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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
Back-to-School health checklist: Vaccines, exams, and supplies
In just a few weeks, students will be heading back to school, so it's time to make sure your child is up-to-date on all of their vaccines required to attend class.
Back-to-school sports physicals: Importance for students, other screenings to consider
It's time to make sure your kids are ready to head back to school, especially if they're athletes! A Houston doctor encourages families to make sure those sports physicals are scheduled and then take another step to help prevent injuries.
Houston welcomes global inspiration for life-changing sessions
A global leader is in Houston this week, teaching messages of hope and trying to help people realize their true purpose in this world!
Breast cancer survivor mentors others to help them find purpose in life
Breast cancer survivor, Mary Chalhoub, has learned to be an overcomer after surviving serious complications from surgery.
Pasadena doctor lends advice about how to find your purpose
Have you ever questioned what your purpose is in life? A local doctor is helping a lot of people answer that very question through his new book.
Houston woman trying Ozempic, Wegovy rival after using other options
75% of Americans are considered to be overweight, but that number is starting to drop because of popular weight-loss injections.
Houston woman inspires others after getting carjacked
Dr. Laura Murillo is the President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce who wrote a book about her harrowing experience as a teen, when her life was threatened.
Yoga therapy helping treat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
Discover how yoga therapy, including yoga nidra, is transforming Bobby Sherman's life with Parkinson's disease and providing relief from symptoms like tremors and brain fog.
Lunch for the Soul: Man shares afterlife experience after serious car wreck
Ben Hylden was in a devastating car accident in 2007 and stopped breathing twice amid the incident and while hospitalized. He shares his afterlife experience with FOX 26's Melissa Wilson.
Baytown worship pastor Ke'Erron encourages others while battling medical problems
Ke'Erron is a worship pastor at Faith Family Church in Baytown. He is encouraging others who are facing health and life challenges through his music and message, all while battling his own health problems.