Nick Natario
During Nick's time, he's won a regional Emmy award, and New York State Associated Press award for enterprise reporting. Nick also had a day named after him in Fort Bend County for his efforts to help people in the Houston area find work.
During the pandemic, he launched ABC13's Who's Hiring Job Fair. When the pandemic caused massive layoffs, Nick worked with Workforce Solutions to create a virtual event to connect employers with job seekers. The event, which launched in April of 2020, continues to help people find new jobs, and introduce them to new careers through various educational opportunities in the region. During Nick's time at ABC13, he spent two weeks in Austin covering the Texas Attorney General impeachment trial, traveled to Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa Bay and Kansas City for Houston sports team coverage, and covered numerous severe weather events, including Hurricane Harvey, which hit his first week on the job.
Prior to Houston, Nick worked at four other TV stations. He got his start in Elmira, New York. He then worked in Burlington, Vermont, Savannah, Georgia and Indianapolis, Indiana. Nick is a proud graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He graduated with a dual degree in radio, television and news and American history.
In Nick's spare time, he enjoys running. He has tackled several 5Ks, 10Ks and a half-marathon race. He also loves to travel, especially to Walt Disney World. Nick visits the Orlando-area theme parks around four times a year. A reason why he goes so much is that Nick is a girl dad. His daughter, Ellie, was born in 2022. Nick likes to say being a dad is his best assignment to date.
Nick's Stories
Houston woman injured in apartment shooting says mental trauma lingers without arrest
"I cry every day," the victim said. She said the uneasiness doesn't get any better, knowing officers have searched the grounds and didn't make any arrests.
Mom and babies deported after missing immigration hearing due to emergency C-section, attorney says
Instead of preparing for a Christmas with his newborns, a Houston father is fighting to bring his wife and children back to the United States after they were deported for missing an immigration hearing due to an emergency C-section.
Woman reportedly shot by bullet that went through her apartment wall in southeast Houston
ABC13 was at the scene as more than half a dozen officers entered the apartment with their guns drawn and shields up for protection.
'Made to be a Mascot': Texans' mascot Toro rolls out his first-ever children's book
A new item at the Texans team store has caught the attention of players and fans. It's not a top-selling jersey but a book by the team's mascot, Toro.
A new Pelican Island bridge may take more years and millions of more money to complete
Officials stressed the importance of constructing a new bridge, but ABC13 has learned it won't be ready for nearly 10 years from now and comes with a new $250 million price tag.
Mayor John Whitmire says Judge Lina Hidalgo is considering not running for re-election
While the Harris County judge election is still two years away, experts believe the mayor's announcement has already influenced its outcome.
HISD to address lifesaving devices on campuses and new safety systems put in place
HISD to address lifesaving devices on campuses and new safety systems put in place months after a Marshall Middle School student died during gym class.
La Marque's oyster farming workshop hopes to welcome new farmers and put more shellfish on plates
When you think of oyster harvesting, you may picture boats collecting shellfish near reefs, but a new way to get oysters is picking up production.
TSA expects record-breaking crowds at airports across the country on Sunday
After IAH reopened a lane on North Terminal Road, the Houston Airport Systems director said that compared to last Thanksgiving, travel time into the airport has decreased by 90%.
Black Friday experience may have changed, but millions still expected to shop in-store
The Black Friday experience looks different compared to previous years, but if you're still planning on shopping in-store, there are some precautions you should take.