Jonathan Bruce
Jonathan joined ABC13 in December 2021 as a digital anchor and began anchoring the 4 PM & 6:30 PM newscasts alongside Mayra Moreno in the fall of 2023. He has helped lead ABC13's coverage of major events in southeast Texas, from Hurricane Beryl's impact to Texas's immigration battle, along with news-making stories in the world of sports, tech and entertainment.
Prior to joining ABC13, Jonathan was a digital anchor at KKTV Channel 11 News in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he helped launch the digital "Breaking News Center." His path to the news desk began in sports as a reporter, radio host, writer and play-by-play announcer in Mississippi. In 2016, Jonathan founded a sports media and film company with his brother Henry, producing a host of successful shows and a regionally-televised documentary series. Working alongside his brother was a great reward and challenge!
Jonathan attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Tx. and earned a M.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. He is a native of Jackson, Miss. who grew up immersed in the culture of music, sports and storytelling in the Deep South.
He and his wife Grace have fallen in love with Houston and have two wonderful boys, Iverson & Campbell, both born in the Bayou City. Jonathan is an avid golfer and singer. When he's not on screen, you can likely find him at Memorial Park Golf Course, or enjoying Houston's incomparable food & culture with his family.
Jonathan's Stories
No. 3 Longhorns, No. 15 Aggies one win from pivotal College Football showdown on Nov. 30 on ABC13
ESPN's Peter Burns outlined the stakes in an interview with ABC13 ahead of the college football games played this weekend.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum joins ABC13 to discuss playoff rankings and Week 11 in college football
ESPN's Paul Finebaum joined to walk us through playoff rankings, plus the big SEC games to watch.
Houston Grand Opera debuts 'Family Day' production of 'Cinderella'
ABC13 spoke with Houston Grand Opera star Isabel Leonard about the production of "Cinderella" and the new initiative to bring opera to all Houstonians.
'The road goes through them': No.10 Texas A&M looks to continue run in road test at South Carolina
No.10 Texas A&M's surprising march into College Football Playoff contention continues this weekend. On Saturday, the Aggies will take on South Carolina at 6:30 p.m. live on ABC13.
Houston Chronicle report shows 2-time elected official may not have shown up to work for years
Serious questions are emerging about the job of two-time elected Harris County Tax Collector Ann Harris Bennett involving what she is, or isn't, doing.
Home affordability in Houston and Harris County see sharp decline, new report shows
Despite the city's long-standing reputation as one of the nation's most affordable metropolises to own a home, a new report is showing it's out of reach for some.
13 Investigates controversial Texas crackdown on e-cigarette use in schools in HB114
Parents and experts' opinions have been divided since the bill went into law last September. Some have said the punishment levied to violators lumps them into students who bring guns to school or commit assault.
Could Lakewood shooting have been stopped? ABC13, Chronicle discuss shooter investigation's findings
"All I need is help," a Houston Chronicle investigation reported the Lakewood Church shooting suspect saying as she unleashed her rampage. The new report uncovers whether police could have stopped her well in advance.
Chevron Championship, Ladies Professional Golf Association's first major, hits The Woodlands
The Ladies Professional Golf Association's first major takes center stage this week with the largest purse in tournament history and a star-studded field of major winners, riding a crest of popularity in women's sports.
HPD says over 81K reports reviewed of the 264K cases suspended due to lack of personnel
ABC13 continues to learn more about the investigation into HPD's thousands of suspended cases and how they came to be.