Former Waco TV Reporter Joins KXAN in Austin

Madison Myers brings her multimedia journalism skills to Central Texas

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Madison Myers, a former reporter at KXXV in Waco, has joined the team at KXAN in Austin as a multimedia journalist. Myers, who is excited to continue telling stories in Central Texas, reached out to KXAN on LinkedIn as her contract with KXXV was coming to an end. She is looking forward to the diversity and natural beauty of Austin, as well as the opportunity to cover the growing region.

Why it matters

The move of a young, ambitious journalist from a smaller market like Waco to a larger one in Austin highlights the competitive nature of the local news industry. It also showcases how reporters can leverage their skills and connections to find new opportunities, even in a challenging job market.

The details

Myers, who was a "22-year-old journalist fresh out of college" when she started at KXXV, says she has "grown more than I ever imagined" over her two-year stint in Waco. She is now bringing her multimedia journalism skills to KXAN in Austin, where she will join the team for morning editorial meetings, pitch stories, conduct interviews, shoot video, write scripts, and package the work for broadcast and digital platforms.

  • Madison Myers joined KXAN in Austin in mid-February 2026.
  • Myers previously worked at KXXV in Waco for two years.

The players

Madison Myers

A multimedia journalist who recently joined KXAN in Austin after working at KXXV in Waco for two years.

KXAN

A television station in Austin, Texas, where Madison Myers now works as a multimedia journalist.

KXXV

The television station in Waco, Texas, where Madison Myers previously worked as a reporter.

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What they’re saying

“Tonight was my first time on air, so excited to continue telling stories in Central Texas.”

— Madison Myers, Multimedia Journalist (Instagram)

“Sometimes people see Waco as kind of just in the middle part of Central Texas, between Dallas and Austin, but that area really is growing so much.”

— Madison Myers, Multimedia Journalist (statesman.com)

The takeaway

The move of a young, talented journalist like Madison Myers from a smaller market to a larger one in Austin demonstrates the competitive nature of the local news industry and the importance of building a strong skillset and network to find new opportunities, even in challenging times.