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
Judge sides with homeowners downstream from reservoirs impacted during Hurricane Harvey
After homeowners downstream of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey won a court battle against the government, attorneys said it could set a federal precedent for flood victims across the country.
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong's first court meeting brings frustration from some
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong presided over his first commissioners court meeting which prompted protestors to voice their frustration.
Houston City Council passes amended ICE ordinance 13-4, city attorney said not much changed
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Mayor Whitmire proposes amendment to HPD immigration policy that 'reaffirms Fourth Amendment'
The amended proposal says that officers may temporarily detain people for a stop and for "other legitimate purposes discovered during the detention." Officials have not said who or what determines what constitutes a legitimate purpose.
14-year-old hospitalized after being shot by another 14-year-old, HCSO says
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Mayor John Whitmire says ICE ordinance changes are being worked on, but is tight-lipped on details
Despite canceling a meeting on its immigration ordinance, Mayor John Whitmire is optimistic he has the votes to change it, but some on the council aren't so sure.
With school break coming, ABC13's Who's Hiring job fair offers young adults opportunities
During the event, young adults can not only meet with employers but also learn about the different scholarship opportunities that are available.
Nearly $115M in public safety funds frozen after city's immigration policy change: Mayor's office
Millions of dollars in public safety funding have been frozen for Houston following a recent change in the city's immigration policy, according to city officials.
Daniel Wong sworn in as acting Fort Bend County Judge amid pushback from opponents
Daniel Wong has been sworn in as the acting Fort Bend County Judge following the temporary suspension of incumbent KP George.
When did the Artemis II crew splash down in the Pacific Ocean?
The most dangerous part of the Artemis II astronauts' mission was when the Orion spacecraft returned to Earth and splashed down into the Pacific Ocean on Friday.