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
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.
'He's unbelievable': North Shore linebacker Jarvon Coles coming up big on and off the field
Both high school teams facing off on Friday are always loaded with talent, but ABC13 salutes a player making it happen on the field and in the classroom with a 4.1 GPA.
'It's self-sustainable': Cy-Fair ISD steps up security for students with new classroom pods
According to the district, each pod has its own teacher workroom, student restrooms, and staff restroom, leaving students no need to enter the hall.
Former Bachelorette contestant Cam Ayala pays it forward after leg amputation
Once vilified for revealing a personal insight on "The Bachelorette," the 34-year-old is now rising above that moment. "You can turn tragedy into triumph."
The 36th Annual Art Car Parade ready to roll!
Get ready for the art car parade
The Fay School students transform 1993 Mercedes into the perfect Art Car
Scholarship made in honor of late teacher helps The Fay School enter the Art Car Parade for the first time.
The Roughnecks Danielle Lee blazing a trail for other women
Danielle Lee, the only female executive for the Houston Roughnecks, is making a big impact.
Get up-close look at Final Four teams during open practices on Friday
You don't need a ticket to any of the Final Four games to have a fun-filled basketball weekend. Our suggestions to a great time!
UH vs. UCLA in 1968: Elvin Hayes remembers leading Cougars in first big college basketball game
Elvin Hayes remembers leading the Cougars to back-to-back Final Four appearances in 1967 and 1968. Why he says this was a game-changer for college basketball.
Pro football players hungry for an opportunity as XFL training camp begins
"It's competitive. It always is between the offense and the defense. With the talent we have, it's a challenge for both sides," Houston Roughnecks Head Coach Wade Phillips said.