Brandon Hamilton
It is a full circle moment to come back to Houston as Brandon was on the digital team for ABC13 from 2015 to 2018. While on the digital team, Brandon helped create content for ABC13.com and the station's social media accounts.
In Waco, Brandon covered the Killeen-Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) area, working out of the Bell County Newsroom. He covered many national stories, including the funeral of George Floyd in Houston and the mass shooting in Midland-Odessa in 2019. He also pushed top military officials for answers following the murder of Houston native and soldier Vanessa Guillen.
In Charlotte, he worked the crime beat, covering homicides, the rise in youth violence, and was a voice for families looking for justice. His reporting also took him to Washington D.C. twice, as the family of Shanquella Robinson pushed the Biden administration for answers following her death in Mexico.
Brandon's career started in Orlando, Florida as a reporter and web producer for a news-talk radio station. He also worked a season for the NBA's Orlando Magic.
He is a Florida native with a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree from Texas Southern University.
Some fun facts: Brandon volunteered in TSU's athletics department, the KTSU radio station, and was also an adjunct professor for the past three years, teaching journalism classes to undergraduate TSU students.
Brandon is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Brandon's Stories
City of Houston to vote on sexual misconduct settlement for former HFD employee
The City of Houston's contract with firefighters may be changing. An intimate video shared years ago by one firefighter may play into today's process.
Man in his 80s accused of firing gun on METRO bus on S. Gessner in SW Houston, police say
METRO police said the bus driver acted quickly and was able to open the doors to let all the passengers out. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Investigation underway after 1 person found dead in southeast Houston house fire, HFD says
Firefighters reminded Houstonians to stay safe while using space heaters as temperatures drop outside. The exact cause of the fatal fire is under investigation.
2 killed in wrong-way crash on Highway 6 near Briar Forest in west Houston
Thanksgiving Week is off to a tragic start for two families after a wrong-way crash just blocks away from Westside High School late Sunday night.
Democrat Sean Teare is projected winner in tight Harris County district attorney race
Just over 24,000 votes separated Sean Teare from the republican nominee, Dan Simons.
Sen. Ted Cruz keeps US Senate seat for Texas, beating out challenger Colin Allred
It has been projected that incumbent Senator Ted Cruz wins re-election against Democratic challenger Colin Allred. Live results on ABC13's website and app.
US Senate race: Colin Allred, Ted Cruz make last-minute push to voters
This has been a historic race, with both candidates raising more than $160 million combined. No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in 30 years.
From Apollo to the polls, Poppy Northcutt now 'helping democracy survive'
Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is a woman of many talents. A former NASA engineer and attorney, she also serves as an election judge, which she considers a privilege.
Southwest Fwy reopens 8 hours after police chase ended in deadly shooting with 2 hostages rescued
Houston police said the suspect who was killed kidnapped his wife and child at gunpoint from an apartment complex earlier in the day after an assault was reported Sunday.
Hearing begins over road closure in Kemah that businesses say is hurting sales
A legal battle will continue to playout over a stretch of 6th Street that been blocked for two months in Kemah. Businesses in the area told ABC13 that it's affecting their bottom line.