Arizona son donates hair to his cancer-stricken mom

For two and a half years, Matt grew out his hair after his mom lost hers. Out of six kids, his was the closest in color and texture. "It's a no-brainer," said Matt of donating his hair. "She gave me the hair in the first place."

Houston nonprofit offering free PTSD counseling services for veterans

Family Houston, according to its website, has been serving residents since the early 1900s and is currently offering free counseling services for veterans and their family members suffering from PTSD

Health expert breaks down evolution of PTSD, how it not only applies to military
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Sao Lorn, a mental health counselor with Family Houston, sat down with FOX 26 Digital Journalist Ahmed Sharma, to explain how severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is and how the organization he works for is offering free counseling services to veterans and their families suffering from PTSD.

Houston man thankful wife kept faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle

A Houston man is grateful for his wife who helped him keep the faith during his stage-4 prostate cancer battle. Now he's sharing the warning signs he ignored in the hopes another man benefits.

Baby formula shortage: Production resumes at troubled Abbott factory

Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Michigan plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production with additional sanitizing and safety protocols.

US to diversify infant formula industry to avoid shortages

The Food and Drug Administration announced plans to help overseas producers that have sent supplies to the United States, under emergency approval to address the shortfall, secure long-term authorization to market their formula in the U.S.

Houston PD joined by family of child killed during drive-by shooting
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Houston police several law enforcement agencies as well as family members pleaded for information in finding those involved in a north Houston shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead, and an 8-year-old boy injured.

Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers

Heather Meza shared her journey of finally getting a diagnosis for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.

Will charges be filed after a 2-year-old was left alone on a daycare bus?

The mother told FOX 26 that the Children’s Choice Daycare owner and manager confirmed her 2-year-old daughter was left on the bus and was crying when someone went to get her.

Healthy relationships: Don’t ignore 5 green flags

Do you have a strong relationship that can stand the test of time? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five "green flags" you can detect in a healthy, committed, and honest relationship.

Houston man happy to see Father's Day after brush with death
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A local family is looking forward to Father's Day, in awe that they still have a dad! He died back in March, but his son brought him back to life.

Celebrating Father's Day: What makes dad irreplaceable

Dads are irreplaceable in the lives of their children. In a world where the challenges of raising children continue to climb, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four assets engaged dads provide to their children, constituting their strong influence.

North Texas couple adopts 7 siblings

A Denton County family grew a lot Wednesday morning when a couple adopted seven siblings. It's a sad story with a really nice ending.

Single parent foster homes welcomed, needed as foster parent shortage impacts Harris Co.

As the foster parent shortage continues to impact children in Harris County, local foster care agencies are making yet another appeal, this time to a more specific group.

6 strategies to maintain sanity with kids home this summer

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini outlines six strategies to boost your mental health, increase connection with friends, and bring a sense of order and calm to the challenging days of parenting over the summer break.