'There are good kids out there': Camera captures mysterious teen returning lost wallet
A night out at the movies seems normal enough, but when it ends with “your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” saving the day, that's a different story.
‘Purpose in a cup’: Coffee shop owner employs former felons, addicts to offer second chance
Shalimar Williams opened Holy Beanz Coffee Shop in Portland to help former prisoners, like herself.
United Airlines Captain from Houston now mentoring and teaching future minority pilots
When Captain Corey Shepard was young, he says as a Black man, he never imagined becoming a pilot. Now, he's celebrating 16 years as a pilot for United Airlines.
WWII Army veteran surprised for 101st birthday celebration
James William Niederer was surprised with an Army supply truck to ride in, along with a convoy of other vehicles.
'A different level of happiness,' Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens talk engagement with FOX 26 Sports
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens spoke one-on-one with FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman on their recent engagement.
10-year-old makes chemo comfort bags for patients after seeing grandfather fight cancer
Sophie Enderton is donating care packages to chemotherapy patients in Buffalo, New York.
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2022: Heartwarming stories to inspire good deeds
Feb. 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a time to encourage and celebrate people being friendly, generous and considerate toward others.
Houston ISD student seen interviewed on FOX 26 gifted new glasses by generous donor
In early February, a story aired featuring five students from Houston ISD’s Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside. FOX 26 viewers couldn’t help but notice in the interview that Madison Jones-Austin, 12, was in need of a new pair of glasses.
Devarjaye Daniel, 10, battling terminal cancer sworn in as Aldine ISD's honorary police officer
Aldine ISD student Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel, 10, who is battling terminal cancer, is being sworn in to become an honorary police officer for the school district. He has already exceeded his goal to be sworn in by more than 100 law enforcement agencies.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing homes and shelter residents this year.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Boy dials 911 after police car breaks, officers gift him new toy
Four-year-old Justice Tucker told officers in New Jersey his police toy car no longer worked, so the officers went and bought him a new toy.
Marine husband, Air Force wife reunited by deployment
The Phillips are no strangers to long distances, but they never thought their deployments would bring them closer together.
How to send Valentines to kids in hospitals, nursing home residents and more
Consider spreading Valentine’s Day cheer to children’s hospitals, nursing home and shelter residents.
Houston doctor helps couple get married at Memorial Hermann during medical emergency
A Houston couple's dreams were almost dashed when the groom had to be rushed to the hospital on their wedding day. His doctor at Memorial Hermann took on new job duties, becoming a wedding planner right there in the emergency room!
‘A beautiful moment’: Kindergarteners embrace while learning about MLK
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Sweethearts candies roll out new theme for Valentine's Day: Words of encouragement
Sweethearts will roll out new messages this year such as “WAY 2 GO,” “CRUSH IT” AND “HIGH FIVE.”
WWII veteran receives hundreds of cards for 100th birthday
Ervin Fay turned 100 on Jan. 20 and as a special gift, his wife of 75 years, Alice, put out a mail call to get 100 cards for his birthday.
Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home
An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.
Senior who uses machete, shovel to fight rats and snakes inside her home gets help
Help has arrived for a Houston senior citizen who has such a bad infestation of rodents and snakes she walked around her house with weapons to fight them off.