Ron Oliveira Out at KEYE

Sinclair Broadcasting declines to renew evening anchor's contract

"...market gravitas to F1 crankiness and town hall spats, Ron Oliveira's last broadcast for CBS affiliate KEYE will be..."

Feb. 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Crossing Channels

Back in the News: Ron Oliveira and KXAN Cut a Deal

"...blue podium and backdrop for co-anchors Leslie Cook and Ron Oliveira...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Column

Naked City

Longtime KVUE anchor leaves over contract disagreement

"...Ron Oliveira wants to make it clear he was "very,..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

He Who Must Not Be Named Returns to TV News

Ron (mumble mumble) is back at the anchor desk

"...the return to the airwaves of veteran local anchor Ron Oliveira, who departed ABC affiliate KVUE last year and..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Nicest Guy in Television

"...snazzy graphics, and aggressive ad campaigns, former news anchor Ron Oliveira is standing up for Andy Griffith reruns...."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...has reached the floor of this House." – Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, on a bill that would grant the..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lifting the Curse at KEYE?

Can big bucks and big names return the CBS affiliate to the land of the ratings living?

"...all-star lineup of veteran anchors, including Maggio, Cantu, and Ron Oliveira, most recently of local ratings leader KVUE (and..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

TV Eye

I'm not an expert on American Idol, but I play one on TV

"...Austin TV veteran Ron Oliveira joins Fred Cantú and Judy Maggio as part..."

May 13, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Media Watch

GMs sent packing at KEYE and KXAN

"...of the city's two best-known anchors, Judy Maggio and Ron Oliveira. Although progress has been slow, the ratings have..."

June 2, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

City Council: Park It Here

Land use, parking, and Ron Oliveira: what else is there?

"...There’s plenty of parking to be contemplated: Second and..."

March 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Media Watch: Gunga Jenny Meets the November Sweeps

November sweeps news, rumors, and other stuff

"...affiliate KTBC. At 10pm, KEYE, home to "Judy and Ron" – longtime local anchors Judy Maggio and Ron Oliveira..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

Media Watch

Fox-7 anchor bails from the biz; Time Warner feuds with National Geographic

"...affiliates fired their general managers, and veteran snappy dresser Ron Oliveira jumped from KVUE to KEYE, signaling an escalation..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch: Animal Stories and Snacking Trends

If you think TV news is quite dumb enough – you have no idea

"...the market," Lassberg said. "We want to be the strongest standing when the economy comes back." Treading the Same..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Fox and CBS Pull the Switcheroo Musical Affiliates

KEYE Channel 42

"...on a Sunday, so I went in to see Ron Klayman [former Channel 7 general manger] - it was..."

June 16, 1995 News Feature

White House Press Whores?

Top 10 media stories

"...and former Austinite Scott McClellan trying to defend his Ron Ziegler-esque assurance that absolutely, positively no White House staffer..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

KEYE on the Blink?

Shakeout at local CBS affiliate takes toll on station staff

"...And it's only gotten worse since management jettisoned weatherman Byron Webre, political reporter Keith Elkins, and morning co-host Elizabeth..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

More Heads Roll at KEYE

Weatherman Byron Webre among the latest cuts

"...on-air staffers given their walking papers, including chief meteorologist Byron Webre. Morning news co-host Elizabeth Dannheim, and longtime news..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

"...center project, sparking concerns about traffic congestion and potential environmental impact (the site is in the Barton Springs Watershed)...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Nothing Less Than Magical

Veterans of the Zilker Summer Musical recall enchantment on the hillside

"...Long rehearsal periods (April through June) built a strong cast. There was never as much fun as at..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Event Menu

Nov. 10-15

"...Jude Angels and Lone Stars Gala, hosted by KEYE's Ron Oliveira and KLBJ-AM's Ed Clements will be held at..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Media Watch

Despite naitonwide tune-out trend, Austin viewers keep watching local TV news

"...pay big money to beloved anchors Judy Mag­gio and Ron Oliveira? Will Fox weather guy Scott Fisher lose his..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

After a Fashion

Stephen flits about town and sends a little love to Micael Priest

"...seen. Running into pal Judy Maggio backstage (she and Ron Oliveira emceed), she said, "Oohhh, let me wear your..."

June 15, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Media Watch

Musical Managerial Chairs at KEYE, Emmis

"...noticeably, the hiring of longtime local anchors Judy Maggio, Ron Oliveira, and Fred Cantú. Gardner is viewed as a..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch: Whoring is boring

"...much fanfare as local TV can muster, veteran anchor Ron Oliveira began reading the news for CBS affiliate KEYE,..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Articulations

Deming Departs

"...Willie Kocurek (Dec. 21 matinee), J.R. Gonzales (Dec. 21) Ron Oliveira (Dec.22), and "Hollywood" Henderson (Dec. 23). Make your..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Arts Column

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...The eagerly-awaited biopic stars Taron Egerton (Rocket Man) as Henk Rogers, the Dutch game..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2023 Announces Thao, Armani White, Blondshell, and Otoboke Beaver

Among 191 acts on the festival’s first artist list

"...BTS‘ RM on this year’s single “Sexy Nukim.” The Chronicle recently enjoyed memorably dark, alt-poet savvy of Blondshell at..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...If you haven't heard by now, you're reading the wrong section: More than 50 House Democrats quietly went on..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Coming Up Lemons

The House Bill on public school finance goes to the floor, and it's all about tax cuts and slot machines

"...Saturday afternoon, with a vote of 21 Republicans plus Ron "Lame-Duck" Wilson against seven Democrats, to approve a massive..."

May 7, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...pay tuition at private schools. One of Grusendorf's co-sponsors, Ron Wilson, D-Houston, who earlier filed his own voucher bill,..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison