Misfits Mission helps women fresh out of jail
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A Houston woman founded Misfits Mission, an organization focusing on helping women out of jail to get physically, spiritually, and mentally fit. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson spoke with the founder, Tyler Coleman, who turned her own painful past into a guiding other women.

Special needs 10-year-old in juvenile detention
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Only on FOX, a little boy discovered at school with gun in Fort Bend ISD is now in juvenile detention center, where his mother says the 10-year-old with special needs child doesn't belong. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with the parent about what happened.

TCH whistleblower speaks out after firing
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Only on FOX, a second whistleblower has came out with allegations against Texas Children's Hospital and its controversial pediatric clinic. It's underfire for delivering gender affirming health care to young people under the age of 18. FOX 26's Greg Groogan spoke exclusively with a former TCH nurse about the allegations.

TH Rogers will reopen Thursday after AC issues amid heat advisory

T.H Rogers School, an alternative primary and secondary public school within the Houston Independent School District, will reopen on Thursday after closing due to AC issues Wednesday.

31-year-old ex-con free from jail on bond when he allegedly stabbed his neighbor to death

A 31-year-old Houston man was fatally stabbed by a repeat offender who was out on bond despite a lengthy criminal history, raising concerns about bail reform policies.

Disabled man falls along Katy Freeway feeder sidewalk, wants anwers

A Houston man with double amputations was seriously injured after falling on a broken sidewalk near the Katy Freeway. Good Samaritans helped him to safety, but he is now calling for the city to address the unsafe conditions.

Houston ISD, Harris County seeking additional revenue from taxpayers in November

Houston residents are bracing for a potential 8% property tax hike from Harris County and a controversial $4.4 billion HISD bond proposal amid growing concerns over local spending and declining school enrollment.

WATCH: Chattin? With Chelsea Debut!
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FOX 26 Houston Anchor DaLaun Dillard talks with the host of Houston?s newest daytime talk show, Chelsea Edwards. Chelsea talks about her new show that launches on FOX 26 called Chattin? With Chelsea! Watch weekdays at 12:30p on FOX 26.

Dallas-area couple says they're also SEAM victims
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The surrogacy scam story we've been following for months continues to grow as a North Texas couple says they lost nearly $50,000 in money they saved to grow their family. FOX's DAVID Sentendrey spoke to the couple who says their victims of the Houston-based surrogacy escrow company.

'Demand' of money from Houston ISD bond proposal
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Local government "requesting" and "demanding" more of Houstonians money from Houston ISD's jumbo bond proposal to Harris County's plan to substantially raise property taxes. FOX 26 Political reporter Greg Groogan shares what to expect before it happens.

Disabled man seeks action after sidewalk injury
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A disabled Houstonian wants action from the City after fell out of his wheelchair and was hurt after coming across an uneven, unsafe sidewalk in west Houston. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke with the man about his injuries.

Keegans Ridge Road Fire: Authorities responding to house fire

Authorities are responding to a house fire in southwest Houston. Details are limited, but officials said the fire is located at Keegans Ridge Road and West Bellfort Avenue.

Houston Excessive Heat Warning: Cooling centers open for Aug. 20

Here is a list of more than 50 cooling centers open in the Houston-area on Tuesday as an Excessive Heat Warning has the city HOT!

Houston weather today: Extreme heat alert issued

The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for Southeast Texas, effective from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning until 10:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Houston pet adoption fees slashed to $35 until Sunday

Several Houston area shelters are extending their adoption discounts through the end of August following Petco Love's successful Mega Adoption Event®.