KXAN Anchor?Reporter Daniel Marin is about to get a promotion at the Austin station.

Martin has been tapped to replace legendary Anchor Robert Hadlock who is retiring later this month.

“It’s a weird feeling to be stepping away but I think the time has come and I’m very happy for you to get this position,” Hadlock told Marin.

“Robert Hadlock – on behalf of KXAN, on behalf of Austin, all of Central Texas, all of our viewers. Thank you so much for everything you did for 32 years – your service to our community. It’s not going to be the same without you,” Marin replied.

“Thank you, Daniel. I’m very happy for you,” Hadlock said. “I know what you’re getting into and it’s a good thing. Believe me – it’s a good thing. You’re going to see a lot and experience a lot. I’ll be watching from home for sure.”

There is a old saying that you never want to be the one that replaces a legend. It’s always better to be the person that replaces the person that replaced the legend.

Daniel Marin isn’t going to get that opportunity.

H/T KXAN