Archive for the ‘just for fun’ Category

Snow Pictures
December 7, 2009

My regret…not taking any pictures in the snow. What is wrong with me??! It was Friday, what can I say. Anyway, thanks to you all for taking a million and sharing with us. Here are a few of my favs-

Interesting Facts About Snow
December 4, 2009

(Source: Interesting facts and National Snow and Ice Data Center)
If the weather get cold enough that it doesn’t snow! Because snow is frozen water, if there are not enough water droplets in the air it can’t snow.
Snow is not white, is actually clear/transparent.
The largest snowflakes in the world fell across Fort Keogh in Montana [...]

Alana Gomez Dong
November 30, 2009

Today was Alana Gomez Dong’s last day at KPRC…she’s heading to Boston. We wish her the best!
I finally made it out to a going away party. Usually, I am sleeping when they are going on. Cafe Adobe, good times.
Amanda used to work the morning shift; I still see her in the newsroom at times typing [...]

Local 2 Mornings and Today
November 21, 2009

I have the BEST job and am so thankful for it!!

From my POV…
November 5, 2009

My alarm goes off around 3AM. Once I get to work, I touch up for camera, put on my mic and IFB set and start on a bowl of fruit. There’s usually some combo of banana, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, apple or oranges. Obviously, any fruit will do. Then it’s off to the set at 5:01AM. [...]

Zoo Boo: Last Weekend
October 29, 2009

Houston’s largest kid-friendly Halloween event is back!
OCT 31st: THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) to head to the Houston Zoo for Halloween activities that are fun for the whole family!
The zoo encourages all kids to come dressed in their spookiest, scariest, or prettiest Halloween costume!  They’ll love to show off their costume in our [...]

Camouflaged Billboards
October 26, 2009

Take a close look…
The UH Mitchell Center for the Arts is hosting an artist named Karyn Olivier who is producing this city-wide outdoor public art exhibit ON HWY BILLBOARDS. It’s a neat concept. She is replacing 13 billboard ads across Houston with life-sized photographic representations of what drivers would see if the advertising did not [...]

The UH Cougars Win By One!
September 28, 2009

What a night in college football! A soldout game…over 32,000 fans packed Robertson Stadium to watch the showdown between U of H and Texas Tech. I must say, Case and his team really delivered. I think most fans thought it was ALL over when he threw an interception in the 4th quarter. But with about [...]

Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16, 2009

I’m looking forward to participating in several events this month…all to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sept 16th: Attending the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Awards
Oct 2nd: Hosting the HELC Gala
Oct 9th: Speaking at the Hispanic Employment Program (Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center)
Hispanic Heritage Month is the period to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to [...]

Viewer Mail: Paul Revere MS
September 11, 2009

THANK YOU TO: Paul Revere Middle School and the RMS Liberty Belles for posting the ‘morning team’ in your school hallway.
Here was their message to us: Once again the RMS Liberty Belles have chosen you as their favorite “Morning News Team”. We will be honoring the KPRC Morning Team at our football game on October 28, [...]

Wishful Thinking
August 31, 2009

Don’t we wish every morning in traffic looked THIS nice! Good luck tomorrow…I know a lot of you had to fight big traffic delays this Monday morning.-Jen

Are You On Facebook?
August 19, 2009

We encourage our viewers/listeners/friends to stay connected…
(Facebook Username: jennifer.reyna)
You’ll be able to see:
* When my stories air
* An array of photos only posted on FB
* Random discussions and thoughts b/w me and my friends
If you have a speaking request, are inquiring about a headshot or have a story idea…please email at jreyna@kprc.com. Emailing me at [...]

Hotshot Picture: 290 NW
August 15, 2009

CYPRESS AREA            CYPRESS AREA            CYPRESS AREA
Kim/Randy – thanks for sharing the beautiful shot and Kim, please tell me that you were the passenger? Thanks for waking up to us every morning. Be safe! -Jen

Golfing For Charity
July 19, 2009

Follow up posting to the entry: Jen To Attend Golf Tournament
I had a great time last week out at The Blackhorse Golf Course for the Sports Radio 610 Golf Classic.  I enjoyed the heat, but forgot SPF…so I was trying to catch as much shade as possible. It was all for a nice cause…to raise money [...]

Jen To Attend Golf Tournament
July 14, 2009

It’s time for the Sports Radio 610 All Star Golf Classic! Proceeds are going to The First Tee of Houston.  They are “dedicated to impacting the lives of young people in the Greater Houston area by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character-development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.” Children ages [...]