Day 7 - Twelve Days fo Christmas - Ruben Live
video

Ruben Dominguez wakes up Thomas Diaz, a single father with 4 children who were homeless a few weeks ago and now are about to get the merriest of surprises! Day 7 of the Twelve Days of Christmas !

Day 6 - Twelve Days of Christmas
video

Ruben Dominguez and FOX 26 partners Chick-Fil-a, Walmart, and Exclusive Furniture join Baker Ripley in wishing the Tackwood family a very Merry Christmas. Today they received new furniture, special gifts, food and a houseful of warm wishes.

Day 6 - 12 Days of Christmas Ruben Live
video

Part 1 of Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas finds us very early in the morning with the Tackwood family.

Finding Families: Two siblings hoping to find adoptive home together
video

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.

Biden: Americans should be ?concerned? about Omicron, but not ?panicked?
video

President Joe Biden is trying to calm the public amid a surge in new COVID-19 cases and saying vaccinated individuals may celebrate the holidays safely. For more, FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Peter Hotez, dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

World?s most powerful space telescope set to launch on Christmas Day
video

NASA is getting ready to launch the world's biggest and most powerful space telescope, called the James Webb Space Telescope. One of the mission?s program scientists joins us to tell us more about this exciting endeavor and what we should expect!

Managing stress, feeling overwhelmed during the holidays
video

Many people can experience heightened levels of stress over the holidays and it can get in the way of enjoying time with family and friends. FOX 26 speaks with Dr. Kerry Horrell, a staff psychologist at the Menniger Clinic on how we can overcome that.

City of Houston?s Chief Medical Officer breaks down Omicron surge
video

FOX 26 morning team catches up with Dr. David Persse, who answers questions and addresses concerns of the COVID-19 omicron variant, which has already made its presence known in the Houston area.

Law enforcement warns of driving drunk during the holidays
video

FOX 26's Natasha Giegel shows how law enforcement is cracking down on drunk drivers during the holiday season and why it may be better to pay a little extra for rideshare services instead of legal fees.

Many retirees returning to the workforce
video

Many retirees are returning to the workforce. What role has the pandemic played in this? What resources are out there that can help? Beverly Gor is an AARP volunteer. She discusses what retirees need to know if they are considering going back to work.

Crosby ISD celebrates pre-K teacher's U.S. citizenship
video

A bilingual pre-K teacher at Crosby Kindergarten recently received a heartwarming surprise from her school. The students and staff honored her for fulfilling her goal to become an American citizen.

Famous Puerto Rican rum distillery shares Coquito recipe

For your holiday gathering, check out this recipe for Coquito, a rum and coconut-based drink from Puerto Rico.

Famous Puerto Rican rum distillery shares Coquito recipe
video

For your holiday gathering, check out this recipe for Coquito, a rum and coconut-based drink from Puerto Rico.

Benefits of waking up early
video

it can be tempting to sleep in during the holidays. But you might want to avoid that. There are many health benefits to waking up early. Dr. Puneet Patni, from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, discusses why it's a good idea to get out of bed early.

First COVID-19 vaccine recipient in the U.S. shares her story
video

Sandra Lindsay is a New York City nurse. Last year, she made history when she became the first person in the U.S. to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She's sharing her thoughts about the anniversary. She also discusses the work that still needs to be done with Omicron cases on the rise.

Take your holiday up a notch with themed charcuterie boards!
video

As gatherings commence, you may be looking to add some pizazz to your feast. Amanda Starley with Social Spreads gives instructions and tips on creating your own holiday-themed charcuterie boards.

Surviving the first Christmas without your loved one

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions to help you cope with your grief and reassure you that memories of your loved one will live on in others.