Pooja Lodhia
She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has family in the Houston area.
Before working in Houston, she was a reporter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Marquette, Michigan, and Fort Myers, Florida. Some of her most impactful stories in Houston include Hurricane Harvey, multiple World Series wins, and a week-long trade mission to India with Gov. Greg Abbott.
Pooja has degrees in English literature and journalism and a minor in modern dance from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Her hobbies include yoga, crossword puzzles, and reading fiction.
Pooja believes everybody has a story worth telling, and she's honored to be able to do so!
Pooja's Stories
Woman stabs man to death during argument in southeast Houston apartment, HPD says
Three children were inside the apartment when the woman allegedly stabbed the man, who died from his injuries, according to police.
What hotter overnight lows could mean for our energy grid
As we kick off another summer here in southeast Texas, many of us are asking the same question we always ask this time of year: "Will our energy grid hold up with increased demand?"
Will Houston see an economic boom from the 2026 World Cup?
The President of Houston's World Cup Host Committee has said he expects 500,000 visitors coming to Houston and an economic impact of $1.5 billion.
Family seeks action 2 months after man shot and killed by HPD officers in southwest Houston
It's now been two months since a southwest Houston man was shot and killed by HPD officers in his doorway after his own family called 911, asking for help.
Blue Origin rocket explodes: What does it mean for future NASA missions?
Blue Origin has multiple contracts with NASA for the Artemis mission to get astronauts to the moon and eventually build a base there, so ABC13 sought to find out what this means for future missions.
Sunnyside sees 1st new park in 50 years; experts say green spaces essential for quality of life
Sunnyside is getting its first new park in 50 years. The Hill at Sims Park officially will open on Saturday, featuring 100 acres of green space and trails.
Harris County judge race appears to be set, with Orlando Sanchez and Letitia Plummer leading races
The race to be the next Harris County judge is down to two candidates, with Republican Orlando Sanchez and Democrat Letitia Plummer winning their respective primaries.
Rep. Menefee wins Democratic primary for 18th House District in Texas, beats Rep. Green, AP projects
The Associated Press has projected that Christian Menefee has won the District 18 Congressional seat, defeating longtime Congressman Al Green in a race shaped by redistricting and defined by age and experience.
Police searching for suspect and motive after child finds body near Brays Bayou, HPD says
The victim, who homicide detectives are reporting was a transgender person, was found next to Brays Bayou and was pronounced dead by responding HFD officials.
Another vacant Harris County building: This is how much you're paying for it
The former Harris County Jail sits empty on a valuable piece of land. The problem? It costs taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, and it would cost millions to demolish it. ABC13 takes you inside.