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
This Week in Texas: ABC13 sits down with Houston Mayor John Whitmire on his first year in office
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 sits down for a lengthy conversation with Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Eyewitness News talks infrastructure, crime, finances, and plans for his second year in office.
'Take it Down Act' targets deepfake photos and videos, including revenge porn
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar came together to criminalize what they call a growing problem impacting primarily women and young girls: deepfake pictures and videos.
Texas lawmakers have already filed 2,000 bills ahead of next session
A month out from the next legislative session, Texas lawmakers have already filed 2,000 bills. So, what's their focus and how many will actually become law?
This Week in Texas: An executive order, new leadership in Austin, and Enron is back
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 discusses GA-46, an executive order that requires hospitals that get public money to keep track of undocumented immigrants and more.
Gov. Abbott's order on immigration status sparks debate over healthcare access
Does Gov. Greg Abbott's new executive order actually prevent people from seeking help in the first place? Law professor Seth Chandler says the answer is, technically, no.
This Week in Texas: Trump cabinet, bibles in Texas public schools, corruption investigation
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 looks at the new Trump administration and its perhaps surprising lack of Texans nominated for high-ranking positions.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on corruption case criticism: 'We're not in high school'
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg leaves office in less than two months. However, her office is still working with the Texas Rangers on an ongoing investigation into alleged public corruption.
This Week in Texas: ABC13 goes 1-on-1 with newly elected Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 sits down with newly elected Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare and takes a look ahead to the upcoming legislative session.
This Week in Texas: 2024 Election Reaction
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 discusses the results up and down the ballot from the 2024 elections and more.
This Week in Texas: Pre-Election Edition
In the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 gets you ready as the countdown gets closer to Election Day. Eyewitness News looks at the latest reports and insights on the Senate Race.