Tom Abrahams
From Chernobyl and the Panama Canal, to The Amazon Jungle and the Black Sea, he has shown Eyewitness News viewers how far-away places affect our lives here in Southeast Texas.
Tom also covers national politics and stories that relate to energy, the environment, and the economy. He's covered seven national political conventions and interviewed five US Presidents, cabinet members, and foreign heads of state.
He also has produced five half-hour special reports on subjects including the new space race, the 2008 presidential election, and the future of energy production.
His award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, a National Headliner, multiple Lone Star Press Club and Associated Press Awards, and an Emmy.
In his spare time, he is an author and has penned more than two dozen novels. He is married with two children and is a proud graduate of the University of Florida.
Tom's Stories
Houston Mayor Whitmire chooses his fire chief, Thomas Muñoz, over Samuel Peña, a Turner hire
Just months after shifting away from Troy Finner as police chief, the city of Houston is going forward with a leadership change at HFD. So, who's Thomas Muñoz? See a breakdown here.
Nation's largest teachers' union backs Kamala Harris for President at Houston convention
The American Federation of Teachers' 3,500 delegates voted overwhelmingly to back Vice President Kamala Harris after their previous choice, President Joe Biden, bowed out the race.
This Week in Texas: Sheila Jackson Lee, Beryl, and Presidential Bid from 'Literally Anybody Else'
This Week in Texas focuses on the life of Sheila Jackson Lee, Hurricane Beryl's impact, and 'Literally Anybody Else' for President.
What happens on the ballot without Sheila Jackson Lee after her passing?
The late Sheila Jackson Lee was seeking her 16th term in Congress, but now the Democratic Party must choose a replacement before Aug. 26.
Texas man named 'Literally Anybody Else' chooses White House running mate
A Texas man has changed his name to Literally Anybody Else to run for President of the United States. During an interview with ABC13, he announced his vice presidential running mate.
Houston restaurateurs sue CenterPoint Energy after power outages devastate businesses
"[Losing power in these storms] just long enough to lose all the food in your walk-in [is] just enough to where you have to start over," one restaurant owner said.
This Week in Texas: Lasting effects of Hurricane Beryl on statewide infrastructure and politics
On an all-new episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 examines Hurricane Beryl and the future of storms.
Ken Hoffman, popular CultureMap Houston columnist, dies at lake house on Lake Conroe
According to Culture Map, where Hoffman posted his last column just this past week, he died suddenly at his lake house on Lake Conroe Sunday.
Harris County murder suspect awaiting trial for 18 years outlines bigger problem in jail
The case sheds light on a bigger problem, which Harris County is trying to address to relieve overcrowding in the jail.
Texas ranked 2nd in nation for active shooters in 2023, FBI report reveals
New data reveals Texas ranked second only to California in the number of incidents and people killed. Experts spoke to ABC13 about where the numbers seem to be trending.