Chelsea Edwards
Chelsea Edwards started working at FOX 26 in October 2019.
She was born in Houston and grew up in Missouri City.
She first discovered her passion for broadcasting at Hightower High School’s Media Academy where she learned to shoot, write, and edit stories.
She then focused on working behind-the-scenes while studying at Texas Southern University and participating in partnerships with NASA and TxDOT which allowed her to work in productions across the country.
After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, she worked as a video editor for the Houston’s ABC affiliate for nearly six years. She also spent four years running a TX21st afterschool program in Klein ISD.
Chelsea eventually decided to jump to in front of the camera and took a job as a multi-media journalist with KWTX-TV in Waco.
She later accepted a morning reporter position at the station’s Bell County Bureau and covered stories in Killeen, Temple, Copperas Cove and Fort Hood.
After spending a couple of years away, Chelsea is ecstatic to be back working in her hometown spending time with friends and family and working to improve where they live and work. Chelsea is married with stepchildren and has a chocolate lab mix to keep her from sleeping too late.
The latest from Chelsea Edwards
How to get rid of mosquitos: Steps to protect your home
Recent rains in the Houston area have led to an increase in mosquito populations. The bloodsuckers are not only annoying but can carry diseases.
Harris County mother, grandmother killed miles apart; daughter called 911 saying cousin is the killer
A mother and grandmother were found dead miles apart in northwest Harris County overnight, and the sheriff’s office says the girl who called 911 reported that her cousin killed them both.
Duchess of Texas potatoes recipe
FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards shares a recipe for duchess potatoes with a Texas spin.
Student mental health a top priority for Alief ISD
Wednesday Alief ISD students headed back to class, but grades are not the only top priority for administrators.
Repeat offender Melvin Walker to appear in court for murder charge
A man who was caught on camera violently assaulting an elderly woman is expected in court Wednesday morning, but for an entirely sperate case
Massive fire engulfs Greenspoint apartments in North Houston
A fire tore through an apartment complex in North Houston, engulfing 16 apartments and resulting in no injuries or deaths but significant damage, as authorities launch an investigation into the cause.
Houston grandfather arrested for leaving 5 children in home with no food, air conditioning
Authorities say Kevin Turner left the children in a home on a day where the temperature was more than 98 degrees.
Ways to reduce stress & declutter your mind
Stress can show up in our lives in many different ways, including stress that permeates familial, work, and romantic relationships.
Clippers over Crime: Houston trade school hoping to reduce crime by teaching teens to cut hair
In an effort to help teach Houston youth to make cash the legal way, Eugene Waddle III is offering a 'Clippers over Crime' program to help teach teens how to cut hair and gain hours towards getting their state license.
Northeast Houston community concerned with flooding due to downpours
The downpours on Saturday reminded the people living in northeast Houston of an ongoing problem. They say the street flooding is more than an inconvenience - its a danger.