Greg Groogan
The work of native Texan and FOX 26 special projects reporter Greg Groogan has been honored with more than 200 journalism awards, including 28 Lone Star Emmys. In 2010, 2013 and again in 2017, the Houston Press Club honored Greg as Television Journalist of the Year. The National Education Writers Association in 2010 awarded him it's first prize for beat reporting. A seven-time regional winner of the Edward R. Murrow award, Greg is also a two-time recipient of the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism for his stories on children with special needs and a three-time recipient of the Barbara Jordan Award for excellence in coverage of Texans challenged with disabilities. In 2008, the American Legion honored Greg and his colleagues at Fox 26 with the Fourth Estate Award, the organization's highest national honor for journalism. Born in Austin, Greg broke into the TV business in the Texas border town of Laredo after barely graduating from the University of Texas Plan II honors program (He's got the diploma to prove it). In 1989, he left the cactus and mesquite of South Texas for the frostier climate of America's 49th state. While working at Anchorage stations KIMO and KTUU, Greg spent the better part of a year covering the Exxon Valdez oil spill - at the time, the nation's biggest ever environmental disaster. In 1990, he returned to Texas to cover state politics as capital bureau chief and later, investigative reporter for Austin's ABC station KVUE. In 1997 Greg again headed north, this time to Cleveland for a three year stint at NBC affiliate WKYC. In 2000, Greg returned to Texas and family. As Houston Business Journal FOX 26 broadcast reporter Greg detailed the collapse of Enron and the energy trading sector. In addition to his Emmys, Greg has garnered 38 Associated Press Awards as well as honors from the Houston Press Club, the Dallas Press Club, the Cleveland Press Club, the Alaska Press Club, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, the Ft. Worth Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Texas Bar Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Cancer Society, the Texas State Teachers Association, the Harris County Medical Society and the Austin Chronicle. He is also the recipient of a national Best of Gannett for news writing. Married to former FOX 26 reporter Michelle Casas, Greg spends much of his time away from the newsroom with son Garrett and daughter Hannah.
The latest from Greg Groogan
State Senator Paul Bettencourt "outraged" about Texas squatters
Houston State Senator Paul Bettencourt vows a tough stance against squatters, aiming to close legal loopholes and crack down on the growing epidemic of unauthorized occupants in vacant homes across Texas.
Daniel Perry, convicted and sentenced for killing a BLM protestor granted pardon by Governor Abbott
Governor Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, the Uber driver convicted of murder for shooting an armed protester during a 2020 BLM protest, citing Texas's robust stand-your-ground laws.
Whitmire lays out Houston city budget without raising taxes - What's Your Point?
The mayor's budget tackles a deficit with federal aid, funds academy classes for police and fire. It also settles firefighter labor issues, pledges efficiency audits across city departments, and considers reclaiming sales tax revenue from Houston Metro.
In wake of scandal, recommendations delivered for HPD reform
Houston's independent review committee proposes reforms for the police department after a quarter-million cases, including sexual assaults, were abandoned.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire proposes $3 Billion budget with no tax hike
Houston Mayor proposes a $3 billion budget with no tax increase, funding for firefighters, and audits to find city spending efficiencies.
A fine line of support for Israel and a desire to reduce civilian casualties
Biden halts arms to Israel; Netanyahu vows to continue Hamas fight.
A Stormy week for the former president - What's Your Point?
A courtroom showdown unfolded in New York as a former president and a star collided in the hush money trial involving Donald Trump, featuring revelations about his alleged affair with Stormy Daniels,
Cy-Fair ISD board cuts "controversial" content from curriculum
The board voted to remove multiple chapters from textbooks including material on controversial topics like vaccines, cultural diversity and climate change.
Throwing financial shade at Mayor John Whitmire's labor deal with Houston's firefighters
City Controller Chris Hollins addressed Houston's finances, including a $1 billion labor settlement by the Mayor for first responders. The analysis drew criticism from both the Mayor and firefighters.
Houston Police Chief Finner retires - What's Your Point?
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner retires amid controversy surrounding suspended cases.