Houston, TX, September 23, 2026 —

ABC13 Houston has scheduled a new early morning newscast, titled “Eyewitness News at 4am,” for broadcast on September 23, 2026.

The addition will extend the station’s morning news programming. Further details regarding the specific content or format of the 4am broadcast were not immediately available.

Eyewitness News is the branding used by ABC13 Houston for its local news programming. The station is part of the ABC Television Network’s affiliates. The launch of this new time slot indicates a strategic decision by the station’s management to cater to an audience seeking news earlier in the day.

The specific circumstances leading to the decision to launch a 4am newscast, such as market demand or competitive analysis, were not provided. Similarly, information about any new personnel being hired or existing staff being reassigned to cover the earlier hour was also not detailed in the available information. The exact duration of the newscast has not been specified.

The addition of a 4am newscast is a notable development in local television broadcasting, as it pushes the start of daily news coverage further into the pre-dawn hours. This move by ABC13 Houston may signal a broader trend or a specific opportunity identified within the Houston market. The station’s commitment to delivering news at this early hour will be observed by viewers and industry professionals alike.

The date of September 23, 2026, has been set for the premiere of “Eyewitness News at 4am.” Viewers interested in this new programming can expect it to be available on ABC13 Houston’s broadcast channel on that date. No further details regarding the specific segments, anchors, or reporters assigned to the 4am newscast have been announced.



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