Karys Belger
Karys Belger is a reporter at FOX 26. She joined the station in December 2025 and is excited to tell meaningful stories across the Houston area.
Before joining FOX 26, Karys reported in Atlanta, Georgia, and Buffalo, New York. She has covered everything from breaking news and major weather events to in-depth enterprise stories and exclusive interviews. Her work has taken her into neighborhoods, courtrooms, and communities during moments of both celebration and crisis. Her reporting earned her multiple award nominations for enterprise and community-focused journalism.
Karys is a graduate of Spelman College and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
When she’s not in the newsroom, Karys enjoys reading, checking out local coffee shops, and trying new restaurants. She’s also an unapologetic Beyoncé fan. She’s excited to call the Bayou City home and looks forward to experiencing everything it has to offer.
The latest from Karys Belger
Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood
The owner of the targeted home said he wasn't aware of the suspect being in his home until the SWAT scene.
HISD mom says son's 13-minute bus ride turned into more than an hour
A Houston ISD mother says her eighth-grade son spent more than two hours riding home from school after SMARTtag told her he was about 13 minutes from being dropped off. She says she spent about nine hours on hold trying to resolve his transportation problems.
Houston City Council could eliminate screened window exemption for AC at rental properties
Houston City Council is considering eliminating the screened window exemption for rental properties and requiring landlords to provide refrigerated air.
Harris County weighs $3.1B budget as commissioners debate cuts, property taxes
Harris County's proposed FY27 General Fund budget is about $327 million more than last year's budget. Here's what's driving costs, what commissioners could cut and what the debate could mean for property taxes.
Federal government asks judge to deny release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
Daniel Tirado Pantoja remains in ICE custody more than a month after witnessing the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston. The federal government is asking a judge to deny his habeas petition, while his attorneys argue his continued detention violates his constitutional right to due process.
Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says.
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, investigations continue as ICE rolls out body cameras
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an independent investigation, and community members continue calling for transparency and accountability.
Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud.
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools