KDFX News Anchors Brawl Live on Air

Texhoma, Texas TV station's Friday night broadcast turns into a physical altercation

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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During a live broadcast on KDFX Channel 10 in Texhoma, Texas, the station's 10 PM news anchor and chief meteorologist got into a physical fight on air, shocking viewers and station management.

Why it matters

The incident raises concerns about on-air professionalism and workplace conduct at local TV news stations, which are often seen as trusted community institutions. It also highlights the pressure and intensity that can build up behind the scenes in the fast-paced world of live television news.

The details

According to eyewitness accounts, the fight broke out after a disagreement over the weather forecast for the upcoming weekend. The news anchor, who has not been named, allegedly made a disparaging remark about the meteorologist's predictions, leading to a heated exchange that quickly turned physical. Punches were thrown and the two had to be separated by the station's floor director.

  • The incident occurred during KDFX's live 10 PM news broadcast on Friday, March 1, 2026.

The players

KDFX 10 PM News Anchor

The lead news anchor for the 10 PM broadcast on KDFX Channel 10 in Texhoma, Texas.

KDFX Chief Meteorologist

The chief meteorologist responsible for weather forecasting on KDFX Channel 10 in Texhoma, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“I've never seen anything like that in my 20 years in this business. It was complete chaos on set.”

— Unnamed KDFX employee, Station staff member (fark.com)

What’s next

The station management has stated that both the news anchor and meteorologist have been suspended pending a full investigation into the incident.

The takeaway

This on-air fight highlights the intense pressure and high-stakes environment of live local television news, where disagreements can quickly escalate and professionalism can break down, damaging the public's trust in these community institutions.