KRIS 6 Journalists Win Top Honors at Texas Broadcast News Awards

The annual ceremony in Austin recognized the station's excellence in specialty reporting and multimedia journalism.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:30am

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KRIS 6 journalists Bryan and Michelle Hofmann and Adam Beam were honored with top awards at the annual Texas Broadcast News Awards ceremony in Austin on April 11. The Hofmanns won for Specialty/Beat Reporting, while Beam was recognized as the winner in the Multimedia Journalist category.

Why it matters

The Texas Broadcast News Awards are a prestigious annual event that celebrates outstanding broadcast journalism across the state. KRIS 6's multiple wins demonstrate the station's commitment to excellence and its ability to produce high-quality content that resonates with viewers.

The details

The Texas Broadcast News Awards are hosted by the Texas Association of Broadcasters, which represents radio and television stations throughout the state. The competition is open to member stations, and winning entries must have aired, been posted, or published during the previous calendar year.

  • The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The winning entries were produced and aired/published in 2025.

The players

Bryan Hofmann

A KRIS 6 journalist who won the award for Specialty/Beat Reporting.

Michelle Hofmann

A KRIS 6 journalist who won the award for Specialty/Beat Reporting alongside her husband, Bryan Hofmann.

Adam Beam

A KRIS 6 journalist who was recognized as the winner in the Multimedia Journalist category.

Texas Association of Broadcasters

The trade association that hosts the annual Texas Broadcast News Awards, representing radio and television stations throughout the state.

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The takeaway

KRIS 6's multiple wins at the prestigious Texas Broadcast News Awards demonstrate the station's commitment to excellence in journalism and its ability to produce high-quality content that resonates with viewers across the state.