Melissa Wilson
Emmy Award-winning Melissa Wilson is an anchor for FOX 26 Morning News weekdays. Then, she loves to head out to the Texas Medical Center and throw on comfy scrubs and follow doctors and patients through procedures, as medical reporter for FOX 26. Melissa co-anchored FOX 26 News at 9 p.m. for ten years, as part of the longest running anchor team at FOX 26. Melissa made the switch to mornings in 2010, when her son began school and she needed "mom friendly" working hours. It's a great move career-wise, as she enjoys all of the live interviews and a more relaxed format that comes with a morning news program. A Texas native, Melissa received her Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Baylor University. She began her career as the evening anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls and then went on to anchor at Florida's News Channel. Houston Woman Magazine named Melissa one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Houston". American Women in Radio and Television nominated Melissa for "Personality of the Year". She has been honored with the prestigious "Gracie Award" and Lone Star Emmy Awards. The Fair Care Center of Houston named Melissa a "Living Legend". The Houston Press named Melissa one of Houston's "Most Beautiful Reporters". Melissa has been an Honorary Co-Chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure since 2000. She also serves on their Advisory Board of Directors. She serves, or has served, on the following Boards of Directors: Children at Risk, Lazarus House, March of Dimes, United Way, Harris County Community College Nurse's Association, "Gifts with Heart", and Baylor Business Network. This year will be her 12th Annual "Melissa Wilson Golf Classic" for Children at Risk. Melissa is a member of Baylor University Women's Association and Sigma Kappa's Alumnae Association. She is a "Friend" of Escape Family Resource Center. She has volunteered for the Christian Community Service Center and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and The Society of Professional Journalists . She has interviewed everyone from Mexico's President Vicente Fox, Kofi Annan, Walter Cronkite, Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Dan Rather, to Actors James Earl Jones, Andy McDowell, Rob Schneider, Lucy Liu, and singers Josh Groban, Nora Jones, Clay Walker, and Amy Grant. She has gotten to meet Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush, and First Ladies Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, as well as Al and Tipper Gore. Melissa is also heavily involved in her children's activities. She serves as the Co-Den Leader with her husband for their son's Cub Scouts troop. She has served on the Capital Campaign Cabinet, as well as the Gala Fundraising Committee at her son's school. She has taught her sons' Sunday school classes. She also loves to play sports with her children. They stay busy taking care of the family pets, including: a puppy, two cats, a leopard gecko, a turtle, fire belly toads, hermit crabs, a hamster, and many fish. She also enjoys capturing special moments with her family and career through scrapbooking. Gardening is also one of her favorite ways to spend time.
The latest from Melissa Wilson
American Cancer Society opens the door of hope through their Hope Lodge
The Hope Lodge has officially opened its doors and can now bring comfort to families battling cancer and seeking treatment in Houston.
Lone survivor of plane crash in Bryan heads back to college
Luke Armstrong has spent the past year in rehabilitation, recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury, after surviving a plane crash that claimed the lives of his girlfriend and her parents. He says he owes it to them to live life to the fullest and carry on their legacy.
Team USA Paralympian leaves hometown Houston to compete in Tokyo
Kaitlyn Eaton, of Houston, is ready to rock the court in Tokyo at the Summer Paralympics.
New state-of-the-art device stimulates spine to relieve back pain
Typical back pain treatments didn't work for a woman in Rosenberg, so she turned to an app-based platform called Intellis Spinal Cord Stimulation System.
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Team USA Paralympian prepares for swim competition in Tokyo
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
College grad survives cancer and rides her bike across the country to raise awareness
A young woman from Houston who survived cancer has joined forces with a non-profit organization called Texas 4000 and is biking cross country to raise awareness and money to fight cancer.
NASCAR driver Will Rodgers 'racing' to raise awareness about liver disease
NASCAR driver Will Rodgers survived liver disease as a young child and now wants to make sure you know about the warning signs.
Knowing signs of Marfan Syndrome can save lives
A family from Spring is helping spread the word about Marfan Syndrome. An early diagnosis has really helped their beloved daughter.
Help us find the good Samaritan in Sugar Land who helped save a man
A man in Sugar Land had a seizure and was walking into oncoming traffic when a man rushed to save him from a devastating fate. He and his doctor at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic want to know who the good Samaritan is.