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
2 men killed when car flipped and slammed into tree in violent Upper Kirby crash, HPD says
The front passenger told investigators they were coming back from a party and the driver had been drinking. It's unclear what the driver's level of intoxication was or if he had anything else in his system.
Broken elevator leaves seniors stuck inside another complex managed by Houston headquartered company
Two senior living complexes in different parts of town have tenants dealing with the same problem: no working elevator. People who use walkers or wheelchairs haven't been able to leave for months.
15-year-old suspect shot by police charged, accused of firing shots at HPD officer during chase
The Houston Police Department said the 15-year-old suspect was running away from officers when he shot at them following a suspected drug deal.
3 in custody after chase and tense standoff in northeast Houston, police say
Police say they had to call in the SWAT team when the driver said he had several guns and explosives in the car.
CenterPoint Energy's new natural gas rate for December takes effect
If you have a gas heater, stove, or fireplace, you'll start paying more to CenterPoint. Here's how much more you'll be spending on your natural gas bill.
Brother charged in connection to shooting death of 16-year-old near Tomball, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said that the victim's 17-year-old brother stated he thought the pistol was unloaded when he pointed it and intentionally pulled the trigger.
'This is a necessity': Broken elevator has renters stuck inside for months at senior living complex
Residents at a senior living complex said they've been stuck inside for four months due to a broken elevator. One tenant even goes to the lengths of having the fire department help her out every time she needs to leave the building.
Harris County attorney pushes for stronger laws to protect Texas renters from negligent landlords
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee has seen apartments with roach infestations and frequent car break-ins firsthand. Now, he's on a mission to help renters in similar situations.
Houston Housing Authority CEO resigns amid leave during investigation
The resignation comes as the organization was under investigation because of the complex built on land where the city used to burn trash.
Hardin ISD middle school principal arrested on child porn charges in Liberty County
The investigation began after a student and his mother made a report about a social media video allegedly sent to the student by the 56-year-old principal.