Morning traffic reporter Darby Douglas has been fired from KHOU television. He'd been doing the morning news there for nearly 13 years. For those of you who were fans, or even just occasional viewers, how Darby was on TV is exactly how he is in real life -- nice, genuine, and unlikely to hurt a fly.
Who left KHOU in Houston?
One of the more high profile departures included KHOU investigative reporter Scott Noll who announced his exit after six years with the station in late April.
When was Lisa Vaughn's last day on Fox 26?
Lisa Vaughn's last day at KRIV-TV (Fox 26) was on April 16.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Darby Douglas tells me about KHOU: "I hope our paths cross once again. I’m already missing it!"
About me
Mike McGuff is a native Houstonian who has been blogging since 2005. He covers the Houston and Texas radio, television and newspaper media scene plus other interesting news concerning the Bayou City.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
If you look at all the viewer comments that have come into the mikemcguff.com blog in support of Darby Douglas since he was terminated, you know one thing, the former KHOU 11 morning traffic anchor was very popular.
About me
Mike McGuff is a native Houstonian who has been blogging since 2005. He covers the Houston and Texas radio, television and newspaper media scene plus other interesting news concerning the Bayou City.
When did President Truman relieve Douglas MacArthur?
This was not the first time the general had ignored direct orders from his Commander in Chief. On April 11, 1951 , President Truman officially relieved Douglas MacArthur of his command. Word of his firing spread quickly, and the American public found the news upsetting.
Why did General MacArthur not think a ceasefire was an appropriate solution?
The two men clashed. For Truman, the war represented an opportunity to stop the spread of communism into South Korea. For MacArthur, the war was an opportunity to liberate the North from communist control , and aggressive action was required.
What happened in 1945?
In 1945, the scars of World War II across the world were still fresh. The fear of having to engage in another world war was very real. A mere two years after the end of WWII, the Cold War began.
What was General MacArthur's main concern?
President Truman’s main concern was saving as many lives as possible, even if that meant signing a ceasefire along the 38th parallel. General MacArthur did not think a ceasefire was an appropriate solution. The two men clashed.
