Tony Atkins
Tony is a Milwaukee native, with a Journalism and Media Studies degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His journalism career began in print right here in Texas at the Austin American-Statesman. Then he took his talents to digital at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, PA.
He takes pride in amassing a news resume spanning many regions and experiences.
Throughout his career, Tony has been on the frontlines of many major events, including major hurricanes, the Artemis space program, presidential campaigns, the 2020 elections and being on-scene during the protesting the night of the Kyle Rittenhouse shooting in 2020.
Despite all the travels, Tony is a Milwaukee native and an unabashed Wisconsin Sports Fan (except for the San Antonio Spurs and, naturally, a growing love for Houston sports.)
On his free time, Tony enjoys riding his bike along Houston's many trails, exploring wildlife and checking out what Southeast Texas has to offer.
Tony's Stories
Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes
More than 160,000 students are expected to return to HISD classrooms as the new school year begins, but the district is starting the year with fewer students and less funding.
Montgomery Co. man accused of operating 3 unlicensed assisted living facilities, investigators say
A Montgomery County man is facing a misdemeanor charge after investigators say he operated three assisted living facilities without required licenses.
New video shows Houston police officers open fire during Highland Village stolen-car standoff
New video shows the moments Houston police officers opened fire during a standoff with a stolen-car suspect in the Highland Village area last month.
East Downtown residents say they're unhappy that green space isn't returning after FIFA Fan Fest
Residents in Houston's East Downtown neighborhood say a popular green space near Shell Energy Stadium has lost some of its appeal after grass was replaced with crushed granite.
Man dead after veering off Grand Parkway and ending up in retention pond, HCSO says
Photos shared by officials at the scene showed a vehicle with its wheels up in the retention pond off the Grand Parkway. HCSO confirmed a man died as a result of the crash.
2 Katy-area residents accused of abducting woman, sexually assaulting her after ride request: Police
Two Katy residents are jailed on $1 million bonds after investigators say they abducted a woman who accepted a ride, drove her more than 130 miles against her will from Katy to Seguin, and sexually assaulted her before she escaped.
Harris County explores AI-powered cameras to monitor jail inmates, improve emergency response
Harris County is exploring the use of artificial intelligence-equipped surveillance cameras inside the county jail to improve inmate monitoring, detect emergencies more quickly, and reduce staff workload.
Federal judge strikes down race-based portion of Houston minority contracting programs
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Cypress man accused of holding children's mother captive in closet
Investigators accused the Cypress man of kidnapping the mother of his children, handcuffing her and keeping her locked inside a closet for an extended period before she escaped.
Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots mother of his child and her brother, charged with capital murder: HCSO
The ex-boyfriend who shot and killed the mother of his child and her older brother was charged with capital murder, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.