Owen is Back

I was wondering what happened to Owen Conflenti, the former co-anchor for KPRC Channel 2 News Today. See this from the Chron:

For nearly two decades, Owen Conflenti was a fixture on Houston mornings at KPRC 2. Now he’s stepped away from the anchor desk and into a mix of podcasts, production work and even real estate.

Conflenti left KPRC 2 in November 2025 after 20 years at the station, a milestone he had quietly been working toward.

“People who know me would tell you I always had a goal of 20 years,” he told Chron. “I’ll always appreciate KPRC for giving me the chance to reach that, to call the morning show home for so long. I loved it, and I’m proud of that chapter of my life.” 

Still, he knew it was time for something different. 

“It was also exhausting,” Conflenti said. “I’m thrilled to be spending more time with my family… and sleeping.” As he put it, time starts to feel like it moves faster, and “the timing of my departure was perfect.”

The decision had been in the works. 

“I had been planning for it for a while,” he said. “And I think the timing was right for KPRC, too.”

Since leaving KPRC, Conflenti has taken on several new projects. 

He’s launching a podcast with Mayor John Whitmire called 901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor’s Office, debuting April 1 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The idea is to slow things down and go deeper.

“It’s an opportunity for the mayor to speak at length and give more context to important issues,” Conflenti said, noting that “sound bites and social media videos often limit the conversation.” He said the goal is to give Houstonians clearer information about what’s happening at City Hall. “I enjoy the forum, the conversation, and learning something new each time we sit down.”

Here is the entire read: Owen Conflenti leaves KPRC for surprising new Houston chapter.

Owen is back. I was informed of Conflenti’s podcast with the mayor last Friday. Hey, a lot of folks have podcasts. Good for the mayor and Owen. That is Owen with KPRC Channel 2’s Sofia Ojeda in the featured photo.

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I am sure you have heard about the following. See this from ABC Channel 13 News:

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County judge is drawing widespread criticism, not for a court ruling, but for how he spoke to a courthouse staffer.

Video that circulated widely online over the weekend shows Judge Nathan Milliron in a tense exchange with an IT worker who had come to assist with a computer issue in the courtroom.

In the video, you can see the judge getting terse as the IT technician seemed to joke that the computer issue was a “false alarm.”

“No, it wasn’t a false alarm,” the judge said, who then admonished the staffer, “Don’t joke around. I’m serious about this. It was happening. Get out of my courtroom!”

After telling the staffer to get out of his courtroom, the judge can be seen commenting to himself, “Jesus Christ, sick and tired of this (expletive) today.”

Judge Milliron, who has served on the bench since January 2025, declined to comment on the incident when approached in the courtroom on Monday. He also did not allow cameras inside his courtroom, where he was presiding over proceedings in the 215th District Court.

The Harris County District Court Administration confirms that the IT staffer works for that department. Several judges, speaking off camera, described him as helpful and well-liked. They told ABC13 that the young man is called upon often to help judges with a variety of technical issues in their courtrooms, and always strives to just do the job.

Retired judge Mike Schneider did not comment directly on the incident, but emphasized that judges are expected to meet a higher standard of behavior.

“Judges are required to be patient, dignified, and courteous to everyone. Witnesses, lawyers, anyone in their official capacity,” Schneider said.

Here is the entire story: Harris County judge grabs internet’s attention after confrontation with IT technician – ABC13 Houston.

This knucklehead judge is a MAGA judge who was elected in November of 2024. I wonder if the “What’s Your Point” crew will discuss his behavior this Sunday morning.

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Heading into this 2026 season, Lance McCullers, Jr. was named our fifth starting pitcher. He looked like our ace last night pitching seven innings, striking out nine, and getting the win over the Red Sox. Wow.

It is Dollar Dog Night this evening at Daikin Park.