Mo Haider
He's back home after working for three years at KOMO News, the ABC affiliate in Seattle. While in western Washington, Mo extensively covered the region's homeless and fentanyl crisis.
He also had a chance to cover some historical moments in Seattle sports - including the inaugural season of the Seattle Kraken, the Mariners first playoff berth in more than two decades, MLB All Star Week, and the NHL Winter Classic.
Prior to working in the Pacific Northwest, Mo worked three years at Newschannel 5, the CBS affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee where he had a chance to learn NPPA style storytelling.
Before his time in the Music City, he got his start in the Midwest at KCAU-TV, the ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa. Mo was responsible for covering stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He then moved on to WGBA, the NBC affiliate in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he served as weekend anchor. After covering multiple tornadoes, snowstorms, and blizzards, Mo developed a love for weather related stories.
While he feels incredibly lucky and fortunate to have lived in various parts of the country, he's thrilled to be back home in Houston where he gets to do what he loves in front of his family and close friends.
Mo was born in New Orleans, and his family moved to Sugar Land in 2005 where they still reside.
He's a proud graduate of the University of Houston's Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, so he's always cheering on the Coogs!
Outside of work, Mo enjoys watching sports, working on his golf swing, running, hiking, and trying out new restaurants.
Mo's Stories
Man accused of stealing AT&T equipment that helps run 911, other services: Docs
Court records state the incidents happened over a span of six weeks in 2025, in which the suspect reportedly broke into AT&T huts across Harris County and took critical equipment.
Rice University researchers studying meteorite that landed in southeast Texas
One researcher told Eyewitness News that it's incredibly rare to get your hands on pieces like these because meteorites are recovered only about 10 times a year.
3-year-old boy critically hurt after being shot in the chest in southeast Houston, HPD says
Officers said the boy was taken to an urgent care clinic by his parents before being rushed to a hospital. HPD added that they were initially told the boy was grazed by a bullet, but it was later determined he was critically hurt.
Experienced Texas teachers quitting rate increases, number of uncertified educators rise: Report
A University of Houston study shows that more Texas teachers with mid-level experience are leaving their jobs, and the number of teachers without certification is rising.
Woman says abandoned property in Crosby causing ongoing issues as owner faces charges
A woman says an abandoned property next door is causing ongoing issues for her family in Crosby from rodents to trash piling up.
Only on 13: Former Houston high school basketball star fights to get home amid war in Middle East
Instead of being on the hardwood, former Houston high school basketball star Kerwin Roach, now playing professionally overseas, is just trying to get home.
Former Comets head coach Van Chancellor thrilled about WNBA team's comeback to Houston
While many fans are excited about the Comets comeback, this moment is especially meaningful for the team's former head coach.
University of Houston graduates say sports helped bring them together as married couple
When you walk into their Richmond home, photos, merch, Cougar-red everywhere. This is a family built on Houston basketball.
University of Houston superfan helps men's basketball players unwind during down time
During the UH basketball team's downtime, Reuben Stafford started taking the players fishing, giving them a break from the grind.
Could space shuttle Discovery soon move to Houston? NASA is taking the first steps to do so
Despite its popularity as one of Houston's top attractions and major tourist destinations, the Johnson Space Center still lacks one big draw: an actual space shuttle. NASA hopes to change that.