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
Victim’s son reacts after his mother was struck by vehicle in NE Houston
Coming to a curve on John Ralston Road Saturday evening, a driver lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and went off the roadway. Shortly after 6 p.m., he then hit a woman on a bicycle, carrying her a few hundred feet before slamming into a tree.
Woodland’s College Park High School students create new initiative to help feed others
It’s easy to forget about the world around you when you're stuck inside, keeping it casual, and maybe eating more than usual, but what if our extra time and food could make a difference?
Houstonian shares tips after traveling to, working from Jamaica amid COVID-19 pandemic
One Houstonian traveled to Jamaica to get a safer, more exciting work-from-home experience, and now she has tips for others who are thinking of doing the same.
Pregnant school volunteer dies from COVID-19, community rallies around premature baby
Juanita Marchan was a school volunteer, a stay-at-home mom, and a “second mother” to many.
HPD Lake Patrol ensuring safety, social distance during Fourth of July weekend
Lake Houston is more popular than usual during the Fourth of July weekend as people look for outdoor options to celebrate the holiday during COVID-19.
Bellaire business owner starts new business making signs thanking essential workers
A Bellaire business owner has turned her hobby into a new venture that's now gone nationwide.
Pride Houston holds virtual event called ‘It started with a riot’
Hundreds did tune in for this year's It Started With a Riot Rally which was originally scheduled as a march downtown, but the event was moved online because of growing concerns over a spike in COVID cases.
Push to protect Black trans lives as murders rise
Recent murders and brutal violence against transgender people are catching headlines, but they are also spurring a Black Trans Lives Matter movement.
Houston family looks for help restoring 1950s home damaged by fire
A local woman is hoping to give her dad the ultimate father's day gift after her parents survived a devastating fire.
League City business owner holds dress pageant due to canceled proms
A business owner in League City is giving teens a place to show off their prom looks after schools across the nation canceled prom in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.