories. While studying at TSU, she cut her teeth working behind the scenes through partnerships with NASA and TxDOT, which allowed her to work in productions across the country. After graduating from TSU, she worked as a video editor for Houston’s ABC affiliate. She also spent four years running an afterschool program in Klein ISD.

Chelsea decided to jump in front of the camera and left Houston for a job as a multi-media journalist with KWTX-TV in Waco. She returned to her hometown to be a morning reporter for Fox 26, where she covers everything from community stories to inexpensive getaways through her “One Tank Trip” franchise. You can also catch her filling in at the anchor desk regularly and adding an extra dose of energy to Houston’s Morning Show.

Latashia DeVeaux, a seasoned PR and communications executive with 25 years of publicity, event marketing, and talent relations experience with an emphasis in social impact and community partnerships, has worked with clients in the technology, luxury automotive, beauty, and the entertainment industries.

While wearing many hats, Latashia spearheads operations at the Los Angeles-based DeVeaux Agency, DeVeaux Media Group (DMG) and its parent company, DeVeauxted Enterprises, Inc. She is also the Head of Awards and Sr. Director of Talent Relations at BET Media Group. Currently, Latashia serves as the President of Black Public Relations Society of Los Angeles (BPRSLA), PR Chairwoman, Board of Directors for National Association of Multi-Ethnic Communicators (NAMIC SoCal) and Greater Los Angeles African American Chambers of Commerce (GLAAACC). She formerly served as an Advisory Board Member Texas Southern University – School of Communication (TSU).

Over the course of Latashia’s career, she’s had stints at Rogers & Cowan, Universal Music, Disney, Essence, and YP. She also served as a Multicultural Marketing Manager for Universal Pictures where she spearheaded niche multicultural marketing campaigns for the studio’s original DVD release of Jarhead, Outkast’s Idyllwild, Bring It On 3, and Dave Chappelle’s Block Party. During her time at Walt Disney Studios, she assisted with the marketing and legal affairs on blockbuster films including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. She also produced an All-Star PSA benefitting Black AIDS Institute as well as a Starz documentary on our favorite former President, Barack Obama, where she oversaw all talent procurement and relations.

Recently, Latashia brokered a deal with the United States Armed Forces Entertainment (AFCENT) and executed the first-ever BIG3 players and WNBA Middle East Tour to visit the troops. During this time, Latashia managed and oversaw all publicity, negotiations and talent relations for all participating athletes and traveled across four Middle East countries over 14 days. “This was the most rewarding experience of my career and I’ve worked on some amazing projects!” Latashia holds two bachelors’ degrees in Political Science and African-American Studies with a minor in Sociology from California State University, Northridge and master’s degree from University of Southern California.

Kathleen McElroy is a professor in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin.

She received her Ph.D. from the School of Journalism in December 2014, after nearly 30 years as a professional journalist. At The New York Times, she held various management positions, including associate managing editor, dining editor, deputy sports editor and deputy editor of the website. She previously worked for The National, an all-sports daily and Newsday on Long Island as well as the Austin American-Statesman, The Huntsville Item and the Bryan-College Station Eagle in Texas.

While earning her doctorate, she was a Harrington Graduate Fellow and received awards for teaching and research. Her research interests include racial discourse, collective memory, sports media and obituaries.

She previously was an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, where she taught news reporting and sports media.

She received a Masters of Arts from New York University, with a focus on race and media, and a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from Texas A&M.

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As the Director for Houston Television (HTV), I am a culture change agent and a mass media influencer with over 30 years of experience in documentary film making, stock footage creation, and media instruction. I am also a Japan Fulbright Scholar with a keen interest in educational exchange and cross-cultural communication.

I work with the leadership team to transform HTV into a modern and dynamic media outlet that serves the diverse and growing audience of Houston. I oversee the project management, video editing, graphic design, and special effects of all live broadcasts and in-house productions, ensuring the highest quality and professionalism. I also mentor and empower the staff to enhance their skills and creativity, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture. My mission is to deliver engaging and informative content that showcases the achievements, challenges, and opportunities of the city and its people.

Andrew McCray is currently the Media Graphics Specialist/University Photographer at Texas Southern University. 

He is a proud graduate of Texas Southern University, coming to TSU on a Track Scholarship as an All-American. These high standards would be his mainstay. Being one of the first graduates from the University’s print graphics curriculum, combining photography, printing, art and communications. This was the foundation that inspired him to pursue this vastly expanding field. He has worked in Photography and Graphics for over 35 years, teaching photography/graphics at Ace Technology School and coaching some high school state qualifiers (Smiley) and NCAA qualifiers in track & field. 

While working as TSU’s Student Publications Manager, Andrew helped the university publish its first yearbook and newspaper on a desktop digital platform and win two national awards for best photography, graphics, and editorial in a college yearbook and newspaper. He is passionate about working in all media platforms for photography (fashion, landscape, sports, events, and studio products) and has a wide range of knowledge in the areas of graphics, printing, art, and video technology. 

Along with the belief that there are many ways to improve your craft. Also, a large part of him is one of sharing and mentoring.