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
Houstonians help business owner rebuild after severe storm damage
This week, the National Weather Service is identifying seven tornadoes that destroyed parts of southeast Texas on January 8th and 9th. Although no one was hurt, several homes and businesses suffered extensive damage.
Blame game over who dropped the ball with Hurricane Harvey relief funds continues
Days after an audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) slammed Houston for doing a dismal job helping the city's Hurricane Harvey victims rebuild. A new complaint, by the agency, is holding the state General Land Office (GLO) accountable for similar reasons.
Could Texas trucking be affected by Colorado boycott after trucker sentenced to 110 years?
A Houston-based truck driver was sentenced to 110 years in prison after a 2019 highway crash that killed four people in Colorado. The sentencing has led millions to sign an online petition and truck drivers threatening to boycott the state.
Baytown drive-by shooting: 1 dead, 13 injured during vigil for murder victim
About 50 people were gathered at a vigil for a Baytown murder victim when someone opened fire on the crowd. One person died and 13 others were injured in the drive-by shooting.
Residents face feral hog problem in Sugar Land neighborhoods
Sugar Land residents are left wondering if there is anything they can do about a herd of hogs seen tearing up neighborhoods.
Christopher Mena’s mother searching for son’s killer on anniversary of his death
After her son was killed a year ago, a Houston mother is creating social media pages and spending the last of her savings to bring attention to his case.
Loved ones say goodbye to teen killed at Astroworld Festival
Thousands have shown up during a week of remembrance for Brianna Rodriguez, the 16-year-old killed during the Astroworld Festival tragedy. La Paz Funeral Home was at capacity where her homegoing service was held Saturday.
Día De Los Muertos festival promotes Latino vote
Hispanic community leaders encourage voters to participate in Tuesday's election while addressing diluted voting power in new redistricting maps.
Houston police investigating deaths from two different Halloween parties
Authorities are investigating what led up to some deadly shootings in the Houston area during two different Halloween parties, one on the north side and the other on the south side.
Grieving families uplift one another while awaiting justice
The Key Event Space hosted a grief gathering Saturday for those dealing with loss. For some, it was a chance to focus on another family's challenges.