Adam Winkler
The longtime Houstonian who grew up in Spring and graduated from Klein High School anchors the weekend evening sportscasts. Additionally, he reports - both news and sports - for ABC13 throughout the week, including frequently co-anchoring the 3 p.m. newscast.
Winkler comes home to Houston after five years as Sports Director and weekend morning news co-anchor for WTKR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Norfolk/Virginia Beach. During his half-decade working in Virginia's largest media market, Adam led the relaunch of WTKR's sports department and helped the team transform to an award-winning operation.
Prior to leaving Texas for Virginia in 2016, Adam worked for KEYE-TV in Austin and KWTX in Waco, after starting his career at KNOE in Monroe, Louisiana, in 2004. Winkler's pair of Lone Star Emmy Awards for Sports Anchor are two of 12 career Emmy nominations for Adam. He's also been honored with 19 Associated Press Broadcasters awards in Virginia, Texas and Louisiana.
Throughout his career, Winkler's award-winning coverage has featured everything from the College World Series to competitive tree climbers, and everything in between. He's reported from Super Bowls XLVII, LI, LII, LIII and LIV, multiple Final Fours and the longest basketball game in Big 12 history. However, his memorable assignments are not limited to sports. Adam reported live from West, Texas, on the morning of April 18, 2013, following the town's deadly fertilizer plant explosion, and he also extensively covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Most recently, he assisted with WTKR's live coverage of the Virginia Beach mass shooting in May 2019.
Adam is a proud alumnus of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he helped the Pirates baseball team reach the conference title game four straight years and twice advance to the NCAA Division III championship. Adam and his wife Jess have a son (Connor, born in 2018) and daughter (Quinn, born in 2020). Although both children are natives of Virginia, they were "born on" Texas soil. Both babies had a jar of Texas dirt underneath their Norfolk, Virginia hospital beds during delivery. In fact, Quinn's jar featured infield dirt from Minute Maid Park Adam scooped up while reporting from the 2019 World Series.
Adam's Stories
Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell on Astros' early season struggles: 'They have to start winning games'
Jeff Bagwell, who played his entire career with Houston and currently serves as a senior advisor to Jim Crane, did not hold back on what needs to happen with this team.
PVAMU student-run television organization captures sights and sounds from Chevron Championship
"I feel like it's an opportunity and a showcase to these golf fans what an HBCU can do," a PVAMU student told ABC13. More than 20 students help produce seven hours of live TV from the Chevron Championship.
Making a racket: 3-person team to string 350+ rackets in US Men's Clay Court Championship
"In Houston, especially because it's clay court, we'll always do more than 350 rackets," Randy Gibson, a professional tennis racket stringer with over 20 years of experience, told ABC13.
Will newly-acquired Stefon Diggs be difficult for Texans? ESPN insider gives insight on WR's past
Yes, the Stefon Diggs trade opens up the Texans offense more than it already has. But should fans worry about a conduct problem? An ESPN NFL insider cleared the air with ABC13.
3-year-old cancer survivor's has her artwork showcased during PGA Tour's Houston Open
"We told her that everyone is seeing her artwork, and she was like, 'Oh, yay.'" The same art that helped 3-year-old Maggie Hill through her hospital stays and chemo appointments was worn during the Houston Open by the caddie for Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world.
No. 15 ranked, Spring-based PGA player 'nervous' for ceremonial 1st pitch in Astros-Yankees game
"My caddie, Carl, bought a couple mitts and a ball last night at Dick's," Sahith Theegala, who ranks 15th in the PGA's world rankings, said. The 26-year-old PGA player, who resides in Spring, focuses not only for the golf course at the Houston Open, but the baseball field at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.
Joe Espada's parents proud their son 'finally' made MLB managerial debut
The 48-year-old had long been a candidate to lead an MLB clubhouse for years. On Thursday, he finally did it, with guests in the stands, near and dear to his heart.
How Coogs star guard Jamal Shead's parents impacted UH's basketball program
"We believed in the Sampsons," Shead's mom said. "They became like family. So, we encouraged Jamal to just trust the process, and he did." Three years later, Shead is one of the most-successful and most-decorated players to ever wear a Coogs jersey.
Playing favorites: Coogs freshman developed affinity for teammate during NCAA Tournament
These Coogs realize the NCAA Tournament is a chance to pick up wins and fans - some of whom might suit up for the program down the line.
No. 1 UH faces upset-minded Longwood Lancers, whose coach and 3 players have Houston ties
"That's crazy," a Longwood Lancers player who went to Cypress Ranch said about facing the hometown team. Houston's opponent is also coached by someone who worked on the staff of the first-ever 16th-seeded team to beat a No. 1 seed.