10-year-old boy looking for loving home
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Jay has been in foster care for the past three years. Parental rights are now terminated. He?s waiting for the right family to adopt him, a wait that is never easy.

Thousands of families interested in adopting two sisters after FOX 26 story

In January, we introduced you to Sheila and Teri. Thousands of people from all around the world saw the story and contacted Depelchin Children’s Center wanting to adopt the sisters.

Story of sisters seeking adoption goes viral worldwide
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In January, we introduced you to two sisters, Sheila and Teri, whose biological family no longer has rights. People from all around the world saw our story and contacted Depelchin Children?s Center wanting to adopt them.

73-year-old man gets hired to fix pipes from the side of the road in Houston

Thanks to the power of social media and a woman who pulled over to ask him about his services, Mr. G is now part of the Relief Gang helping Houstonians with busted pipes.

Texas electricity providers offering customers help after winter storm

Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.

FEMA encourages denied storm damage applicants to provide more information

We're hearing from many people who say they're frustrated their FEMA applications have been turned down despite damage to their homes or having no running water.  We took your questions to FEMA. 

What to do if FEMA denies your application for assistance
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Texans have been denied assistance from FEMA and our Heather Sullivan says the fight for help isn't over. She speaks with a FEMA representative about what to do after you've been denied.

Harris County, City of Houston offering $159M combined rental aid

Harris County and the City of Houston voted to offer a combined $159 million, plus the state of Texas is making $1.3 billion available. 

More animals in need of homes after last week's winter storms

The Houston Humane Society is full and offering a special to help get animals adopted after last week's severe winter weather.

Insurance may cover food spoiled in power outage

Many people lost a lot of food in their refrigerators and freezers when the power was out last week. But there are ways you can collect up to $500 to replace it. 

Insurance companies can cover spoiled food
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FOX 26's Heather Sullivan says homeowner's insurance can offer families up to $500 for spoiled food.

FEMA, local relief coming for home repairs after storm

New local and FEMA assistance is coming available to help many Houston area families living without water and in homes that are severely damaged by burst pipes from last week's ice storm.

Texas Southern University student Making the Grade
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An Humble High School grad is now making a name for himself at Texas Southern University. FOX 26?s Nate Griffin shows us how Tyrese Clayborne Jr. is Making the Grade.

Coping with survivor’s guilt after the artic blast

Survivor’s guilt, whether irrational or rational, is normal. Although it may or may not go away over time, these suggestions can help you cope.

Houston businesses helping Houstonians

Houston businesses continue to show compassion to their communities by doing their part to help those in need that have been affected by the winter storm.

Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes

Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.