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
Alief YMCA to shutter its doors on May 30 amid federal funding cuts: 'Devastating news'
The center in Alief will close for good next month. "It just seems like there could have been another decision," a member of the YMCA family told ABC13.
'Disney on Ice' arrives in Houston this weekend
Two of the stars of "Disney on Ice" stopped by the ABC13 and are ready to get people up and dancing to the beat as their favorite characters slide by on the ice.
Houston Food Bank facing money troubles amid loss of millions of federal dollars
The charity says a loss of millions of federal dollars is going to significantly impact its ability to provide help to those in need.
New online guide for Harris County homeowners to help protest property taxes
Appraisal notices for Harris County are sent out around April 15. You have until May 15 to file your protest, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed.
Home-invasion suspect shot with own gun after tenant wrestles it from him in SW Houston, HPD says
Police said a struggle ensued between one of the suspects and a tenant, in which the alleged intruder pulled out a second weapon but the tenant wrestled it away and shot him.
Texas closer to banning junk food from SNAP benefits program after Senate passes bill
A bill limiting what you can purchase with food stamps is advancing. What does that mean for the program's future? Here's what we know.
Harris County could raise minimum wage to $20 for county employees if proposal approved
There's a new push for a higher minimum wage for Harris County workers, and if approved, the raises wouldn't stop there. Here's how it would work.
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.