Jacob Rascon is a prominent American Emmy and Edward R, Murrow award-winning Journalist and reporter working for ABC13. There, he serves as the Morning Anchor. He joined ABC13 in January 2022. Jacob is one of four Rascons in the business including his father Art, uncle Dan, and brother Matt all of whom have worked as anchors and reporters throughout the country.
Jacob Rascon Biography
Jacob Rascon is a prominent American Emmy and Edward R, Murrow award-winning Journalist and reporter working for ABC13. There, he serves as the Morning Anchor. He joined ABC13 in January 2022. Jacob is one of four Rascons in the business including his father Art, uncle Dan, and brother Matt all of whom have worked as anchors and reporters throughout the country.
Jacob Rascon Education
He received his education at The Woodlands High School where he graduated. After graduating from high school, he attended Brigham Young University where he studied Broadcast Journalism.
Jacob Rascon Career
He works for ABC13 as a Morning Anchor. He joined the station in January 2022. Jacob began his career at ABC News in Jerusalem covering the Arab Spring from Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt. His assignments have taken him to nearly every state in the union, Mexico, South and Central America, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In his career, he has reported on natural disasters including the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Harvey, and dozens of other storms, deadly tornado outbreaks in the Midwest volcanic eruptions in Hawaii, and California.
And Washington State wildfires; mass migration from Syria; infamous cartel criminal trials in El Paso; migrant caravans; gang violence in El Salvador; mass shootings in Colorado, California, Florida, and Texas; the 2016 Presidential campaign, conventions, and inauguration; the X Games and the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Before joining ABC13, he worked as a correspondent based in Los Angeles and Dallas at KFOX-14, NBCLA, KPRC, and NBC News. Jacob has interned at the Salt Lake Tribune, KUTV News, and the Kosovo Embassy in Washington, D.C. After his freshman year, he moved to Uruguay for two years as a missionary for his church where he learned Spanish.
Jacob Rascon Age
Jacob was born on August 29, 1986, therefore he is 36 years old as of July 2023. He thus celebrates his birthday on August 29th of every year.
Jacob Rascon Height
He stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.76m) tall.
Jacob Rascon Family
Rason was born to Art Rascon (born in 1962) an American former news anchor, and Patti Rason (Mother). He has six siblings by the names of; Natalie, Matthew, Erica, Spencer, Absalom, and Isaac.
Jacob Rascon Wife
Jacob is married to the love of his life Ashley. But it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with five kids; Olivia, Malachi, Elijah, Elena, and Noah. Also, he has a cat and a dog.
Jacob Rascon’s Net Worth
Rascon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through being a Reporter and Anchor.
Jacob Rascon Salary
He earns an annual salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000.
Jacob Rascon ABC13
Jacob works at ABC13 where he works alongside other well-reputed ABC13 reporters, anchors, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Adam Winkler
- Bob Slovak
- Briana Conner
- Brooke Taylor
- Courtney Carpenter
- Daniela Hurtado
- Elissa Rivas
- Elita Loresca
- Erica Simon
- Greg Bailey
- Jeff Ehling
- Jessica Willey
- Jonathan Bruce
- Kevin Roth
- Lileana Pearson
- Miya Shay
- Travis Herzog
- Rita Garcia
- Shannon Ryan
- Shelley Childers