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
Woman shot, killed by neighbor she was dating in housing complex near Sharpstown, HPD says
Investigators said the two were neighbors in the housing complex and were dating when the suspect shot and killed the woman. The suspect then fled the scene after the shooting, police said.
Caregiver wanted after being accused of stealing from 83-year-old disabled veteran, Pct. 4 says
The disabled veteran's caregiver is accused of using the family's credit card to make Uber Eats and gas station purchases, according to court documents. A warrant is out for her arrest.
Several fans reporting smooth experience in World Cup match at Houston Stadium amid traffic and rain
According to FIFA, Wednesday's match marked the Democratic Republic of Congo's first World Cup goal.
Local businesses prepare ahead of massive crowds expected for World Cup in Houston
Just around the corner from Shell Energy Stadium is the local bar Chapman & Kirby, where the staff is getting ready to be part of an event that will put Houston in the global spotlight.
Geomagnetic storm could allow for Northern Lights viewing in various parts of the nation
While there is no physical damage to the planet, scientists with NOAA say storms can occasionally interfere with some technologies, depending on their strength.
Grimes County grants tax break to SpaceX for proposed facility
A deal between SpaceX and Grimes County just got much closer after commissioners approved, in a 4-1 vote, granting the company major tax breaks if it builds a multi-billion-dollar chip-making facility.
Baytown family shaken after police and suspect exchange gunfire next door
A nice dinner at home for a Baytown family turned into a fearful Friday night after bullets were fired into their home and car. The suspect was shot by police and was hospitalized.
New TAMU study shows how major Texas cities play a part in how storms behave in urban environments
A new study from the university examined more than 40,000 storms that went through all four of Texas' major metropolitan areas from 1995 to 2017.
2 suspects found with hundreds of pieces of stolen mail inside U-Haul in NW Harris County: Pct. 4
Two men were arrested at a storage facility along the Northwest Freeway over the weekend, and a Precinct 4 spokesperson said stolen mail was found in the U-Haul they were using.
17-year-old and 60-year-old suspect injured in Kings Colony neighborhood shooting, MCSO says
Officials said when the SWAT unit arrived at the scene, the suspect, identified as a 60-year-old man, came out of a residence he had barricaded himself inside, and surrendered to the officers.