There’s been a different face behind the anchor desk at one of Houston’s TV news stations lately. Jennifer Reyna, best known to viewers as KHOU 11’s traffic expert, has been filling in on the station’s newscasts more frequently in recent weeks. This week, she joined Jacob Rascon at the anchor desk while filling in for Ilona Carson.
Reyna has appeared on several broadcasts since at least June, including the station’s noon newscast, taking on anchoring duties in addition to her regular traffic reports.
The fill-in role has also sparked curiosity among viewers. On Wednesday, Reyna asked her social media followers whether they prefer seeing her reporting traffic or sitting at the anchor desk, prompting speculation about whether she could be taking on more anchoring responsibilities at KHOU 11.
Reyna has been the station’s traffic expert since joining KHOU 11 in November 2021, returning to Houston television after a two-year break from local TV news…