Mekenna Earnhart
Mekenna Earnhart joined the FOX 26 team in January 2026, marking a true homecoming for the Houston native.
A proud product of Northwest Houston, Mekenna’s roots run deep. She attended Yeager Elementary and Bleyl Middle School before graduating from Cypress Creek High School in 2020. Having spent nearly her entire life in the "713," she is no stranger to the city’s unique rhythm, or its unpredictable weather. Mekenna knows that in Houston, a little rain (or a lot of it) is just part of the local charm.
Mekenna’s journey into journalism began with a childhood ritual, watching the local news with her mom and dad every morning before school. That early spark turned into a lifelong goal to report for the community that raised her.
Mekenna’s passion for storytelling took her to the University of Arkansas, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, Mekenna began her professional career as a reporter and anchor at KLBK/KAMC in Lubbock, Texas. There, she covered everything from major severe weather events to community-driven human-interest stories, building a strong foundation in local journalism.
When she isn’t chasing a story, Mekenna is likely making up for lost time in the Houston food scene. After years away, she is on a mission to rediscover the city’s best hidden-gem restaurants.
Mekenna firmly believes that the best stories come from the people she meets. If you see her out in the community, please come say hello!
Connect with Mekenna
Email: Mekenna.earnhart@fox.com
Social Media: @Mekenna.earnhart
The latest from Mekenna Earnhart
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to learn the details and was shocked to discover classroom cameras are not automatically turned on. Under Texas law, video surveillance in self-contained special education classrooms is only activated if a parent or staff member submits a written request every single school year.
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.
Witness: NE Houston shooting kills son, injures mother at repast
A woman reportedly stepped in to break up an argument between her son and another person when a gun was pulled.
Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.
Who pays for wild hog damage? Woodlands-area resident caught in $3,500 dilemma
Suburban expansion along I-45 is driving feral hog sounders out of neighboring woods and directly into Montgomery County lawns, causing extensive damage even during broad daylight.
Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus
The Houston Texans remain on track to break ground on their new Toro District facility in Cypress late this year, moving daily operations and training camp there by 2029 while keeping home games at Reliant Stadium.
Deerbrook Mall shooting injures minor, influencer
Two people are injured and another person has been detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Saturday evening.
'Substance' in van targeted in Houston ICE shooting tests negative for drugs
Investigators saw a "crystal-like substance" in the van targeted in the ICE incident. It was believed to be drugs, but Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family denied that claim.