Tom Abrahams
From Chernobyl and the Panama Canal, to The Amazon Jungle and the Black Sea, he has shown Eyewitness News viewers how far-away places affect our lives here in Southeast Texas.
Tom also covers national politics and stories that relate to energy, the environment, and the economy. He's covered seven national political conventions and interviewed five US Presidents, cabinet members, and foreign heads of state.
He also has produced five half-hour special reports on subjects including the new space race, the 2008 presidential election, and the future of energy production.
His award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, a National Headliner, multiple Lone Star Press Club and Associated Press Awards, and an Emmy.
In his spare time, he is an author and has penned more than two dozen novels. He is married with two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Florida.
Tom's Stories
Democrats call for special session in letter to Gov. Greg Abbott after drastic school budget cuts
A state representative from Cypress is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to give schools more money, saying the consequences of not giving districts additional funding are dire.
This Week in Texas: HPD's Chief resigns, Judge Hidalgo advocates, and deepfakes threaten Democracy
From policing to politics: Houston's Police Chief resigns, Judge Hidalgo advocates, and deepfakes threaten Democracy.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo appeals to feds in Washington for flood help to end 'vicious cycle'
Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke to ABC13 from Washington, where she's bidding to speed up the process of recovery for the dozens of county residents whose homes were damaged in last week's flooding.
'We have a problem': Public schools in Texas face funding shortfalls
HISD might be the most talked about school district facing financial issues, but it's one of many. Across the state, big and small districts don't have enough money to do the job.
'It's devastating': 200 out of 1,400 River Plantation homes were flooded, officials say
More than 200 homeowners in the River Plantation community in Conroe had devastating damage from the flood, including a first responder who now needs help himself.
This Week in Texas: Mayor Whitmire's first months, HPD scandal, and new border survey results
ABC13 investigates the ongoing scandal at the Houston Police Department that saw thousands of adult sex crimes go uninvestigated and dives into the new survey on how Texans feel about the border crisis.
This Week in Texas: Incumbent Shawn Thierry takes on challenger Lauren Ashley Simmons
On an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 sits down with the democratic candidates in House District 146 and breaks down the Texas Medical Board's abortion guidelines.
EF-1 tornado, severe overnight storms destroy several homes and businesses in Katy
"It was awful," one neighbor said. ABC13 video shows debris scattered across the Katy area following Tuesday night's storms.
ABC13 speaks with candidates for Texas House District 146 in preparation for primary runoff
The Texas House District 146 represents close to 200,000 Harris County residents southwest of downtown Houston. The winner of the runoff on May 28 likely wins the seat in a heavily Democratic district.
This Week in Texas examines Ted Cruz's campaign, energy exports, and Houston drug bust
This Week in Texas examines Ted Cruz's reelection campaign, state energy exports, and a Houston drug bust. Plus, a profile featuring the Chronicle's first Black female news columnist.