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  • KTAB News 
    BOBBARTLETTB_W2007-06-07-1181233978.jpg Bob Bartlett
    News Anchor and Managing Editor


    Bob grew up in the Midwest, but made his way to Texas as quickly as he could. He got his start in broadcasting when he got a disc jockey job at a radio station after his sophomore year of high school. Bob worked at various radio stations until he moved to Abilene for his chance in television. Having worked in all the on-air positions in addition to news management, Bob has covered everything from the 9/11 attacks to flooding in Abilene. Though he spends a lot of time at work, Bob enjoys spending his free time with his wife and five children.


    ANGELATAYLOR2B_W2007-06-15-1181932433.jpg Angela Taylor
    Anchor, HealthTAB & What’s Bugging You Reporter


    Angela was born and raised in Mckinney, Texas, just north of Dallas. Before graduating from Angelo State University on a soccer scholarship, Angela changed her major several times before deciding on Broadcast Journalism. She graduated in 2003 with a double major in Communications and Kinesiology and a minor in English. Starting as an intern at KLST in San Angelo in May of 2003, she then worked her way from assistant producer, to producer and then finally to reporter and weekend anchor. After six months she was hired by KTAB.  Angela is married to her best friend Justin. In her free time, Angela likes to read, work-out and spend time with her husband and their dog Dixie.


    SAM-NICHOLS-B_W2008-01-25-1201274357.jpg Sam Nichols
    KTAB 5pm Anchor


    A native of Abilene, Sam has a unique first-hand knowledge of the Big Country. He received his Bachelor's degree from McMurry University and then earned his Masters of Education from Abilene Christian University. Sam has previously been the weekend weather anchor for KTAB for ten years and during that time he was also coaching. Having coached for thirty-two years, Sam's teams won 70% of their games and he is a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association 600 Victory Club. His last twelve years in coaching were spent as Head Women's Basketball Coach at McMurry University. Sam and his wife Sandy are active in the community and their church. They enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with each other.

    RONROSSEAUB_W2007-06-08-1181330506.jpg Ron Rosseau
    Daybreak and NoonTAB Anchor


    After growing up in the apple orchards of Washington State, Ron came to Abilene to attend Abilene Christian University in 1978. He first started work at KTAB in April of 1981, but left to pursue several other careers including work for U.S. Congressman Charlie Stenholm and marketing an Internet service in Abilene. Ron has worked in radio and television for more than 30 years, covering events such as the Columbus Day flood of 1981 and the arrival of the first B-1 at Dyess Air Force Base. Ron is married and has three children. In his free time, Ron enjoys leading his Sunday School class and playing racquetball.


    LAURAALANISB_W_2_2007-06-07-1181245110.jpg Laura Alanis
    KTAB Nightbeat Reporter


    Laura was born in Saltillo, Mexico but calls Austin home. Laura is a May 2006 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Having interned with both KEYE-TV and News 8 Austin, Laura came to KTAB in June of 2006. Laura also holds an Associates degree in Print Journalism from Austin Community College and spent two years as a freelance reporter for the Pflugerville Pflag. Two of Laura’s favorite aspects of her job are never knowing what is going to happen each day and meeting new people. Recently married, Laura spends her spare time visiting her family and traveling with her husband.


    LAURENMATTERB_W2007-06-07-1181231728.jpg Lauren Matter
    Weekend Anchor and Reporter


    Despite growing up in Colorado, Lauren was born in Austin making her a true Texan. Lauren graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast News and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts. During her time at CU, she was an anchor and reporter for NewsTeam Boulder, the only news station for the Boulder area. Before coming to KTAB, Lauren interned at the ABC Affiliate in Denver, Colorado and was a reporter for KACT-TV in Aurora, Colorado. When she’s not working, Lauren enjoys working out, traveling, and catching up with friends from home.


