A Day In the Life of a News Anchor: Tom Abrahams Lectures at LSC-Montgomery

Lone Star College Montgomery News

Published on: April 27, 2015
Ever wondered what it is like behind the news scenes? Find out the inside scoop at a Lone Star College-Montgomery Academys for Life Long Learning (ALL) lecture taught by local weekend evening news anchor Tom Abrahams on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. in the auditorium at the LSC-Montgomery University Center at Montgomery.The ALL program is fortunate to be able to invite in a number of highly recognized speakers such as Abrahams, said ALL program manager Steven Gorman. This class provides members a chance to hear how the news is researched and selected to be shown to local residence, as well as offer a question and answer session.  Abrahams, Channel 13s weekend evening news anchor, has traveled the world since 1999. From Chernobyl and the Panama Canal, to the Amazon jungle and the Black Sea, Abrahams has shown viewers how far away places affect our lives here in southeast Texas. He has produced special reports on subjects including the new space race, the 2008 presidential election, and the future of energy production and his award-winning reports include three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.His lecture, which is free and open to the public, will discuss how he covers national politics and stories that relate to energy, the environment, and the economy.ALL is a membership organization filled with lectures, seminars and discussions, with classes covering a variety of topics such as art, computer technology,personal growth, languages, history, travel and more.Each of the six colleges within Lone Star College offers continuing education for older, active adults through the ALL organization. Course offerings and program events vary with each campus.A small annual membership fee of $35 allows members to take academy courses free of charge or at a minimal rate. The annual membership lasts from September 1 to August 31.For more information about ALL, contact LSC-Montgomerys continuing education department at (936) 273 ...

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