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
Missing mom Erica Hernandez: Family praying for answers Mother's Day weekend
Erica Hernandez was last seen leaving a friend’s home off Benning Drive on April 18, 2021. Ring home surveillance video shows Hernandez the night before she disappeared.
Houston woman says she was sexually assaulted and beaten inside Midtown apartment parking garage
Photos show Bennett bleeding and bruised after the attack. Bennett says the incident took place when she got home from work early last Saturday morning at her apartment near Bagby and Hadley Street.
EXCLUSIVE: Paranormal investigators help Houston family who believes their home is haunted
Torres says she didn’t believe in ghosts until recently. The mother of two claims doors and drawers have randomly opened, and she has been touched. A few days ago, a night-side table fell onto one of her young children’s legs.
Mother says her teenage daughter and friend were shot at for trying to leave a relationship
One woman is recovering after getting shot Thursday near Highway 6 and Interstate 10. The shooting took place in the afternoon, not far from George Bush Park.
Harris County resumes vaccinating people with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
For the first time in roughly two weeks in Harris County, people are being vaccinated with the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Houstonians react to police department reform announcement
On Thursday, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced more than 50 changes to be made within the Houston Police Department.
Uber and Lyft motorists describe a "driver shortage" possibly impacting rates and wait times
What some are calling a driver shortage is impacting passengers hoping to travel on Uber or Lyft.
Harris County grand jury to consider evidence in deadly undercover deputy shooting
This last week marked one year since the shooting death of Joshua Johnson. The 35-year-old was killed by an undercover Harris County deputy on April 22, 2020 in Missouri City.
Thursday marks one year since deadly EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage in Polk Co.
Cellphone video shared publicly on Facebook showed the devastating storm on April 22, 2020. The tornado killed three people, injured dozens more, and damaged an estimated 600 homes in Polk County.
Closing arguments set for Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial
The former police officer is accused of second degree murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter, relating to the death of Houston’s own George Floyd.