Dave Ward, a broadcasting legend who became the longest-running television news anchor in the world during his remarkable 50-year career at ABC 13 Eyewitness News, has died.

Ward, who began his career as the station’s only street reporter and photographer in 1966, became a trusted voice for generations of Houston viewers. Two years after joining the station, he began anchoring weekday evening newscasts, a role that would define Houston television news for five decades.

Known for his signature greeting “Good evening, friends,” Ward developed a unique connection with his audience, making viewers feel personally welcomed into their evening news broadcasts. His warm, personal approach to delivering the news became a hallmark of Houston television.

Whether covering natural disasters, the spa

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