tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.comments2023-07-12T07:00:42.975-05:00News McNabbNewsMcNabbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comBlogger766125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-43246123851511506192012-08-07T11:14:20.542-05:002012-08-07T11:14:20.542-05:00I've so enjoyed your blog but understand your ...I've so enjoyed your blog but understand your desire to put a period on it and move on. We'll always have Facebook...<br /><br />Always all the best to you.<br />StephanieStephanie Elseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01787018135327838636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-33545016011079021352012-08-07T10:52:41.272-05:002012-08-07T10:52:41.272-05:00Sorry to hear you're hanging it up, Jim. I'...Sorry to hear you're hanging it up, Jim. I'll have to work a little harder now to get the backstory on what's happening in Austin TV.Ray Niekampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-49820149430142029172012-08-06T16:51:39.960-05:002012-08-06T16:51:39.960-05:00Jim,
I can't tell you just how much I'm g...Jim,<br /><br />I can't tell you just how much I'm going to miss your wonderful media blog. <br /><br />Always thoughtful, insightful and spot-on, you provided a valuable service that I imagine no one will be able to replace. <br /><br />All the best to you, and let's trade our college lectures soon!<br /><br />All the best,<br />BobBob Buckalewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-32742208192101832192012-08-06T15:53:59.948-05:002012-08-06T15:53:59.948-05:00Hi Jim,
As an Austin TV news alum, who has moved f...Hi Jim,<br />As an Austin TV news alum, who has moved far from the Texas Hill Country that I grew to know and deeply love, I have enjoyed the ability to have a connection to what was happening in the Austin market through your posts. <br /> <br />In college I had a professor who once said, after a particularly caustic review of a theatrical production, “Anyone can criticize, but to be a good critic you must have the desire to see the product improve.” Thanks for working to improve local TV news.<br /><br />I hope your work as a chaplain to journalists is benefiting anyone who has been hurt by the biz, and/or those who simply need to know that God loves them regardless of the latest poorly-produced package, messed up live-shot or bad book.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />--DavidDavid Hardernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-72466866695408103922012-08-06T15:22:53.948-05:002012-08-06T15:22:53.948-05:00Jim -- I'll miss your commentary. You have bee...Jim -- I'll miss your commentary. You have been a part of my news media world since the 80's. First, I watched you on the news, then I was a student journalist at UT and you spoke to my class. Later, after I left the TV news biz, I had the pleasure of pestering you for coverage for my clients and enticing you to come speak to nonprofit communicators to help them understand how to get their issues covered. <br />I appreciate your perspective because I can almost always relate to it (does this mean we're both old?). <br />Thanks for being a teacher over the years -- you have helped groom a smarter, more curious generation of journalists. I am certain you will always be a teacher in some capacity. <br />While you may be signing off your blog, I can't imagine this is the last we'll hear from you. And for that, I'm thankful. <br />All the best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550367205849426090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-83399954371440126952012-08-06T14:37:33.250-05:002012-08-06T14:37:33.250-05:00Jim, thanks for "shining a bright light"...Jim, thanks for "shining a bright light" where there would otherwise be darkness. To quote another, "I (may) disapprove of what you say (occasionally), but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Which brings me to another point, which is accuracy. That quote is often incorrectly attributed to Voltaire but in fact was written by an English writer named Evelyn Beatrice Hall. Yes, content may be King - but accuracy is essential. God speed my friend.Keith Elkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-18508947390782391662012-08-04T13:21:06.291-05:002012-08-04T13:21:06.291-05:00Had Henry Cisneros not fouled up his personal life...Had Henry Cisneros not fouled up his personal life, I believe things might have been a little bit better for the Democratic Party.wxrmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011748232916149388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-42578435477984768722012-08-02T12:19:53.364-05:002012-08-02T12:19:53.364-05:00Nicely written, Jim. All I can add is, Amen!Nicely written, Jim. All I can add is, Amen!Bill Churchhttp://www.billchurchwrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-79142738681842697452012-08-01T08:46:46.814-05:002012-08-01T08:46:46.814-05:00Mr Fabac appears to appreciate posting in the 3rd ...Mr Fabac appears to appreciate posting in the 3rd person, via anonymous post.<br /><br />Neither he nor his spineless, uneducated attempt at news will be missed.<br /><br />His only lasting legacy will be the "for sale" on his home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-82856834705223871842012-07-24T13:54:47.782-05:002012-07-24T13:54:47.782-05:00Although I agree, ad guys would say our buying hab...Although I agree, ad guys would say our buying habits are locked in and we are not easily persuaded to change like those you ger demos -- not to mention we are more likely to die sooner. Oh wait, I did mention it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-87383231685497280722012-07-23T21:30:24.048-05:002012-07-23T21:30:24.048-05:00Nope, but thanks.
