Regional News Anchor, KHTS News Desk, Issues Formal On-Air Apology After Using Phrase 'Not Suitable for Work' During Live Broadcast.
PRESIDIO, TX — September 14, 2025 (KHTS) — A veteran news anchor at local affiliate KHTS issued a formal, on-air apology at 6:45 p.m. local time following a live broadcast slip where he described a recent city council debate as "not suitable for work." According to station management, the anchor, identified as Thomas R. Carver, used the phrase inadvertently while transitioning to a pre-recorded segment regarding the city’s new noise ordinance. The term, widely associated with explicit content online, was deemed inappropriate for the 6:00 p.m. family-hour newscast by the station's compliance officer. What caused the anchor to choose the term remains under internal review, although a station spokesperson stated the incident was "an unintentional, isolated error in judgment." The apology, delivered without commercial interruption, affirmed KHTS's commitment to maintaining professional standards. The viral moment has since generated over 200,000 views on social media platforms, with viewer comments largely divided between supportive and critical reactions.