Joel Eisenbaum

Emmy-Winning Storyteller & Investigator.

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Get 2 Know Me

I have lived in Houston and worked at Channel 2 since 2005, moving from San Antonio.
Earned my B.A. from Colgate University and my M.A. from the University of Southern California.
Grew up in Aurora, Colorado. I met my wife, a Houston native and fellow reporter in San Antonio, Texas. We have three children.

If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

A favorite quote.

At age 11, news seemed like an action-packed job, so I auditioned for a “young weathercaster” position. I was terrible and didn’t get the job.

I was only marginally better when I started reporting on air in 1997!

Recently Published

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 • 12:29 AM

Air quality data from company released as fire continues to rage at Deer Park facility

Channel 2 Investigates is looking into how often air quality is getting monitored in Deer Park, as seven tanks burned Monday at a chemical facility.

Saturday, March 9, 2019 • 12:28 AM

Up to 400 firefighters could be laid off in mayor's plan to fund Prop B

Up to 400 Houston firefighters could be laid off in order to implement the pay raises for Proposition B, according to the mayor's office and several City Council members.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 • 3:00 PM

Ambulance company refunds tax dollars following Channel 2 investigation

Cypress Creek EMS has refunded $38,317.39 in property tax dollars following a Channel 2 Investigation.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 • 12:15 AM

Family of Lyft driver injured in crash files restraining order against 2 bars

On Monday, a district court judge granted a restraining order designed to preserve evidence in a deadly drunken driving wreck.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 • 12:45 AM

Rough weather delays search for crash, recovery in cargo plane crash site

Federal, state and local agencies were hampered Monday by inclement weather on the third day of the search and recovery effort after an Amazon Prime Air cargo jet crashed in Trinity Bay...

Thursday, February 21, 2019 • 4:14 AM

1,400 cases tied to officer at center of deadly raid to be reviewed

Hundreds of cases connected to the officer at the center of an investigation of a raid-turned-shootout will be reviewed, officials announced Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 • 12:42 AM

Shootout fallout at HPD: 10 sustained complaints in officer's history

Channel 2 Investigates has obtained a single-page document that appears to encapsulate the troubling law enforcement career of Houston police Officer Gerald Goines.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 • 12:16 AM

HPD officer involved in deadly drug raid shows similar pattern in previous case

The veteran Houston police officer at the center of an investigation into a southeast side drug raid has a controversial history, Channel 2 Investigates has learned.

Sunday, February 17, 2019 • 7:09 PM

Officer 'will be charged' in connection with deadly shootout, HPD says

Affidavits obtained Friday alleged that “material untruths or lies” were used to get a search warrant for a southeast Houston home last month where a raid turned into a deadly shootout, according...

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 • 4:52 PM

Cypress Creek EMS: Taxpayer-funded employees pocketing cash

Channel 2 Investigates has uncovered a scheme perpetrated by publicly funded employees of Cypress Creek EMS that nets them extra cash while on the clock.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 • 1:19 PM

Oily sheen visible in Houston bayou after massive jet fuel spill

Cleanup of what is believed to be the largest jet fuel spill in Houston's history has entered a second week, with portions of Sims Bayou "boomed" and oily sheen still visible in part of the...

Saturday, February 9, 2019 • 12:38 AM

Woman claims Harris County judge assaulted her in courtroom

A woman who claims she was assaulted by a Harris County judge filed a temporary restraining order against him on Friday.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019 • 2:45 PM

NTSB interviews reveal problems with Hobby air traffic control tower

Channel 2 Investigates has learned the National Transportation Safety Board uncovered serious issues with Houston Hobby air traffic control following a plane crash that killed three people in 2016.

Saturday, February 2, 2019 • 12:28 AM

Newly elected Harris County judge accused of assaulting attorney's legal assistant

A rookie Harris County Criminal Court judge elected during the "blue wave" of Democrat election winners is the subject of a criminal investigation by the Houston Police Department, Channel 2 has...

Thursday, January 31, 2019 • 6:04 PM

SEE DOCS: Cardinal DiNardo's computer, files on sex abuse case seized in search

Channel 2 Investigates has learned law enforcement has seized Cardinal Daniel DiNardo's computer and several files pertaining to Father Manuel La Rosa-Lopez following a search of the Archdiocese of...

Thursday, January 31, 2019 • 5:09 PM

Is current law enough to protect children?

Across the nation, and the globe, reports of child sexual abuse by Catholic priests are grabbing attention.

Thursday, January 31, 2019 • 5:09 PM

New information may lead to more sexual abuse cases against local priest

The number of criminal sexual abuse cases against a local priest accused of sexual assault could multiply based on new information coming into the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 • 12:59 AM

Muslim Katy family believes home was sprayed with bullets due to religion

A Muslim Katy family believes their house was sprayed with bullets by unknown assailants, twice, because of their religion.

Saturday, January 26, 2019 • 12:54 AM

Houston's federal government workers happy to see shutdown end

Friday's temporary end to the partial government shutdown apparently comes not a moment too soon for Houston's federal workers.

Saturday, January 19, 2019 • 12:42 AM

Residents concerned about gun range, say bullets are hitting homes

Some residents of a League City neighborhood are concerned after claiming bullets -- most likely from a nearby gun range -- have hit doors, windows and roofs of their homes.