Brooke Taylor
Previously, she was a weekend anchor/weekday reporter in Providence, Rhode Island. During her time in Providence, she broke multiple stories that garnered national attention, including a story on the governor defying her own stay-at-home advisory. Brooke was responsible for the top four stories ranked in her station's "Most Viewed Stories of 2020." Brooke isn't afraid to ask the tough questions and hold public officials accountable. In 2020, she broke a story about a police department's failure to search for a missing man, which resulted in his mother discovering her own dead son in a creek.
Brooke got her start in Elmira, New York, where she was the main anchor. During her time at WETM, she hosted the NBC Olympic Zone during the Pyongyang Winter Olympics, field anchored NASCAR weekend and moderated the congressional debate for New York's 23rd District.
Brooke is a proud graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
She is originally from New York City, but excited to make Houston her new home!
If you have a story idea, she would love to hear from you. You can email her at Brooke.taylor@abc.com.
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Brooke's Stories
Fort Bend ISD board member claims timing of superintendent's retirement is 'lacking due process'
A board member claims the board president gave the superintendent an ultimatum - retire or be voted out. The board member was silenced during Monday's meeting while trying to speak the truth of what was going on.
Fort Bend ISD board member claims timing of superintendent's retirement is 'lacking due process'
A board member claims the board president gave the superintendent an ultimatum - retire or be voted out. The board member was silenced during Monday's meeting while trying to speak the truth of what was going on.
Abandoned NE Harris County apartment demolished in hopes to make area safer
This is part of a $3 million nuisance abatement program targeting problematic properties, and neighbors said they are relieved to see it gone after causing trouble for years.
Fort Bend ISD board member claims superintendent was forced out: 'It doesn't add up'
Dr. Christi Whitbeck said she was blindsided about her sudden departure, but a board member claims it boils down to a conflict and the president gave the superintendent an ultimatum.
18-year-old arrested for allegedly attacking 2 women in separate West U incidents in broad daylight
ABC13 spoke to one of the victims as West University Place neighbors are on high alert following the attacks.
Houston mayoral runoff: Data suggests only a few registered voters will choose next mayor
Houston voters are being asked to return to the polls on Dec. 9 to decide who holds arguably the most powerful elected seat in local politics. Yet, historical numbers suggest that few voters will determine that.
New warrant uncovers inner workings of drug smuggling into Harris County Jail
A search warrant ABC13 uncovered alleges more people, including two attorneys, may have been involved in the smuggling of drug-laced papers at the jail.
Conroe gun range owner defiant after a mom claims stray bullet flew into her home
ABC13 was the only station to report on neighbors' anxiety living next to a Conroe gun range. In an update 11 months later, bullets still seem to be flying into homes.
Houston neighbors near crime hotspots claim feeling ignored by city leaders
The One Safe Houston initiative is a resounding success, depending on who in the city you speak to. At city hall, leaders are touting falling crime numbers, while people living with crime daily say that's not necessarily reality.
Numerous attorneys believed to be smuggling drugs into jail, Harris Co. Sheriff's Office says
The arrest of a 77-year-old attorney may be the first of many in the case of drugs being smuggled into the Harris County Jail, investigators said.