I've re-invented, and I'...Nope, but thanks.<br /><br />I've re-invented, and I'm committed to another year at St. Edward's University. <br /><br />JimNewsMcNabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-13737292963706084702012-07-23T15:09:47.283-05:002012-07-23T15:09:47.283-05:00Come on Jim, do it!Come on Jim, do it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-20221780592493310412012-07-23T10:51:09.377-05:002012-07-23T10:51:09.377-05:00The official announcement of Cross' hiring iss...The official announcement of Cross' hiring issued 7-23-12:<br /><br />CROSS NAMED KXAN<br />NEWS DIRECTOR<br /><br /><br />For Immediate Release Contact: Deirdre Conley (512)703-5312<br /><br /><br />Austin, TX – July 23, 2012 – KXAN News announces Chad Cross as KXAN News Director. Cross comes to KXAN from a dominant #1 news station, KWCH-CBS, in Wichita, Kansas.<br /><br />As News Director, Cross has created an award-winning investigative team and launched newscasts at 7:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. He started a Spanish news operation on the local Univision affiliate and led many digital initiatives, including innovative news and weather apps and a high school sports website.<br /><br />“We are extremely excited to have Chad as part of the team,” said Eric Lassberg, KXAN President and General Manager. “He has a proven track record of journalistic excellence, integrity and leadership.”<br /><br />Under his leadership, the Wichita station won a regional Edward R. Murrow award for best newscast this year, and is nominated for a regional Emmy for news excellence. <br /><br />"I know viewers can tell which stations have journalistic integrity and go the extra mile in their reporting," said Chad Cross. "That's why I'm grateful to be leading the outstanding team at KXAN."<br />Cross graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas, and his career in television news started in Austin. His first day at KXAN will be August 13th, 2012. <br /><br />Also, his predecessor Michael Fabac landed on his feet. Friday, July 20, 2012 it was announced that Fabac is the new news director at WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio.<br />JimNewsMcNabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-68289903708585903952012-07-23T10:50:40.418-05:002012-07-23T10:50:40.418-05:00The official announcement of Cross' hiring iss...The official announcement of Cross' hiring issued 7-23-12:<br /><br />CROSS NAMED KXAN<br />NEWS DIRECTOR<br /><br /><br />For Immediate Release Contact: Deirdre Conley (512)703-5312<br /><br /><br />Austin, TX – July 23, 2012 – KXAN News announces Chad Cross as KXAN News Director. Cross comes to KXAN from a dominant #1 news station, KWCH-CBS, in Wichita, Kansas.<br /><br />As News Director, Cross has created an award-winning investigative team and launched newscasts at 7:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. He started a Spanish news operation on the local Univision affiliate and led many digital initiatives, including innovative news and weather apps and a high school sports website.<br /><br />“We are extremely excited to have Chad as part of the team,” said Eric Lassberg, KXAN President and General Manager. “He has a proven track record of journalistic excellence, integrity and leadership.”<br /><br />Under his leadership, the Wichita station won a regional Edward R. Murrow award for best newscast this year, and is nominated for a regional Emmy for news excellence. <br /><br />"I know viewers can tell which stations have journalistic integrity and go the extra mile in their reporting," said Chad Cross. "That's why I'm grateful to be leading the outstanding team at KXAN."<br />Cross graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas, and his career in television news started in Austin. His first day at KXAN will be August 13th, 2012. <br /><br />Also, his predecessor Michael Fabac landed on his feet. Friday, July 20, 2012 it was announced that Fabac is the new news director at WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio.<br />JimNewsMcNabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-37754611048794707072012-07-22T21:10:57.686-05:002012-07-22T21:10:57.686-05:00Mr. Fabac is now news director at the NBC station ...Mr. Fabac is now news director at the NBC station in Columbus, OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-68845538452013470482012-07-22T18:07:06.127-05:002012-07-22T18:07:06.127-05:00I have the perfect person to replace her as KEYE n...I have the perfect person to replace her as KEYE news director. The one and only Jimbo McNabb!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288608562663866038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-62432940123609426322012-07-22T17:53:02.575-05:002012-07-22T17:53:02.575-05:00What are the odds that Michael Fabac will be apply...What are the odds that Michael Fabac will be applying for this job?<br /><br />Non-compete still in effect?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-29710090866582530902012-07-20T13:51:15.057-05:002012-07-20T13:51:15.057-05:00The difference between Michael Fabac and Chad Cros...The difference between Michael Fabac and Chad Cross when they entered KXAN?<br /><br />"University of Texas Broadcast Journalism graduate"<br /><br />Chad has a degree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-34638087872981433522012-07-19T12:20:04.165-05:002012-07-19T12:20:04.165-05:00When will Chad start?When will Chad start?Brittney Garneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702896261493088781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-21793897751617950202012-07-18T11:40:31.771-05:002012-07-18T11:40:31.771-05:00Its worth noting that while 33 may be considered y...Its worth noting that while 33 may be considered young, Cross is approximately the same age as Mr Fabac was when he arrived at KXAN 5.5 yrs ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-2834222904206861832012-07-16T22:20:08.173-05:002012-07-16T22:20:08.173-05:00Amazingly, Robert, nobody said "completely de...Amazingly, Robert, nobody said "completely destroyed" while I was taking notes. It is note-worthy, however that the day after I posted this screed, the Austin American-Statesman sports email landed in my inbox saying that something "centered around." My blood boiled.NewsMcNabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-45206816805033203422012-07-16T22:19:48.698-05:002012-07-16T22:19:48.698-05:00Amazingly, Robert, nobody said "completely de...Amazingly, Robert, nobody said "completely destroyed" while I was taking notes. It is note-worthy, however that the day after I posted this screed, the Austin American-Statesman sports email landed in my inbox saying that something "centered around." My blood boiled.NewsMcNabbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08040170736717649659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-41060294869793885632012-07-16T20:23:15.401-05:002012-07-16T20:23:15.401-05:00I'm surprised. One of your "greatest hits...I'm surprised. One of your "greatest hits" didn't make the list. Completely destroyed. A McNabb favorite.Robert/Lotharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935647775326968030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-90005479797404649872012-07-15T15:52:54.320-05:002012-07-15T15:52:54.320-05:00You have done a good thing, Jim, by writing well.You have done a good thing, Jim, by writing well.Bill Churchhttp://www.billchurchwrites.com/myblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1143088625756367367.post-21178743063546950752012-07-09T10:22:55.685-05:002012-07-09T10:22:55.685-05:00Hey Chris Sadeghi, don't hide behind anonymity...Hey Chris Sadeghi, don't hide behind anonymity. If you really do share the views of "Anonymous" (the argumentative one anyway) why not just say so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com