Tracy Rowlett is an American journalist known for working as a news anchor / managing editor at CBS 11 (KTVT).
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Breakthrough:Co-anchored the evening newscasts with Iola Johnson at WFAA, forming one of the most iconic and dominant local news in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Tracy Rowlett
- Full Name: Tracy Rowlett
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: Colleague of Iola Johnson
- Current Role: Retired news anchor
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1942
- Age: 84 years old
- Place of Birth: Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jill Rowlett
Tracy Rowlett Age
Tracy Rowlett is about 84 years old as of 2026. Tracy Rowlett was born in 1942.
Education
He attended University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- University of Texas at Austin
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Tracy Rowlett's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS 11 (KTVT) and WFAA-TV, a television station.
Organization: CBS 11 (KTVT)
Role: News Anchor / Managing Editor
Period: 1999–2008
Details: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Anchored the evening newscasts and managed editorial direction before retirement.
Organization: WFAA-TV
Role: News Anchor
Period: 1974–1999
Details: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX · Co-anchored the highly rated evening news broadcasts during WFAA's dominant era.
Organization: KXTX-TV
Role: News Director
Period: Early 1970s
Details: Dallas, TX · Managed local market newsroom teams early in his career.
Rise to Fame
Tracy Rowlett gained recognition through Waco CBS Site Standoff.
Notable Coverage
- Waco CBS Site Standoff - WFAA - 1993 - Extensively anchored regional coverage of the major federal standoff event
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Best News Anchor
- Edward R. Murrow Award — RTDNA — Investigative Reporting
Tracy Rowlett Family & Relationships
Tracy Rowlett is married to Jill Rowlett.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tracy Rowlett
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 10, 1942
- Age: 84
- Birthday: July 10
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Texas
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jill Rowlett
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Iola Johnson (Colleague • Longtime WFAA co-anchor)
