Background
Wood, Robert O'Brien was born on November 14, 1962 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of George Wallace and Holly (Sharp) Wood.
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Robert O'Brien Wood
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Student, Southwest Texas State University, 1982.
Career
Reporter, anchorman, Stations KGNB/KNBT, New Brauntels, Texas, 1982-1983; reporter, anchorman, Station KBUC-AM-FM, San Antonio, 1983-1985; editor, anchorman, Station KRNN, San Antonio, 1985-1987; news director, Stations KONO/KITY, San Antonio, 1987-1990; radio morning host, Station KLBJ-AM, Austin, Texas, 1990-1993; capitol bureau chief, Texas State Network, Austin, since 1993.
Achievements
Membership
Member Texas Associated Press Broadcasters (radio president since 1989, Chairman of the Board 1991).
Connections
Married Michelle Vancil.
Education
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1982
Awards
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Recipient Best Newscast in Texas award United Press International, 1985, Best Radio News Reporter in San Antonio award Current magazine/Broadcast Promotions and Marketing Executives, 1987, Best Newscast in Texas with Staff of 3 or Less award Associated Press, 1987, 88, 2d place Best Radio News Anchor award Associated Press, 1987, honorable mention Best Newscast under 10 Minutes Associated Press, 1989, honorable mention Best Anchor in Texas, Associated Press, 1989.Recipient Best Newscast in Texas award United Press International, 1985, Best Radio News Reporter in San Antonio award Current magazine/Broadcast Promotions and Marketing Executives, 1987, Best Newscast in Texas with Staff of 3 or Less award Associated Press, 1987, 88, 2d place Best Radio News Anchor award Associated Press, 1987, honorable mention Best Newscast under 10 Minutes Associated Press, 1989, honorable mention Best Anchor in Texas, Associated Press, 1989.