Houston chiropractor accused of sending racist, threatening messages to Black patient

FOX 26’s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.

Anti-LGBTQIA+ protestors show up outside of Drag Bingo event at a church in Katy

Shouts from both sides of Morton Ranch Road could be heard by drivers passing by Saturday. The event was a fundraiser for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, highlights racial inequities in schools

"Data shows disproportionate over-representation of students of color funneled into the juvenile justice system," said Vicky Sullivan with Texas Appleseed.

Families of loved ones shot, killed by police speak out during Jay Z's Social Justice Summit in NYC

Eric Garner's mother, Antwon Rose's mother and Anthony Crutcher's sister were all in attendance at Jay Z's Roc Nation's Social Justice Conference in New York City. Together, Isiah was able to talk about what the summit meant for them.

Same-sex couple starts LGBTQ+ friendly wedding business, after facing discrimination

A local same-sex couple who faced discrimination while trying to plan their dream wedding started their own business to bridge the gap for other LGBTQ+ couples looking to tie the knot.

Muslim actor from Texas has prayers answered starring in MCU’s Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel made its premiere in early June, but the excitement among fans, and even stars of the show, remains ever-present for its ability to represent a South Asian and Muslim superhero in a respectful and entertaining way.

Drag shows in Houston open for families as one Texas lawmaker is drafting possible legal ban

Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.

New community mural honoring Asian-American, Pacific Heritage unveiled in Houston's Asiatown

A new reason to visit Houston's Asiatown was unveiled Saturday. A Vietnamese non-profit teamed up with a local artist to honor Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage through the area's first community mural.

'We can still love each other,' first LGBTQIA+ Mosque to be opened in Houston

Erum Rani, a Muslim LGBTQIA+ activist in short order tells FOX 26, will be opening the first affirming mosque in Houston, a dream she’s been working on for a few years.

International Festival USA in downtown Houston calls for multicultural unity

The 2022 International Festival USA, otherwise known as “The Nation’s Official Celebration of Multiculturalism and Diversity”, was held on Saturday at Discovery Green.

Houston mosque, church partner with nonprofit to give 10,000 meals to those experiencing homelessness

Members of the Dawoodi Bahoora community of Houston partnered with their neighbors at Life Path Church to pack 10,000 meals for those experiencing homelessness and in need of a hot meal for an event called: Rise Against Hunger.

United Airlines Captain from Houston now mentoring and teaching future minority pilots

When Captain Corey Shepard was young, he says as a Black man, he never imagined becoming a pilot. Now, he's celebrating 16 years as a pilot for United Airlines.

Texas Dems calling for state committee member to resign amid alleged racist remarks

Dr. Nancy Nichols, a Chair on the State Democratic Executive Committee, wrote in the chat section of a Zoom meeting that she was, “held on the chocolate side of town and the Trumpers drove around but kept a distance. I believe they were afraid to get out. Good."