Jonathan Bruce
Jonathan covers both news and sports in a career that has spanned television, radio, writing, digital and documentary film. Prior to joining ABC13, he was a digital anchor and breaking news reporter at KKTV Channel 11 News in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he headed up the digital 'Breaking News Center.'
A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Jonathan grew up in the culture of sports and storytelling in the Deep South. He attended Trinity University in San Antonio, where he thrived as an English major and excelled at eating tacos. He got his masters degree in broadcast and digital journalism from the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Three weeks later he started as a sports reporter on FOX 40 (WDBD) in his hometown.
Jonathan was a long-time sports talk host on the ESPN Radio affiliate in Jackson, and has been published as a writer in outlets such as Golf Magazine and the New York Daily News. He has been a regular studio host and play-by-play announcer for the NFHS Network covering the Mississippi high school football championships -- Jonathan's favorite gig! In 2007 as the announcer for Trinity University, he called the famous "Mississippi Miracle" play, a 15-lateral game-winning touchdown that was nominated for an ESPY award and named Time Magazine's No.1 sports moment of the year.
In 2016, Jonathan and his brother Henry founded their own media and film company, Bash Brothers Media, where they produced a host of successful shows, digital features and a regionally-televised documentary series. Working with his brother was a great reward, and a great challenge!
Jonathan is an avid golfer and singer. On fall weekends you can find him cheering on his beloved New Orleans Saints and Mississippi State Bulldogs. (Can you guess who his dog Dakota is named after?) He is forever in search of the next great trip and the next great meal.
Jonathan's Stories
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.
TX Supreme Court justice alleges Democrats will cheat in 2024 election, echoing unsupported claims
Justice John Devine is raising concerns about his impartiality on the bench after he alleged Democrats would steal elections in November, echoing previous unsupported claims.
Houstonians see water rate increase amid claims of inaccurate, high billing
If you noticed an increase in your Houston water bill rates, you're not alone, and you're not imagining things.
Houston Grand Opera announces season, initiative to fight fine arts education gap in schools
ABC13 caught up with Houston Grand Opera CEO Khori Dastoor on why the company felt compelled to act on the fine arts education gap in schools.
'It can all be fixed': Sean Teare discusses plans as potential Harris County DA with ABC13
ABC13 sat down with Sean Teare, the Democratic candidate for Harris County District Attorney, to discuss his plan to take on crime and why he says he won't shy away from the most controversial issues in the U.S.
Houston boxer O'Shaquie Foster talks with ABC13 before title bout at Madison Square Garden
ABC13 caught up with the WBC junior lightweight boxing champion and Houston's own O'Shaquie Foster ahead of his world title defense at Madison Square Garden on ABC13's sister network on Friday at 8 p.m.
Houston native, 'Hamilton' star to open Hobby Center's "Beyond Broadway" series on Jan. 20
ABC13 caught up with Houston native Renee Elise Goldsberry, a Grammy and Tony Award winner, ahead of her Hobby Center concert on Saturday.
Wage discrimination suit against HISD is just 'step one,' EEOC says
As the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission waits for the district's response, new details reveal what exactly the district is accused of doing.
Texas law draws criticism after hundreds of Houston-area students removed from school for vaping
The CDC says more than 2 million students use e-cigarettes, prompting a new Texas law that was meant to fight the problem. But now, there are concerns about the punishments being handed out.