    Nikima StewartNikima Stewart
    KTAB Producer

        Born and raised New Jersey, Nikima knew she wanted to be a journalist when her sixth grade teacher made her an editor of the school newspaper. She graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in journalism and criminal justice. While at Rutgers, she was on the boards of several student journalism organizations.
        Nikima got her professional start in television news as an intern at WWOR, a New York City station, where she was later hired as a production assistant. Nikima interned at KTAB-KRBC after her junior year of college when her husband was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base. Once she graduated, Nikima returned to Abilene to be with him. She worked as a part-time web producer for KTAB and was later promoted to producer of the 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts.
        Nikima says she feels blessed to have this job because it proves that following her husband's military career doesn't mean she has to give up her own aspirations. Nikima is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Shaun, and her friends in Abilene, talking to her family and friends back home, and shopping.

    DAVIDBACONB_W2007-06-13-1181748323.jpgDavid Bacon
    News Director


    Having grown up in Abilene, David graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. He has worked for television stations in Midland/Odessa, San Antonio and St. Louis before coming back to Abilene in 1981. Much of David’s time at KTAB was spent as the Sports Director until 2005. During his time as Sport Director David won several awards for his coverage of local high school and college athletics. He also covered Super Bowls XXVIII and XXX as well as the 1995 Major League All-Star Game for KTAB.   David spent two years an Account Executive before being promoted to News Director in 2007.


  • KTAB Weather 
    DANEDWARDSB_W2007-06-11-1181592158.jpgDan Edwards
    Chief Meteorologist


    Dan returns to Texas after spending the last three years chasing hurricanes and snowstorms through Dixieland. Dan got his start in weather forecasting when he followed his dreams and became an Aggie, earning a degree in meteorology from Texas A&M in 1999. Before coming to KTAB, Dan worked for The Weather Channel in Atlanta, reporting for television affiliates in the Carolinas and Alabama. He also worked as a U.S. producer and meteorologist for a European weather channel. “I am very excited about my return to Texas, where severe weather is abundant. Severe weather is my expertise and I am looking forward to gaining the public’s trust when weather approaches.” When not keeping you informed about the weather, Dan enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing golf, basketball and softball. He also enjoys rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks.


    KIRAMINORB_W_2_2007-06-07-1181240900.jpgKira Miner
    KTAB Daybreak and Noontab Weather Forecaster


    A Southern Florida native, Kira attended Florida State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a minor in Meteorology. She was always fascinated by hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms and this fascination was substantially reinforced after the 1992 Category 5 Hurricane Andrew made landfall just south of her hometown. Kira interned and weather produced for CBS affiliate WINK-TV in Ft. Myers, Florida during the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record. Kira gave up the land of hurricanes for forecasting in the southern tip of tornado alley and joined KTAB in June, 2006. When not forecasting weather, Kira enjoys cooking Italian cuisine, spending time with friends, traveling and cheering on her beloved Seminoles.



    MARCYNOVAKB_W2007-06-15-1181932484.jpgMarcy Novak
    Weekend Meteorologist and Reporter


    It was in Wichita Falls and Dallas, Texas that Marcy grew up and learned to love the weather and thunderstorms. Since the age of 3, Marcy dreamed of forecasting the weather and studying thunderstorms. She attended Texas A&M University where she received her degree in Meteorology.  While at Texas A&M Marcy won a National Collegiate Forecasting contest for her work in forecasting weather across the nation. She was also actively involved in the Texas A&M chapter of the American Meteorological Society and a part of the local storm-chasing group. Before coming to KTAB in June of 2006, Marcy interned at KXAS-TV in the D/FW area and KBTX-TV in College Station, Texas where she trained with award winning television meteorologists. When not tracking the weather, Marcy enjoys group exercise, cooking and traveling.


  • KTAB Sports 
    DAVIDROBINETTB_W2007-06-13-1181748796.jpgDavid Robinett
    Sports Director


    Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas, David graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1990 and began work as a full-time sports reporter that September. Since that time, David served as the Weekend Sports Anchor, the Monday through Friday 10pm Sports Anchor for KTAB news and is currently the Sports Director. High school football is David’s passion and he anchors KTAB’s high school football show titled KTAB Football Extreme. He has covered events such as Super Bowl XXXVIII, Dallas Cowboys training and games as well as numerous state football, basketball, and baseball championship games. When not covering sports, David enjoys spending time with his wife, Conni, and his daughter, Allison.


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