Jeff Ehling
Jeff began his reporting career in 1986 near his hometown of Statenville, Georgia. Jeff worked for an ABC Affiliate WVGA in Valdosta, Georgia for three years before moving to NBC affiliate WMGT in Macon, Georgia. In 1990, he got a job working for the CBS affiliate, WCTV, in Tallahassee, Florida. While there, he was the Bureau Chief in Valdosta which gave him the chance to again report on the news wherein the place he graduated high school and college. Before leaving WCTV, he was promoted to weekend anchor.
In 1996, Jeff moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, where he was a general assignment reporter. He looks back on South Florida with great fondness because that is where he met his wife.
In December of 1999, Jeff's wife got a job in Houston so they moved to Texas. A month later, he was fortunate enough to land a position as the morning reporter at KTRK.
Since joining the ABC13 family, Jeff's family has grown. He and his wife are proud parents of two boys who keep them very busy and occasionally bleary-eyed. During Jeff's tenure at KTRK, he has covered hurricanes, Operation Iraqi Freedom from Kuwait and Iraq and Texas troops guarding the prisoners at Guantanamo, Cuba. He looks forward to many more exciting stories and happy years in Houston.
Jeff enjoys travel and pro football (GO TEXANS). He holds a degree in Television from Valdosta State University.
Jeff's Stories
National Transportation Safety Board flags bridges in Houston area that need assessment
After the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, officials examined bridges across waterways across the U.S., including Houston.
Jay-Z sues Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, alleging he pushed his client to file 'false claims'
Part of Jay-Z's lawsuit claims that Tony Buzbee pushed his client to go forward with "false claims," which the Houston attorney called the allegations against him as "total (BS) and he knows it."
Houston's New Faces of Pride trades parade for 'Rainbow Rodeo'
The city's newest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration surprised many last year when they announced they would host their own Pride parade and festival. Now, they are flipping the script again.
Make a difference in a child's life as a Houston Reads Day volunteer
Nearly 75% of Houston third graders cannot read on level. On Friday, Feb. 28, join ABC13 and help share the magic of storytelling in celebration of Houston Reads Day.
Broadway musical Mean Girls takes center stage at the Hobby Center: 'So surreal'
A Houston actor spoke to ABC13 about his role in the show and how bringing his work to the Hobby Center is a dream come true.
Mayor says HPD made dozens of arrests during weekend Washington Corridor ride-along
The mayor said on Friday and Saturday, they made 215 traffic stops, recovered eight firearms, took part in three chases, and made 48 arrests along the Washington Corridor.
Harris County Attorney sues shed company accused of taking customers' money
A Houston-area shed company is facing a lawsuit over allegations of fraud in part of a Harris County Attorney's new crackdown on businesses accused of ripping off customers.
Changes coming to Aggie ticket pull tradition after safety concerns: 'We put students at risk'
At a school known for its traditions, a big change is on the way for the 2025 season of Aggie football.
Syrians in Houston react to fall of the Assad regime: 'It's a 50-year dream that's been realized'
The fall of the Assad regime, which has ruled Syria since the 1970s, collapsed on Sunday. The nation has been embroiled in a civil war for more than a decade and millions of Syrians fled their homeland to escape the war.
Where to watch UT vs. A&M: Looking ahead to matchup this Thanksgiving weekend
ESPN College Football Analyst Roman Harper spoke with ABC13 about football and gave his perspective on what is sure to be a great matchup this Thanksgiving weekend.