Matt Howerton Biography
Matt Howerton is an American Emmy award-winning Anchor/Reporter working for WFAA in Dallas, Texas as a general assignment reporter. He has worked for KWTX and he is a graduate of Baylor University.
Matt Howerton Age
Howerton was born on September 9, 1989, in the United States. He is therefore 33 years old as of 2022. He celebrates his birthday on the 9th of September every year.
Matt Howerton Height
Howerton stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 9 inches.
Matt Howerton Family
Howerton was born to his loving parents, Steve Howerton (father) and Janie Howerton (mother). He often posts photos of his parents on his Instagram Page. His dad is 74 years old as of 2023 having been born on June 18, 2021. His parents celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 6, 2022, meaning they wedded in 1972. Howerton was raised in Ennis, Texas alongside his sister, Stephanie Novak. He posted a photo of his niece on his Instagram Page on SEPTEMBER 21, 2019.
Matt Howerton Wife
Howerton is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Howerton being in any past relationship with anyone.
Matt Howerton Net Worth
Howerton has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Matt Howerton Salary
Howerton earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Matt Howerton Career
Howerton is a reporter at WFAA in Dallas, TX, specializing in general assignment reporting. In an interview, about his experience at WFAA, Howerton expressed his admiration for the channel, which had been a constant presence in his household while growing up. He observed the way legendary journalists informed and inspired viewers, handling significant moments in Texas history with class and passion. He emphasized the sense of devotion that permeates the station, from the floor crew to the news director, and expressed pride in being a part of such a dedicated team.
Prior to joining the station, he had worked at a TV station in Waco and Albuquerque, New Mexico. While there, he covered various significant events. In Albuquerque, Howerton reported on extensive reform within the police department, officers’ misuse of body cameras, and an officer shortage that resulted in poor response times and increased crime rates.
He also covered the aftermath of the EPA’s accidental spill of mine waste into the Animas River in the Four Corners region in 2015. During his time in Waco, Howerton was the first journalist on the scene to report on the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West, which claimed 15 lives.
He also earned an Emmy Award nomination for his coverage of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he highlighted female inmates producing Braille pages for blind students. Howerton’s reporting on the second deadly shooting at Fort Hood in 2014 also earned his station, KWTX-TV, 2 Emmy Awards.
Howerton is very passionate about telling stories that bring about change. He says that achieving a perfect society is impossible but believes that working towards it and shedding light on important issues are crucial steps. When coming to his education, he is a proud alumnus of Baylor University.
During his leisure time, he likes watching movies, rooting for or playing football, running, discussing history, or playing guitar. He enjoys strumming the instrument and still occasionally jams with his high school garage band.
Matt Howerton Health / Surgery
On January 22, 2022, he posted a photo of himself on a hospital bed, and in his caption, he was basically informing his fans that the surgery was successful. The caption stated that after five hours, the surgery was successful, and there were no issues, so he could head home. He expressed his gratitude for all the texts, messages, and comments he received over the past 1 day.
He also said that he initially wanted to emphasize the importance of preventive healthcare, but he was overwhelmed by the incredible responses….they truly meant a lot to him! The caption continued that he was excited to be advised to take it easy for a few days, especially because there’s playoff football happening at the same time and he can enjoy it.
Matt Howerton WFAA
Howerton is working at WFAA where he works alongside other famous WFAA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Cleo Greene
- Jesse Hawila
- Cynthia Izaguirre
- Jonah Javad
- Steve “Scoop” Jefferson
- William Joy
- Chris Lawrence
- Mike Leslie
Matt Howerton Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 1.7K followers on Instagram.
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