Spring Break 2023: Family-friendly Things to Do in Houston

While children might be tempted to stay inside and do nothing for Spring Break, parents might want to spend quality time with their little ones. We've got a list of some family-friendly activities you can do all week long in Houston!

Texas Family Act would offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, if passed

The bill's author State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D-Houston) says she had very productive conversations with many of her Republican counterparts who verbally support the plan. Economists aren't so sure some will rally behind the plan.

How to make the family business last for generations

The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.

Frontier joins United to make family seating easier on flights

The airlines’ moves come less than a year after federal officials urged airlines to ensure that families, especially those with young children, are able to sit together.

Couples fess up to cheating financially in new study

40% of Americans married or living with a partner admit to lying or hiding money, according to a Bankrate.com survey.

11-year-old Houston girl with big personality looking for forever home

FOX 26's Sally MacDonald got to meet Farrah, the sweetest 11-year-old at Depelchin Children's Center who is looking for her forever home.

Family wants answers after infant given wrong medication dies
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The family of 8-month-old Milagro Torres fights for answers on what went wrong leading up to the infant's tragic death. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports more on the story and speaks with the grieving family.

Couple rebuilds homes to revitalize north Houston neighborhood
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A couple is taking a new approach to revitalizing a north Houston neighborhood by replacing two run-down old homes with new ones specifically designed to be Airbnbs. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives us a look inside.

Collier Regional Library unveils newest family place library
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The spaces are special areas within existing libraries in Houston that offer interactive early literacy materials, games, toys, and books.

Reagan Bregman talks with FOX 26 about starting her own athleisure line

FOX 26's Natalie Hee followed up with Reagan Bregman about her new life as a mother, being a baseball wife to Astros' third baseman Alex Bregman, and recently starting an ethical athletic wear company with her mom called Exiza.

Lance McCullers Jr. talks being a #girldad
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It?s a big night for Lance McCullers Jr. as it's the first time he's pitched in a World Series since 2017, and FOX 26's CoCo Dominguez was one-on-one with him, who says a special little fan will be cheering him on for sure.

NICU babies at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston dressed in colorful costumes

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital is helping families with newborns in NICU feel some hope and joy this Halloween by giving the babies some adorable costumes.

Houston ranked one of the Worst Cities for Single Moms: survey

The report looked at several factors including ample child care, high-quality education and health care as well as a decent work-life balance. Houston was one of several Texas cities to be ranked among the worst for single moms.

Alex Bregman, Mattress Mack surprise family with 6 World Series tickets

After Eli House set up a lemonade stand to raise money for World Series tickets, Astros' Alex Bregman and Mattress Mack decided to surprise him and his family with tickets to Game 1!