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
2 men injured after shots fired inside Kroger in northwest Harris County, Pct. 4 says
Two men are in critical condition after shots were fired inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies.
Man dies after falling down 30-foot shaft at construction site in NE Harris Co., HCSO says
HCSO said it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft at the construction site.
Large branches downed, cleanup underway after strong thunderstorms hit northwest Harris County
Neighbors helped each other clean up after strong winds, hail, and heavy rain brought down tree branches and damaged fences in northwest Harris County.
Houston-area youth pastor charged with multiple counts of child porn possession, deputies say
Deputies say that 20-year-old Noel Walker, of Conroe, Texas, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of promotion or possession of a child-like sex doll.
Harris Co. judge wins lawsuit accusing husband's former girlfriend of accessing personal info
Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
Worker dead, person hurt after car crashed into Nothing Bundt Cakes store in Atascocita: Deputies
A young employee was killed and a customer was injured after a vehicle crashed into a building in Atascocita on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office
Montgomery Co. deputy struck and killed while investigating DWI crash on North Freeway, sheriff says
A Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputy was struck and killed early Sunday while investigating a suspected drunk driving crash along Interstate 45, authorities said.
Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal.
Video appears to show Tesla speeding, jumping curb before slamming into Katy-area home
Newly obtained video shared with ABC13 by the victim's family shows the moments before a Tesla crashed into a Katy-area home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside.
Illegal dumping, drainage concerns fuel flooding frustrations in Acres Homes neighborhood
Following heavy rainfall earlier this week, neighbors pointed to drainage ditches clogged with discarded tires, trash, and other debris as water rose above street level in some areas.