Robert Hadlock is a weeknight anchor on KXAN News 36 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Hadlock joined KXAN in August of 1990. In 1998 he made local television history becoming the first Austin reporter to report from Cuba. Based at NBC News headquarters in Havana, Hadlock filed live reports on the visit of Pope John Paul II. The coverage included in-depth reports on life in Cuba, the last outpost of Communism in the western hemisphere. Hadlock's crew also arranged a unique family reunion. An Austin man, who had fled Cuba on a raft, was able to see his family in Havana for the first time in nearly 4 years. His wife and two children were brought to the NBC studios in Havana for an emotional reunion. It happened live and only on News 36.

Since coming to News 36, Hadlock has anchored coverage of every state and local election. He has reported from three national political conventions. In 1996, Hadlock was the only local television news reporter assigned to cover the GOP presidential primary in New Hampshire. In May 1997 he reported live from Jarrell and Cedar Park in the days after devastating tornadoes ripped through Central Texas. In 1993, Hadlock filed numerous reports on the Branch Davidian siege near Waco and reported live during the burning of the compound. In November of that same year he reported on ceremonies marking the 30th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination in Dallas. He has also reported on hundreds of stories of importance to Central Texas viewers too numerous to mention here.

During Hadlock's tenure at KXAN-TV, he has received the "Best Newscast" award from the Texas Associated Press in 1992, 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Hadlock was chosen "Best News Anchor" by the staff of the Austin Chronicle newspaper.

As an active member of the community, Hadlock serves with several local organizations.

Hadlock's career has included a five year stint in California. From 1982-87 he was weekend anchor/reporter at KCRA-TV in Sacramento. He covered many significant California stories including the Coalinga earthquake, forest fires in the Sierra and major flooding in the Sacramento area. Hadlock filed numerous reports on activities at the State Capitol and was a lead reporter during election nights.

From 1987-1990 Hadlock held various anchor positions at KVUE-TV in Austin. In 1989, Hadlock received a United Press International Award for "Best Spot News Story." He covered the 1988 Republican National Convention and the 1990 Economic Summit in Houston. While at KVUE-TV he served as co-host for the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. For three years, Hadlock helped raise thousands of dollars for Brackenridge Children's Hospital.

Hadlock's television career began in 1979 at KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana where he served as anchor, reporter and producer. In 1980 the Associated Press honored his station's efforts with the "Best Newscast" award. Hadlock also produced and anchored 30-minute specials on Louisiana politics.

In October of 1980, Hadlock joined the news staff of KSLA-TV in Shreveport, Louisiana. He produced and co-anchored the 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. weekday news broadcasts.

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