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Houston Bids Farewell to Beloved TV Anchor Dave Ward

12/16/2025

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Houston mourns Dave Ward, the city’s longest-serving TV news anchor, who died on December 13 at age 86.
Ward's public visitation will occur on December 18.
Funeral services are scheduled for December 19 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
Ward began his career in 1966.
Ward earned a reputation for his signature greeting, "Good evening, friends."

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Story summary

Houston mourns Dave Ward, the city’s longest-serving TV news anchor, who died on December 13 at age 86.
Ward's public visitation will occur on December 18.
Funeral services are scheduled for December 19 at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.
Ward began his career in 1966.
Ward earned a reputation for his signature greeting, "Good evening, friends."