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
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.
Local defense bar monitors judge's hearing in wake of viral exchange with I.T. worker
While Judge Milliron did not address the incident surrounding a now-viral video involving an I.T. worker, the Harris Co. Criminal Lawyers Association said the judge owes the employee and all of the county an apology for his behavior.
Police say fight over blocked motel doorway led to man dead, another shot in NW Houston
Police say a man is dead and another is injured after a fight broke out at the Scottish Inn on Antoine in northwest Houston overnight.
Shelter-in-place lifted after explosion at Valero oil facility in Texas, police say
In a statement to ABC News, Valero said the fire is out, all employees were accounted for, and that there were no "recordable" injuries. Valero added that it found no air quality concerns following the incident.
Klein ISD increases police presence, safety audit in schools after multiple gun-related incidents
Students will see tighter security as they head back to school in Klein ISD, including more police presence on campus, metal detector screenings, and more random searches with K-9 police units.
Harris County commissioners vote 4-0 to condemn Hermann Park land for hospital expansion
Harris Health CEO detailed hours-long waits at Ben Taub's emergency room, and said patients are being attended to in hallways because of a lack of space.
Higher oil prices not boosting Houston economy yet due to conflict with Iran, expert says
Normally, for Houston, when gas prices go up, the local economy is boosted; however, an expert says that is not the case this time due to the conflict in Iran.
Investigation ongoing after 40-year-old man hit and killed in northwest Houston, HPD says
Police said a man was fatally hit by a car near Salge Drive and Hollister Street on Thursday morning.
Judge Hidalgo says 200-acre wildfire near Greens Bayou is 'still burning, but remains contained'
Judge Lina Hidalgo said the wildfire near Greens Bayou is still burning, but remains contained. Fire crews said they would be watching the wind closely on Wednesday.
Hitchcock mayor arrested in connection with illegal gambling bust, sheriff says
Galveston County Sheriff's Office said it executed 21 search warrants at 20 different locations around Hitchcock, where they said they believe illegal gambling was happening.