Bob Slovak
His two favorite sporting events he's covered are the Astros winning Game 7 of the World Series in LA and watching Vince Young score the winning TD against USC in the Rose Bowl.
Born in Dallas, Bob graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. From his days as a Little Leaguer through is high school career, Bob always had a strong passion for sports. He's carried that passion over to his sports broadcasting career. Bob now brings that passion to ABC13's Programming/Special Projects department as the team's Premium Content Multi-Skilled Reporter.
Bob also teaches Broadcast Writing in the Jack Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston. Being able to pass along his more the 30 years of broadcast knowledge and to connect with the students a rewarding plus to his career. In his off time, Bob loves to go to Astros games with his two sons, two daughters and three grand sons. Golf, guitar and concerts also fill up his time.
Bob began his broadcasting career in Ada, Oklahoma at KTEN-TV. He's also worked in Beaumont at KFDM-TV, at KOTV-TV in Tulsa, and in Phoenix at KNXV-TV. He's been honored with Associated Press, Emmy, and Edward R. Murrow Awards during his sports broadcasting career.
Bob's Stories
From spectator to marathon runner: Inspiration pushes Houston runner to reach her goals
Halle Garrus had never considered herself a runner, but that changed one Sunday morning. She has now run two marathons and is motivating others to get moving.
Mail delivery issues rise in Woodlands Acres neighborhood amid problems with unrestrained dogs
Neighbors in Houston's Woodlands Acres neighborhood are worried because they say they don't get their mail daily.
New UH Athletic Director working to open new doors
Hispanic Heritage Month: Eddie Nuñez shaped by his Cuban roots
Astros-themed baby announcement hits it out of the park!
A major announcement on a major league scoreboard!
Dickinson residents brace for more rainfall amid ongoing flooding in neighborhoods
"It took Harvey longer to flood this bad," one resident said. The water is draining toward the bayou, flooding the streets of neighborhoods on Hughes Road.
Volunteers step in to clean up historic Houston cemetery damaged by Hurricane Beryl
Olivewood is one of the oldest Black cemeteries in Texas, founded 10 years after the Civil War. Like most of the city, it wasn't spared by Beryl, and without federal funding, volunteers are stepping in to help clean it up.
'They're aggressive': It's a team effort to fight off mosquitos this season in Harris County
The sun's out, and so are the mosquitos, looking for your next move. We know this mosquito season has been bad and aggressive, but here's what you can do to fight the pesky bugs.
ESPYs nominee CJ Stroud's breakthrough year wasn't surprising to HS coach
The Houston Texans star's high school football coach told ABC13 ahead of Thursday night's Serena Williams-hosted event that the flashes showed early when Stroud tried out for varsity as a freshman.
Feges BBQ owners serve free meals in Spring Branch area after severe storms hit
"We feed people. This neighborhood has supported us, so we give it back a little bit," Feges BBQ owner Patrick Feges told ABC13 after cooking some meals for those impacted by Thursday's torrential storms.
Volunteers return to restore dignity to graves of former slaves at Fort Bend Freedmen's Town site
The graves have been neglected for years, but a group of determined volunteers sought to change that. Bob Slovak has the story from Kendleton in Fort Bend County.