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
New scams appear to target work-from-home, and unsuspecting consumers
While robocall scams may have gone down during the pandemic, there are new scams threatening people working from home.
Why did SH288 flood, after nearly a billion dollars in reconstruction and improvement
TxDOT says there's a simple explanation. Storm water is designed to drain from 288 to nearby Brays Bayou, on its way to the Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Beta's inland rain is expected to be manageable, but still brings anxiety for some
Flood control authorities are fairly confident that the projected rainfall, away from the coast, is manageable.
Lone Star College to offer online-gaming tournament ahead of new eSports degree
At a time when colleges and universities are struggling with how to 'safely' let students get together, Lone Star College college is starting the semester with a unique opportunity.
Houston LGBTQ bar wins financial award to help survive pandemic slowdown
After six months of being closed, Pearl Bar is setting up for a small gathering of invited customers to return to the outside patio.
Some employers are on a hiring-spree to handle demand during the pandemic
Amazon, UPS, and Walmart are among several companies hiring during the pandemic.
Business group finds word-of-mouth offers path to success during pandemic slowdown
Business Networking International is making sure all of its business members are getting exposure.
Popular tracking app makes changes to appease teenager complaints
Teens started an online campaign to block their parents from tracking them using the mobile app Life 360.
Job hunting during pandemic includes virtual interviews
In recent years, an initial interview often meant a phone or video conversation to determine whether a candidate was good enough to warrant a face-to-face interview. It saves time and money for employers. Now, the pandemic has made it a necessity, and job seekers need to get their sales pitch camera-ready.
Simple fixes can improve WiFi in busy, connected households
With many of us working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having strong WiFi is more important than ever.