Two more KTSM departures

There are reports of two more departures at KTSM-TV Channel 9.

Sources say meteorologist Russ Pappas didn't get his contract renewed and is now gone.

Also, photojournalist Ric Dupont -- the same photog that filmed Darren Hunt being roughed up when he worked at KVIA -- has left the station unexpectedly.

Comments

[Diver]

When is Gary Sotir leaving?

[the last viewer]

Russ, I always enjoyed your weather casts. Your enthusiasm for meteorology always came across. I wish you the best.

[Bean Bag]

...as long as we dont lose Oralia or Monique we'll be alright...cuz they both be fine!

[It doesn't matter.]

Guess losing all theses good people makes up for all that staff they added when they took over KDBC? Very sad. I didn't think two stations could look more alike, but with more people gone, I guess they will look more alike.

[Eric Boca]

KTSM should have never merged with KDBC.

[RoOsTeR]

Are they trying to make room in the budget for Ben's fake bake, hair highlights and Oralia's Aqua Net?

[AlcoholicsAnonymous]

KTSM has hit the newest low in El Paso media. I can't believe they are letting go all these great people. What morons.

[GayBoy]

Bring that sexy hunk of man-meat Raul Martinez over there!

[me]

As long as Adrianne Alvarez is there I will keep watching!

[Aytewacho]

KTSM has lost sight that these are people with families and lives and no a piece of old equiptment to be discarded. They clam to care about the community and look how they treat thier own. IT STARTS AT HOME!!!

[kaira]

as long as that hottie patottie Kai porter stays, I'm golden.

[Nunya]

Talk about that hair on Oralia, and she sounds like a man. I think she's an alien from Mars Attacks! and she's hiding some huge exposed brain under there...

[Sean Paisano]

Will Channel 4 keep taping at 3:00 pm or are they going to go "live" after they get through with the supoosed new set that is being built?

[Huh?]

@Aytewatco, "KTSM has lost sight that these are people with families and lives and no a piece of old equiptment to be discarded. They clam to care about the community and look how they treat thier own. IT STARTS AT HOME!!!"

Are companies in the welfare business now? No one can be fired if they have a life or a family? Wow, that is some serious liberal thinking. Why don't YOU start a company and hire everyin in El Paso who doesn't have a job? Thanks, that will be great!

[whoami]

Will Channel 4 keep taping at 3:00 pm or are they going to go "live" after they get through with the supoosed new set that is being built?

not if they still only have 1 control room and production staff. you can't do 2 newscasts at the same time. i am so glad i got out of the 9 when i did. i feel sorry for those that i know stuck there.

[RBSProds]

Oralia is beautiful and her voice is sexy. The slight accent is so charming she could read the telephone book for all I care. I sent her an e-mail once complaining about one of their stories and she quickly answered and was just charming in words as well. She's a hottie. She and Adrienne should have signs on their cars that say "Babe on Board".

[It doesn't matter.]

It is terrible for your news business. I can't imagine getting more blood from a stone. I am sorry.

[AlcoholicsAnonymous]

Only good thing about Oralia is that she is good looking, other than that, she is a suck reporter & I agree on her voice sounding a bit manish. I'm betting RBSProds is an ex to Oralia & is a reason why he is talking nice bout' her.