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
Dramatic pilot shortage slowing air travel
The number of flight delays and cancellations was an improvement over the busy Father's Day / Juneteenth holiday weekend that affected untold travel plans. Over the four-day weekend, roughly 20,000 flights were canceled or delayed.
Amid warnings of a recession, how much do you know what that means?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen say she does not believe that a recession is 'inevitable', but she may be in the minority.
Could 'gas rebate cards' help ease burden of high gas prices?
The White House is floating the idea of 'gas rebate cards' as a way to reduce the burden of high gas prices just days after President Joe Biden demanded energy companies make more fuel.
Farmers expect high prices for their crops, but face high cost to grow them
If you want to know why some things are more expensive in the grocery store, just ask a farmer who's bearing those same costs.
Overstocked retailers may turn to deep discounts to make way for seasonal merchandise
Consumers should get a break from some retailers, who are finding they've got too much inventory that's got to move.
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high.
5 ways we waste money on technology
At a time when most things are more expensive, finding a way to save some cash can be a pretty valuable discovery.
Katy brewery offers the second-best brew in the world
If the hot weather has you in the mood for a cold beer, a Katy brewery can lay claim to serving one of the best in the world.
Katy shop owner bringing happiness to Uvalde residents one slice at a time
In the week since the school-shooting massacre in Uvalde, many have searched for ways to express their grief and offer comfort. For a Katy pie shop, the answer was to stop selling, and start giving.
2022 NRA convention begins in Houston by confronting Uvalde massacre
At this weekend's NRA Convention in downtown Houston, the tragedy of the Uvalde massacre was front and center.