"After 30 years, Randy’s credentials and achievements are numerous as are his fans," Sinclair San Antonio Vice President and General Manager Dean Radla said on the WOAI website. And those words at that moment meant so much to me. "But on the card, it read: ‘Play On.’ And it had a piano, a picture of a piano. And I had just a terrible week," former WOAI anchor Jacqueline Ortiz told the station in 2019. "I remember one time, he left a card on my desk. His humor, kindness and workhorse mentality are going to be missed.” "A lot of our team has looked up to Randy as a leader and proud dad of the newsroom. "What many people don’t know is how devoted he is as a father to four incredible children,” said Sinclair San Antonio News Director Mandi Mendoza on the station's website. Murrow Award and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters honors. Beamer has nine EMMY Awards, an Edward R. They were always so well done."īeamer has the awards to prove it. And I remember my colleagues and I gathering around the TV in the newsroom because we wanted to see Beamer's stories. "He'd come back and dig through the archives to put some historical context to it. “He would grab his own camera, he would shoot his own stuff," former News 4 Trouble Shooter Jeff Coyle told the station in 2019. Phil Archer to retire from KPRC 2 after 44 yearsĬlearly a journalist who hasn't fallen out of love of chasing a story, Beamer has covered stories in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay and Sri Lanka. That line must make news managers at other stations drool in jealousy in today's MMJ fueled world! I really, really appreciate it."īeamer is an anchor who still likes to grab a camera and shoot his own stories according to his bio. Thanks to ALL of you for all the kind words. I have at least another 41 years worth of all kinds of stuff I'm planning to do. "After 41 years in TV news (seriously), I'm finally retiring," Beamer posted on Facebook. San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, a former News 4 San Antonio intern, even went as far as to declare March 5 as Randy Beamer Day.Randy Beamer, the legendary News 4 San Antonio WOAI 5, 6, 6:30 and 10pm anchor, announced he is retiring Friday, Maafter more than 30 years in San Antonio.ĭelaine Mathieu exits News 4 San Antonio WOAI Tributes poured on during every newscast. The news legend read his final news script on Friday. Rodriguez and Matheiu's departure come just days from Randy Beamer's retirement from the industry on March 5. One social media user said ".wait what?!! What did I miss? Why?" "Let me see if I could do this without getting emotional! I want to thank and for a wonderful 9yrs in news! It was an amazing ride! During that time with the news I've made some awesome relationships! I will miss my news family and most of all the viewers!" Known for his "Where's Cleto?" morning segments for the past nine years, Rodriguez shared on social media the news of his departure. Mathieu, who has been with the station for 16 years, gave no reason for her departure.Īnother TV face to leave the San Antonio station is Cleto Rodriguez. READ MORE: Emmy Award-winning San Antonio news legend Randy Beamer is retiring In the tearful video, Mathieu thanked viewers along with station management who she says have been a pleasure to work for. "Tuesday was my last day on the air at News 4 San Antonio.I wanted to let you know that I am so grateful for you." On Saturday, veteran TV anchor Delaine Mathieu shared news on social media regarding her sudden departure from News 4 San Antonio. If you've been a loyal San Antonio TV news viewer, there are a few on-air personalities you won't see anymore as of this week. News 4 San Antonio saw major TV shake-ups with the retirement of Randy Beamer (left) and the sudden departures of Cleto Rodriguez (middle) and Delaine Mathieu (right) Courtesy
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