Austin Station KAKW Names Hugo Chavez Montes Co-Anchor

By Mark Joyella 

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Austin Univision affiliate KAKW has named Hugo Chavez Montes as evening co-anchor, reports Gary Dinges in the Austin Statesman.

Montes will join Regina Rodriguez on KAKW’s 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. weeknight newscasts. He previously served as an anchor and reporter for Grupo Televisa:

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“Hugo has an amazing depth of experience on an international level, and I’m pleased to welcome him to our news team,” said Luis Patino, vice president and general manager for Univision Television Group. “He will bring a fresh perspective to our news program and I believe that his broadcast style will resonate with viewers in Austin.”

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