'Bunnies on the Bayou' returns to downtown Houston for Easter Sunday

Bunnies on the Bayou is a fundraising event benefitting several LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations and after a two-year hiatus, the community event has returned!

Houston PD, Arab American Center serves 700 refugee families hot meals, groceries, toys for Ramadan

As celebrations kicked off for Easter weekend, Ramadan celebrations remain underway for Houston's Muslim community and our local police department worked with a nonprofit to help out refugees.

Water Park in New Caney hides more than 4,000 Easter eggs for guests

More than 4,000 Easter eggs were hidden for guests at Big Rivers Water Park & Adventures to find throughout the day with admission starting at $24.99 and children under 48 inches get in free!

How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine

Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."

Repaired Texas synagogue reopens months after hostage crisis

After the 10-hour standoff on Jan. 15, the Texas synagogue was left with broken doors and windows, bullet holes and shattered glass.

Jewish-owned bakery showing 'sweet' support to Houston's Muslim community for Ramadan

As Ramadan celebrations kick off around the world, a Jewish-owned bakery in southwest Houston is showing love and support to the city's Muslim community during the holy month with Ramadan butter cookies.

Houston city leaders, law enforcement ready for Ramadan 2022 amid dwindling COVID-19 cases

As Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, FOX 26 spoke with Houston City Councilmember Letitia Plummer and HPD's South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion to see how they're gearing up.

HPD South Asian & Middle Eastern Community Liaison ready for Ramadan 2022
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FOX 26 sat down with Senior Police Officer A. Khan who serves as the South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion for the Houston Police Department to talk 2022 Ramadan celebrations.

Ramadan 2022: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?

Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.

Texans head to Ukraine border to assist in refugee crisis

Texans are committing to long-term stretches in Ukraine, volunteering to aid refugees at the border and help distribute supplies for months ahead.

How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.