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
Texas taxpayers could spend billions on border security despite President Trump's return to office
The Texas House and Senate budget proposals were released, and they include $6.5 billion for border security. Experts thought the amount would be lower after President Trump pledged to focus on the issue.
School choice, teacher pay and property tax relief found in Texas budget proposals this session
The House and Senate are aligning on priorities, meaning school choice, teacher raises, and property tax cuts could be on the table this session, a political science professor told ABC13.
Houston homes are vulnerable to winter storm damage, check four areas of your home for issues
Houston homes face unique challenges in winter weather. Don't miss the signs of storm damage and learn how to inspect your property.
13 Alert Traffic: Crash involving three 18-wheelers shuts down Southwest Freeway NB at FM-762
The wreck comes as officials continue to warn people to stay off the roads because ice may be under the snow that has fallen.
From pipes to power, how to prepare your home for frigid conditions
Time is just about up to make sure you have all the supplies you need before temperatures take a tumble.
Experts explain how California wildfires could impact insurance in other states
Can growing natural disasters impact the insurance industry? Experts break down how the California wildfires can potentially affect Texans.
ABC13 Who's Hiring Job Fair looks at how Rodeo Houston helps students find work
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for giving students scholarships, but there's another competition helping teens find jobs.
State leaders ask for federal funds to help Brazoria and Montgomery County tornado victims
After tornadoes destroyed their homes, people in Brazoria and Montgomery counties are still waiting for help. Soon, help could be coming.
HISD provides more details on the weapon detection system heading to high schools
The towers, designed to spot weapons, will be found at Lamar High School next week. Superintendent Mike Miles said all high schools are getting them, but how much will that cost?
Parents and daycares searching for answers after facilities were dropped from a county program
Going to work or paying for daycare is an issue that many Texan parents face. Four facilities were told 131 students have until the end of January to find a different program daycare or pay to stay.