From Houston's Fifth Ward to Harvard Medical School and beyond

It has been quite a journey for Dr. Ann Barnes who grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward. She started as a young doctor at Bentaub Hospital. Now she's the Chief Medical Executive over Harris Health System.

Hotel residents can get aid from homelessness diversion program

Some low income people living in long-term hotels often don't qualify for rental assistance and are not included in eviction moratoriums. But they can qualify for other aid.

The psychological adjustment of taking off our mask

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions that can help you make the transition of a mask-less world.

Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?

If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.

Your Legal Questions with Chris Tritico
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FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico joins FOX 26 Houston Morning Show to help answer YOUR legal questions and give advice.

25-year-old man free on a PR bond for allegedly beating his infant son, now accused of killing his daughter

“This 1-year-old defenseless child is now the 119th victim of a defendant whose been released on multiple felony or PR bonds,” said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. “It’s reprehensible.”

Texas Democratic torpedo of Republican election bill likely to be temporary

After shocks still cascading across the Texas political landscape after House Democrats torpedoed a controversial "election security bill" with a quorum denying walk-out in the final hours of the legislative session.

Mural project refreshes Houston area
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UP Art Studio has brought its "Big Walls, Big Dreams" project to Houston to revitalize and refresh buildings throughout the area. More than twenty murals are expected to go up through the months of May and June, including a walkable painting on Preston Street in Downtown. For a map and full list, visit http://www.upartstudio.org/.

Two reports reveal depth of financial distress from pandemic

Two new reports reveal the financial devastation many individuals and families face from the pandemic, and could face well into the future.

La Marque High School student is Making the Grade
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He's captain of two sports, state art champ and top of his class. Not only is this La Marque High School student Making the Grade, but he's also working full time while doing it.

Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature

The proposal’s low bill number signaled it was a priority of new House Speaker Dade Phelan, a Beaumont Republican who referred to the legislation as “the House’s blueprint for pandemic response.”

After drastic changes made behind closed doors, and an overnight debate, Texas Senate approves voting bill

Senate Bill 7 includes provisions to limit early voting hours, curtail local voting options and further tighten voting-by-mail. The upper chamber suspended its own rules to approve it after debating it for hours overnight.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!

Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.

How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!
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Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has you covered with tips to get your vehicle ready for that road trip!