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
Texas partnership plans to use drones for disinfecting large public venues
A company says its drones can likely disinfect a 15.000 seat stadium in under an hour.
Coronavirus-delayed federal tax deadline is fast-approaching July 15
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
LIFT UP Act would help struggling businesses
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aluminum can shortage as a result of COVID-19 pandemic
There's an unexpected shortage in aluminum cans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RV sales are soaring, as people look for safe ways to travel
Travelers, who are anxious to get away, are turning to RV's and sales are soaring.
If you're looking to buy a bicycle, it could be difficult to find
As people look for ways to exercise and pass the time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycles have become a hot commodity and are in short supply.
MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a critical need for Type O blood
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
COVID-19 quarantine keeps Houston man out of country for 78 days
A business trip to Colombia, turned into a 78-day stay for a Houston man after getting stuck by a COVID-19 quarantine.
Texas college and universities work on plans to teach students in the fall
Texas colleges and universities are working on plans to return students to campus in the fall, while keeping them safe from the coronavirus.