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
South Texas Democrat compares "Latinos for Trump" to "Jews for Hitler"
Racially charged rhetoric ignites congressional race in the Rio Grande Valley as incumbent Democrat compares Latino Trump supporters to 'Jews for Hitler', facing a strong challenge from former Republican congresswoman.
Houston's Mayor calls for independent crime statistics review panel- What's Your Point?
Houston Mayor unveils shocking revelation: 264,000 criminal allegations ignored by HPD, prompting an independent review led by former council member Ellen Cohen.
Banning TikTok - What's Your Point?
The debate over TikTok's future in the US boils down to whether it's harmless entertainment or a serious national security threat, with Congress pushing for its divestment from its Chinese parent company.
Additional details about HPD's suspended cases in an update from Chief Finner - What's Your Point?
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner engages in full-blown damage control as it's uncovered that over a quarter million criminal cases spanning eight years were left uninvestigated
GOP infighting shows results in Texas Primary - What's Your Point?
In the aftermath of Super Tuesday's Republican primary, casualties abound as House Speaker Dade Phelan faces a runoff against David Covey, backed by prominent figures including Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick, and Donald Trump.
The Harris County Democratic Primary - What's Your Point?
Kim Ogg concedes a resounding defeat in the Harris County District Attorney Democratic primary, paving the way for Shawn Tearer's promise of a new era in empathetic criminal justice, while Sheila Jackson Lee easily secures her 16th term as Congressional Representative for District 18.
President Biden's 3rd State of the Union - What's Your Point?
In his third State of the Union address, Biden emphasized the need for forward-thinking leadership and criticized Republicans for their stance on immigration and outdated ideas.
Houston mayor wants third-party review after 264,000 HPD cases suspended
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner says he welcomes the mayor’s decision to launch an independent third-party review into HPD's handling of hundreds of thousands of incident reports that were suspended with a code "lack of personnel."
McConnell to step down . . . Cornyn hopes to step up
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he's going to step down from the leadership position and Texas Senator John Cornyn hopes to step up.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden on the Texas border- What's Your Point?
Both Biden and Trump visit the Texas border. Biden calls for more resources and a revived Senate deal, but Trump slams it as a 'Biden invasion' given the millions who have crossed without permission.