Oscar Adame

News Anchor

Oscar calls the Valley home, having lived here all his life. Oscar grew up in Donna, and with several family members working in television, it's no surprise he developed an interest in broadcasting.

Oscar began his career in radio in 1977, working at KBFM. He joined KRGV Radio in 1980 as afternoon drive personality, eventually adding freelance voice-over and production talent work to his duties. During his years in radio, Oscar completed his studies at the University of Texas - Pan American, majoring in communications.

"One of the things I am proud of is getting my degree... it opened doors for me."

Oscar has held positions in public relations, marketing, sales and was also a business owner. All of the career moves he made gave him a chance to meet some great people and the opportunity to attain personal and professional goals.

"I enjoyed what I was doing... but deep down inside I missed broadcasting; it's always been a part of me. The Valley is so dynamic, you see the changes everyday. Living in one of the fastest growing regions in the country makes working at NEWSCHANNEL 5 even more exciting."

Oscar lives in McAllen with his wife Cris and three children. When he's not tracking down a story or on the set, Oscar enjoys cooking, especially grilling, camping, reading and spending time with family.

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