Watch: Precious toddler walks his mom down the aisle

First, he stole the spotlight. Now, this Michigan toddler is stealing hearts everywhere for his priceless reaction to his mom on her wedding day.

Parents donate toddler's organs to help give other families a second chance at life

Although his life was cut short, 1-year-old Rylen Cowen continues to make a huge impact on many. Rylen's parents made the selfless decision to donate his organs, so other families could have their miracle. 

Houston foster agency stresses need for new foster homes post the COVID-19 pandemic

The past 2-years put a major strain on the foster care system, creating difficulties for foster parents and children, as well as the agencies that work to support them.

Daughter finds missing Houston mom after more than 50 years
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FOX 26?s Damali Keith caught up with Cynthia Wardell in northeast Houston, where the family received bittersweet news. Her mom is deceased but was given the name of the cemetery where her mother is buried.

10 most popular Houston baby names for boys, girls born in 2021

These are the most popular names for baby boys and girls born in Houston in 2021, according to the Houston Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Tackling the problem of illiteracy in children, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic

A local organization trying to help the growing problem of illiteracy. FOX 26’s Rashi Vats looks into this issue in our ongoing series: Parent to Parent.

'Arthur' series finale: PBS Kids show ends this week after 25 seasons

The PBS Kids show “Arthur” comes to an end this week after 25 seasons. But the network said there will still be forms of new content related to the beloved show.

Rosenberg Library offering free genealogy research for Black History Month

Each of us has a family history and roots planted by ancestors who got us where we are, but for African Americans tracking that history can be difficult, if not impossible. So for Black History Month, the Rosenberg Library in Galveston is offering to help.

Healthcare professionals seeing drastic increase in eating disorders among children

Healthcare professionals are seeing a drastic increase in eating disorders, and the age it’s affecting is getting younger and the nationwide problem is hitting us locally.

Spring daycare 'fully exonerated' on claims of child abuse

"We are extremely pleased, but not surprised, that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) found no basis to substantiate the claims made and has fully exonerated our school from these claims," Children's Lighthouse Daycare in Spring-Harmony officials said in a joint statement.

10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies

Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!

Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start,  survey finds

A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.

Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'

Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.

Two young siblings looking for an adoptive home together

After nearly two years of the pandemic, the Texas foster care system is in crisis mode. Families for teenagers and large sibling groups are the biggest need, but this month we’re hoping to find a family for two little ones who Santa says have been good all year.

Houston area brothers raising money for charity exceed goal in 2 months
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In this Positively Houston, FOX 26?s Damali Keith introduces us to two brothers who absolutely love being outdoors, playing sports and they want the kiddos at Ronald McDonald house to have the same experience.