KPRC History

The station first signed on the air on January 1, 1949, as KLEE-TV, and was owned by hotelier W. Albert Lee. It was the 1st television station in Houston, the 2nd in Texas and the 12th in the United States. On June 1, 1950, KLEE-TV was purchased by the Hobby family, owners of the Houston Post, who had signed on KPRC radio in 1925 as Houston's first radio station. The television station's call letters were changed to match its radio cousin on July 3, 1950.

KPRC-TV has been an NBC affiliate from the very first day. Because of its affiliation with NBC, KPRC was the first station in Houston to broadcast the first color program in Houston and was subsequently the first to broadcast in full color.

We were also the first station in Houston with weather radar, videotape for field reporting, the first TV station with a fully staffed Austin news bureau, and the first TV station in Houston to hire female and African American reporters.

Currently, KPRC is owned by Graham Media Group, which is comprised of seven local media hubs, Graham Digital and Social News Desk, delivers local news, programming, advertising solutions and digital media tools for television, online, mobile, OTT, podcasts and audio devices. We are dynamic, local brands that extend well beyond the traditional TV set. Our work helps inform, celebrate and knit together the communities we serve.

WE ARE THE AUTHENTIC, LOCAL VOICE PASSIONATELY INFORMING AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITIES.

Who to Contact at KPRC

People To Know at GMG

Helpful Links

OneLogin is our company portal. This will give you access to Workday, GHConnect, Vanguard, you Compliance training, etc.

If you're having issues logging in, visit https://ssp.grahammedia.com/ to reset your password. After changing your password, login using this link: https://ghco.onelogin.com/

KPRC Intranet (Homebase 2. Kprc.net). This will have station happenings, accounting forms, extension directory, Staff photos, etc. 

(Note - You will need to be connected to our network for this link to open)

Benefits

GMG's full benefit package will be reviewed during your in-person onboarding.

To sign up for our 401K plan. Create an account through Vanguard and link to Graham Holdings Company plan #091600.

For an overview of our 2023 benefit offerings, please scan the below QR code.

Be sure to make your selections within 31 days of your start date.

Health Advocate EAP + Work/Life Program

Details of the program will be discussed during your in-person onboarding.

The company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers:

• Up to four free confidential sessions with a Licensed Professional Counselor per personal issue - these may be in-person or by phone,

• Free half-hour sessions with a Certified Financial Specialist and/or an Attorney to assist with a variety of issues.

You can access these benefits by calling or emailing the information below. You can also visit GHConnect for more information.

DEI

If you're interested in joining one of our 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERG), or in creating a new ERG, scan the QR code to submit an ERG interest form, and an ERG representation will contact you with more information.

For more information on ERG's, you can contact Caroline Chambers, our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Senior Director, cchambers@kprc.com.

To access GMG's DEI Portal, Blue Ocean Brain, use your OneLogin credentials, or contact Caroline Chambers. Here you'll find tons of resources focusing on DEI and a few brain games to give your brain a short break from the day.

Policies

• 2023 Holiday Schedule
• GMG Parental Leave Policy
• Salary Continuation Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan & Form
• Vacation Policy Full- Time
• Vacation Policy Part-Time
• 2023 Pay Schedule
• GMG Travel and Expense Policy
• GHCO Bereavement Policy
• Employee Referral Program

Places to Eat When at Work

within a 10-mile radius of the station

Doordash and Uber Eats deliver from a variety of restaurants as well.

1. Jabastian's Mexican Restaurant 3.8⭐ $$
2. Munchie's 5⭐ $
3. China House 4.2⭐ $
4. Lotus 4.2⭐ $$
5. Pho Binh 4.6⭐ $
6. Gyro Republic 4.5⭐ $
7. Subway 3.1⭐ $
8. Fung's Kitchen 4.2⭐ $$

Places to Eat When at Home

Weekend & Instagram Edition

1. MAD (Westheimer)
2. Tiny Boxwoods (W Alabama)
3. Flora Kitchen (Allen Pkwy)
4. Boom & Bee (W Loop S)
5. The Breakfast Klub (Travis @ Alabama)
6. Karne (Whiteoak)
7. Little Hen (River Oaks)
8. Gatlin's BBQ (Ella Blvd)

Things to Do

Nearby Fitness

(subject to membership fees)

1. Planet Fitness
2. Fitness Connection
3. HCU Bradshaw Fitness Center
4. The Body Master Fitness Studio
5. HOT YOGA PLUS
6. Yoga Tres

Family Friendly

1. Houston Museum of Natural Science
2. Houston Zoo
3. The Orange Show
4. Discovery Green
5. Downtown Aquarium
6. Buffalo Bayou Park
7. Childrens Museum of Houston
8. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Best Coffee Shops

1. Boomtown Coffee
2. Blacksmith
3. Campesino Coffee House
4. Agora
5. Catalina Coffee
6. Tout Suite

New to the Area?

Places to Stay

(High to Low)

1. Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria
2. Aloft Houston Galleria
3. Houston Marriott Westchase
4. Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
5. Home2 Suites by Hilton
6. Best Western Galleria Inn & Suites

Popular Neighborhoods

1. Sugarland
2. Memorial
3. Spring Branch
4. Galleria/Uptown
5. Midtown
6. Pearland
7. Cypress
8. Spring