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No Mo' Mo after leaving this Seattle TV



A tip from a loyal reader says former KOMO reporter Mo Haider has left KTRK, the ABC in Houston.  Looks like the two year deal ended, one way or the other.  Here's a post from a Houston blogger:

"As I wrap up my time at KTRK, I just wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to all of you," Haider wrote in the memo to the Eyewitness News staff.  "This is the strongest and most talented team I've ever worked with, and I feel lucky to have been a part of it. For as long as I can remember, this station has set the bar and the standard for local news. When I first arrived, it was easy to see why. I learned so much during my time here, and I credit all of you for that."

Grass not greener?   Not sure on this one.

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  1. Rhett WorkmanJuly 23, 2026 at 7:58 AM

    The post from the Houston blogger in full incase anyone wants to have a look: https://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/07/mo-haider-departs-abc13-houston.html. Good luck to Mo wherever he heads next

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  2. IDC9July 24, 2026 at 5:53 PM

    I look forward to seeing where Mo goes next. If he plans to stay in Houston, KHOU might be in need of some more talent as they prepare to take over production of KIAH CW 39's 9pm newscast from KTRK.

    https://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2026/07/khou-11-to-provide-cw39-9pm-newscast.html

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