An assignment of authorization filing made with the FCC in mid-October 2024 has been dismissed, putting an end to a deal that would have seen the sale of a low-power television station serving San Angelo, Tex.
As RBR+TVBR reported at the time, Maria Guel and her Texas-based Hispanic Family Christian Network signed off on the sale of K33QH-D in San Angelo to Sunshine TV, led by Michael Dagen.
With Mark Denbo of Smithwick & Belendiuk serving as Dagen’s legal counsel, Guel agreed to a $75,000 sale price for the LPTV in Texas. A $25,000 deposit is being held by Crystal Title & Escrow.
However, with no explanation offered, the transaction will no longer be happening. But, there’s a second deal involving Dagen that will not move forward, as the FCC has also dismissed the assignment of authorization filing made in October that would have seen his Sunshine TV acquire KYPO-LD in Tacna, Ariz., from LMO Christian Media Inc.
Meanwhile, Maria Guel has been linked to an ongoing matter at the FCC involving Hispanic Christian Community Network; its former President Antonio Cesar Guel; and Jennifer Juarez. Specifically, a hearing in front of Administrative Law Judge Jane Halprin was convened in August 2023 regarding the license renewal of seven low power television stations and unauthorized transfers of control involving Mr. Guel and/or HCCN.
Juarez is Mr. Guel’s niece; Maria is his daughter and was accused of actually controlling other entities involved in the HCCN matter.
