Matthew Seedorff
Matthew Seedorff joined FOX 26 News in January of 2020 as a reporter. Before starting at FOX 26, Matthew was a reporter with WOAI/KABB in San Antonio, Texas. While in San Antonio, Matthew covered many national stories including Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Michael, tornadoes in Oklahoma, a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, immigration controversy at the U.S. border with Mexico, and a mass shooting in Odessa. Prior to his time in San Antonio, Matthew was a reporter and evening anchor with KTWO-TV in Casper, Wyoming. In Wyoming, Matthew was recognized by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters as the state’s Best News Reporter in 2016 and as the Best Breaking News Reporter in 2017.
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Matthew went to college at Auburn University and graduated from The George Washington University. At GWU, Matthew played on the school’s Division 1 baseball team. When he’s not working, Matthew enjoys spending time with family, friends, and his rescue dog named “Shy”. He can often times be found running, cycling, swimming, or training for an IRONMAN. Matthew is excited to stay and Texas, and to be close to his relatives in the Austin area. Matthew looks forward to exploring Houston and sharing your stories.
The latest from Matthew Seedorff
Travel in Houston airports down 70 percent compared to last year
Travel this August was down 70 percent compared to August of 2019.
Lake Jackson city residents receiving free water during boil water order
On Sunday, city volunteers handed out cases of free water to those in need. For more than three days, people in Lake Jackson haven’t had safe drinking water.
Weekend protest held in Houston for Breonna Taylor
Peaceful protests took place in Houston Saturday for 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. Last week, a Kentucky jury decided not to directly charge Louisville police officers for the black woman’s death.
Fans attending Friday night football games amid COVID-19 pandemic
While many schools hold classes virtually online because of the pandemic, student-athletes are now competing in sports.
Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier re-opened Tuesday following TS Beta
Despite the threats of serious damage from Tropical Storm Beta, Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier reopened on Tuesday.
Some coastal residents to ride out Tropical Storm Beta
On Sunday, a storm surge was noticeable in coastal towns near the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters predict a storm surge of up to roughly five feet in some areas.
Voluntary evacuation issued for Galveston County, Bolivar Peninsula ahead of TS Beta
A historically busy 2020 hurricane season, Tropical Storm Beta is the third tropical weather system to impact Texas so far this year.
Mother claims 5-year-old was locked inside League City daycare vehicle for 45 minutes
A mother says her 5-year-old was locked inside a vehicle while under daycare supervision. The boy is medically okay, but his parents now want to warn others.
Controversial confrontation caught on camera in River Oaks
Woman confronts a man who was in his parked car on her River Oaks street, and she called the cops.
Houston-area woman believes cleaning chemical on shopping cart burned her hands
A Houston area woman believes she received chemical burns on her hands after shopping at a Humble Sam’s Club.