Things to do in Houston in August: Music, food, outdoor events and more

From Houston Restaurant Weeks to UFC 265 to Brewsology Beer Fest, there are plenty of events in the Houston area to enjoy this August. Check out this list.

Fireworks, festivals & parades: Fourth of July events in the Houston area

Need Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of festivals, parades and firework shows around the Houston area this Independence Day weekend.

Houston-area teacher recovering in the hospital after freak cooking accident

A local teacher is at Memorial Hermann’s burn unit after a freak cooking accident. Now with first, second and third degree burns, she is hoping to spread a message to anyone who cooks.

Anesthesiologist killed in Tesla crash was 'pillar of The Woodlands'

One of the men killed in Saturday’s Tesla crash north of Houston was Dr. William Varner, MD, an anesthesiologist who was at Memorial Hermann, The Woodlands Medical Center “all the time,” hospital employees told FOX 26.

Melissa Wilson hosts 21st Children at Risk Golf Tournament

The golf tournament FOX 26 Anchor Melissa Wilson has been hosting for the organization Children at Risk the past two decades is coming up in just a few weeks.

Teen missing from The Woodlands for nearly two months

A family in The Woodlands is urging everyone to please help them find their teenage son, 17-year-old Tristan Okert, who has been missing since February.

When will concerts and shows come back to Houston?

Live music and theater venues in the Houston area are lining up shows and preparing to re-open.

New treatment for dry eyes also zaps wrinkles

An eye specialist in The Woodlands is treating dry eyes with a painless procedure. It has an added and surprising cosmetic benefit.

Saltwater pelican stranded in The Woodlands during winter storm

A family in The Woodlands did what they could to try to help an injured and stranded pelican that was found far from its typical home.

More than 50 residents displaced in The Woodlands apartment fire

About 28 units were affected by the fire, forcing 50-60 residents to seek shelter in the middle of a winter storm that has knocked out power to millions of Texans.

Iraqi War hero laid to rest in Houston
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An Iraqi War, Sgt. Marty Gonzalez, was laid to rest in Houston. FOX 26's Damali Keith gives you a look at how he was honored.

Community steps up to help veteran's candy store in The Woodlands

89-year old Don Baker was afraid his business wouldn't make it through the holidays. Long-time customer Danielle Cox shared the news on Facebook and in less than a day got 6,000 shares.

Non-invasive neurofeedback to treat anxiety and depression

More people are seeking help for anxiety and depression than ever before during the pandemic. Some families are turning to a non-invasive treatment, that doesn't require prescription medications, for help.

Coco jumps into the flames
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FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on what firefighters do daily in part two of her report.