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
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.
Audit leads to questions about HPD overtime spending, Houston Chronicle report shows
Day and night, Houston Police Department officers are seen across the city on the front lines, from patrolling streets to responding to crime.
NE Houston steel business charged for improperly storing hazardous materials that leaked: Records
A steel business in northeast Houston is facing felony charges tied to alleged chemical spills, according to records.
Harris County judge issues gag order in Lee Gilley murder case, according to court documents
According to court records, a Harris County judge has issued a gag order in the murder case of Lee Gilley, limiting what attorneys and others involved in the case can say publicly.
American Red Cross holds baby shower event to support military mothers
The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region honored those who served our country in a special way for Mother's Day, hosting a baby shower for military moms and those expecting little ones soon.
US Postal Inspection Service focusing on game rooms in search for stolen mail
Mail theft is an issue ABC13 has covered for years. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, it's a problem that's only growing.
Homeowner detained after masked burglary suspect shot, killed in north Harris Co., Pct. 4 says
Pct. 4 says the suspect broke in through the back door but was met by the homeowner, who officials say opened fire just before 6 a.m.