Mo Haider
He's back home after working for three years at KOMO News, the ABC affiliate in Seattle. While in western Washington, Mo extensively covered the region's homeless and fentanyl crisis.
He also had a chance to cover some historical moments in Seattle sports - including the inaugural season of the Seattle Kraken, the Mariners first playoff berth in more than two decades, MLB All Star Week, and the NHL Winter Classic.
Prior to working in the Pacific Northwest, Mo worked three years at Newschannel 5, the CBS affiliate in Nashville, Tennessee where he had a chance to learn NPPA style storytelling.
Before his time in the Music City, he got his start in the Midwest at KCAU-TV, the ABC affiliate in Sioux City, Iowa. Mo was responsible for covering stores in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He then moved on to WGBA, the NBC affiliate in Green Bay, Wisconsin where he served as weekend anchor. After covering multiple tornadoes, snowstorms, and blizzards, Mo developed a love for weather related stories.
While he feels incredibly lucky and fortunate to have lived in various parts of the country, he's thrilled to be back home in Houston where he gets to do what he loves in front of his family and close friends.
Mo was born in New Orleans, and his family moved to Sugar Land in 2005 where they still reside.
He's a proud graduate of the University of Houston's Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, so he's always cheering on the Coogs!
Outside of work, Mo enjoys watching sports, working on his golf swing, running, hiking, and trying out new restaurants.
Mo's Stories
2 charged for theft after swiping cash out of a law enforcement vehicle
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Bill allowing Texas college athletes to receive payments schools heads to governor's desk
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Houston man says he lost $8,000 after fake jury duty call
Harris County officials are warning our community about people posing as county employees making scam calls about not showing up for supposed jury duty.
Crews in recovery mode in search for man last seen in Brays Bayou along Fannin, HFD says
Search and rescue teams are now in recovery mode after a person saw a man in Brays Bayou near the Texas Medical Center, according to officials.
City of Houston announces summer pool schedule with 8 opening ahead of Memorial Day
According to the Parks and Recreation Department, the city has a total of 38 pools and a department spokesperson told ABC13 they should have anywhere between 31 and 37 up and running for the summer.
Texas moves closer to banning all forms of recreational THC, sparking fears of economic consequences
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Houston police officer shoots, kills armed suspect who allegedly confronted officers
HPD said officers were responding to a crash in the 10700 block of North Freeway at about 4:20 p.m. when an armed suspect confronted them.
'Cleveland needs a hospital': Healthcare workers concerned for community after hospital closes
Healthcare workers in Liberty County are worried about their jobs and the community they care for after a hospital that is vital to the area suddenly shut down.
Man shot and killed while riding bicycle on FM-517 in Texas City, police say
An investigation is underway after a 66-year-old man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on FM-517 near Avenue N in Texas City.
Man dies after crashing into house in Clear Lake area, police say
Authorities said that after the driver broke the house's garage door, he then drove at a high rate of speed and struck a house.