KVUE Austin Meteorologist Jordan Darensbourg Announces Departure

Darensbourg reflects on his time at the station and expresses gratitude to colleagues and leadership.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:53am

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Jordan Darensbourg, a meteorologist for KVUE Austin, has announced that he is leaving the station. In a social media post, Darensbourg expressed gratitude to the station's leadership, including General Manager Byron Wilkinson and News Director Travis Sattiewhite, as well as former GM Kristie Gonzales and former News Director Christina Ginn, for giving him the opportunity to work at the station. He also thanked his colleagues, including Chief Meteorologist Hunter Williams, for their support and guidance during his time at KVUE.

Why it matters

Darensbourg's departure from KVUE Austin is notable as he has been a part of the station's weather team since April 2022, having previously worked at TEGNA sister station KCEN 6 in Waco/Temple/Killeen. His announcement highlights the fluid nature of the television news industry and the importance of building strong relationships with colleagues and station leadership.

The details

Darensbourg joined the KVUE Austin Storm Team in April 2022 from TEGNA sister station KCEN 6 in Waco/Temple/Killeen, where he had been part of the weather team since November 2020. Prior to that, he began his career in December 2018 at WDTV 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, serving as a morning meteorologist. Darensbourg holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Jackson State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a broadcast emphasis from Mississippi State University.

  • Darensbourg joined the KVUE Austin Storm Team in April 2022.
  • Darensbourg had been part of the weather team at KCEN 6 in Waco/Temple/Killeen since November 2020.
  • Darensbourg began his career in December 2018 at WDTV 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

The players

Jordan Darensbourg

A meteorologist who has announced his departure from KVUE Austin, where he has been part of the weather team since April 2022. Prior to that, he worked at TEGNA sister station KCEN 6 in Waco/Temple/Killeen and WDTV 5 in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Byron Wilkinson

The General Manager of KVUE Austin, who Darensbourg thanked for his wisdom and guidance.

Travis Sattiewhite

The News Director of KVUE Austin, who Darensbourg thanked for his wisdom and guidance.

Kristie Gonzales

The former General Manager of KVUE Austin, who Darensbourg thanked for giving him the opportunity to work at the station.

Christina Ginn

The former News Director of KVUE Austin, who Darensbourg thanked for giving him the opportunity to work at the station.

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What they’re saying

“My time at KVUE is coming to an end, but I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of people.”

— Jordan Darensbourg, Meteorologist

“To our GM Byron Wilkinson and our News Director Travis Sattiewhite, THANK YOU. Your wisdom and guidance were very helpful and I continued my career at this great station.”

— Jordan Darensbourg, Meteorologist

“To former GM Kristie Gonzales and former News Director Christina Ginn, THANK YOU for taking a chance in 2022 on a guy who was only in Texas for 16 months prior to KVUE.”

— Jordan Darensbourg, Meteorologist

“To my chief meteorologist Hunter Williams, THANK YOU. Your wisdom and advice is second to none of any chief I've had in this business.”

— Jordan Darensbourg, Meteorologist

The takeaway

Darensbourg's departure from KVUE Austin highlights the fluid nature of the television news industry and the importance of building strong relationships with colleagues and station leadership. His gratitude towards the station's current and former leadership, as well as his colleagues, suggests he had a positive experience during his time at the station.