Don Harris Biography
Don Harris is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who presently works for News 4 San Antonio as a daily Sports Anchor and Sports Director. In November 1989, he began working at the station.
How old is Don Harris?- Age
Harris is 43 years old as of September 2021. He was born on September 8, 1978, in Georgia, United States.
Don Harris Education
He attended Churchill High School and the University of North Texas in San Antonio.
Don Harris Height
Harris the Emmy Award-winning journalist stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Is Don Harris Married?- Wife
Harris is a happily married man. He is married to his loving wife Julie Harris. The couple has two sons; Landry Harris and Grant Harris.
Don Harris News 4 – Career
In 2019, he will begin his 30th year with the station. In 2018, the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences presented Don with the prestigious Silver Circle award. For his career accomplishments and more than 25 years of community involvement, he was honored at the Sports Emmy Awards presentation. It is the highest distinction bestowed by the Emmy Awards organization. Harris was named best commentary, best sports special, and best sportscast by the Associated Press in 2017. For his sports anchoring, storytelling, and comments, he has won and been nominated for Emmys. In addition to his signature, he has garnered multiple Texas A.P. Broadcasters honors for outstanding sportscast and best sports narrative.
The Texas Association of Professional Broadcasters has honored him with multiple accolades for best sportscast and best sports story, as well as his distinctive “Don’s Extra Point,” which has won numerous awards for Best Editorial/Commentary. He also does play-by-play for UTSA Football and a local live high school football program called “Thursday Night Lights.” Harris is a well-known figure in the San Antonio community. He earned the renowned Edna McGaffey Media Excellence Award from the San Antonio Express-News and the local chapter of American Women in Communications for his work on the air and in the community.
He was named one of the San Antonio Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty” rising stars in the community, and the San Antonio Current readers voted him “Best Talk Radio Host.” Harris made broadcasting history when he became the first and only person to host a live radio sports talk show while also anchoring a live television sportscast. Harris founded the Don Harris Golf Classic in 1998, a golf tournament that benefits a variety of charities, including the Arthritis Foundation and The Family Service Association, The Autism Treatment Center, S.A. Youth, and the First Tee of San Antonio.
Over a million dollars was raised for local children thanks to the participation of many notable local sports superstars. Harris is also a member of the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation and San Antonio Sports boards, as well as the advisory board of the Miracle League of San Antonio. All of them are actively involved in making a difference in the lives of San Antonio’s children. Harris has covered multiple Super Bowls, Final Fours, and all five Spurs World Championships throughout his 30-year career at News 4 San Antonio. Race for the Rings on News 4 WOAI was one of San Antonio television’s most popular programs.
Don Harris’s Net Worth
Harris has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – and $5 Million.
Don Harris Salary
Harris earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 – $ 110,500.
