Stephania Jimenez Joins KPRC 2 Houston as Evening Co-Anchor

Veteran journalist makes debut on local news station after leaving KSAT 12 in San Antonio

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:15am

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Stephania Jimenez has joined KPRC 2, the NBC affiliate in Houston, as the new co-anchor for the station's 6 PM and 10 PM evening newscasts. Jimenez previously worked at KRIS 6 in Corpus Christi and most recently signed off from KSAT 12 in San Antonio earlier this month.

Why it matters

Jimenez's move to KPRC 2 represents a significant career advancement, as the Houston market is one of the largest media markets in the country. Her hiring also reflects the station's commitment to diversifying its on-air talent and connecting with the city's various communities.

The details

Prior to her debut on KPRC 2, Jimenez appeared on the station's local lifestyle program 'Houston Life' alongside her former KRIS 6 colleague Tessa Barrera. In her first on-air comments, Jimenez expressed excitement about joining the KPRC 2 team and her desire to be a resource for the Houston community.

  • Stephania Jimenez debuted as the evening 6 PM and 10 PM co-anchor on KPRC 2 Houston on January 29, 2026.
  • Jimenez previously signed off from KSAT 12 in San Antonio earlier this month.

The players

Stephania Jimenez

A veteran journalist who has now joined KPRC 2 Houston as the new co-anchor for the station's 6 PM and 10 PM evening newscasts.

Tessa Barrera

Jimenez's former colleague at KRIS 6 in Corpus Christi, who appeared with her on KPRC 2's 'Houston Life' program prior to Jimenez's debut.

KPRC 2

The NBC affiliate television station in Houston, Texas, which has hired Stephania Jimenez as its new evening news co-anchor.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so excited to be here and to meet all of you and all the diverse communities around Houston. Ultimately, I came here to do work. Journalism is an extension of the community, and I want to be here to help people find solutions and make their lives better.”

— Stephania Jimenez (blogspot.com)

The takeaway

Stephania Jimenez's move to KPRC 2 in Houston represents an important career milestone and an opportunity for the station to better connect with the city's diverse population through its news coverage.