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
Houston City College faces $107 million deferred maintenance backlog, new report shows
HCC says its facilities are currently in good condition, but the system's audit committee is examining how to keep up with repairs to elevators, roofs and other infrastructure.
65-year-old woman killed after gunfire strikes home in Houston's south side, HPD says
Investigators said the woman was found dead by her caregiver at least nine hours after a shooting that occurred overnight. Detectives haven't determined if she was targeted.
Court records shed light on why 30-year-old man reportedly stabbed, killed his father
A man was charged with murder after investigators say he stabbed his 64-year-old father to death at a Harris County home Thursday morning.
'It's an invasion of privacy': Indigo Lake Estates residents raise concerns over new Flock cameras
Residents of the Indigo Lake Estates community in Montgomery County say they plan to voice concerns to their homeowners association after Flock cameras were installed at the neighborhood's three entrances.
The Woodlands could move to end agreement with Houston, paving way for annexation protection
The Woodlands could make a step Wednesday toward making it impossible for the community to be annexed by the city of Houston, but the move could cost the township about $50 million.
Houston postal carriers charged in alleged $23 million check-theft scheme
Three Houston postal carriers are among five people federally charged in an alleged check-theft scheme that investigators say generated more than $23 million over nearly six years.
La Marque Mayor Keith Bell arrested, charged with indecent exposure in Brazoria County, records show
Investigators said La Marque Mayor Keith Bell was arrested by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office on Friday for allegedly exposing himself in an office building.
Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote
The allegations come days after the city council voted against putting a measure related to the city's use of Flock license plate reader cameras on the Nov. 3 ballot.
SWAT standoff next to elementary school ends in arrest, homeowner describes dramatic scene
A homeowner said he was startled awake as a SWAT team smashed his windows searching for who authorities say is a sex offender who was at large.
Law enforcement seen at Freedom Park after body found following reports of shots fired
An investigation is underway after HPD said there were reports of shots fired in the area on Wednesday afternoon.