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
Cypress special needs baseball league doubles in size as community rallies for inclusion
The Fairfield Dream League in Cypress, Texas, provides children with special needs a fully accessible, cost-free opportunity to play organized baseball alongside community volunteers and peers. Inspired by their own children, local parent organizers worked with the Fairfield Sports Association to turf the fields and remove physical mobility barriers for players in wheelchairs or walkers. Now in its third season, the rapidly growing league continues to unite the local community around inclusion, sportsmanship, and joy.
Video captures heated Houston hit-and-run; law enforcement warns against confronting drivers
A heated parking lot confrontation captured on camera after a Sept. 18 hit-and-run near College Avenue and I-45 has prompted local law enforcement to issue critical safety warnings for Houston drivers.
Disappearing messages, permanent proof: How group chats are investigated in criminal cases
A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has sparked a reopened criminal investigation in New York and ignited a viral online debate: Should everyone in a private group chat be held legally accountable when a crime is broadcast in real time, or only those who participate?
Tomball ISD parents say voicemail recording destroyed trust in school leadership
The parents of a 5-year-old student at Grand Oaks Elementary say they lost all faith in campus leadership after receiving a voicemail regarding a student safety investigation where the principal failed to disconnect the call and made comments off-camera.
17-year-old suspect identified in killing of Westbury High School senior
The 17-year-old arrested in the deadly shooting of a Westbury High School senior is facing two charges, according to court documents.
Grammy-nominated artist Frankie J devastated after $100K+ in music gear, awards stolen from storage unit
Grammy-nominated recording artist Frankie J is pleading for the return of more than $100,000 worth of stolen studio equipment and career awards taken from his New Caney, Texas, storage unit.
Fulshear Police Department Captain takes aim at teen distracted driving with 'rookie responders' course
Fulshear Police Capt. Mike McCoy reached a milestone Tuesday by educating his 8,500th student through "Rookie Responders," a monthly course created nine years ago to prepare young drivers for traffic stops and road hazards.
What Houston-area voters need to know before the November election
Thousands of Houston-area voters are on Texas’ suspense list, but being on the list does not mean they have been removed from the voter rolls. Voters should check their registration, especially if they have moved or changed their information. The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 5, with early voting running Oct. 19-30.
Spring High School student hit, killed by vehicle while crossing I-45 in north Harris County
Two Spring students were said to be crossing the freeway when one of them was hit by a vehicle.
Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288
Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the volunteer-named complex ensures the Rodeo's community and agricultural mission continues for decades to come.