Jacob Rascon ABC13, Bio, Age, Height, Education, Family, Father, Wife, Children, Salary and Net Worth

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Jacob Rascon Biography

Jacob Rascon is an American journalist who works as a reporter for KTRK-TV in Houston. He joined the ABC13 in January 2022 after working at the NBC affiliate KPRC-TV. Rascon occupied the position of his father Art Rascon who worked as the news anchor for KTRK-TV from 1998 to 2022. 

Jacob Rascon Age

Jacob attained 35 years old in the year 2021. He was born on August 29th, 1986, in Abilene, Texas, in the United States of America. He usually celebrates his birthday every year on August 29th, and his birth sign is Virgo.

Jacob Rascon Height

Jacob has a body height of 5 feet 8 inches which is equivalent to 1.76 meters. He also has a moderate bodyweight of 68 kilograms which is approximately 150Ibs. 

Jacob Rascon Education

Jacob earned his high school diploma from The Woodlands High School. He afterward joined Brigham Young University where he studied broadcast journalism. He interned at the Salt Lake Tribune, KUTV News, and at the Kosovo Embassy in Washington D.C. after a while leaders of the Balkan country declared independence. After his freshman year, he relocated to Uruguay for two years as a missionary for his church, where he learned Spanish.

Jacob Rascon Family

Jacob was born on August 29th, 1986, in Abilene, Texas, in the United States of America. He is the son of Art Rascon (father) a former news anchor for Disney-owned KTRK in Houston, Texas, and Patti Rascon (mother). He grew up alongside his six siblings, Natalie, Matthew, Erica, Spencer, Absalon, and Isaac. His younger brother Matt Rascon is also a journalist.

Jacob Rascon Father, Art Rascon

Jacob is the son of Art Rascon who is a former news anchor for Disney-owned KTRK in Houston, Texas. Jacob occupied his father’s position at KTRK after working in the station from 1998 to 2022. The pair coanchored a newscast together before Art retired and Jacob began working on-air full time the following day.

Art Rascon told viewers at 11 a.m. that his last day at KTRK was “bittersweet” and said it was “an honor” to be able to anchor with his son.

Jacob Rascon Wife

Jacob married his lovely wife Ashley Rascon in a private wedding ceremony in August 2008. Together are blessed with five children namely Olivia, Malachi, Elijah Gabrielle, Elena, and Noah. This happy family lives in the Houston area with their dog and a cat.

Jacob Rascon Children

Jacob and his wife Ashley Rascon are parents of five children namely; Olivia, Malachi, Elijah Gabrielle, Elena, and Noah. 

Jacob Rascon Salary

How much does Jacob Rascon earn? Having been working as a news reporter, he receives an estimated average annual salary of $39,189. This is the average reporter‘s salary at KTRK, as of March 29, 2022, but the range typically falls between $32,164 and $50,521. However, salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years one has spent in his or her profession.

Jacob Rascon’s Net Worth

Jacob’s net worth is estimated to be $1 Million as of 2022. He has accumulated all of his wealth through his primary source of income mainly as a journalist and in the other businesses, he has invested in. However, his salary improves a year after the other, therefore we will keep updating you.

Jacob Rascon ABC13, KTRK-TV

Jacob works as a reporter for KTRK-TV in Houston. He joined the ABC13 in January 2022 after working at the NBC affiliate KPRC-TV. Rascon occupied the position of his father Art Rascon who worked as the news anchor for KTRK-TV from 1998 to 2022.

Rascon also worked as a Dallas-based correspondent for NBC News prior to which he was a reporter for KNBC, the NBC owned-and-operated station in Los Angeles. Besides his journalism career, Jacob serves is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he served an LDS Mission in Uruguay immediately after acquiring his diploma from The Woodlands high school.

Rascon is a very educated and skilled personnel who schooled at Brigham Young University and Brigham Young University–Idaho. His uncle, Dan Rascon, and his younger brother, Matt Rascon, are also news broadcasters in Salt Lake City at NBC affiliate KSL-TV.

Jacob Body Measurements and Facts

  • Full Names: Jacob Rascon
  • Career / Profession: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Age: 35 years old as of 2021
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Date of Birth: August 29th, 1986
  • Place of Birth: Abilene, Texas, in the United States of America
  • Birthday: August 29th every year
  • Body Measurements: Under Review
  • Height: 5 feet 8 inches (1.76 meters)
  • Weight: 68 kilograms (150)
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Ashley Rascon
  • Children: Five
  • Net Worth: $1 Million as of 2022
  • Salary: Average annual salary of $39,189

Jacob Rascon Residence

Jacob together with his wife and their five children live in the Houston area with their dog and a cat.

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