Keith Garvin Biography
Keith Garvin is an accomplished American Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as an evening anchor at KPRC-TV in Houston, Texas, where he co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts. Since joining the station in August 2012, following his tenure at KTVT CBS11 in Dallas-Fort Worth, Garvin has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Keith Garvin?
Garvin was born on August 24, 1970, making him 55 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on August 24.
Education | Career Background
Garvin attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, graduating in 1995. He also holds a Master of Arts in Cultural Apologetics from Houston Christian University. At KPRC 2 in Houston, Texas, Garvin serves as an evening anchor, where he co-anchors the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts. He joined the station in August 2012 and has covered major events such as the American Sniper murder trial, two presidential inaugurations, the Fort Hood shooting tragedies, four World Series with the Houston Astros, the Summer Olympics from Tokyo, Brazil, and Paris, the Pope’s visits to the U.S. & Mexico, and local contestants on NBC’s The Voice. His reporting earned him a regional Emmy in 2013 for Best Newscast and a Murrow Award in 2021 for continuing coverage of George Floyd’s death.
Prior to joining KPRC-TV, Garvin worked at KTVT CBS11 in Dallas-Fort Worth, co-anchoring CBS11 News This Morning, CBS 11 News at 4 PM, and TXA21 News First in Prime in HD 7 pm to 9 p.m. Before that, he had served at several stations across the region, including NBC4 Washington WRC-TV (2006–2009), WTVD-TV ABC11 in Raleigh, NC (2001–2003), KFSN-TV ABC30 in Fresno, CA (2000–2001), KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, KOLO-TV in Reno, NV, and ABC News. As a correspondent at ABC News, Garvin was a member of the White House Press Corps, covered the war in Iraq & several hurricanes, and reported from Afghanistan & Rwanda.
He also interviewed figures such as Rev. Billy Graham, Condoleezza Rice, Justice Clarence Thomas, and Colin Powell. Beyond the newsroom, Garvin serves as a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a member of the Houston Association of Black Journalists, and a board member for the Houston Area Urban League. Off-screen, Garvin enjoys collecting swords, traveling, reading, and is a huge fan of BBQ brisket.
At KPRC-TV, Garvin works alongside;
- Caroline Brown
- Anthony Yanez
- Nick Mantas
- Justin Stapleton
- Randy McIlvoy
- Daniella Guzman
- Sofia Ojeda
- Lisa Hernandez
- Andy Cerota
Keith Garvin Partner | Kids
Garvin is married to his wife, Lisa Bell-Garvin. The couple tied the knot in June 1996, and 2026 marks their 30th wedding anniversary. On Mother’s Day, May 13, 2024, Garvin celebrated his wife through one of his Instagram posts, where he captioned, “Happy Mother’s Day to this awesome wife of mine! You are truly a treasure & love our girls (and me) so well. Moms make the world go ’round 🤎.” Together, they have four daughters: Rileigh, Kalee Garvin, Raegan Garvin, and Kendyll Garvin.
Keith Garvin’s Parents and Siblings
Garvin was born and raised in the United States, but has chosen to keep his family life private. Details about his parents and siblings have not been shared publicly, and there is no confirmed information about his family background. However, any updates will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Keith Garvin’s Salary
Garvin earns an average salary that ranges between $ 30,000 and $ 50,000.
Keith Garvin’s Height
Garvin is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Keith Garvin Net Worth
Garvin’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Garvin is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @kprc2keithgarvin, where he has more than 4.4k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @KPRC2 Keith Garvin, where he has over 19k followers, and on Twitter @KPRC2Keith, where he has about 4.4k followers.