US EditionDave Ward, Legendary Houston News Anchor and Longest-Serving Broadcaster, Dies
Ward held a Guinness World Record for the longest news broadcaster career at a single station, serving Houston audiences for over 50 years.
- On Saturday, KTRK announced that longtime KTRK anchor Dave Ward has died at age 86, identifying him as ABC13 Anchor Emeritus.
- After starting in radio, Dave Ward joined KTRK as a reporter, moved inside to morning newscasts, and became main anchor within two years, delivering Houston news for more than 50 years.
- Before he retired, Dave Ward was awarded the Guinness World Records for longest career at one station and earned a regional Emmy plus inductions by the Lone Star Chapter, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
- KTRK extended condolences to Ward's family, colleagues, and generations of Houstonians, while Crime Stoppers honored him by naming its new headquarters in his honor.
- Known for his `Good evening, friends` greeting, Dave Ward covered space program coverage and interviewed presidents, building deep local trust with Houston viewers.
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Dave Ward, Houston's world record holder anchorman, dies at 86
Houston's beloved news anchor, Dave Ward, has passed away at 86, leaving a remarkable 50-year legacy at ABC13. Known for his signature greeting and dedication to public safety, Ward's career spanned pivotal moments in Texas history. His pioneering crime reenactments and extensive interviews cemented his status as a trusted voice.
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Dave Ward's life and legacy as a newsman at ABC13
ABC13 Houston's Anchor Emeritus Dave Ward has died
Legendary Houston Anchor Dies
David Ward, Anchor Emeritus for ABC O&O KTRK (Houston), has died.Ward served as a prominent Houston news anchor for over 50 years. He was born in Dallas in 1939 and raised in Huntsville. Ward began his broadcasting career in radio, working for KGKB Radio in Tyler while in college, and later for WACO Radio, where he became Program Director.In 1962, Ward moved to Houston, spending four years at KNUZ Radio as a News Reporter and News Director. He j…
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