Kaitlin Monte
Kaitlin Monte is the anchor for FOX 26 News at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. each weekday in Houston. She also hosts FOX 26 The News Edge at 10 p.m. every weeknight. Prior to FOX 26, Kaitlin was a reporter and Emmy-nominated traffic anchor for PIX11 Morning News in New York City. She had previously spent several years as host of Mets Insider for SNYtv and on BBC New York as host of an interactive trivia segment on Weekend Today in New York.
Growing up alongside three siblings with learning and cognitive disabilities led Kaitlin to become an advocate in the 2011 anti-bullying movement in her home state of New York. She founded an online petition to bring the issue of cyberbullying to New York legislators, leading to a partnership with lawmakers in the launch of the first-ever New York Cyberbully Census, which provides legislators definitive data on the breadth of the issue. Kaitlin has appeared as an expert on MSNBC, Al Jazeera America, and was the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate® "Difference Maker of the Year" in 2012 for her "Anti-Bullying Through Leadership" workshop series. Kaitlin was selected by Randomhouse Publishing to be part of an audiobook series on bullying alongside "13 Reasons Why" author Jay Asher
Kaitlin currently specializes in reporting on emerging technology and its impacts on society. While in New York City, she spent several years working for agencies to provide data targetting and analysis for social media marketing.
Her passion for tech started early: at age 16, Kaitlin dropped out of high school to begin her freshman year at Clarkson University, a leading STEM education institute, where she later served as trustee. Thanks to her grade school’s participation in Project Lead The Way, Kaitlin entered college with a full semester of engineering credits under her belt.
Prior to television, Kaitlin spent five years touring the country with the United Services Organization (USO) as part of its official entertainment division. She remains a supporter of our military through her work with USO Houston.
The latest from Kaitlin Monte
Making the Case: Houston Domestic Violence and a police killing
A man accused of killing a Houston police sergeant on Monday had cops called on him multiple times in the days prior. He is in the U.S. illegally with a long criminal past.
How COVID-19 pandemic impacts special education services, rights
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
Houston attorney battling Facebook over human trafficking
"It's building a bridge from the predator right into your home." Meet the Houston attorney making historic progress in her battle to protect minors on Facebook.
FAQ: Harris County new 'cite and release' for certain crimes
As of this week, certain crimes committed in Harris County will no longer land you in the back of a cop car.
Pretending to be rich on social media? This account might call you out
What if you could trick people on social media into thinking you're wildly successful? Then you might end up on Baller Busters. FOX26 anchor Kaitlin Monte explains why this account has made it their mission to expose fake wealth.
Texans can give feedback on $4B flood relief plan
The Texas General Land Office is seeking public opinion on how to spend billions of dollars in disaster relief funds.
‘OK, Boomer’: Teens react online to lectures from older generations
It's the online equivalent of an eye roll from teens who feel older generations just don't get it.
How to see world's largest steam locomotive "Big Boy" as it visits Houston, Spring, and Navasota
"Big Boy" makes stops in the Houston area starting Wednesday. How you can catch a glimpse up-close.
How much do Houston public officials get paid?
As voters prepare for run-off elections on November 14th, we look at the salaries that accompany some of the big roles on the ballot.