Sinclair Broadcast Group Cut San Antonio Station Staff
The company reduced staff at KABB and News 4 San Antonio in early September 2026 to improve operational efficiency.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Sinclair Broadcast Group carried out layoffs at KABB and News 4 San Antonio in early September 2026. The move eliminated a limited number of roles at the San Antonio stations.
Why it matters
The layoffs were implemented as part of a strategy to improve efficiency and position the broadcast stations for long-term sustainability. This adjustment reflects broader efforts by the ownership group to streamline its regional media operations.
Sinclair Broadcast Group eliminated a small number of positions at its San Antonio facilities to increase operational efficiency. The exact total of staff impacted remains undisclosed by the station owners.
The players
Sinclair Broadcast Group
A diversified media company and local news leader that owns and operates hundreds of television stations across the United States.
KABB
A Fox-affiliated television station based in San Antonio that serves as a primary news source for the local community.
News 4 San Antonio
A prominent San Antonio news outlet operated alongside KABB under the Sinclair Broadcast Group umbrella.
Alex Garcia
A veteran journalist who served as the Chief Meteorologist and had been a member of the Fox News at Nine team since 1995.
Chuck Miketinac
A long-standing sports broadcaster who served as the Sports Director for KABB and joined the station in 1995.
The details
Longtime staff members, including Chief Meteorologist Alex Garcia and Sports Director Chuck Miketinac, were removed from the KABB website following the staffing reductions. Both individuals had served at the station since joining the crew in 1995.
Timeline
Alex Garcia and Chuck Miketinac joined KABB in 1995.
Sinclair Broadcast Group executed layoffs in early September 2026.
Market Landscape
These layoffs follow the ongoing consolidation of local newsrooms under centralized broadcast ownership groups that prioritize regional efficiency. This shift positions Sinclair Broadcast Group to streamline costs as it competes in an increasingly fragmented local media market.
Local viewers may notice changes to the long-standing on-air presence and reporting team at KABB and News 4 San Antonio. These staffing adjustments could lead to shifts in the daily presentation and scheduling of news and weather segments.
The takeaway
The departure of veteran staff members marks a significant transition for two San Antonio stations. Viewers should expect a different on-air experience as the station owners continue to emphasize operational sustainability over traditional staffing models.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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