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
Houston attorney Dan Cogdell says he didn't anticipate reaction to Talarico endorsement
Dan Cogdell was Ken Paxton's criminal defense attorney for years, and he successfully represented him as part of a team of lawyers in his impeachment trial. But he publicly endorsed Paxton's opponent in the US Senate race, James Talarico.
This Week in Texas: City of Houston Budget, Voting security and access
This Week in Texas, we dig into the numbers from a new survey from TSU that asks voters about ballot integrity and voter access, as well as looking at Houston's 7.5-billion-dollar budget plan.
New survey looks at Texans' attitudes about voting integrity at the ballot box
A new survey found a split among Texans over which is more important to our elections: voter integrity or voter access.
Texas commission on law enforcement head testifies in Austin, creates controversy
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mentioned the possibility of consolidating some law enforcement agencies if they can't meet new higher standards. But what exactly does that mean?
This Week in Texas: Post-election analysis and insight
This Week in Texas, we look back at the state primary runoff elections for Republicans and Democrats, and political insiders offer their perspectives.
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.