Hema Mullur Leaving KEYE-TV, Husband, Age, Net Worth
Who is Hema Mullur?
Hema Mullur is an American former broadcast journalist. She most recently served as the main news anchor for the weekday 5:00, 6:00, 6:30, and 10:00 p.m. newscasts at KEYE-TV.
She was also the lead spokesperson for the station in various community activities such as school supply drives and local chamber of business events. Hema also provided live field coverage for nationwide crisis stories such as the Austin bombings and Dallas police shootings.
Hema Mullur is an Alumni of The University of Texas at Austin
Mullur is a well-educated woman. She graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast Journalism, a Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors, and a Doctor of Law (JD).
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Husband
Mullur married her husband, Bryan Ashton in October 2020. They are blessed with one child, a daughter named Veena Lakshmi. Veena was born on February 2, 2022. She posted on her Twitter account;
“Welcome to the world, Baby GIRL! Veena Lakshmi arrived 2/28/22 at 6:04 pm at a petite 5lbs 6oz. She is the sweetest thing and mommy, daddy, and puppy sister just adore her already. @bryanashton and I are so blessed she’s ours! 💕”
Hema Mullur Leaving CBS’ KEYE-TV
Hema began her broadcasting career in Midland, Texas, and later moved on to El Paso, Texas, and Denver, Colorado stations. She began working for CBS Austin KEYE in 2014.
She received the Lone Star Emmy in 2010 for contributing to a documentary about female pilots deployed in El Paso during World War II.
Hema was a nominee for Best Anchor in the 2018 Texas Associated Press Broadcasters contest and a Lone Star Emmy in 2017 and 2018 for the state of Texas.
Aside from her career, Hema is dedicated to serving the Austin community’s charities and non-profits. She is a member of the Austin Public Library Foundation’s board of directors as well as the Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
Hema previously spent the period from September 2011 to May 2014 working as an anchor and reporter at FOX 31 KDVR. She was hired as the 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. anchor for the weekend newscasts, but after only five months she was moved to Primary Anchor for the 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday.
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Where is Hema Mullur Going After Leaving KEYE-TV?
Mullur announced in June 2023 that she would be quitting KEYE after nine years of service. She published a post on Facebook that reads;
“My tenure with CBS Austin has ended after nine years. Thank you to the Central Texans who allowed me to spend every night in their homes to share stories, give updates on breaking events, and serve as a reliable resource in emergencies.”
“Austin will always be a second home to me and hold a special place in my heart because it is where I have experienced the most significant life events.”
“I had not planned to wrap up my career as a journalist and had hoped to use my educational background in law in that capacity, but if I never find myself in another newsroom again, I will say goodbye knowing that I did the sort of work and was the kind of teammate that my communities and coworkers deserved.”
“The number of people who have proactively reached out to me with encouraging words assures me that I’ve done at least one thing correctly all these years. Above all, I’m glad to be an Indian American woman who succeeded in an unusual career path.”
Hema Mullur Salary
Mullur earns an estimated annual salary of between $50, 000 and $200, 000. She generates her income from her career as a journalist.
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How Tall is Hema Mullur?
Hema stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches.
How Old is Hema Mullur?
Hema is currently in her mid-30s. She has not revealed her exact age and place of birth.
