Dr. Nicole Cross is an Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter for Spectrum News in Texas. She feels honored to work for an organization that values credibility and is dedicated to creating diverse coverage and giving everyone a voice on the issues that matter most to them. Nicole is inspired by her deep love for people and their unique experiences. More so, Nicole considers anchoring the afternoon and evening news as a dream job, allowing her to explore a diverse list of topics, share the news of the day, talk to change-makers, and give viewers a deeper understanding of issues that affect them.

Prior to Nicole’s impressive journalism career, she spent almost two decades in the Psychology field. The recipient of several educational degrees, including a Ph.D. in Counselor Education, an MS in Behavioral Science, and a BA in Psychology. Nicole also worked as a PhD-level psychotherapist for over 15 years. 

Before joining the Spectrum News team, Nicole spent time working at various stations across the country, winning several awards along the way. A well-respected and decorated journalist, Nicole has won four Associated Press awards, including Best Daytime Newscast, a Louisiana Association of Broadcasters award for Best Political Coverage, and two Emmy awards for Interview/Discussion and Education/Schools. In addition, she was also chosen as Best News Anchor in Monroe, Louisiana, and Austin, Texas. 

Among the countless stories Nicole has shared, one of her most memorable was her coverage of a mother that discovered her deceased daughter. While taking time to celebrate her life, the mother also worked with state lawmakers to pass legislation that prevents repeat sexual offenses and launched a nonprofit to help sexual assault survivors. This mother's action, strength, and ability to create change and light out of such a devastating experience inspires Nicole daily.

A native of Houston, Nicole loves connecting with viewers in her home state.  When she’s not in the newsroom, you can find her spending time with her family, hitting a Zumba class, planning her next trip, or mentoring youth. When it comes to the best-kept secret of the Lone Star State, Nicole describes it as the fact that Texas is neither business nor leisure - you can happily thrive here both during and after business hours. If you have a story idea, feel free to contact her at nicole.cross@charter.com. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter @drnicolecross and on Facebook as Dr. Nicole Cross.er's action, strength, and ability to create change and light out of such a devastating experience inspires Nicole daily, and impacted her life personally and professionally.

A native of Houston, Nicole loves connecting with viewers in the state in which she grew up.  When she’s not in the newsroom, you can find her spending time with her family, hitting a Zumba class, planning her next trip, or mentoring youth. When it comes to the best kept secret of the Lone Star State, Nicole describes it as the fact that Texas is neither business nor leisure - you can happily thrive here both during and after business hours. If you have a story idea, feel free to contact her at nicole.cross@charter.com.