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
Fired Harris County Public Health director faces felony charge
Harris County Health Director Barbie Robinson was fired from her role in September and now faces a felony charge of misuse of official information.
HCSO investigating after human remains found in NE Harris County home being remodeled by new owner
The sheriff's office says the discovery was made at a recently purchased home, where the owner was cleaning it out when he found the skeletal remains.
New METRO police chief aims to make public transit safer and address the rise of major crimes
METRO's website shows that crimes have nearly tripled in the last two fiscal years. The new police chief, Ban Tien, says he's committed to addressing them.
Parents demand answers after multiple Fort Bend ISD admins go on leave amid misconduct allegations
"The school districts (should) let us know what's going on," a Fort Bend ISD student's guardian said. ABC13 is still waiting for a response from the district.
Houston immigrants share concerns over president-elect Trump's promised deportations
Now that Donald Trump has been elected as the next president of the United States, many immigrants are waiting to see what his second term will mean for them.
1st-degree arson charges filed against woman in E. Houston fire that killed firefighter, HFD says
According to court records, 38-year-old Yesenia Espinoza has been charged with first-degree arson in connection to the death of HFD firefighter Marcelo Garcia.
$4K exclusive Japanese Pokémon card stolen at trading event, Houston collector says
It might be time to dust off your Pokémon cards if you still have some because many are now worth thousands of dollars, which is why one trading card store owner says they're a target for thieves.
Houston ISD educator allegedly allowed over 400 fake tests in certification scandal
According to court documents, HISD educator Tywana Gilford Mason would check in teacher candidates for their certification test and then let them leave. She was bribed and paid about $125,000.
Kemah's 6th Street reopens after judge grants temporary injunction
A Galveston County judge granted what's called a temporary injunction ordering the city to reopen its 6th Street because state law wasn't followed.
NE Houston woman urges community to speak up after her son falls into uncovered storm drain
The mom tried taking legal action after her 10-year-old son fell, but the case was dropped after the city says they weren't notified about the hole prior to him falling.