TAKING Over for Dad

A week ago, FTVLive told you that Jacob Rascon was leaving KPRC in Houston and we said that rumors were he was heading across the street to KTRK.

Jacob’s dad Art Rascon has been the longtime Anchor at KTRK and he announced yesterday that he is stepping down.

And as expected the station announced that Jacob was joining the ABC-owned station.

"I remember visiting the station as a kid and meeting Dave Ward, Deborah Duncan, Wayne Dolcefino and Marvin Zindler," said Jacob. "The fact that I'm now following in their footsteps and my father's, who is the consummate journalist and an even better person, makes me immensely proud."

Art is leaving at the end of the year and here is a portion of an email he sent to the staff:

"My dear friends, after 36 years of reporting the world, and more than 28 years with the ABC/Disney company, it's time to pursue other opportunities ... Thank you for such an incredible and rewarding journey. You know how to cover news and every day you bring amazing stories to life ... You have my most sincere gratitude for your hard work and incredible insight into producing award-winning stories. It has been such a blessing to witness history in a remarkable way. Truly, I have had the best job in the world. I'm not leaving yet-I will still be around until the end of the year, but I wanted to give you this early notice. Of course, I would be remiss if I did not thank my television partner of more than 23 years, Melanie Lawson ..."