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A casual shot of new KENS-TV reporter James Keith.
A casual shot of new KENS-TV reporter James Keith.
James Keith was a favorite with female viewers when he worked as weekend anchor on KABB, earning the nickname 'Ken Barbie.' Here, he's seen running in San Antonio's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
James Keith was a favorite with female viewers when he worked as weekend anchor on KABB, earning the nickname 'Ken Barbie.' Here, he's seen running in San Antonio's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.
New KENS investigative reporter James Keith at work on his first story that aired last week on the CBS affiliate.
New KENS investigative reporter James Keith at work on his first story that aired last week on the CBS affiliate.
Longtime TV newsman James Keith enjoying his family: Wife Kendra and their two kids.
Longtime TV newsman James Keith enjoying his family: Wife Kendra and their two kids.
New KENS-TV reporter James Keith with another member of the family.
New KENS-TV reporter James Keith with another member of the family.
Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.
Anchorwoman Evy Ramos was abruptly terminated this month at WOAI-TV.
Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”
Bridget Smith has announced in December that she is leaving KENS-TV, where she hosts “Great Day SA.”
Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.
Jeff Roper, seen here with co-host Fiona Gorostiza shortly after KSAT-TV's 'SA Live' moved to its colorful Market Square location, is no longer with the local lifestyle show.
Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.
Former "Survivor" champ Kim Spradlin has waved goodbye to her second TV act -- KENS' 'Great Day SA' -- to focus on mommy duties and interior designing.
Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.
Kim Spradlin will have plenty to occupy her time post-'Great Day': her three kids. In photo, she's pregnant with newborn Walt and holds Michael and August.
Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.
Dillon Collier bid farewell to KENS-TV for a 'dream' job as part of KSAT's investigative 'Defenders' unit.
Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.
Alanna Sarabia left WOAI-TV's 'Living' show in May, 2016, for a job in the top-five market of Dallas.
Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.
Alanna Sarabia, previously a staple of San Antonio's WOAI-TV, and Jane McGarry are co-hosts of WFAA-TV's 'Good Morning Texas' in Dallas.
Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015
Jeff Goldblatt went from KENS-TV anchor to VP of marketing at San Antonio's Witte Museum. October, 2015
KSAT's 'S.A. Live' video journalist Mayde 'Mimi' Gomez was hired to report for KABC-TV in Los Angeles.
KSAT's 'S.A. Live' video journalist Mayde 'Mimi' Gomez was hired to report for KABC-TV in Los Angeles.
Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.
Jonny Ramirez, a local radio icon for two decades, was cut as morning man at Tejano music station KXTN-FM in October, 2015.
In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.
In September of 2015, KENS-TV reporter/anchor Mayra Moreno left San Antonio for an anchor post at the ABC station in her hometown of Houston.
Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.
Kinya Cano, a longtime executive producer of 'Great Day SA,' bid farewell to her 10 years at KENS-TV in July to take a job at 'Eye Opener,' a Dallas-based morning show that's syndicated nationally.
April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI
April Molina, formerly an investigative reporter at KSAT, jumped to the Trouble Shooters team at WOAI-TV close to a year ago. Photo: WOAI
Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.
Recent doctorate recipient Eileen Teves waved goodbye to 'Great Day SA' in late summer to take an executive post at a local company.
Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.
Longtime Y100 host Jeff Miles (here with former radio partner Beth Chandler) left the San Antonio station earlier this year to helm mornings on Boston's country station WKLB-FM.
Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.
Rachel “Blondie” Jones of KTFM’s morning show and her radio partner Nugget Johnson were replaced by a syndicated show out of Seattle in February of 2016.
San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously worked at KSAT-TV as an on-air reporter.
San Antonio newswoman Jennifer Taylor, KENS-TV's former assistant news director, left last September to take the job of news director at the CBS affiliate in Tyler, Texas. As Jennifer Dodd, she previously
Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.
Longtime KENS-TV general manager Bob McGann, in an early shot with the station's former star anchorman Chris Marrou, retired close to a year ago. He was succeed by Tom Cury.
The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.
The popular radio duo of Biggie Paul and Xavier Anthony Castro of "Xavier's World," KBBT's morning show of 13 years, was let go by the station in October of 2015.
Former San Antonio anchor James Keith, who broke from television for a while to join the Bexar County Sheriff's Office as spokesman, has returned to his first love: TV news.
However, Keith didn't go back to the TV station that employed him for many years, as weekend and weekday anchor, reporter, and most recently, assistant news director: Fox station KABB.
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Last week, he started a new on-air job at rival station KENS. He said he was hired as an investigative reporter at the CBS affiliate, presumably to fill the hole left by Dillon Collier, who jumped to KSAT last year to join its "Defenders" team.
"I grew up watching KENS as a kid. It's a dream come true to be working there now. Watching KENS growing up was one of the main reasons I decide to get into this business," Keith said in a phone chat.
It was a warm welcome after an anxious time of being out of work during the holidays.
After 2 1/2 years as chief communications officer for the sheriff's office under then-Sheriff Susan Pamerleau, the incoming sheriff, Javier Salazar, "made us reapply for our jobs," Keith said. "And then five days before Christmas, in an unsigned letter, he said he wasn't going to be keeping any of us.
"A nice Christmas surprise," he added.
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Keith said he'll initially do general assignment reports as he transitions into investigative work.
The handsome Keith, who, when single at KABB and anchoring weekends, was a favorite of female viewers -- earning the nickname "Ken Barbie" -- is now married. He and wife Kendra live in New Braunfels with their two kids, ages 2 and 1.
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