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
Mortgage rates dip below 6% for first time more than three years, but affordability challenges continue
Freddie Mac rates fell below 6% for first time since 2022, for a 30-year fixed mortgage.
Buc-ee's sues Ohio chain for trademark infringement, arguing logos too similar
Buc-ee's has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming trademark infringement against the Ohio-based Mickey's chain of convenience and gas stations.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs brings calls for refunds, new round of levies
As court watchers saw skepticism from Supreme Court justices when they heard arguments about the tariff question, there was little surprise when the high court invalidated the President's levies, saying they lacked clear congressional authorization. The decision prompted a quick question: What's next?
U.S. shrimpers say they need tariffs to survive
Domestic shrimpers say imported shrimp drives prices down, making it difficult to survive, financially.
Rising oil prices reflect anxiety over U.S., Iran standoff
Rising oil prices are reflecting anxiety over the standoff between the U.S. and Iran. Analysts predict hostilities will send prices higher.
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.