Tom Zizka
Like a lot of folks in town, Tom's not a native Houstonian but he got a taste of Texas a long time ago. Some of his fondest memories are of childhood visits with family that still lives here: surfing in the Gulf, NASA during the Apollo days, getting his first cowboy hat. Tom has worn a lot of different hats since coming to FOX 26 in 1998, including as an investigative reporter, the station's consumer advocate ‘Problem Solver' and reporter for the highly-successful Predator Check project. He has also covered a lot of the area's modern-day tragedies and joys: The Aggie Bonfire collapse, The Shuttle Columbia disaster, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Astros 2005 trip to the World Series and the two occasions the Super Bowl was held at NRG Stadium. If there's a story to tell, Tom wants to meet the special people making news and share their tales. When not working, you can often find Tom on a bicycle, pedaling Texas roads, finding charitable causes like the National MS Society to help or staying busy with his family. He's happy to share his Texas adventure with his wife and two daughters.
The latest from Tom Zizka
Holiday online sales feature artificial intelligence that may help, or hurt
Cyber sales have become a vital tool for holiday shoppers and retailers, alike. Web analysis firm Adobe Analytics projects Cyber Monday sales will top a record $14 billion.
Home Depot program offers free instruction in trades
With about 400,000 open trades jobs at any given moment, and nearly four million anticipated over the next decade, Home Depot is trying to help answer that call with its Path to Pro program.
Medicare Open Enrollment will bring higher costs for recipients
When Medicare open enrollment begins October 15, most of the nation's 69 million recipients will face higher prices in premiums, deductibles and surcharges.
National champion cyclist from Houston hopes to grow the sport through skill and showmanship
Meet the Criterium Cowboy! Houston native Lucas Bourgoyne won the USA national criterium championship in May, and he's using his success and showmanship to try to attract more fans to the sport.
Houston roasters feel effects of tariffs on coffee beans
In southeast Houston, Three Keys Coffee has watched the price of beans sourced from Brazil steadily grow.
Brazoria County inventor says major retailer copied his design
A Texas inventor is speaking out after he says Academy ripped off his successful idea for a fishing accessory.
Waller County conservancy opens Texas' first conservation natural-burial cemetery
After four years of planning and efforts, the Coastal Prairie Conservancy has opened Texas' first certified conservation cemetery. FOX 26 spoke to the family of the woman who was the first burial at the conservancy.
Houston housing market: Is it a good time to buy or sell?
There are about 40,000 homes for sale in the Houston metro, which is a decade-high six-month inventory.
Resurfacing project on Southwest Freeway has many more months of work
The eight-mile stretch of Southwest Freeway, between the beltway and I-610 West Loop is one of the busiest highways in Texas, carrying an average 290,000 vehicles each day.
August jobs report disappoints, but offers hope for interest rate cut
Tariffs, artificial intelligence, and general uncertainty are being blamed for a dismal August jobs report.