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
Long TSA lines in Houston push travelers to hit the road
Hours-long TSA lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston are prompting many travelers to find alternative ways to get to their destinations.
Trump signs emergency order to pay TSA agents as IAH wait times top two hours Friday
President Donald Trump signed an emergency order Friday directing the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA agents immediately, bypassing a deadlocked Congress on Day 42 of the partial government shutdown. The move comes as Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) faces what the president is officially calling a "National Security Emergency."
Houston man launches 'line-sitting' service as TSA wait times soar during partial government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown reaches day 40, Houston entrepreneur Steven Dial is capitalizing on four-hour TSA wait times at IAH by charging travelers $65 an hour to stand in line as a professional placeholder.
Houston eyes $1.5B economic impact, world record ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Houston is gearing up for a record-breaking FIFA World Cup activation on April 11 at Hermann Park, featuring a quarter-mile line of 1,000 soccer balls and a guest appearance by legend DeMarcus Beasley.
Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
Social media was buzzing with questions about a thunder-like noise shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. A woman says a potential piece of the answer may have been what crashed through her roof.
Bush Intercontinental Airport travelers face extended wait times as partial shutdown hits paycheck milestone
Security checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport saw increased wait times Thursday as the partial federal government shutdown reached its 33rd day. With the funding lapse affecting Department of Homeland Security budgets, TSA officers at IAH and airports nationwide are currently working without pay.
Houston’s new homeless ‘Super Hub’ branded as national model for ‘self-sufficiency’
Mayor Whitmire and federal HUD officials finalized a $314 million investment today to launch a "Super Hub" in the Second Ward, a low-barrier facility designed to transition 1,000 homeless individuals into self-sufficiency annually. The project moves away from traditional "Housing First" models by prioritizing 24/7 security and "wraparound" services, while also using $100 million of the grant to install industrial backup power for citywide storm resilience. However, the plan faces pushback from advocates like Texas Housers, who argue that "reprogramming" $41 million in disaster funds for the hub diverts critical resources away from repairing the homes of low-income seniors.
Houston Rodeo implements new dress code, citing 'family-friendly' values
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has officially updated its guest code of conduct to include a stricter dress code, targeting "inappropriate" or "excessively revealing" attire for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Meet Houston's 'Metro' Man: From crash survivor to crosswalk guardian
At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.
Records: Suspect at Klein ISD school office armed with gun, taser
An armed man in tactical gear was stopped by a secure lobby at Zwink Elementary on Tuesday after slipping through a front door that failed to latch properly. Klein ISD defended waiting 24 hours to alert parents, stating the delay was a tactical move coordinated with the FBI.