Barbi Barbee
Barbi Barbee is the digital editorial lead at FOX 26 Houston. She joined the station as a web producer in 2016.
Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Barbi has called Houston home for nearly a decade now.
She studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was able to explore her passion for telling important stories through multimedia.
While at FOX 26, Barbi has covered everything from Hurricane Harvey to the Astros World Series wins.
Her favorite stories are the ones that impact Houstonians' daily lives – whether that’s sharing important information during a natural disaster or just helping people find fun things to do on the weekend.
The latest from Barbi Barbee
2 men found shot to death in Houston's Buffalo Bayou days apart
Houston police say the deaths of two young men who were found shot in Buffalo Bayou days apart are likely connected.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Harris County stabbing
A suspect has been charged in a deadly Harris County stabbing that investigators believe stemmed from intimate partner violence.
Texas comptroller selects 4 school districts for spending review
Four Texas school districts have been selected for a detailed review aimed at determining whether taxpayer funds are being spent responsibly.
Channelview man gets 15 years in prison for possession of child pornography
A Channelview man who previously served time behind bars for online solicitation of a minor is headed back to prison for possession of child pornography, officials say.
Body found in Buffalo Bayou in east Houston
Firefighters and police are at the scene after a body was found in Houston’s Buffalo Bayou on Friday morning.
Harris County deputy shot; Blue Alert issued with manhunt underway
A manhunt is underway after a Harris County deputy was shot on Wednesday evening.
Family identifies 4-year-old girl allegedly killed by mother in Houston
Family has identified the 4-year-old girl who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday night as Vivian Savella. Police say Vivian’s mother killed the girl before turning the gun on herself.
Houston Astros' postseason run ends with Wild Card Series loss to White Sox
The Houston Astros’ postseason run came to an end Wednesday when the Chicago White Sox swept the AL Wild Card Series.
Houston mother accused of shooting, killing 4-year-old daughter
A Houston mother is accused of shooting and killing her four-year-old daughter on Tuesday evening.
Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors, federal officials say.