89-year-old man earns Ph.D., fulfills dream of being physicist
Manfred Steiner recently successfully defended his dissertation at Brown University in Providence.
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Dancing security guard from Houston Astros game looks back on viral video
You may remember Willis Harris A.K.A. WorkitWillis from his viral video where he busted a move after getting challenged by Houston Astros mascot Orbit during a 2014 game.
Army dad dresses as referee, surprises son at football game
Ninth-grader Fred Grooms of Alabama was introduced to a group of referees before a football game, soon realizing one of them was his father, who is in the U.S. Army.
Tom Brady's heartwarming gesture leaves young cancer survivor in tears
Tom Brady approached a young Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan who was holding a sign saying he beat brain cancer. After the quarterback gave him a hat and shook his hand, the boy broke down in tears.
The Woodlands Charities hosting Halloween party to raise funds for 5 nonprofits
There will be no tricks at this party held the night before Halloween in the Woodlands, where money is being raised for local nonprofits.
LAPD officers give toy quad to birthday boy who recovered from being hit by car
A young boy who has recovered since being hit by a car in 2020 was given a toy quad by Los Angeles Police Department officers on his birthday.
Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
‘First responders are amazing’: Firefighter reads to girl who survived car crash
Firefighter Ryan Benton read a book to a little girl to help take her mind off of the car crash she had just survived.
Toddler's stuffed monkey left behind on 9/11 has family searching 20 years later
Abe Wachsman is searching for the family that he gave a ride to safety on Sept. 11, 2001.
"Everything's going wrong": Sterling Heights Police stop speeding man, hook up new TV
A 79-year-old Sterling Heights man was running all over town trying to find what he needed to hook up his new TV for his wife when he was stopped for speeding. But police didn't give him a ticket. Instead - they hooked up his TV for him.
Bullied Houston student writes song to empower other children
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
3 children found in the Sam Houston National Forest after spending night in the dark rain
Some are calling it a miracle that three little kids survived alone all night in the Sam Houston National Forest. FOX 26’s Damali Keith has more from residents in Montgomery County.
Nearly 500 toys to be given out to children of Afghan refugees in Houston
The distribution was organized by Gibrael Siddiqui, 10, who worked with his elementary school, the Village School. And in collaboration with An-Nisa Hope Center, nearly 500 toys will be given to children of Afghan refugees.
Dozens of volunteers come to the rescue for Santa Fe couple
Dozens of volunteers came together this weekend, doing everything from major yard work to clearing off old construction debris, all to help Linda and Dana Huoni in Santa Fe.
Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
'It's an answered prayer,' Father and son meet for the first time thanks to a Houston Police Officer
A Houston Police Officer has gone above and beyond the call of duty. As FOX 26’s Damali Keith tells us he’s not only protecting and serving but also making dreams come true.
Volunteers needed to help family in Santa Fe: 'They give so much'
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Linda and Dana Huoni for their community service, and now their community is returning the favor. Here's how you can help.
Jordin Sparks partners with Aflac to help children with sickle cell disease
Jordin Sparks lost her step-sister to sickle cell and is trying to help ease the pain of others suffering from it.