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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
José Griñán, longtime Houston Fox 26 news anchor, dies at 72
José Griñán, the longtime Houston news anchor for Fox 26, has died. He was 72. The Houston affiliate, where Griñán worked for 30 years, announced his death in a news report Monday. No cause of death was revealed. "Beloved former FOX 26 Houston anchor José Griñán has died," Fox 26 wrote Monday on social media. "Though José may no longer be with us, his legacy will continue to shine brightly in the stories he told, the lives he touched, and the city he loved." In 1993, when Griñán began working with the station, he became the first male anchor of the channel's morning show. He anchored his final broadcast for Fox 26 in June 2023. Read more: KABC's Ellen Leyva signs off after 30 years in moving final broadcast: 'I'm really lucky' The news anchor took an extended break from the station in 2022 after getting diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica — an inflammatory condition mostly affecting people over 65 that causes stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles, according to the Mayo Clinic. Reflecting on his time at Fox 26 at the end of his broadcast career, Griñán told Houston's in 2023 that he deeply valued how his job helped him help others. "Working at the station has allowed me to, in a sense, provide life saving information for someone who was searching, and comfort someone who may have thought that the world was coming to an end, but letting them know that things are under control," he said. Read more: Aaron Brown, news anchor who helped CNN viewers through Sept. 11 attacks, dies at 76 Griñán was born on July 24, 1952, in Tampa, Fla., to a Cuban father and a first-generation Cuban American mother. Before appearing on-screen as an anchor, he worked as a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker for the U.S. Army. His first anchor role came in 1975 at a news station in El Paso, Texas. From there, Griñán held jobs in his hometown of Tampa, Miami, New York City and Dallas before landing in Houston in 1993. He held decades-long memberships to both the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Griñán is survived by his wife, Kathy Griffin Townsend Griñán, his two daughters and three stepdaughters. Get our Latinx Files newsletter for stories that capture the complexity of our communities. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
José Griñán, longtime Houston Fox 26 news anchor, dies at 72
José Griñán, the longtime Houston news anchor for Fox 26, has died. He was 72. The Houston affiliate, where Griñán worked for 30 years, announced his death in a news report Monday. No cause of death was revealed. 'Beloved former FOX 26 Houston anchor José Griñán has died,' Fox 26 wrote Monday on social media. 'Though José may no longer be with us, his legacy will continue to shine brightly in the stories he told, the lives he touched, and the city he loved.' In 1993, when Griñán began working with the station, he became the first male anchor of the channel's morning show. He anchored his final broadcast for Fox 26 in June 2023. The news anchor took an extended break from the station in 2022 after getting diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica — an inflammatory condition mostly affecting people over 65 that causes stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles, according to the Mayo Clinic. Reflecting on his time at Fox 26 at the end of his broadcast career, Griñán told Houston's in 2023 that he deeply valued how his job helped him help others. 'Working at the station has allowed me to, in a sense, provide life saving information for someone who was searching, and comfort someone who may have thought that the world was coming to an end, but letting them know that things are under control,' he said. Griñán was born on July 24, 1952, in Tampa, Fla., to a Cuban father and a first-generation Cuban American mother. Before appearing on-screen as an anchor, he worked as a cinematographer and documentary filmmaker for the U.S. Army. His first anchor role came in 1975 at a news station in El Paso, Texas. From there, Griñán held jobs in his hometown of Tampa, Miami, New York City and Dallas before landing in Houston in 1993. He held decades-long memberships to both the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Griñán is survived by his wife, Kathy Griffin Townsend Griñán, his two daughters and three stepdaughters.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former Fox Houston Anchor José Griñán Dies at 72
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 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.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
International Flight Diverted to Seattle After Man ‘Crawled Over' Passengers in Attempt to Open Airplane Door Mid-Air
