KXII 12 wins 10 first place awards at Texas Broadcast News Awards

AUSTIN, Texas (KXII) — KXII 12 received 10 first place awards at the Texas Broadcast News Awards by the Texas Association of Broadcasters over the weekend.

The station won the following awards in the small market division:

•Breaking News

•Investigative Report

•Election Results Coverage

•Sports Special (The Max Blitz)

•Sports Anchor (David Reed)

•Station Photojournalism

•Individual Photojournalism (Drury Vaughan)

•Morning Newscast

•Evening Newscast

•Overall Broadcast Excellence

KXII 12 has been recognized for Overall Broadcast Excellence three times in the past four years. The award is the top station honor in each division.

“This is an incredible honor and a testament to the integrity and hard work of our entire news team,” station vice president & general manager Derek Rogers said. “We’re proud to be recognized for journalism that puts Texoma first, and we’re grateful to our viewers for trusting us to tell the stories that matter most.”

Station news director Matt Griffin said the awards reflect the team’s commitment to the community.

“These awards are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the team we have at KXII 12,” Griffin said. “They are committed to serving our communities by giving them the quality coverage they deserve every day.”

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