North Texas twins born in different years

Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.

Houston woman fighting late-stage cancer gets married at Memorial Hermann
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A local couple rushes to get married in an unlikely place. Doctors and medical workers at Memorial Hermann put plans in place to help them say their "I Do's" while in the hospital!

Puppy abandoned at San Francisco airport finds forever home with airline pilot

The puppy named Polaris was left behind by an international traveler who "chose to continue traveling on without his animal," the San Francisco SPCA said.

Houstonians working to spread holiday cheer to children, families in need
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FOX 26's Shelby Rose highlights the good deeds from so many Houstonians like icon Pancho Claus to ensure children do not go without a gift this holiday season.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

Santa, Mrs. Claus visited Houston NICU babies to bring them holiday cheer

The holidays are a time for families and loved ones to enjoy time together, but unfortunately, some are not able to get that time. So Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake NICU babies.

Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Popular musicians join forces to raise funds for Christmas toys in Houston

Dr. Shawn and Heather Taher, owners of Body Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center, share serious Christmas cheer every year through their Body Balance Foundation. It all started as a dream to help children being treated at Texas Children's Hospital.

Day 8 of 12 Days of Christmas 2022 with the Munoz family
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We have just six days left until Christmas and we are hoping to make it special for our day eight family of the 12 days of Christmas is that Mrs. Munoz lost her husband to COVID-19 rearing their daughter. So at FOX 26, we're doing what we can to help here with our Chief Elf Ruben Dominguez.

Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding

A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.

Volunteers support Uvalde, Texas on Wreaths Across America Day

After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.

A MIRACLE: Boy born without skin is doing well, now back in Houston

The San Antonio boy who was born with a rare skin disease is happy and healthy. He and mother recently moved back to Houston for more operations.