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Gary Dinges
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Gary Dinges covers bars/restaurants, movies, music, radio and TV -- plus a bunch of other fun stuff -- for the Austin American-Statesman. He joined the American-Statesman in 1999 and has, over the years, worked as editor of austin360.com, a content producer on statesman.com, editor of the Lake Travis View community newspaper and a copy editor/page designer. A native of The Woodlands, just north of Houston, and a graduate of the University of Texas, Gary began his journalism career while still in high school, working as a reporter at The Woodlands Villager newspaper. While Mom and Dad are quite proud of the many awards Gary has won, they're not listed here because he’s pretty sure you couldn't care less.
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Unclear if ESPN layoffs will affect Longhorn Network
The ESPN cable network announced Tuesday that it will eliminate an unspecified number of jobs by implementing layoffs and cutting some vacant positions. As part of a 20-year deal with the University of Texas, ESPN operates the Longhorn Network, which is based in Central Austin near the UT campus. The ...
Dinges: KLBJ-FM host pushes listeners to get heart test
It’s a commercial that’s near and dear to Dale Dudley’s heart. The 93.7 KLBJ-FM morning host was asked recently to promote the HeartSaver CT, a test offered by Heart Hospital of Austin. He said “yes” but, first, he chose to undergo the procedure himself. After reviewing the results, Dudley, 51, ...
On 'The Office' finale, Jim and Pam choose between Scranton and ... Austin
Austin … or Scranton? It's a no-brainer, right? Certainly seems that way. On Thursday night's series finale of "The Office," Jim and Pam have a choice to make and, yeah, it's a pretty easy one. With little hesitation, they opt to relocate to picture-perfect Austin, where Jim will work with Athlead, ...
KLBJ-FM host pushes listeners to get heart test
It's a commercial that's near and dear to Dale Dudley's heart. The 93.7 KLBJ-FM morning host was asked recently to promote the HeartSaver CT, a test offered by Heart Hospital of Austin. He said "yes" but, first, he chose to undergo the procedure himself. After reviewing the results, Dudley, 51, ...
Austin bar tabs total $58 million in March
South by Southwest and a host of other major events kept Austin bars, restaurants and hotels busy in March, with patrons racking up drink tabs in excess of $58 million. That’s up 5 percent from the same month a year ago, according to an American-Statesman analysis of data from the ...
NBC's 'Revolution' to be filmed in Austin
One of the hottest dramas on primetime TV appears to be en route to Central Texas. NBC’s “Revolution,” currently shot in Wilmington, N.C., will relocate to Austin this summer, according to a letter Eric Kripke, the show’s creator, sent to about 300 members of the production crew. The letter was ...
Dinges: Austin jewelry designer co-hosts new CNBC show
Austin jewelry designer Kendra Scott knows what it takes to build a successful company from the ground up.Now, she’s hoping to help other entrepreneurs achieve similar results.Scott is set to co-host “Crowd Rules,” a new show on the CNBC cable network that will award $50,000 each week to one lucky ...
Austin designer co-hosts CNBC show
Austin jewelry designer Kendra Scott knows what it takes to build a successful company from the ground up. Now, she's hoping to help other entrepreneurs achieve similar results. Scott is set to co-host "Crowd Rules," a new show on the CNBC cable network that will award $50,000 each week to ...
Familiar faces pop up on KVUE
A couple familiar faces have temporarily returned to Austin TV news. Foti Kallergis and Amy Johnston-Harper are both filling in at KVUE for the next few months, helping the station out while anchors Jade Mingus and Jessica Vess take maternity leave. After spending five years at KTBC, Kallergis departed early ...
Dinges: New Kiss FM morning host an early ratings success
Elvis lives! Just weeks after making his debut on pop-friendly 96.7 KHFI-FM, New York-based Elvis Duran is already Austin’s No. 2-rated morning host among listeners ages 18-49, one of several advertiser-coveted demographics. Who’s first? Bobby Bones, of course. Bones shifted from KHFI (better known as Kiss FM) to 100.7 KASE-FM ...
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