Rashi Vats
Rashi Vats, a native of Houston, is so happy to be back home! She joined the FOX 26 News team in August 2013. Rashi comes to FOX from KBTX, the CBS affiliate in Bryan/College Station, where she served as the weekend anchor and reporter for two years. She was also a reporter for KRIS and KZTV in Corpus Christi and KXII in Sherman, Texas. Before moving to the Brazos Valley, Rashi reported for KXII in Sherman, TX. Rashi is a graduate of Texas Christian University, where she earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in broadcast journalism from the Schieffer School of Journalism. She also minored in business at TCU. In the summer of 2007, she interned for CBS Evening News in New York and was chosen as an International Radio and Television Society (IRTS) 2007 Summer Fellow. Right before moving to New York City, Rashi was overseas where she interned at the CBS London Bureau in the spring of 2007. She is always looking to tell stories that matter to you and your community.
The latest from Rashi Vats
Some summer camps getting new tool to keep campers safe
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, announced the start of COVID-19 rapid testing programs for youth camps.
Houston-area couple married 58 years dies from COVID-19 just 3 days apart
It has been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Houston area, and unfortunately, one local couple had their life snatched away due to the deadly disease.
Could arctic blast affect the spread of Coronavirus in Houston?
The cold weather is usually an advantage for viruses, but in the case of COVID 19, the Houston Health Department says things are different.
Houston-area man out of the hospital after battling COVID-19 for 8 months
Michael Shammai, 62, said he started running a fever and coughing back in June. His wife took him to the hospital and he has been to several hospitals over the past eight months.
Local woman starts Facebook group to support RodeoHouston vendors
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo canceling their huge event is devastating to the vendors. Many of them wait all year long to make the majority of their income at the event.
Pregnant women remain concerned regarding COVID-19 vaccine
Many pregnant woman or those trying to conceive do not know what to do when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Presidential executive order allowing women's sports, athletic scholarships to go co-ed
President Joe Biden signed an order which allows transgender athletes more opportunity by allowing women sports and athletic scholarships to go co-ed. While some see this as a big step forward, some say it’s the opposite and making the playing field unfair.
Houston mother orders copies of new book displaying Vice President Kamala Harris’ ambition
The book represents Vice President Kamala Harris’s ambition. It’s written by her niece, Meena Harris, who was fed up by some accusing her aunt, Kamala, as being too ambitious to be vice president.
New public awareness campaign underway to help those with mental illness during pandemic
Grief and mental illness are increasing amid the pandemic according to experts, and a campaign is hoping to help bring hope to millions of people.
Attorney for Houston police officer who resigned for being involved in US Capitol speaks with FOX 26
A Houston police officer, identified as being part of the riots at the US Capitol, has resigned.