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
New exhibition in Houston merges art and basketball into immersive, playable court
Dope art and basketball? What's cooler than that? Head on over to the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston for a chance to shoot some hoops on an immersive art exhibition.
'A millionaire's dream': Northeastern Trail Ride boss talks about the historically Black tradition
Eyewitness News caught up with trail boss Anthony Bruno live from the trail to talk about the journey and the significance of the historically Black trail ride ahead of the rodeo.
Former Houston Texan Glover Quin, Jr. says leadership sets team's new head coach apart from the rest
Welcome back to Houston, DeMeco! đź‘‹ The Texans' new head coach is set to be introduced at a press conference on Thursday, but rave reviews are already coming in from the team.
NFL great Terrell Owens joins ABC13 to talk pro comeback attempt, Houston, football career
T.O. stopped by ABC13 to talk one-on-one with anchor Jonathan Bruce about why he thinks he can make history.
Grammy-winning soprano Angel Blue discusses Houston opera debut in 'La Traviata'
One of the most popular performed operas in the world is performing in Houston at the Wortham Center for a limited time only.
New musical 'The Secret of My Success' debuts at Hobby Center
Attention theatre lovers, there is brand-new musical debuting at the Hobby Center.
'Carnage and chaos': Monster Jam showcase to be at NRG Stadium in Houston
Things are about to get big in Houston, like-Monster big.
2nd HBCU Roundball Classic coming to Houston in December
A major basketball showcase, with goals bigger than hoops, is coming to Houston.
Michael Bublé talks with ABC13 about unique 'Dancing With the Stars' collaboration
The four-time Grammy Award winner talked the famous ballroom, his inspiration and gave the ABC13 baby boom parents-to-be some special advice.
'No one says no to a good idea': Inside Houston Chronicle's Top 100 restaurants, Houston food scene
ABC13 Jonathan Bruce talked to the Houston Chronicle food editor to discuss everything from Japanese spots to Barbeque joints in this years Top 100 Restaurants list.