Last Updated on: 10th May 2025, 12:19 pm
Art Rascon is a former news anchor, who worked at KABC from 1989–1994.
Born on December 4, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, Rascon spent his formative years in various locations, including Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico, but primarily grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Green Mountain High School near Denver and pursued higher education at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah, earning a degree in broadcast journalism in 1985. During his studies, he also spent six months in Madrid, Spain, focusing on European political science, history, humanities, and the arts.
Rascon began his broadcasting career in 1983 as an associate producer and reporter for KBYU-TV in Provo, Utah. He subsequently held positions at various stations, including KTVX-TV in Salt Lake City, KRBC-TV in Abilene, KVIA-TV in El Paso, and KMOL-TV (now WOAI-TV) in San Antonio.
In 1989, Rascon joined KABC-TV in Los Angeles as a reporter and anchor, covering significant events such as the O.J. Simpson trial, the Rodney King trial, the 1992 Los Angeles riots, and the Branch Davidian standoff. His reporting extended to natural disasters and other major incidents in California.
In 1994, Rascon became a correspondent for CBS News, reporting for the “CBS Evening News with Dan Rather” and “48 Hours.” His assignments included coverage of international events in the Middle East, Central America, and the Caribbean, as well as domestic stories like the Oklahoma City bombing. His spot coverage of Hurricane Opal in 1995 earned him a national Edward R. Murrow Award. (The Famous Info)
In 1998, Rascon joined KTRK-TV (ABC13) in Houston, Texas, where he served as a news anchor for over two decades. During his tenure, he reported on a wide array of stories, including international conflicts, natural disasters, and significant events such as the Haiti earthquake and Hurricane Katrina. He retired from KTRK in January 2022, concluding his career by co-anchoring the 11 a.m. newscast with his son, Jacob Rascon, who succeeded him at the station.
Throughout his career, Rascon received numerous accolades, including two national Edward R. Murrow Awards, 20 Emmy Awards, and multiple honors from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. In 1997, he was recognized as one of only five Latino correspondents appearing on national television networks in the U.S., and Hispanic Business Magazine named him one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in America.
Rascon is married to Patti Rascon, and together they have seven children. Their son, Jacob Rascon, is also a journalist and has worked for various news outlets, including NBC News and KPRC-TV in Houston.
After retiring from broadcasting, Rascon founded the Rascon Media Group, where he serves as president, leveraging his extensive media experience to assist clients in navigating the evolving communications landscape. (rasconmediagroup.com)
Art Rascon’s legacy in journalism is marked by his commitment to storytelling, dedication to covering critical events worldwide, and his role in paving the way for greater diversity in the media industry.
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KABC – (1989-1994)