Tom Abrahams
He is the evening weekend news anchor and is the host of This Week in Texas, ABC13's political program.
His award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, a National Headliner, and an Emmy.
In his spare time, he is an author and has penned more than 40 novels. He is married with two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Florida.
Tom's Stories
ABC13 breaks down you need to know ahead of Tuesday's 2026 runoff election
The primary runoff in Texas features races including those for county judges, members of congress, and, perhaps most notably, the U.S. Senate. ABC13 has more about what to expect for Tuesday's runoff election.
This Week in Texas: Impact of Trump endorsement, local budget woes
This Week in Texas, we break down the latest developments in the race for the US Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
ABC13 speaks 1-on-1 with Joe Panzarella, newest Houston City Council member
Joe Panzarella, a self-described community organizer and renewable energy developer, beat out seven other candidates to win the District C seat on the Houston City Council.
This Week in Texas: New Pearland Mayor, New State Senator, Polling analysis
This Week in Texas, we profile the new mayor in Pearland, Quentin Wiltz, as he becomes a historic choice to lead the growing city.
Pearland's first Democratic mayor in decades: 'People see me for who I am, not for the party'
"I will be going through the list of nonvoters to see who really doesn't care how our communities move forward," Brazoria Co. Constable Buck Stevens said on social media.
ABC13 recaps the results and turnouts of the May 2 municipal election
The first of three elections in May took place this weekend, and among the winners was a new state senator whose district crosses five counties in southeast Texas.
This Week in Texas: Voting Rights, District C, and Ethics
This Week in Texas, we talk about the landmark Supreme Court and its impact on the Voting Rights Act and future maps here in Texas.
Early voting starts this week ahead of Houston City Council District C runoff
Early voting started on Wednesday in the special election runoff for Houston City Council District C.
Data reveals threats to lawmakers on the rise despite calls to end political violence
A recent Pew Research study found that 85% percent of Americans believe political violence is on the rise, with roughly half of Americans blaming the right and the other half blaming the left.
This Week in Texas: Houston shifts ICE policy
This Week in Texas, we discuss the latest on immigration enforcement policy, the economic outlook ahead of midterms, and childhood education.