The Breakdown - school safety

As this is an election year, many are keeping close eye on what elected officials are promising, and what actions they end up taking.

Astros players host Team up for Kids and K9s Event

Even on their day off, Houston Astros superstars Lance McCullers Jr., Jose Altuve and Dallas Keuchel joined forces to raise money for multiple non-profit organizations including stray animals through the Lance McCullers Jr. Foundation, children through Sunshine Kids, and others. The second annual Team up for Kids and K9s Event fundraising event took place at Tootsies.

Was That Fake? - 'Tiny Toker' toy

Was That Fake? Has Fisher-Price released a toy that encourages smoking marijuana? A photo is floating around on the internet and some people have been sharing it, believing it to be legitimate. The box that holds the toy in question appears to show a child smoking out of a bong. The image has been traced to a meme account that takes products and gives them a marijuana...

Was that fake? - Royal Wedding edition

It's days away, and like any topic, it's led to headlines that people think sound kind of weird. In “Was That Fake?” we’re taking on the royal wedding.

The Breakdown - WHO vs. trans fats

Why does the World Health Organization want to ban trans fats worldwide? Anchor Kaitlin Monte explains in the Breakdown.

Bayou City Buzz - Kenny Burns

We live in a age were social media can become the avenue to elevate our brands.

Was That Fake? - IKEA plant bullying experiment

Did IKEA® really bully a plant in the name of science? In an experiment, one plant was made to listen to constant insults to see how it would be impacted while the other plant was constantly paid compliments. Ikea claims every other variable was exactly the same. The experiment was real and Ikea says the results speak for themselves.

City of Houston budget

Today Houston presented their 2019 budget, and since it's your tax money, there are a few key points to note.

#KWalking - inclusive cheer squad

A New Jersey school is introducing an all-inclusive cheer team which means that either everyone makes the squad or no one does. After a parent complained about the original policy, the district superintendent investigated the scoring process for the auditions and decided it was no good, so now everyone gets in.

Program assists drivers with a fear of bridges

Houstonians know all about commuting, and most of us go through ours without too much thought. But not gephyrophobiacs—people who suffer from the fear of bridges.

The Future Is Now - virtual reality jacket

The Future Is Now! Virtual reality headsets are child's play compared to the Disney virtual reality suit. The vest is controlled by software, weighs around five pounds and inflates/deflates in 26 air compartments. It could be the future of gaming. 

Giuliani becomes aggressive new face of Trump legal team

Rudy Giuliani, once known as "America's Mayor" and hailed for helping unite a wounded city after Sept. 11, has become the aggressive face of President Donald Trump's forceful new legal team.

Was That Fake? - Joel Osteen as U.S. House chaplain

Was That Fake? Did U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan really nominate Houston-based Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen for House chaplain? Rumors were swirling, but it appears this all came from a satirical post on a political message board. FOX 26 News contacted the church earlier on Wednesday regarding the final day for Pastor John Gray and there was no...

The Breakdown - caravan of asylum seekers

The caravan has arrived at our border, and if you haven't been following this controversial group of migrants heading to America, you should.

All Abilities Flight Night at iFly

The feeling of being able to fly is like no other. At iFLY Houston, they believe everyone deserves the dream of flight.

Bayou City Buzz - Brew at the Zoo

If you're looking to have kid-free night of fun in Houston, how about a trip to the zoo?

The Future Is Now - wearable bubble gum

The Future Is Now! Is wearable bubble gum the newest way to help the environment?

Bayou City Buzz - Houston Rockets center Clint Capela

The Houston Rockets have had an amazing 2017-2018 NBA season so far and one of those contributors to the team's success, is #15, center Clint Capela. He was born in Switzerland and although he has a tremendous passion for basketball, soccer was his first love.