Courtney Carpenter
Before ABC13, she worked as a morning reporter at CW39 in Houston, as a morning reporter at KBTX in Bryan, Texas, and as a multi-skilled journalist/sports anchor/reporter at KRBC and KTAB in Abilene, Texas.
From covering state championship sporting events to devastating hurricanes and wildfires, to the breaking story of any given day, Courtney is passionate about people and knows it's a privilege to tell their stories for a living.
Courtney graduated from Dallas Baptist University in May 2013, where she played on the golf team.
She was born in Louisiana and raised in northwest Arkansas.
Courtney is thrilled to be part of the ABC13 team. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their fluffy rescue dog. She also loves trying new restaurants (Tex-Mex is her favorite!), going to any and all sporting events, and traveling.
She loves meeting new people, so say hi if you see Courtney out covering a story. You can connect with her on social media or send her an email at courtney.b.carpenter@abc.com. Story tips and restaurant recommendations are welcome!
Courtney's Stories
Major water main break near Washington Avenue floods streets in normally busy area
According to Houston Public Works, contractors for an energy company hit a water main while they were trying to install a utility pole in the normally-busy area.
Father accused of driving 100 mph, crashing into a ditch, and leaving injured family in N. Houston
HPD says the father, who they are still looking for, ran off and got picked up by another car after the crash into a north Houston ditch. His oldest child was ejected, and everyone was taken to the hospital.
Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to review state-created Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
At this point, they didn't decide to adopt the curriculum, they just decided to review a sample of the materials, which have been controversial because some of the lessons include biblical references.
Family says they feared for 18-month-old's safety before she was killed in driveway accident
The toddler's grandmother was waiting on the day she'd get to meet Cora and was saving gifts for the baby's first birthday. Cora never got the gifts, and she'll never see another birthday either.
Bystander killed in shooting between 2 groups of young people at NW Harris Co. McDonald's, HCSO says
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a 61-year-old bystander died from his injuries at the hospital. Meanwhile, investigators tracked down several people who were involved in the fight, but the search continues for the shooters.
HFD crews expect office building that set fire near West Beltway to collapse
HFD crews have been assessing the damage from Wednesday's fire, as there is now concern that the building's walls may continue to collapse.
Rideshare driver takes himself to the hospital after being shot while working, HPD says
The rideshare passenger told police that as soon as he realized they were getting shot at, he ducked down and didn't see who was shooting at them. At last check, the driver was in critical condition.
Plans to 'reimagine' convention district include 700,000-square-foot expansion of GRB
The game-changing vision will create a "vibrant, walkable convention and entertainment district unlike anyplace else in the nation," according to a release from Houston First.
Deputies shoot and kill man who was allegedly damaging gas pumps and 'acting erratically'
ABC13 video shows one gas pump with the screen ripped off with wires exposed. The suspect reportedly got a Taser away from a deputy during the struggle, and that's when things really escalated.
Aldine ISD votes to close 6 schools in the district amid declining enrollment, budget deficit
The district said the campuses are underutilized but are still fully staffed and maintained, and closing the schools could save the district roughly $32 million.