Jonathan Bruce
Jonathan joined ABC13 in December 2021 as a digital anchor and began anchoring the 4 PM & 6:30 PM newscasts alongside Mayra Moreno in the fall of 2023. He has helped lead ABC13's coverage of major events in southeast Texas, from Hurricane Beryl's impact to Texas's immigration battle, along with news-making stories in the world of sports, tech and entertainment.
Prior to joining ABC13, Jonathan was a digital anchor at KKTV Channel 11 News in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he helped launch the digital "Breaking News Center." His path to the news desk began in sports as a reporter, radio host, writer and play-by-play announcer in Mississippi. In 2016, Jonathan founded a sports media and film company with his brother Henry, producing a host of successful shows and a regionally-televised documentary series. Working alongside his brother was a great reward and challenge!
Jonathan attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Tx. and earned a M.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. He is a native of Jackson, Miss. who grew up immersed in the culture of music, sports and storytelling in the Deep South.
He and his wife Grace have fallen in love with Houston and have two wonderful boys, Iverson & Campbell, both born in the Bayou City. Jonathan is an avid golfer and singer. When he's not on screen, you can likely find him at Memorial Park Golf Course, or enjoying Houston's incomparable food & culture with his family.
Jonathan's Stories
Action 13 gets assurance of refund for Houston woman out nearly $1,100 for Rodeo online ticket snafu
The woman says the company advised her that if the tickets didn't come through, she could be eligible for a refund in 14 days with email proof of purchase. But she never received an email to begin with.
New 'heat-mapping' study shows large difference in temps among Houston and Harris Co. communities
It is news to no one that Harris County gets dangerously hot. However, a new heat mapping study released by the Houston Harris Heat Action Team documents the area's urban heat islands.
Houston-area junior Lily Dunlap wins Naismith Courage Award for battle with hearing loss, cancer
St. John's High School junior Lily Dunlap told ABC13 that her faith in God, her family, and basketball got her through her battle with cancer, leading her to win Naismith Courage Award.
Navasota police sergeant and check fraud suspect die in wrong-way crash during chase on Highway 6
Investigators said Navasota Police Sgt. Mark Butler and a check fraud suspect both died in a wrong-way crash, ending a chase on Highway 6 near College Station.
No. 3 Longhorns, No. 15 Aggies one win from pivotal College Football showdown on Nov. 30 on ABC13
ESPN's Peter Burns outlined the stakes in an interview with ABC13 ahead of the college football games played this weekend.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum joins ABC13 to discuss playoff rankings and Week 11 in college football
ESPN's Paul Finebaum joined to walk us through playoff rankings, plus the big SEC games to watch.
Houston Grand Opera debuts 'Family Day' production of 'Cinderella'
ABC13 spoke with Houston Grand Opera star Isabel Leonard about the production of "Cinderella" and the new initiative to bring opera to all Houstonians.
'The road goes through them': No.10 Texas A&M looks to continue run in road test at South Carolina
No.10 Texas A&M's surprising march into College Football Playoff contention continues this weekend. On Saturday, the Aggies will take on South Carolina at 6:30 p.m. live on ABC13.
Houston Chronicle report shows 2-time elected official may not have shown up to work for years
Serious questions are emerging about the job of two-time elected Harris County Tax Collector Ann Harris Bennett involving what she is, or isn't, doing.
Home affordability in Houston and Harris County see sharp decline, new report shows
Despite the city's long-standing reputation as one of the nation's most affordable metropolises to own a home, a new report is showing it's out of reach for some.