Randy Wallace biography
Randy Wallace is a renowned American journalist who currently works as an investigative journalist at Fox 26 News in Houston. Wallace has been a part of the station for 31 years since he joined the station in December 1989.
Wallace earned a BA in Broadcasting from Eastern Kentucky University. He then moved to Houston after being told he had “no future in radio” by station managers in several areas. Randy was soon hired by KPRC Radio. He worked there for several years, establishing himself as a competitive reporter covering the police field.
Randy joined KRIV FOX 26 in December 1989 and was one of the first reporters to participate in the station’s acclaimed City Under Siege program. Wallace was “raising dust” in Houston even before FOX 26 News created its first investigative section. In fact, his thorough coverage of the prison system’s contentious “compulsory release” program won him the prestigious Edward R. Morrow Award in 1996.
Randy was nominated for nine regional Emmy Awards between 2001 and 2005, winning six of them for his investigative reporting. He and photographer Jim Dunham were the first FOX 26 News employees to receive a National Emmy nomination in 2005.
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The same year, the Houston Press Club recognized him as Television Reporter of the Year, making him the first FOX 26 News reporter to receive the honor. Randy First’s investigations on FOX continued to “raise dust” in the neighborhood over the years. Many remember Randy’s 2001 story about an elderly widow being evicted by her homeowners association.
Her reports not only helped Wenonah Blevins get her home back, but also spurred politicians to provide homeowners with more legal protection when dealing with homeowners’ organizations. Randy was the first person in the United States to report Medicare wheelchair fraud in 2003. He discovered that Houston was a hotspot for schemes involving motorized wheelchairs and scooters that were happening across the country.
Randy is most proud of his stories at a state-funded halfway house in his neighborhood, which is home to hundreds of convicted sex offenders and other violent criminals. He showed viewers of FOX 26 News how criminals were blatantly smuggling drugs through their Emmy-winning undercover investigations.
Randy likes to expose “crooks” and taxpayer waste. Call Wallace if you know of any irregularities that need to be discovered… He’ll be happy to hear from you.
Randy Wallace Age
How old is Randy Wallace? Randy It is 55 years from 2022. He was born in 1967, in the United States of America. However, Randy has not disclosed his exact date of birth hence it is unknown when he celebrates his birthday.
Randy Wallace’s Wife
Wallace is a married man. However, he did not reveal the identity of his wife. We promise to update it as soon as the information becomes available in the public domain.
Randy Wallace Family
Wallace was born and raised in the United States of America by his loving parents. However, he did not disclose his parents and siblings, we promise to update him as soon as the information is available in the public domain.
Randy Wallace Height
Wallace is approx. height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 m) tall.
Randy Wallace Net Worth
Wallace have an estimate net worth from among $1 million – $5 million. Income from him is mainly from his successful career as a journalist.
Randy Wallace Salary
Wallace receives an average annual salary of $86,245 from his current job as an investigative reporter for Fox26 News.
