Robert Hadlock

Robert Hadlock anchors KXAN Austin News at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. weekdays. He has been a fixture in Austin television since 1987 and has held his current position at KXAN Austin News since 1990.

What's your name?
Robert Hadlock

What's your position?
Anchor, KXAN Austin News weekdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m.

When did you start at KXAN?
August 27, 1990

What was your most memorable story?
Spending 10 days in Cuba in 1998 covering the visit of Pope John Paul, II.

How did you get started in TV?
Weekend anchor/Weekday reporter at KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Where did you go to college?
The University of Texas at Austin

What's your hometown?
Marshall, Texas

What's your favorite thing about Austin?
The people of course, and the luxury of having Big City amenities without most of the Big City problems.

What's your guilty pleasure?
Eating Blue Bell Natural Vanilla Bean Ice Cream right out of the carton.

How would you like to make a difference?
Raising my children to make the right choices.

What's your favorite band or musician?
Elton John is an incredible talent.

What's your favorite movie?
Of those released lately I'd have to say "The Departed."

What's your favorite TV show?
Reality show: "The Amazing Race" Drama: "Friday Night Lights"

What's your favorite food?
Prime Filet Mignon with buttered baked potato.

You can e-mail Robert at Robert.Hadlock@kxan.com.