KPRC Shuffles Anchor Lineup in Houston

Longtime investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum moves to anchor desk, Stephania Jimenez joins from KSAT 12 in San Antonio

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:31am

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Graham Media's NBC affiliate KPRC in Houston is restructuring its early evening news lineup, with longtime investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum permanently moving to the anchor desk to co-anchor the 4 p.m. newscast. Eisenbaum will maintain his investigative reporting duties alongside his new anchor role. Additionally, Stephania Jimenez is joining the KPRC team from KSAT 12 in San Antonio, where she previously anchored, and will co-anchor the 6 p.m. newscast.

Why it matters

This talent realignment at KPRC reflects the station's efforts to optimize its news programming and anchor team to better serve the Houston market. Eisenbaum's move to the anchor desk brings his extensive experience and investigative skills to the forefront, while Jimenez's addition brings fresh energy and a new perspective to the evening news lineup.

The details

As part of the changes, Eisenbaum will co-anchor the 4 p.m. newscast with Lisa Hernandez, who will continue to co-anchor the 5 p.m. hour with Keith Garvin. Garvin will then be joined by the incoming anchor Stephania Jimenez for the 6 p.m. newscast. Jimenez is making her on-air debut in Houston after previously anchoring at KSAT 12, Graham Media Group's ABC affiliate in San Antonio.

  • Eisenbaum will permanently anchor the 4 p.m. newscast beginning next week.
  • Jimenez will make her on-air debut in Houston on Jan. 28, 2026.

The players

Joel Eisenbaum

A fixture at KPRC since 2005, Eisenbaum is a veteran investigative reporter who is now moving to the anchor desk to co-anchor the 4 p.m. newscast.

Lisa Hernandez

Hernandez will continue to co-anchor the 5 p.m. newscast alongside Keith Garvin.

Keith Garvin

Garvin will be joined by incoming anchor Stephania Jimenez for the 6 p.m. newscast.

Stephania Jimenez

Jimenez is joining the KPRC team from KSAT 12 in San Antonio, where she previously anchored.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This talent realignment at KPRC demonstrates the station's commitment to delivering a strong news product to the Houston market, leveraging the experience and expertise of its veteran journalists while also bringing in fresh perspectives to the anchor team.