A man allegedly attempted to open the cabin door on All Nippon Airways flight NH0114 from Tokyo to Houston on Saturday, May 24 The flight diverted to Seattle, where a second man began acting "unruly" while the plane was still on the tarmac "The safety our passengers and crew are our top priority," All Nippon Airways said in a statement, per Click2HoustonA man had to be restrained by other passengers and crew onboard a Houston-bound flight after allegedly trying to open an exit door mid-air. All Nippon Airways flight NH0114 from Tokyo was initially scheduled to arrive at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport at 8:25 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 24, Click2Houston reported. However, when there were around four hours left of the journey, the plane had to be diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to an onboard incident. According to airport officials, per Fox26, police were called about a man having allegedly attempted to open a door during the flight. Two military veterans who were onboard assisted the crew in restraining the man. Once the plane landed, the man was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital, where it was determined that he had been having a medical crisis, Click2Houston and Fox26 reported. No further details on the passenger or his condition have been released at this time. Ashley, a passenger who was sitting in front of the man, told Fox26 that she initially wasn't suspicious of him. "He actually got up from his seat and crawled over the people next to him," Ashley said, according to the outlet. "He got up in a hurry, and I just assumed he was sick." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Having then allegedly attempted to open the emergency exit, Ashley told Fox26 that passengers zip-tied the man to his seat. He sat restrained behind her for over an hour before the fight landed in Seattle. "It was incredible," Ashley said, according to the outlet. "I do want to say thank you to those kind citizens who stood up and took control. I wouldn't know what to do." The flight landed safely at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport around 4:19 a.m. local time, Click2Houston reported. A second passenger behaved strangely at the time and had to be escorted off by officials. The flight eventually made it to Houston around midday, according to FlightAware. 'Today, All Nippon Airways flight NH114 departing Tokyo Haneda Airport for Houston Intercontinental Airport was diverted in-flight to Seattle due to an unruly passenger,' All Nippon Airways said in a statement, per Click2Houston. 'While on the tarmac in Seattle, a second passenger became unruly. Both were removed from the flight by the Port of Seattle Police. The flight to Houston continued without incident.' The airline added, 'The safety our passengers and crew are our top priority and we applaud the efforts of local law enforcement for their support.' Port of Seattle Police and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport didn't immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, May 25. Read the original article on People
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Terrifying moment passenger zip-tied to seat after trying to open plane door mid-flight forcing emergency landing
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the harrowing moment a raging passenger tries to open an emergency door mid-flight - before being wrestled back into his seat. Petrified travellers watched in horror during the crazed stunt which forced the flight from Tokyo to Houston on Saturday morning to divert. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A passenger on an All Nippon flight from Tokyo to Texas was restrained after trying to open the emergency door Credit: Fox 26 Houston 3 Cops took the man away shortly after it landed Credit: Fox 26 Houston 3 The flight had to be diverted to Seattle, just 45 minutes after the ordeal Credit: Fox 26 Houston Shocking footage showed the dramatic ordeal unfold nine hours into the long journey. After the passenger suddenly leapt up from his seat, he made a lunge for the door handle on the All Nippon Airways plane. While most other flyers were fast asleep, two military veterans were luckily still awake during the bizarre stunt. They quickly hauled the unruly passenger away from the door to stop him from executing his hysterical plan. READ MORE WORLD NEWS 10MINS OF TERROR Passenger plane flies for 10 minutes with NO PILOT The frenzied man was stuck back onto his seat and zip-tied up to prevent him from causing any more chaos. One of the heroic veterans said: "You're not going to make it to that window." The captain was then forced to divert to Seattle Airport. Footage showed cops arresting the suspect and taking him to hospital for check ups. A fellow passenger called Ashley told Fox 26: "He got up in a hurry - I just assumed he was sick. "But then he went for the emergency exit, and two men jumped into action." Moment drunk Scots passenger dragged off Ryanair flight after 'BOMB THREAT' forcing diversion She added: "They zip-tied him to the seats directly behind me." The bystander also described the two men as calm and trained. "One said he had served in the Navy, and the other had been in for a long time, though I didn't catch which branch," she explained. "They kept him restrained for over an hour." As the plane was over Washington state, it diverted to Seattle - just three hours away from its destination in Houston. The pilots landed just 45 minutes after the shocking ordeal. But that wasn't the end for passengers on this chaotic flight. Ashley said: Ashely said: "When we landed, a second man on the flight suddenly started acting strange. Police and medical personnel were already standing on the tarmac when the plane arrived at SeaTac around 4.20am. They boarded the aircraft and located the crazed flyer immediately. Audio recording captured one officer saying: "Once I take you out of the seat, we're going to escort you off the flight, okay? "If you try to fight us, force will be used against you." Both the restrained man and the second strange-acting passenger were escorted off the plane by police. Airport officials said the main suspect had experienced a "medical episode". He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. No charges had been announced yet, and the individual's identity and current condition remain unknown.
