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Sports Director Darby Brown Left CBS Austin

The television journalist departs for a new role at 12News in Phoenix.

Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Football

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After two years covering local sports, Darby Brown has concluded her tenure at CBS Austin. She is relocating to Phoenix, Arizona, to begin a new position at 12News.

Why it matters

Brown, who joined the station in 2024, is returning to her hometown in Arizona to pursue a long-term career goal. Her move marks a change in the local sports broadcasting landscape after her two-year stint in the capital city.

Brown concludes a two-year tenure at CBS Austin that began in October 2024, following previous reporting roles in Waco and Midland. Her career started with her graduation from Chapman University in 2017.

The players

Darby Brown

A sports journalist who recently concluded a two-year tenure at CBS Austin.

The details

Brown announced her departure from the station via an Instagram post on her final day of work. She previously served as the sports director at KWTX in Waco and reported for KWES NewsWest 9 in Midland. She is set to begin her new role at 12News in Phoenix early next week.

Timeline

  1. 2017: Brown graduated from Chapman University.

  2. October 2024: Brown joined the CBS Austin news team.

  3. September 28, 2026: Brown concluded her tenure at CBS Austin.

  4. Early October 2026: Brown begins her new position at 12News in Phoenix.

The Texas Context

Brown's transition follows the historical trend of television journalists migrating between regional markets like Waco, Midland, and Austin. Her move to Phoenix marks a common trajectory for broadcasters seeking positions in larger media markets.

Viewers will see a change in the CBS Austin sports reporting team effective immediately following Brown's departure. Those who followed her coverage can tune into her new station's broadcasts starting next week.

The takeaway

Brown has moved on to a new opportunity in her hometown after contributing to local sports coverage for two years. Viewers can watch for the new team lineup on CBS Austin broadcasts starting this month.

Further reading

You can follow the latest developments in local athletics coverage on our Football page.