KXII 12 Wins 10 First Place Awards at Texas Broadcast News Awards

The station's news team recognized for excellence in journalism and community service.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:26pm

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KXII 12, a local television station in Texas, received 10 first place awards at the Texas Broadcast News Awards by the Texas Association of Broadcasters over the weekend. The station was recognized for its outstanding coverage across various categories, including breaking news, investigative reporting, election results, sports, photojournalism, and overall broadcast excellence.

Why it matters

These awards highlight KXII 12's commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful journalism that serves the local Texoma community. The station's recognition for its excellence in news coverage and community engagement underscores the important role local media plays in informing and empowering viewers.

The details

KXII 12 won first place awards in the small market division for categories such as Breaking News, Investigative Report, Election Results Coverage, Sports Special, Sports Anchor, Station Photojournalism, Individual Photojournalism, Morning Newscast, Evening Newscast, and Overall Broadcast Excellence. The station has been recognized for Overall Broadcast Excellence three times in the past four years, which is the top station honor in each division.

  • The Texas Broadcast News Awards were held over the weekend of April 13, 2026.

The players

KXII 12

A local television station serving the Texoma region of Texas.

Texas Association of Broadcasters

The organization that hosts the annual Texas Broadcast News Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism across the state.

Derek Rogers

The vice president and general manager of KXII 12.

Matt Griffin

The news director of KXII 12.

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What they’re saying

“This is an incredible honor and a testament to the integrity and hard work of our entire news team. We're proud to be recognized for journalism that puts Texoma first, and we're grateful to our viewers for trusting us to tell the stories that matter most.”

— Derek Rogers, Vice President & General Manager, KXII 12

“These awards are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the team we have at KXII 12. They are committed to serving our communities by giving them the quality coverage they deserve every day.”

— Matt Griffin, News Director, KXII 12

The takeaway

KXII 12's multiple first-place awards at the Texas Broadcast News Awards demonstrate the station's commitment to excellence in local journalism and its ability to consistently deliver high-quality, impactful news coverage that resonates with its Texoma audience.