For nearly two decades, Owen Conflenti was a fixture on Houston mornings at KPRC 2. Now he’s stepped away from the anchor desk and into a mix of podcasts, production work and even real estate.
Conflenti left KPRC 2 in November 2025 after 20 years at the station, a milestone he had quietly been working toward.
“People who know me would tell you I always had a goal of 20 years,” he told Chron. “I’ll always appreciate KPRC for giving me the chance to reach that, to call the morning show home for so long. I loved it, and I’m proud of that chapter of my life.”
Still, he knew it was time for something different.
“It was also exhausting,” Conflenti said. “I’m thrilled to be spending more time with my family… and sleeping.” As he put it, time starts to feel like it moves faster, and “the timing of my departure was perfect.”
The decision had been in the works.
“I had been planning for it for a while,” he said. “And I think the timing was right for KPRC, too.”
Since leaving KPRC, Conflenti has taken on several new projects.
He’s launching a podcast with Mayor John Whitmire called 901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor’s Office, debuting April 1 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The idea is to slow things down and go deeper.
“It’s an opportunity for the mayor to speak at length and give more context to important issues,” Conflenti said, noting that “sound bites and social media videos often limit the conversation.” He said the goal is to give Houstonians clearer information about what’s happening at City Hall. “I enjoy the forum, the conversation, and learning something new each time we sit down.”
At the same time, he’s working behind the scenes with Houston First Corporation, producing content that promotes the city and stepping into voice-over work.
He’s also part of Courtside, a basketball podcast hosted by Houston Rockets superfan Marc Israel, helping produce long-form interviews with players, analysts and others connected to the game.
Outside of media, Conflenti has made a more unexpected shift into real estate after earning his license. He’s now working with a group focused on helping agents develop their personal brand and better connect with their communities.
He’s also staying plugged into Houston’s arts scene. Conflenti serves as a creative advisor for the Houston Jazz Collective, supporting the group through video production, technical guidance and ongoing creative counsel.
For now, a return to TV is not the focus, though he’s not ruling it out.
“Never say never, but I’m enjoying my work now,” Conflenti said, adding that he still gets a mix of news and content work through his current projects while focusing heavily on growing his business and helping others find their voice.
“I’m fortunate to be surrounded by very talented people who push me every day to keep building.”