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
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.
Heavy rainfall, street flooding leaves vehicles stranded in north Houston
Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to street flooding across parts of north Houston, stranding several vehicles as water covered roadways near the North Freeway feeder road and West Mount Houston Road.
Houston mother fights for daughter's autopsy records after deadly shooting in 2024
A Houston mother says she has spent months trying to obtain her daughter's autopsy and toxicology records following a fatal shooting, only to be repeatedly denied through the state's public records process.
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.