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Shelby Hodge of Culturemap.com reports on the big bash for KTRK 13 reporter Miya Shay. This was a party for her recent swearing in to become a U.S. citizen:

The party hosts decided to make it an all-American themed party with a red, white and blue dress code and purely-American food. Clifford reports that she and Bray spent the day running all over town picking up James Coney Island hot dogs. Little Bigs sliders, fried chicken, pasta salads from Central Market, cupcakes, and apple and cherry pies. Guests washed the fare down with American beer, Coke in small bottles and wines from Oregon and California.

Joining the Citizenship Celebration were more than 60 well-wishers including Robert Sakowitz, Gordon Bethune with Jessica Rossman, City Councilwoman Melissa Noriega, Channel 13 meteorologist Casey Curry, Miya’s squeeze Matt Young, State Rep. Carol Alvarado, Harris County Tax Assessor Collector Leo Vasquez with SuZanne Feather and Fulbright & Jaworski partner Neil Thomas. READ THE REST

Hodge reports that Shay immigrated to the US from China at the age of 8.

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Congrats to KTRK 13’s Miya Shay

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Uncle Barky reports that CW 33 KDAF is picking Seth MacFarlane over Dallas-Fort Worth news:

CW33 news director David Duitch confirms that the Dallas-based station will be ending its 5:30 p.m. local newscast on May 10th, substituting repeats of Family Guy. READ THE REST

I guess that means this show is off the air?

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KTRK 13 news producer Stephanie Palmer is taking off for Aggie country to be on camera in the Bryan-College Station TV market.

“I am fortunate to have begun my career in Houston as a producer,” she told the mikemcguff.com blog. “However, I am leaving KTRK to pursue my first love - reporting. I am especially happy to be working for KBTX [Channel 3]. As a Huntsville native, I am excited to tell stories where my family and friends can watch!”

Congrats to Stephanie. You’ll be able to catch her on the Gray Television owned station the second week of May.

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As we know the television industry is a changing one at this point. That being said, sources at Fox 26 KRIV tell me there have been four layoffs at the station today.

I understand these were all technical positions so that means more in the production/engineering areas of the station.

Fox Broadcasting had no official comment.

Will let you know if I hear more.

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Houston Mayor Annise Parker makes the 2010 TIME 100 list. READ MORE HERE

But here is a chance to watch how she says the Internet helped her win the election. WATCH HERE

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I told you how The Billy Madison Show had left the airwaves of DFW’s 102.1 The Edge KDGE. Now FMQB lets us know where the show is ending up:

CHR KHTT/Tulsa makes some changes in the mornings, as Scotty Wylde & Lindsey Bauer exit after almost three years. Justin the Intern remains at the station part-time. The Billy Madison Show will take over mornings at KHTT, starting May 3. Billy Madison, along with Derek and Chubbs, returns to Tulsa after having most recently been at KDGE/Dallas. READ THE REST

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Billy Madison leaves 102.1 The Edge KDGE mornings

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I have been alerted that the @RateReyna Twitter feed I featured on here in September could be going away. For those who don’t know, this feed actually rates the clothes KPRC 2 traffic anchor Jennifer Reyna wears on air everyday.

Talk about commitment. It’s the online Houston version of E!’s red carpet specials I guess. Maybe Joan Rivers is behind it.

Anyway the author tweeted he/she is moving out of state and won’t be able to continue performing this important duty anymore. They are looking for a replacement in case you are interested. If you are more entrepreneurial in spirit, this could be your chance to take over the rating Reyna market with your own account. You know, get in early and squeeze the competition out.

I say if this person was really committed, they would keep watching KPRC’s morning newscasts online or at least set up a Slingbox.

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- KPRC 2’s Jennifer Reyna rated daily on Twitter
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(Thanks to Sketch the Journalist)

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Peter Diaz served as president and General Manager of KHOU 11 from 1999 to 2007. But that was then. Now he has been promoted to president/Media Operations of Belo, the company that owns KHOU. More

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Get some cheap ice cream tonight at Baskin-Robbins:

The wait is over, 31 Cent Scoop Night is back at Baskin-Robbins! America’s favorite neighborhood ice cream shop is sweetening the spring season by hosting its fourth annual 31 Cent Scoop Night celebration on April 28, 2010 from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at stores nationwide. During the event, the iconic ice cream brand is thanking its loyal customers by reducing prices of its 2.5 oz. ice cream scoops to 31 cents. In addition, Baskin-Robbins will again partner with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation will donate $100,000 to the organization in an effort to extend support to our heroes in the firefighting community.

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Local High-Def Coming To KBMT
London Broadcasting’s ABC affiliate KBMT will begin broadcasting local news in high definition, the first station to do such in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas market (DMA 141), according to the station. READ MORE

Waco television station KWBU to end June 1
KWBU, Waco’s PBS affiliate, which is supported by Baylor announced Monday that it will no longer broadcast on-air beginning June 1. READ MORE

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