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
Houston to host international HYROX race, combining cardio and strength
In just a week, thousands will be in H-town to compete in HYROX, a fitness race designed for athletes and everyday workout enthusiasts.
Family awarded nearly $2 million after FBI agent killed Houston man during rescue attempt in 2018
When FBI agents arrived at the place where a victim was being held for ransom, one agent fired two rounds, killing the man, who was blindfolded at the time.
New parking policy in place for Pearland town center shoppers
Shoppers going to the Pearland Town Center will now have to pay to park if they stay past an hour.
Loved ones gather to honor life of woman killed in wrong-way crash last year
The smiles turned into hugs and tears on Thursday as family and friends paid tribute to the woman by unveiling a sign put up near the area where she lost her life.
'We want justice': Parents of missing UH-Clear Lake student seek answers into his death
Payas Deo's parents are demanding justice after the 19-year-old college student went missing, and his body was later found in Pasadena.
Police release image of gunman after 2 students shot near Pasadena Memorial HS
The shooting was the result of a massive fight that broke out across the street from the school shortly after dismissal, according to witness video.
Fort Bend County leaders to launch program to help juvenile offenders after release
County commissioners unanimously approved the use of $2 million in federal funding to help build a vocational training center with the goal of teaching skills that'll land these juveniles a job.
Rideshare driver shot and killed during carjacking on Houston's southside, police say
The victim reportedly told police that two men ran up to him, shot him several times, pulled him out of his vehicle, and stole his car. He later died at the hospital.
UH men's basketball victory over Iowa State brings students together amid recent campus crimes
"It's definitely a blessing to be around a culture that we can celebrate and enjoy all together and just be with something that brings the whole school together," a UH student told ABC13.
Several UH students voice their safety concerns in town hall amid string of crimes on campus
Many UH students feel that the university leaders aren't listening to their safety concerns and made their voices heard atf Friday's town hall event.