Samica Knight
Samica comes to KTRK from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania were she was a general assignments reporter and fill-in anchor at WHP-TV. Prior to working in Pennsylvania, she spent time at KXXV in Waco. During her stay there, she covered everything from President George W. Bush at his Crawford Ranch to high profile courts-martial cases on Fort Hood.
She has received awards from The Associated Press and the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. She was recognized for a story she investigated about a Pennsylvania company that took thousands of dollars from employees for health insurance that did not exist. Her investigation led to the introduction of state legislation.
Samica graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is also a graduate of the U of H Program for Excellence in Selling, one of the top sales training programs in the country.
Samica is an alumnus of Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and the Houston Children's Chorus. In her spare time she enjoys singing, an art that has taken her to the stage of Carnegie Hall and to the cities of Shenzen, Shanghai and Beijing, China.
Samica is active in her church and works diligently as a volunteer in her community. She is thrilled that she now has a chance to spend more time with her family, including her dogs.
Samica's Stories
HPD shares 5 tips on avoiding road rage
Crime these days has some feeling like it's dangerous to do anything- even drive on Houston's roads. HPD breaks down five steps to avoid road rage incidents with fellow drivers.
Houston police give advice on how to prevent thieves from taking your car
ABC13 dives into how drivers make it easy for thieves to steal their cars. Here's what Houston police recommends you do to keep you and your vehicle safe.
Emergency lights and sirens behind drivers in Texas. Are drivers legally doing the right thing?
ABC13 asked the Houston Police Department about what drivers should do if they are caught in the middle of a police chase. Officers broke down what drivers should do when any type of emergency vehicle is rushing behind you.
Best vehicle dash cameras to help protect you and your family
Here are some top-rated dash cameras, tested by experts. We looked at affordability, video quality and whether or not it's complicated to install.
ABC13's Share Your Holidays: There's still time to help our neighbors in need
Nearly 667,000 meals have been created with your donations, but we're not finished yet. There's still time to donate to ABC13's Share Your Holidays Food Drive.
Waist trainers and corsets could cause dangerous stress on your body, doctors say
ABC13 spoke with a surgeon about the health issues the stomach-squishing products can cause on your body and the best way to use them.
How your stilettos may cause bunions and hammer toe, and ways doctors say to prevent it
ABC13 talked to an orthopedic doctor about how high or low your heels should be so you don't get a foot injury.
Can wearing thongs pose a health risk? Doctors say it depends on a couple factors
Doctors say the material of the thong is very important, but so is the length of time you wear one. The wrong choices can cause bacterial infections or even UTIs.
Heard of the coffee enema? Doctors issue warnings about TikTok 'detox' trend
A TikTok "detox" trend has people brewing their own enemas, but is it safe? ABC13 asked a doctor for answers.
Know where the closest police station is before leaving home to protect yourself from being followed
ABC13 spoke with an HPD lieutenant who said there is something you should do even before you leave the house to protect yourself.