News reporter Sherman Desselle is departing from Fox 26 after four years the Houston station.
Desselle, who is known for his reporting on topics ranging from crime to community impact news, announced Sunday on Instagram that after 18 years in the news industry, he would be stepping away from the business and leaving Fox 26.
“After four years in Houston and 18 years in this business, it was time to make a change — not just a new job title, but an opportunity that would be better for my family and me beyond the newsroom. I thank God for this new opportunity,” Desselle wrote in the Instagram post.
Desselle, a Louisiana native and graduate of Northwestern State University, joined Fox 26 in 2022 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. He worked for several years at KALB News Channel 5 in Louisiana.
“My time at Fox 26 was fantastic,” he wrote. “I put every skill I had to work: reporting, anchoring, streaming, writing, strategizing. I did it all.”
During his time in Houston, Desselle also spoke to students in schools, hosted local events and moderated political forums, according to his Fox 26 bio. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, where he helped raise scholarship funds for students.
In the Instagram post, Desselle wrote that he would announce his next step at a later date.
“Thank you to every Houstonian who made me feel at home and welcomed me into your community,” he wrote. “See you later, see you soon.”
The Houston Chronicle reached out to Desselle for further comment.