Lauren Sierra has departed from CBS 4 and NBC 23 after less than a year. She is now stepping away from television news and revealed her plans to pursue a different career path. After five years in journalism, she is returning to school.
Why did Lauren Sierra leave journalism at CBS 4 & NBC 23?
Lauren Sierra announced that her final day was August 7. She shared the news through posts on Facebook and Instagram. Sierra expressed gratitude towards the journalists she collaborated with in the Rio Grande Valley.
In her Facebook post, she wrote, “Today was my last day at CBS 4/NBC 23. I’m so grateful to have gotten the chance to report and anchor in the Rio Grande Valley. I worked with incredible journalists and I wish them all the best as I move on to an endeavor outside the news industry.”
Sierra also reflected on her journalism journey through another post on Instagram. She wrote, “5 years in, around, out, back to, and now out of journalism. Younger me would be so happy to know I accomplished a dream. Future me is so proud that I accepted that dreams change.”
Sierra joined the stations in late December 2025. She returned home to work as a field reporter. Prior to this, she worked at KTXS News in Abilene, where she held positions as a reporter, producer, and weekend anchor.
Her journalism career also included time in Washington, D.C., where she served as press secretary for U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro. Additionally, she spent a year reporting in the Texas Panhandle and worked in CBS News’ corporate offices in New York.
Now, Sierra is preparing for another significant career change. She informed MySA that she plans to attend law school. ValleyCentral has experienced several staff changes recently; Rudy Mireles and Derick Garcia both announced their departures. Blake Holland also left the sports desk while Noah Gulley later joined the station from Miami.
Sierra’s exit marks another major departure from television news as she transitions to school. Her next chapter will lead her toward law.
