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
Katy ISD board members to discuss cost of installing bus seat belts
Katy ISD board members will discuss the cost of installing seat belts in their school buses to comply with a new state law.
Investigation into parking lot takeover leads to arrest after high-speed chase on I-45, HCSO says
The chase stemmed from an investigation into a parking lot takeover with over 100 cars on Greens Road Thursday evening.
HISD confirms some special education students will move campuses for the 2026-27 school year
HISD has confirmed changes are coming to special education after ABC13 was the first to report that some students could be moving campuses next school year.
Montgomery Co. officials credit advancement in DNA tech for arrest in teen's 1986 cold case murder
Authorities in Montgomery County are crediting the advancements in DNA technology and genealogy for the arrest of a man in connection with the 1986 murder of a 16-year-old girl.
Spring Branch ISD to vote on closing Northbrook Middle School next week after $24M budget shortfall
The Houston Chronicle reported that the school had declining enrollment and received an "F" rating from the Texas Education Agency.
All lanes reopened after 18-wheeler wreck shuts down I-610 North Loop WB at McCarty: TranStar
All westbound lanes of I-610 North Loop near McCarty have been reopened after a rollover wreck involving an 18-wheeler on Friday morning.
Multiple staffers fired amid child abuse allegations at Fort Bend ISD's Burton Elementary: Officials
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said an investigation into child abuse allegations at Fort Bend ISD's Burton Elementary led to more staff members being fired.
Several drivers arrested after getting caught street racing on South Loop, HCSO says
The sheriff's office says deputies just happened to come across the drivers racing, adding that they were going 90 to 100 miles per hour, or even faster, around the South Loop.
Man killed, 2 others shot during fight in Midtown parking lot, police say
HPD says a fight erupted between a few men when at least one of them started shooting.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after hearing, sources in courtroom confirm
ABC13 has learned Fort Bend County Judge KP George could be removed from office sooner, following a hearing held on Friday to temporarily suspend him.