Overview

• On May 26, 2025, FOX26 Houston announced that José Griñán had died at age 72.
• Griñán anchored FOX26’s morning and evening newscasts from 1993 until his 2023 retirement, covering key events such as the Branch Davidian siege and major Gulf Coast hurricanes.
• He began his career as a documentary cinematographer in the U.S. Army before holding anchor roles in El Paso, Tampa, Miami, New York and Dallas.
• Viewers and colleagues remembered him for his charisma, warmth and dedication to storytelling that made him a familiar face in Houston.
• Outside the newsroom, Griñán supported organizations including the National Kidney Foundation, Special Olympics and Keep Houston Beautiful; he is survived by his wife, Kathy, and two daughters.