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
Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George gets 5 years probation, 180 days in jail in money laundering case
In March, suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was convicted of stealing more than $46,000 from his donors. We could soon learn whether he will spend time behind bars or if it will be delayed.
New report shows some Hurricane Harvey bond projects still have years until construction begins
As part of the $2.5 billion Harvey bond approved by voters eight years ago, some of the money would be used to reconstruct the concrete to give it better stability. However, a new report shows construction won't even begin for another four years.
Harris County explores giving workers paid mental health days
Judge Lina Hidalgo says Harris County is exploring giving workers a new type of paid time off for mental health, adding that employees need days to "clear their mind."
Protests erupt at Houston City Hall after council passes Mayor Whitmire's $7.5B budget
After the Houston City Council passed the new annual budget in a 15-1 vote, a protest erupted in the city hall chambers.
Who will be on Artemis III? NASA names astronauts assigned to the mission
The agency unveiled details of the new Artemis III mission and the astronauts set to go on board.
Ziegler's Foods reopens in Dickinson after fearing it wouldn't return following Hurricane Harvey
It was one of thousands of structures that flooded during Hurricane Harvey, and now, after nearly a decade, a community staple in Dickinson is back open.
New study shows marks parents give for public schools versus private schools
A new study shows how Texans view education, and researchers said it could explain why so many parents applied for the new private school voucher program.
Houston budget amendment would give financial assistance to help those impacted by a trash fee
Houston City Council could soon consider whether to offer financial assistance to help those who may struggle to afford a proposed trash fee.
Harris County flood control leader not focused on her job status despite commissioners concerns
Despite being on the hot seat over potential deadline misses, the Harris County Flood Control District executive director said she's focused only on completing the projects.
Galveston wants to better educate beachgoers after ABC13 uncovered a 600% parking ticket increase
After 13 Investigates uncovered how many more parking tickets Galveston was writing along the Seawall, city leaders said changes are coming.