Kenzie’s Kindness Journey: Young girl delivers 5,300 letters to HPD in statewide mission
Through "Kenzie’s Kindness Journey," young McKenzie Harrington is working to deliver personalized thank-you letters to all 699 police departments across Texas.
Through "Kenzie’s Kindness Journey," young McKenzie Harrington is working to deliver personalized thank-you letters to all 699 police departments across Texas.
Houston mosque honors law enforcement, calls for stronger community ties
Masjid At-Tawhid hosted its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at its community service.
Masjid At-Tawhid hosted its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at its community service.
From isolation to community: Houston mom launches 'Abby’s Brave Buddies' after daughter’s cancer fight
After her 2-year-old daughter Abby was diagnosed with leukemia, Houston mother Jennifer Clark created the nonprofit Abby’s Brave Buddies to bridge the social gap for pediatric cancer families navigating the isolating world of hospital care.
After her 2-year-old daughter Abby was diagnosed with leukemia, Houston mother Jennifer Clark created the nonprofit Abby’s Brave Buddies to bridge the social gap for pediatric cancer families navigating the isolating world of hospital care.
Miami boy returns to Houston for second brain surgery, brings his joyful spirit
Seven-year-old Kai Peña traveled from Miami to Houston for a second brain surgery after experiencing recurring seizures. His family sought care at Texas Children’s Hospital, hoping the procedure would bring lasting relief.
Seven-year-old Kai Peña traveled from Miami to Houston for a second brain surgery after experiencing recurring seizures. His family sought care at Texas Children’s Hospital, hoping the procedure would bring lasting relief.
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.
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.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mattress Mack gives 250 mattresses to veterans
250 veterans were honored with a mattress giveaway hosted by Houston hero Mattress Mack. FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke to some veterans about the kind gesture.
250 veterans were honored with a mattress giveaway hosted by Houston hero Mattress Mack. FOX 26's Denise Middleton spoke to some veterans about the kind gesture.
Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.
Exchange student in Houston area goes viral
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. He shared his experience in the US with FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart.
An Italian foreign exchange student became a Houston TikTok sensation after a hilarious accent mix-up led his host family to buy him a chicken pot pie instead of his bucket-list request for Popeyes. He shared his experience in the US with FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart.
Abandoned RV torn down in Acres Homes days after FOX 26 report
Two days after FOX 26 reported about an abandoned RV in Acres Homes, residents watched in glory as as the weeks-old eyesore was torn down.
Two days after FOX 26 reported about an abandoned RV in Acres Homes, residents watched in glory as as the weeks-old eyesore was torn down.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Houston senior receives new roof thanks to nonprofit, roofing company
A Sunnyside senior received a brand-new roof through the Senior Assistance Fund and community partners after struggling with roof problems for nearly a decade.
A Sunnyside senior received a brand-new roof through the Senior Assistance Fund and community partners after struggling with roof problems for nearly a decade.
Non-profit builds new roof for Sunnyside senior
After nearly a decade of problems with her roof, a non-profit and a roofing company stepped in with a solution. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at a local non-profit helping seniors.
After nearly a decade of problems with her roof, a non-profit and a roofing company stepped in with a solution. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at a local non-profit helping seniors.
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Pearland officer rescues ducklings trapped in storm drain
A Pearland police officer jumped into action to rescue several ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain.
A Pearland police officer jumped into action to rescue several ducklings that were trapped in a storm drain.
Carnival Cruise ship rescues sailor and his cat from sailboat in distress
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
A sailor and his cat are safe after being rescued by a Carnival Cruise ship on Tuesday night, according to a release.
Third Ward bar celebrating 20 years with $20K giveaway | HTX @ 10
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
The Spot Lounge & Bar is celebrating two decades in Houston by giving back to the community. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez stopped by to learn how you could apply for the bar's $20,000 giveaway.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
Meet Houston's 'Metro' Man: From crash survivor to crosswalk guardian
At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.
At the bustling intersection of Montrose Boulevard and Westheimer Road, drivers are often moving too fast to notice the pedestrians on the curb. But for the last five months, Davonta Robbins (AKA "Metro") has made sure they are seen.
'We still do': Married couples of 60+ years renew vows on Valentine's Eve
Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts.
Four Houston-area couples renewed their commitment to one another on Valentine's Eve. FOX 26 spoke to two of those couples, each with over 60 years of marriage under their belts.