Greg Groogan
The work of native Texan and FOX 26 special projects reporter Greg Groogan has been honored with more than 200 journalism awards, including 28 Lone Star Emmys. In 2010, 2013 and again in 2017, the Houston Press Club honored Greg as Television Journalist of the Year. The National Education Writers Association in 2010 awarded him it's first prize for beat reporting. A seven-time regional winner of the Edward R. Murrow award, Greg is also a two-time recipient of the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for his stories on children with special needs and a three-time recipient of the Barbara Jordan Award for excellence in coverage of Texans challenged with disabilities. In 2008, the American Legion honored Greg and his colleagues at Fox 26 with the Fourth Estate Award, the organization's highest national honor for journalism. Born in Austin, Greg broke into the TV business in the Texas border town of Laredo after barely graduating from the University of Texas Plan II honors program (He's got the diploma to prove it). In 1989, he left the cactus and mesquite of South Texas for the frostier climate of America's 49th state. While working at Anchorage stations KIMO and KTUU, Greg spent the better part of a year covering the Exxon Valdez oil spill - at the time, the nation's biggest ever environmental disaster. In 1990, he returned to Texas to cover state politics as capital bureau chief and later, investigative reporter for Austin's ABC station KVUE. In 1997 Greg again headed north, this time to Cleveland for a three year stint at NBC affiliate WKYC. In 2000, Greg returned to Texas and family. As Houston Business Journal FOX 26 broadcast reporter Greg detailed the collapse of Enron and the energy trading sector. In addition to his Emmys, Greg has garnered 38 Associated Press Awards as well as honors from the Houston Press Club, the Dallas Press Club, the Cleveland Press Club, the Alaska Press Club, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, the Ft. Worth Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Texas Bar Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Cancer Society, the Texas State Teachers Association, the Harris County Medical Society and the Austin Chronicle. He is also the recipient of a national Best of Gannett for news writing. Married to former FOX 26 reporter Michelle Casas, Greg spends much of his time away from the newsroom with son Garrett and daughter Hannah.
The latest from Greg Groogan
Texas AG Ken Paxton securities fraud case deal reached with prosecutors
Prosecutors announced an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that would ultimately dismiss securities fraud charges he has been facing for nearly a decade. Here are the terms of the deal.
Paxton plea deal possible - restitution and community service- What's Your Point?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton may reportedly avoid trial on felony charges of security fraud dating back to 2015 through a potential deal involving restitution and community service
Up for discussion - the value of Harris County constables- What's Your Point?
Harris County constables are being criticized for prioritizing revenue and political clout over investigating major crimes, with claims of being shielded from legal repercussions, per a critical Houston newspaper series.
HISD Parents speak out against principal evaluations, Miles alters course- What's Your Point?
Dozens protested the controversial Principal Proficiency Evaluation System in Houston ISD, with nearly half of campus leaders deemed unsatisfactory and at risk of removal by Superintendent Mike Miles.
"He wasn't told about it. He discovered it." Mayor Whitmire defends Chief Finner
The call for Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to step down amidst revelations of shelved criminal cases over eight years intensifies, with activists pushing for accountability as Mayor John Whitmire defends Finner, claiming he was unaware of the issue until recently.
Whitmire delivers the hard truth to City Council - What's Your Point?
Mayor Whitmire acknowledges Houston's financial crisis, signaling tough decisions ahead, including possible budget cuts and exploring additional revenue sources.
New Houston Housing Authority hears grievances over agency's past performance
Tensions rise at a Houston Housing Authority meeting as residents and activists voice grievances over alleged mismanagement, corruption, and environmental hazards surrounding housing projects.
Houston mayor defends Chief Troy Finner as case shelving probe continues
Mayor John Whitmire stands by Chief Troy Finner amidst criticism over Houston Police's failure to investigate a quarter million criminal complaints, implementing an oversight panel to address the crisis and citing past practices under previous chiefs.
Mayor John Whitmire says the City of Houston is 'broke'
Mayor John Whitmire confronts Houston's dire financial situation head-on, proposing tough measures including a 5% budget cut and potential tax hikes to address a staggering deficit exceeding $160 million.
Criminal Justice Advocates call for Houston Police Chief's removal or restraint
Growing outrage surrounds Houston Police Chief Troy Finner as calls for his resignation escalate over the revelation of a quarter-million uninvestigated cases, sparking intense controversy and demands for accountability.