Funny, genuine, and smart.

I looked forward to working with Kris every single night and I think you all could tell at home.

We had fun here.

KCEN news anchor Kris Radcliffe

KCEN news anchor Kris Radcliffe, who died Wednesday at age 51KCEN/screenshot

Kris loved this community and never took his role for granted.

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An emotional Liepman recalled Radcliffes funny jokes.

Liepman apologized to viewers: I simply cannot get through the newscast tonight and I hope you understand.

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News anchor Bryan Mays of TEGNA sister station KVUE in Austin took over for the remainder of the evening.

Kris Radcliffe, husband, father, grandfather and anchor for KCEN and the community will be missed.

Kris was a kind and generous person who elevated everyone he was around.

It is hard to say goodbye.

Radcliffe had worked at the KCEN 6 Waco-Temple-Killeen station for 22 years.

it’s possible for you to watch Liepmans announcement and stations video tribute below.