Nexstar Hires New Austin Political Reporter

Adam Schwager joins Nexstar's state capitol bureau in Texas

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Adam Schwager has joined Nexstar Media Group's Austin political bureau as a state capitol correspondent, filling openings left by the recent departures of Ryan Chandler and Monica Madden. Schwager previously reported for KHQ Spokane since 2023 and holds a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University.

Why it matters

Nexstar's Austin political bureau is an important source of state government coverage for 13 stations across Texas. Schwager's hiring helps maintain Nexstar's reporting presence at the state capitol following the exits of two veteran reporters.

The details

Schwager joined Nexstar's Austin bureau in February 2025, taking on the state capitol correspondent role. He is based at KXAN Austin and will report to the 13 Nexstar stations across Texas. Prior to this, Schwager worked as a reporter for KHQ Spokane since 2023 and holds a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University.

  • Schwager joined Nexstar's Austin bureau in February 2025.
  • Chandler and Madden both left Nexstar's Austin bureau within months of each other prior to Schwager's hiring.

The players

Adam Schwager

Nexstar Media Group's new state capitol correspondent based in Austin, Texas.

Ryan Chandler

Former Nexstar reporter who left the Austin political bureau.

Monica Madden

Former Nexstar reporter who left the Austin political bureau.

Nexstar Media Group

A major U.S. media company that owns and operates television stations and digital properties across the country.

KXAN

Nexstar's Austin, Texas television station where Schwager is based.

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The takeaway

Schwager's hiring helps Nexstar maintain its reporting presence at the Texas state capitol following the recent departures of two veteran reporters from the company's Austin political bureau.