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Bob Ballou joined CBS 42 as Sports Director in August 2007. Answer to your first question: Yes. Bob Ballou is his real name. He has to show his driver's license as proof all the time. Bob arrives in Austin from San Antonio where he worked at the CBS affiliate. Prior to that, he worked in Columbia, Missouri. Bob attended the University of Missouri and proudly graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism. However, he is originally from Dallas and his roots run deep in Texas sports. His parents attended the University of Texas and raised him with Longhorn ties (literally - they bought him burnt orange ties; figuratively - they passed on their trait of bleeding burnt orange). Don't be fooled though - his mom is NOT "Cat Ballou". She's better looking. Ballou won the 2006 Texas Associated Press Award for Best Sportscast. He is extremely excited about getting involved in church, charity and of course the sports world surrounding Austin. Bob enjoys playing and watching any and all sports. He and his beautiful wife Vanessa married in September 2007. They have two dogs--a boxer named Bayleigh and a Doberman named Hera. | 