Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Kara Sewell is a broadcast journalist working at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas. She is an anchor on the show Daybreak every weekday morning alongside Ron Corning.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Kara is originally from Houston & she currently resides in Dallas. Her parents celebrated their 47th Anniversary in 2023.They had a secret wedding at a Justice of the Peace in Odessa, TX.
- The oldest of 3 siblings, Kara is also the shortest amongst them. All the siblings share their birthday on the 23rd of different months.
- For more than a decade, Kara is married to the love of her life Nick, a morning news editor and a former photojournalist. The two met while she was working in Odessa, Texas. Nick celebrated his 40th birthday in 2019, and the couple attended Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to celebrate it.
- Education : In 2001, Kara joined the University of St. Thomas to study Communication and Media Studies and graduated in 2002.
- She then enrolled at The Stephen F. Austin State University in 2002 & graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies.
Kara Sewell Pregnant…Her pregnancy journey
After 13 years of marriage and 17 years as a couple, Kara and her husband are expecting a baby in March 2024. Here’s her journey:
- In 2022, Kara and her husband felt a strong desire for a child, but she sadly experienced a miscarriage.
- Being above 40 years old, they decided to consult a fertility specialist and ultimately chose IVF as a last resort.
- Unfortunately, their first egg retrieval and two embryo transfers did not yield success. After much emotional turmoil, they decided to go for another egg retrieval, essentially starting over. The third attempt involved another egg retrieval and a frozen embryo transfer, where they finally received the joyous news that one of the two embryos had successfully implanted.
- Kara shared her story on Instagram to raise awareness about infertility and offer support to others. She encourages those still waiting for a positive pregnancy test to acknowledge the difficulties but not lose hope. She emphasizes the importance of prayer, seeking support, and advocating for oneself.
Job, Career and Professional Timeline :
- Sewell’s journalism career started as an intern at KTRK-TV in Houston.
- Afterwards, she went in to work with KOSA-TV in Midland-Odessa, West Texas.
- Following Texas, in September 2008, Kara re-located to Wichita, Kansas, where she went to work at KWCH-TV and spent a good six years there.
- Her next stint was at Fox 19, WXIX-TV as a replacement for Jacki Jing up until December 2017.
- Here, she covered the Democratic and Republican national conventions in 2016.
- In early January 2018, she was fortunate to be back in her hometown reporting for WFAA as a co-anchor for Daybreak. Her role at WFAA primarily focuses on storytelling and empowering businesswomen in North Texas through her original series, #UpWithHer.
Kara Sewell Salary, Income and Net Worth :
- As per Salary(dot)com, the average median salary of a Dallas News Reporter is $62,098 per year. The salary range is $38,478 to $99,597 annually. ZipRecruiter gives the average salary as $58,493/year, while the PayScale website mentions $95,730 annually for the same position.
- Drawing from this data, we get a rough estimate of Kara’s salary. Considering her work experience, her annual income will be in the ranges mentioned above.
Awards and Accolades :
Kara has received several awards throughout her career.
- In 2007, Kara scored the 3rd place in Texas AP Division for the Best Reporter Category.
- In 2012 & 2013, she received 1st place for Kansas AP Best Morning Show for two consecutive years.
- In 2017, Kara received an award From Texas Associated Press Award for her coverage of grass fires that had erupted near Fort Davis.
- One of her most memorable interviews was with Werner Coppell, a Holocaust Survivor. During the interview, Werner described to her how he got to escape the Nazis during the infamous “Death March” after they left Auschwitz.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- When she is not working, Kara loves to engage in volunteer work & has been involved with several art organizations, including Susan G. Komen (breast cancer organization) and the Junior League (educational women’s volunteer organization).
- She has hosted an event for the organization, Night to Shine, that supports people with special needs & has supported Visionaries and Voices, which is a no-profit organization in Cincinnati that enables people with disability to express themselves through art.
- Kara is also known for her monthly segments that are aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer.
- Apart from volunteering, she loves going to movies, yoga, and traveling to new places. Her favorite movie of all time is When Harry Met Sally
- Kara loves dogs and owns a Pomeranian named Bailey.
- She loves listening to music with her favorite genre being 1980’s yacht rock, though she also listens to Celine Dion, George Strait, and Eminem.
Body & Other Vital Info
Kara Sewell Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall is Kara Sewell Height : 5′5″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Personal / Home Details :
- Kara Sewell Married? : Yes
- Children / No. of Kids : One
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Nationality : American
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Kara looks great in her Valentine Red dress today!
Why isn’t she on Channel 8 in the mornings? That is why I tune in!
I love Kara. She is one of the best anchors. She could be a great spokesperson too because of her charming personality.
Where is Baily? Haven’t seen her lately.love you both!