Longtime KHOU 11 Anchor Shern-Min Chow Signs Off After 29 Years

Houston mayor declares February 9, 2026 as "Shern-Min Chow Day" to honor her legacy.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Shern-Min Chow, a longtime noon and 4pm anchor at KHOU 11 in Houston, signed off from the station on February 9, 2026 after 29 years on the air. During her final newscast, Houston Mayor John Whitmire stopped by to declare the day "Shern-Min Chow Day" in honor of her distinguished career.

Why it matters

Chow was a fixture in the Houston media landscape for nearly three decades, becoming a trusted voice and familiar face to generations of viewers. Her departure marks the end of an era for KHOU 11 and the local news industry in the city.

The details

Chow joined KHOU 11 in 1997 and quickly became one of the station's most popular and respected anchors. Over her 29-year tenure, she covered major news events, interviewed countless newsmakers, and established herself as a pillar of the Houston community.

  • Shern-Min Chow signed off from KHOU 11 on February 9, 2026.
  • Chow had been an anchor at KHOU 11 since 1997, a span of 29 years.

The players

Shern-Min Chow

A longtime noon and 4pm anchor at KHOU 11 in Houston who signed off from the station on February 9, 2026 after 29 years on the air.

John Whitmire

The mayor of Houston who declared February 9, 2026 as "Shern-Min Chow Day" to honor her distinguished career.

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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

Chow's departure from KHOU 11 marks the end of an era for Houston television news, as she was a beloved and respected figure in the community for nearly three decades. Her legacy will continue through her upcoming book release and the lasting impact she had on viewers over her long career.