Kathy Vara Bio | Wiki
Kathy Vara is an American anchor and reporter. She currently serves as a News anchor at NBC4 News. Prior to joining NBC4, Kathy was an employee of an NBC affiliate based in Dallas, Texas. She as well served at ABC affiliates KVII-TV based in Amarillo, Texas in the late 1980s.
Kathy came from KSAT-TV still in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas when she joined KVII-TV. In June 1994, Kathy was working at KNBC’s Today in L.A. as the station’s morning newscast. While at KNBC, Kathy covered many stories such as the O.J. Simpson criminal trial. The Columbine High School shooting, the Oklahoma City bombing, as well as the North Hollywood bank robbery shootout.
Kathy was also at KABC-TV serving as their morning newscast until early 2010. Kathy appeared on air for her first time on March 29, 2010, on the “Today in L.A.” show. After anchoring for KABC Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” morning show from 1994 to 2001, Kathy then returned to “Today in L.A.” after anchoring.
Kathy Vara Age
She was born in 1953, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America. Kathy is 69 years old.
Kathy Vara Height
She is a woman of average stature. Kathy stands at a height of 5 ft 4 in ( Approx 1.6m).
Kathy Vara Family
She was born to her father and mother in San Antonio, Texas, United States. However, Kathy does not share any information about her parents and siblings with the public.
Kathy Vara Husband
She is happily married and shares her romantic relationship with her lovely husband called Rene Vara. Kathy lives in Los Angeles with her family. However, there are no details about the couple’s wedding date or if they are parents yet.
Kathy Vara Education
She attended a local high school and after graduating, she proceeded to the University of Texas System. There, Kathy enrolled in a journalism course and upon graduating, she was awarded a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Kathy Vara NBC4
She co-anchors NBC4’s weekend evening newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., as well as 11 p.m. Kathy also co-anchors the weekday NBC4 News at 11 a.m.During the week, she works as a general assignment reporter. She relocated from the East Coast to Southern California in 1994 so as to become a co-anchor of “Today in LA,” the station’s early-morning newscast. Kathy has won three Golden Mike Awards for her Best Daytime Newscast.
She was among those who were awarded two local-area Emmy Awards for their Best Regularly Scheduled on the Daily Morning Newscast. Kathy is well known due to her dedication to organizations that promote Lupus awareness as well as education. Her passion for sports has helped local non-profit making organizations to utilize horses and riding skills to teach inner-city youth some important life skills.
The Compton Junior Posse as one of these organizations honored Kathy in 2011 due to her work with the after-school program. The program helps Compton youngsters stay off the streets as well as keeping out of gangs. The National Hispanic Media Coalition gave Kathy Local Impact Award for her Excellence in Broadcast Journalism.
Kathy’s other colleagues at NBC include;
Simone Cuccurullo-anchor
Rachel Depompa-reporter
Jasmine Turner-anchor
Megan Wise– meteorologist
Nick Russo-meteorologist
Mikea Turner-anchor
Sophia Armata-meteorologist
Diane Walker– anchor
Beverly White-reporter
Kathy Vara Salary
Her main source of income is from her job as a News anchor at NBC4 News. Kathy earns an average salary of $ 81,312 per year.
Kathy Vara Net Worth
She has accumulated a decent wealth working for more than 40-years in the journalism field. Kathy’s estimated net worth is $1.8 million.
How Old Is Kathy Vara
Kathy is a 69-year-old American journalist who was born in 1953, San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Who Is Kathy Vara
Kathy is an American anchor and reporter. She currently serves as a News anchor at NBC4 News. Prior to joining NBC4, Kathy was an employee of an NBC affiliate based in Dallas, Texas.