Before joining our team, Joe spent the previous two years reporting in Minneapolis at KARE 11. There he covered major breaking news including three shootings of civilians during the deployment of ICE agents within the city, the assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, as well as the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Joe also covered the fallout from the largest Covid-19 pandemic relief fraud scheme, where fraudsters stole more than $1 billion of taxpayer money across various state and federally funded programs. Before KARE 11, Joe was a reporter with WQAD in Rock Island, Illinois.
Joe attended Augustana College earning a degree in journalism and economics, and is from the Chicago area, the home of his favorite sports team, the Chicago Bears.
In his free time, Joe loves to stay active, whether that be playing sports, skiing, enjoying a hike, or spending time on the water. He also loves to explore new restaurants and enjoy Houston's vibrant culinary scene (recommendations welcome).
Joe is new to Houston, but is already loving all this great city has to offer.
If you have a story, issue, or concern, reach out to Joe on his social media or at joe.e.mccoy@abc.com. He looks forward to telling your stories!
Joe's Stories
77-year-old woman says she can't afford repairs after man smashes 8 of her home windows
A 20-year-old was caught on video throwing multiple objects through a 77-year-old woman's home windows in broad daylight.
Vigil held for missing teen Kristen Galvan six years after her disappearance
Kristen Galvan's mother told ABC13 that after six years, she finally was able to lay her daughter to rest.
Records allege DPS tipped ICE before deadly shooting; DPS says document is 'incorrect'
Records obtained by ABC13 allege that DPS tipped off ICE before the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. DPS said the document is "incorrect."
New poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by 6 percentage points in Senate race
The event comes fewer than 70 days before the midterm election and as Paxton trails Talarico in recent polling.
University of Houston student says she was groped on the first day back on campus
A University of Houston sophomore says her first day back on campus took a frightening turn when a man allegedly groped her twice as she was leaving work at the Student Center South.
Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras, allegedly to stalk woman, court documents show
Another law enforcement officer is being accused of misusing Flock cameras to allegedly stalk a woman, according to court documents out of Fort Bend County.
Memorial Villages residents lose more than $250,000 in fraud cases in a week, police say
Five Memorial Villages residents were defrauded this week in cases that collectively resulted in more than $250,000 in losses, according to the Memorial Villages Police Department.
Houston City Council passes ordinance requiring rental units to provide air conditioning
With the passing of the ordinance, all landlords must install air conditioning within 120 days.
Firefighter charged, accused of sparking fires in Washington County, authorities say
According to a release, Ronald Perry's arrest is in conjunction with a yearslong investigation into the fires in Washington County from 2020 through 2025.
Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits
A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a series of health and safety concerns.