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 catalytic converter thefts rise above totals from past 2 years, HPD says
Houston police say catalytic converter thefts have increased this year, with the number of reported cases already surpassing annual totals recorded in each of the past two years.
Family fights for 2-year-old girl's recovery after near-drowning incident on Memorial Day
The family of a 2-year-old girl who nearly drowned during a Memorial Day gathering is fighting to keep her treatment options open as she remains hospitalized in critical condition.
As hurricane season begins June 1, experts urge preparedness despite forecast for fewer storms
While you may have heard this year's hurricane season outlook predicts fewer storms, experts say conditions can still generate powerful storms and remind Texans to stay prepared.
Traffic signal outages linger after Memorial Day weekend storms, frustrating Houston drivers
Drivers across Houston are reporting traffic lights staying out longer than usual following severe weather over Memorial Day weekend, leading to congestion, confusion, and safety concerns at busy intersections.
Police searching for suspect and motive after child finds body near Brays Bayou, HPD says
The victim, who homicide detectives are reporting was a transgender person, was found next to Brays Bayou and was pronounced dead by responding HFD officials.
17-year-old and 60-year-old suspect injured in Kings Colony neighborhood shooting, MCSO says
Officials said when the SWAT unit arrived at the scene, the suspect, identified as a 60-year-old man, came out of a residence he had barricaded himself inside, and surrendered to the officers.
Man accused of assaulting 2 women and teen he met on social media, court docs show
Police say the man sexually assaulted a woman he met on a dating app in February, while he was being investigated, for the alleged sexual assault of a child, on Halloween.
Texas man accused of taking photos of women he knows and turning into AI porn, records allege
Authorities said the suspect published multiple albums on the website, containing deepfake images depicting about 50 women, including individuals who are not public figures and some of whom he allegedly knew.
CDC imposes Ebola travel restrictions as Houston prepares to host World Cup visitors
The Centers for Disease Control announced travel restrictions this week as they work to stop the re-emerging Ebola virus from entering the United States.
Southeast Harris Co. couple cleans up after police chase ends with truck crashing into home
Authorities said what began as a traffic stop escalated into a high-speed chase, ending in the suspect vehicle crashing into a couple's residence in southeast Harris County.