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
Harris County processes DPS voter registration backlog after receiving more than 75,000 records
Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Montgomery counties received thousands of delayed Texas DPS voter registration records. Here’s what voters need to know before the Oct. 5 deadline.
How Texas' lethal injection protocol compares after failed Tennessee execution
Texas and Tennessee both use pentobarbital for lethal injection. After Christa Pike survived a failed Tennessee execution, experts explain how the states' protocols compare ahead of Texas' next scheduled execution.
Mother dies after allegedly killing 4-year-old hours before rejoining her father
Four-year-old Vivian Savella was killed in a west Houston shooting after a custody hearing, police say. Her family is speaking out as an expert explains custody disputes, child transfers and resources for families in crisis.
METRO budget includes $40M for road improvements as transit advocates push for rider-focused spending
METRO’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes $40 million for road, sidewalk and bus stop improvements along transit routes, setting up a debate over whether that money should be used to maintain infrastructure or directed more toward bus and rail service for riders.
Baytown-area shooting kills father, injures 19-year-old daughter; daughter's ex in custody
The victims' wife and mother suspected the ex was involved before his arrest was announced.
25 years after 9/11, Houston families reflect at Lauren’s Garden
Families gathered at Lauren’s Garden in downtown Houston on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to remember those killed, including Flight 93 passenger Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas.
Houston lawyer federally indicted in alleged immigration fraud scheme
Houston lawyer Alla Nowowiejski has been federally indicted on mail fraud and false-statement charges connected to immigration and work-visa services. Investigators are seeking additional potential victims.
New Texas law limits city bans on manufactured homes
A new Texas law requires most cities with zoning to allow new HUD-code manufactured homes in at least one district. Here is how League City and Pearland are responding and what the law could mean for affordable housing.
Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax increase; final vote set for Sept. 17
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 to advance higher property tax rates. See the proposed rates, estimated cost and final vote date.
Houston water shutoffs: What customers need to know as city targets 15,000 delinquent accounts
Houston water shutoffs will not begin Sept. 8, according to Houston Public Works. About 15,000 customers with past-due water bills are being warned they could face future disconnection. FOX 26 explains who is affected, payment-plan and billing-dispute protections, financial assistance and what customers should expect before service is disconnected.