
Olivia Dance
Olivia Dance joined the FOX 26 news team as a reporter in June 2026, and she is thrilled to call Houston her new home!
A native of Maryland, she most recently spent four years as a morning reporter in Baltimore. She also spent several years on the ground reporting in Buffalo and Syracuse, New York, covering everything from intense winter blizzards to major breaking news.
Olivia is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama, where she earned a double major in News Media and Communication Studies. During her time in Tuscaloosa, she interned for three years at the local news station. Her drive for journalism also took her to New York City for an internship with Fox News, where she was later named a Fox News Campus Ambassador for the remainder of her college career.
When she’s not chasing a story, Olivia loves going on adventures with her dog, Brooklyn, snowboarding, and staying active outdoors. An avid traveler, she loves exploring new countries, experiencing different cultures, and—now—discovering the incredible food and diversity that Houston has to offer.
Olivia has a deep commitment to storytelling and connecting with the community. If you have a news tip, a story idea, or just want to welcome her to Texas, feel free to reach out!
The latest from Olivia Dance
Houston Food Bank answers demands as food insecurity is on the rise
As the largest Feeding America food bank in the nation by distribution, the Houston Food Bank serves as a vital lifeline across 18 Southeast Texas counties.
Third Ward neighbors frustrated with city leaders, police over nightlife chaos
A Houston neighborhood says nonstop weekend partying is turning their streets into a nightmare and contacted city leaders who they say have been inconsistent on enforcement.
Houston heat advisory: Debunking extreme heat myths amid hot weather
Olivia Dance and Mike Iscovitz debunk some popular myths related to extreme heat and ways people can deal with hot temperatures.
Texas has second most Flock cameras in the country raising privacy concerns
While law enforcement agencies praise Flock cameras as a critical crime-fighting tool, privacy advocates warn it is quietly constructing a digital footprint tracking everyday citizens.
Houston ranks #1 for worst road rage in the country
A new study just ranked Houston as the #1 worst city in America for road rage.
Governor Abbott announces relief as Texas homeowners face skyrocketing insurance costs
If you own a home in Texas, your property insurance bill is skyrocketing and now the affordability crisis has become so severe that Governor Greg Abbott rolled out a new proposal.






