Kris Gutierrez is an American journalist and lead anchor for Merit Street Media.
Popularity
#24279 Most Popular
#24279 Overall #7321 in Famous People
Score: 14
Boosts: 0
Popularity is based on reader activity and boosts.
Best Known For:The television program Merit Street flagship nightly news
Breakthrough:Became FOX News Channel's Dallas Bureau Southwest Regional Correspondent in 2007
10 Quick Facts About Kris Gutierrez
- Full Name: Kris Gutierrez
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Merit Street flagship nightly news
- Current Role: Lead anchor
- Current Employer: Merit Street Media
- Place of Birth: Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Krystle Gutierrez
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
Kris Gutierrez Age
Kris Gutierrez's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Career & Work
Kris Gutierrez's career includes news and reporting roles with Merit Street Media and KPRC-TV, a television station.
Organization: Merit Street Media
Role: Lead Anchor
Period: 2024–Present
Details: Dallas, TX · Hosts the flagship nightly broadcast focused on objective news delivery.
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: 2020–2022
Details: Houston, TX
Organization: KXAS-TV (NBC 5)
Role: Afternoon Anchor
Period: 2015–2020
Details: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Anchored daytime and evening newscasts, securing major news awards.
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Dallas Bureau Correspondent
Period: 2007–2012
Details: Southwest Region · Solely responsible for editorial news coverage spanning Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Rise to Fame
Kris Gutierrez gained recognition as lead Anchor on the television show Merit Street flagship nightly news.
Notable Coverage
- George Floyd Protests & Social Justice Coverage - NBC 5 DFW - 2020 - Anchored news coverage that earned the station an Edward R. Murrow Award
Awards & Achievements
- Best News Anchor — Regional Emmy Award — Nominated seven consecutive years, winning six individual honors
Kris Gutierrez Family & Relationships
Kris Gutierrez is married to Krystle Gutierrez. He has 2 children, Katelyn and Kristopher Jr.
- Father: Oscar Gutierrez
- Mother: Peggy Gutierrez
- Children:
- Katelyn
- Kristopher Jr
Lesser Known Facts
- He wears exotic Lucchese boots every day with his suits, earning him the newsroom nickname 'Gutz and boots'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kris Gutierrez
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Texas
Family & Relationships
- Father: Oscar Gutierrez
- Mother: Peggy Gutierrez
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Krystle Gutierrez
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Krystle Gutierrez (Spouse • Wife of 17 years)
- Oscar Gutierrez (Parent • Father)
- Peggy Gutierrez (Parent • Mother)
