FT. WORTH, Texas – Jan. 20, 2026 – Telemundo 39 Dallas / KXTX, part of NBCU Local’s Telemundo Station Group, announced that award-winning journalist Jorge Almaraz has joined its anchor team. Almaraz will co-anchor Noticiero Telemundo 39 weekdays at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Alvarez, who has more than three decades of experience in television and radio journalism, joins Telemundo 39 from Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley in McAllen, Texas, where he served as main anchor since 2020.
“Jorge is an exceptional journalist whose experience and passion for storytelling will further our commitment to delivering high-quality news to our audience and serving our communities,” said Rossyris Silva, Vice President of News at Telemundo 39 Dallas. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our already talented and dedicated newsroom team.”
Previously, Alvarez held key roles for multiple Televisa stations in Mexico, including director of newscasts, national correspondent, and lead anchor. His background spans news production, reporting, and anchoring across major markets such as León, Monterrey, and Ciudad Juárez.
A native of Mexico City, Almaraz holds a degree in communication sciences from Universidad La Salle in León, Guanajuato. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including multiple Lone Star Regional Emmy Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and Telly Awards.
About Telemundo 39 / KXTX
Telemundo 39 / KXTX is Telemundo’s local television station serving the Spanish-speaking community throughout North Texas. Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 39 delivers award-winning local breaking news, weather, entertainment, and sports programming across a variety of platforms, including on air, online at Telemundo39.com and via mobile and social media channels.
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