Former Houston anchor José Griñán has died at 72-years-old.

Griñán started working at Houston Fox owned station Fox 26 in 1993. He retired in June of 2023 at the age of 70. Before retiring, he went on medical leave in the fall of 2022 before briefly returning to the air.

From the moment he joined our news team in 1993, José’s charisma, warmth, and dedication to his craft resonated deeply with viewers. His storytelling spanned thousands of stories, from hard-hitting breaking news to heartwarming features, all delivered with his signature style that made him a household name.

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Griñán started his career as a cinematographer, filming documentaries for the U.S. Army. He started anchoring in El Paso, Texas in 1975, before moving to Tampa, Miami, New York, and then Fox 4 in Dallas before joining KRIV.