KTRK Houston Anchor Art Rascon Leaving After 20+ Years

Art Rascon, who joined ABC-owned KTRK Houston as an anchor in 1998, will leave the station at the end of the year. He has co-anchored the midday and 5 p.m. newscast for 23 years. He said he looks forward to pursuing personal life endeavors that include religious and community service projects.

“KTRK ABC13 has been home to many iconic journalists through the years, and Art Rascon is certainly in that elite club,” said Wendy Granato, KTRK president and general manager. “He is passionate, fearless, unique and authentic — and KTRK is a better station because of Art’s many contributions to our viewers and to our communities.”

Art Rascon

Rascon joined KTRK after working as a national correspondent for CBS News and reporter for ABC-owned station KABC Los Angeles. He has reported from more than 70 countries and five continents, and news coverage in nearly every state in the United States.

As a reporter for KABC, he covered notable events such as the O.J. Simpson case, Rodney King trial, Los Angeles riots, Branch Davidian standoff, as well as earthquakes, fires and floods.

As he ends his illustrious career to pursue personal life endeavors, he passes his legacy to his son, Jacob Rascon, who joins KTRK as a new anchor and reporter at the start of 2022.

“Like his father, Jacob Rascon epitomizes quality journalism. His experience as a national correspondent covering the biggest stories around the world brings a unique perspective,” said Granato. “Jacob is committed to pursuing stories that make a difference in our community and amplifying the voices of the underrepresented. His love for his hometown of Houston is an extra bonus that makes him an excellent anchor and reporter. ABC13 is thrilled the Rascon legacy will continue.”

Jacob Rascon is an Emmy- and Edward R. Murrow-winning journalist who has covered international stories as an NBC News correspondent and as a local reporter for KNBC Los Angeles, KFOX El Paso, Texas, and KPRC Houston.