Bob Slovak
His two favorite sporting events he's covered are the Astros winning Game 7 of the World Series in LA and watching Vince Young score the winning TD against USC in the Rose Bowl.
Born in Dallas, Bob graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. From his days as a Little Leaguer through is high school career, Bob always had a strong passion for sports. He's carried that passion over to his sports broadcasting career. Bob now brings that passion to ABC13's Programming/Special Projects department as the team's Premium Content Multi-Skilled Reporter.
Bob also teaches Broadcast Writing in the Jack Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston. Being able to pass along his more the 30 years of broadcast knowledge and to connect with the students a rewarding plus to his career. In his off time, Bob loves to go to Astros games with his two sons, two daughters and three grand sons. Golf, guitar and concerts also fill up his time.
Bob began his broadcasting career in Ada, Oklahoma at KTEN-TV. He's also worked in Beaumont at KFDM-TV, at KOTV-TV in Tulsa, and in Phoenix at KNXV-TV. He's been honored with Associated Press, Emmy, and Edward R. Murrow Awards during his sports broadcasting career.
Bob's Stories
Big support brings new equipment for athletes with disabilities
Game changer! A new grant is making adaptive sports more accessible for young athletes in Houston.
Catalina Langlitz, The Comeback Kid!
Hang on! The new docuseries 'Not Her First Rodeo' puts a spotlight on women bull riders. The series follows five elite athletes, including Catalina Langlitz, who grew up in Galveston.
Showstopping art car created by Houston high school students
Sam Houston students captured Salvador Dalí's signature mustache and his dreamlike landscapes in a very detailed art car.
Galveston County Sheriff's Office says beaches will be open for Jeep Weekend with new set of rules
The beaches will be open for Jeep Weekend on the Bolivar Peninsula from May 14 to May 18, but the sheriff's office shared a new set of rules.
Houston nurse's own recovery journey inspiring her patients
TIRR Memorial Hermann nurse Rachel Stewart is helping people walk again. A few years ago, she faced her own challenge when a procedure to remove a tumor left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Water leak has plagued West U corner for years, city looking at fixes
"I used to walk my son around to St. Mark's Middle School, it gets pretty mossy there, a trip and a slip hazard," one resident said.
The "BeyonceLac" ready to lead off Houston Art Car Parade
Beyoncé rode in the Cadillac convertible during her Christmas Day halftime show at NRG. The car will now lead this year's Art Car Parade, carrying Grand Marshal Carl Lewis.
Slab cars embody H-Town's custom car culture
Slab is short for slow, loud, and bangin'. The custom cars, with bright candy paint and long rims, are uniquely Houston.
Derek Bard qualifies for Houston Open after stranger steps up to be his caddie
A chance encounter on a Houston course led a golfer to qualify for his first PGA Tournament in 8 years.
Action 13 resolves Katy homeowner's AT&T damage dispute with $2,800 reimbursement
"I'm so grateful for you," she told Action 13. ABC13 stepped in to get a Katy homeowner reimbursed for damages AT&T caused.