Jose Griñan Biography
José Griñan is a skilled American journalist working at KRIV as an anchor. He joined the news team in August of 1993 and has been an integral part of FOX 26 Morning News since its inception, and is now the senior morning news anchor. Apart from his anchor roles, Grinan has produced a variety of special series reports, and hosts “The Black Voice.” He also hosted “Hola Houston” for several years. Both are weekly public affairs programs
Jose Griñan Age
He was born on July 24, 1952, in Tampa, Florida. Griñan is 70 years old as of 2022. He celebrates his birthday on July 24 every year.
Jose Griñan Education
He attended and graduated from the University of South Florida, where he studied speech and theater. Grinan is fluent in Spanish.
Jose Griñan Height|Weight
Grinan stands on an average height of 5 Feet 4 inches and weighs around 70kgs.
Jose Griñan Family
He was brought up in Tampa, FL. His father originated from Cuba, and his mother was a first-generation Cuban-American. José speaks Spanish fluently and takes a great deal of pride in his dual heritage.
Jose Griñan Wife|Married
He is happily married to his charming wife Kathryn Grinan. The couple is blessed with five daughters, Lindsey, Syke, Terni, Amora, and Heather.
Jose Griñan Children
The couple is blessed with five daughters, Lindsey, Syke, Terni, Amora, and Heather. However, he has not revealed information regarding his children.
Jose Griñan Career
He is a volunteer for the National Kidney Foundation, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Special Olympics, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, to name a few. José stays active in the community.
In addition, he is also a board member of several community-based organizations that include the Dive Pirate Foundation, the Houston READ Commission, and Keep Houston Beautiful/Clean City America. He is passionate about speaking to students throughout school districts in our area, giving words of encouragement, motivation, and information about the various aspects and career opportunities available to them. José’s interest in broadcasting came while filming and helping to produce documentaries for the U.S. Army.
Jose Griñan FOX 26
His career has taken him to several major cities throughout the U.S after being discharged from the Army. Before joining the Fox 26 News department in 1993, José worked in New York, Tampa, Miami, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Grinan’s career choice gave him an opportunity to be an eyewitness to both triumph and tragedy. Moreover, he covered the massacre at Luby’s cafeteria in Killeen, TX. He saw civil disturbances firsthand in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as the tragic sewer explosion in Guadalajara, Mexico. Jose has covered hurricanes in the Caribbean and on the US mainland and was one of the first reporters on the scene of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, TX.
He was brought up in Tampa, FL. His father originated from Cuba, and his mother was a first-generation Cuban-American. José speaks Spanish fluently and takes a great deal of pride in his dual heritage. Since 1978, he has been a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. He also maintains membership in the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and the Southwest Alternate Media Project.
José is one of FOX 26’s most requested personalities to serve as “master of ceremony.” José is the father of two adult girls. During his off-duty hours, he enjoys all sports and outdoor activities. Prior to joining KRIV, he anchored and reported at KDFW-TV in Dallas for 2 years. But his Texas roots go back further. He started his broadcasting career in 1975 as a reporter and weekend anchor for KTSM AM-FM-TV in El Paso, TX.
Jose Griñan Salary|Net Worth
Grinan has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 Million which he earns from his broadcasting career.
Jose Griñan Social Media Platforms
He is very active on all social media accounts and he is often seen posting on his platforms. Grinan has over 14.6k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.
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