March Napness: Contest underway to find the sleepiest sanctuary bear
You’ve heard of March Madness and Fat Bear Week, but are you ready for March Napness? As hibernating season comes to an end, the search is on for the sleepiest sanctuary bear.
Oklahoma 100-year-old celebrates '25th’ birthday on Leap Day
“Actually, I’ll be 24 and 7/8ths,” Mary Lea Forsythe said in an interview with People Magazine. “There’s no 29th in three out of four years and I have a good time with that.”
Watch: Couple marries in hospital room after going into early labor
Brandon and Sara Perry didn't let her water breaking stop them from tying the knot just nine hours before baby Oliver arrived. See the adorable hospital room ceremony.
Houston Foundation encourages early screening with a fun run
As we enter Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the spotlight is on the third most diagnosed cancer in both men and women. Colon cancer, often preventable with early screening, takes center stage. Fox 26 anchor Melissa Wilson shares details about a foundation in Houston hosting a fun run this weekend, aiming to spread the crucial message of early screening and raise awareness about colorectal cancer
At concert, Drake gives $100K to fan who just finished chemo
A Drake fan who just finished chemotherapy and almost didn’t make it to his Nashville concert got the surprise of a lifetime - and so did Drake's manager.
New children's book inspired by Houston couple's loss and redemption
In an exclusive feature on FOX26, a Houston couple opens up about their heartwarming story of losing one dog and saving another, both experiences detailed in a children's book. Join Fox26's Randy Wallace for this exclusive interview and heart-touching narrative.
Sugar Land woman raises awareness after losing mother, daughter to Lupus
A woman from Sugar Land is on a mission to raise funds and awareness about Lupus.
Sienna Sauce faces challenges as Target drops sauce
Sienna Sauce, the brainchild of Houston's young entrepreneur featured on Shark Tank, faces a setback as Target stores announce they will no longer carry the condiment starting this spring. The entrepreneur started the venture at just 15 years old.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Bus driver surprises little boy after seeing him upset
In Kentucky, a heartwarming story unfolds as a bus driver goes above and beyond to bring joy to a young boy named Levi. Upset because he didn't have pajamas for pajama day at school, the observant bus driver noticed Levi's distress.
Texas Children's Hospital doctors celebrate 38th wedding anniversary
On Valentine's Day, we're sharing the beautiful love story of two doctors who met at Texas Children's Hospital 40 years ago and are now celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary. Fox 26 anchor Melissa Wilson sat down with them to hear their inspiring journey.
Love blooms at Texas Children’s Hospital between leading physicians
Two doctors who work at Texas Children's Hospital are sharing their special love story this Valentine's Day. They met there 40 years ago and are celebrating their 38 years of marriage!
90-year-olds find love taking out trash at Chicago-area senior living community
Neither of them had given any thought to the possibility of dating again after losing their spouses of 60+ years. Then they met in the trash room on their floor. A couple of months later, they started dating.
Send St. Jude Valentine’s Day cards to children this holiday
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital is accepting virtual Valentine’s Day cards from those interested in bringing a smile to a patient this holiday.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Lahaina high school football captains honored with Super Bowl trip
Captains of a Hawaii high school football team whose town was destroyed by a deadly wildfire are going to Super Bowl in Las Vegas as guests of the NFL.
Dog rescued after one week from a container at Port Houston
A dog trapped in a shipping container in Houston, Texas, was rescued by US Coast Guard employees on Wednesday, January 31, after she was stuck in the metal box for at least a week.
Former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader's group aids families
In a heartfelt mission to support families navigating the challenges of having children in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a group founded by a former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader is making a significant impact.
‘Are you serious?’: Father ‘shocked and emotional’ after finding out grandson named after him
The emotional footage shows the moment when the father is introduced to his grandson and learns the baby’s name.
Wisconsin dad falls on icy driveway, daughter offers adorable advice: Video
A daughter offered her father some sound advice after he slipped on their icy driveway in Madison, Wisconsin.