Dominique Leh Joined FOX 7 Austin News Team
The reporter began her new role in Austin this week after moving from KXXV 25 News in Waco.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Jobs — General
Austin news viewers saw a new face this week as reporter Dominique Leh debuted on FOX 7 Austin. She joins the local station following a three-year tenure at KXXV 25 News in Waco.
Why it matters
Local news stations frequently shift staff as reporters move between markets across the state. These transitions often follow broader organizational changes, including recent industry-wide workforce reductions.
The E.W. Scripps company recently cut approximately 200 positions across its local television division. This follows a broader trend in media staffing adjustments.
The players
Dominique Leh
A journalist who recently transitioned from KXXV 25 News in Waco to a reporting position at FOX 7 Austin.
E.W. Scripps
The media company that operates multiple local television stations and recently implemented corporate-wide layoffs.
Bobby Poitevant
A former employee at KXXV 25 News who lost his position during the company's recent workforce reduction.
Julieanna Jackson
A journalist who joined the FOX 7 Austin news team in August 2026.
The details
Dominique Leh began her reporting career in Texas before joining KXXV 25 News in August 2023, where she worked for over three years. Her departure from the Waco station occurred in August 2026 amid wider company layoffs that also saw the exit of Bobby Poitevant. In Austin, she arrives alongside Julieanna Jackson, who joined the FOX 7 newsroom in August 2026 after concluding her time at KCEN 6.
Timeline
Dominique Leh joined KXXV 25 News in August 2023.
Dominique Leh concluded her role at KXXV 25 News in August 2026.
Dominique Leh debuted at FOX 7 Austin in September 2026.
The Texas Context
This transition reflects the ongoing contraction of the local television news industry across Texas and the broader United States. The shift mirrors larger corporate staff reductions that have impacted multiple regional newsrooms recently.
Viewers tuning in to local news can expect to see new reporting staff on their morning and evening broadcasts immediately. These updates are part of regular rotations within the local broadcast landscape.
The takeaway
Newsroom rosters in Texas are currently seeing significant turnover due to shifting corporate structures in the media sector. Watch your local evening broadcasts to see how these staffing changes impact coverage of city events.
Further reading
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