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.
Since 2006, he 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, the most recent in 2010 for an in-depth look at overcrowded trauma centers.
Tom is a proud graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville and is married with two children.
Tom's Stories
Houston doctor says next 6 weeks will be 'pretty dark'
Dr. Joseph Varon has worked 256 straight days inside this hospital. As much as he's seen, he says the worst may be yet to come.
6 months later: Did George Floyd's death spark or start a movement?
It's been six months since George Floyd was killed at the hands of police, and people believe there's plenty of work that needs to be done.
Gov. Abbott meets with Nasdaq officials about potential Texas move
Gov. Abbott thinks having Nasdaq in Texas could bring an economic boom but what are the chance it'll make the move?
League City Mayor Pat Hallisey hospitalized in ICU for COVID-19
If we know anything about League City Mayor Pat Hallisey, it's that he is a fighter. His latest battle is COVID-19 and it's a tough one.
Houston man recalls meeting Pres. John F. Kennedy day before he was assassinated
"I often wonder what would've happened had he survived," said Don Maierson, who had just turned 21 at the time.
Texas among states chosen to test Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Pfizer picked Texas to test because of our diversity, population size and the ability to reach people in both cities and rural areas.
New book explores friendship of Houston's 'Texas Titans' George H.W. Bush and James Baker
The author hopes in the wake of a contentious election season and a fight against a deadly virus, his book will give us room to breathe.
Suspect in HPD sergeant's murder acted in self-defense, relative says
Meanwhile, the suspect's attorney insists a conflict of interest should push HPD off the investigation.
How the Biden administration would handle NASA
As Americans seek to understand how the newly elected president would handle certain policies, this is what's on the agenda regarding space.
The long-lasting impact 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek made during 2017 visit to ABC13
Alex Trebek wasn't only admired by viewers around the world, he had a lot of fans at ABC13.
