DaLaun Dillard Joins KRIV Houston as Morning Anchor

DaLaun Dillard of KRIV Houston
DaLaun Dillard (Image credit: Fox Television Stations)

DaLaun Dillard has joined KRIV Houston, known as Fox 26, as morning anchor. He will co-anchor Houston’s Morning Show with Melissa Wilson weekdays from 7 to 10 a.m. He comes from WEWS Cleveland.

Fox owns KRIV and sister station KTXH in Houston

“DaLaun is committed to reporting on a community's challenges and triumphs. He's personable, engaging and a great fit for Houston's Morning Show,” said Aaron Fernandez-Wische, KRIV VP of content and distribution. “We're excited for Houstonians to welcome DaLaun as part of their busy morning routines.”

Dillard was a weekday evening anchor at Scripps-owned WEWS Cleveland. Prior to that, he was an anchor at Hearst TV’s KETV Omaha, and was reporter/anchor at Nexstar Media Group’s WMBD in Peoria. 

A graduate of Central Michigan University, he holds a bachelor of arts degree in communications and broadcast/cinema arts. 

"I am honored for the opportunity to help Houstonians start their day,” Dillard said. “I am passionate about serving my local community so I cannot wait to get involved in this city that I already love, rich in culture, diversity and delicious food."

Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.