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
Whooping cough cases on the rise in Galveston County, mirroring nationwide spike
Galveston County's Health District says there are several confirmed cases, and even more suspected cases are under investigation. Last year, there were no reported cases of whooping cough in the county.
Baytown gas station ordered to pay $50K fine for price gouging during Hurricane Beryl
The Harris County attorney said the owners of the Super Stop on North Main Street agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty after they were unable to justify an over 40% price hike on gas during Beryl.
UT Health researchers studying effects of 'magic mushrooms' on depression
Researchers are looking for volunteers to help with a study to determine if the chemical found in psychedelic mushrooms is effective in fighting depression.
Man pulled from Galveston Bay during deputy murder manhunt identified, Galveston Co. DA says
Galveston police also revealed that authorities might not have gotten to the suspect if it wasn't for an eagle-eyed deputy city marshal who was heading home from work.
Housing advocates call for statewide action as Harris County and Houston faces affordability crisis
According to a report, families with an average income in Harris County feel that they cannot afford the average home. An advocacy group says affordable housing is a state-wide issue.
Despite shocking finale involving Houstonian, Bayou City's 'Bachelor' run in spotlight not over
The Bachelorette Jenn Tran and Houston's own Devin Strader did not find life-long love after the lights faded, but that does not mean our city is done with the TV spotlight.
Spike in various insurances has middle-class consumers searching for cheaper options
According to officials, the spike is being severely felt in Texas, where the number of people searching for cheaper insurance is up 16% from the previous year.
Committee awards all 8 Harris County constables 17.5%, $45,000 pay increases
The constables went before Commissioner's Court on Tuesday to file a grievance about how much they're making, arguing they were being paid significantly less than their subordinates.
Surfside Beach city council officially accepts resignation of police chief amid exodus
The chief's resignation comes amid weeks of drama with an ugly clash between the city council and the police department. The department now has just five remaining full-time officers.
CenterPoint withdraws its request to increase customers' electricity rate after intense criticism
CenterPoint Energy withdrew its request that customers be charged an electricity rate spike to pay part of the $1.8 billion in Hurricane Beryl debt.