Allison Gargaro
Allison Gargaro is a meteorologist at FOX 26 Houston. You can join her on FOX 26 Morning News Weekends from 5-8 a.m. on Saturday and 5-7 a.m. on Sunday.
Allison grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and moved to sunny Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and continued her education by completing her certification from Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program.
Allison's first job was at KERO in Bakersfield, California where she was the evening meteorologist and hosted a cooking show called 'Simply Sweet Allison.' While in Bakersfield, she also wrote a cookbook which raised thousands of dollars for charity. If you were wondering, her favorite dish is banana bread... yum!
Allison moved to WOFL in Orlando, Florida where she covered many severe weather events, including hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Idalia. You can find her favorite recipes on 'Cooking with Allison.'
Allison is very happy to stay in the FOX family and call Houston home. Her husband grew up in Cypress. Allison enjoys cooking, staying active, reading and walking with her golden retriever puppy Ryder. Send your favorite restaurant recommendations to her on social media!
The latest from Allison Gargaro
Allison's Cooking Diary: Salted Caramel Bread Pudding recipe
On this week's chapter of Allison's Cooking Diary, we share a salted caramel bread pudding recipe. It truly is the perfect mix of sweet and a little salt and goes perfectly with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Houston weather: Breezy and muggy Friday; chance for rain
Scattered showers are possible this afternoon, and the chance for isolated storms remains mainly northwest of Houston near College Station.
Houston weather: Shower, storms in Southeast Texas; flood watch
Showers and storms will move into southeast Texas beginning this afternoon and continuing into Sunday morning.
Allison's Cooking Diary - Garlic and Rosemary Pita Chips and a Caramelized Onion and Jarlsberg Cheese Dip
In this week's chapter of Allison's Cooking Diary, we share a chips and dip duo. Garlic and rosemary pita chips and a caramelized onion and Jarlsberg cheese dip. This duo will be the star of your next party.
Solar Eclipse 2024: What time will totality be in Texas, partial in Houston?
Here are the times and locations you can see the solar eclipse in totality in Texas and partially in Houston and across Texas.
Solar Eclipse 2024: How will the weather be on Monday?
Monday brings a thick layer of clouds and rain, making a difficult viewing experience for the solar eclipse.
Allison's Cooking Diary - Hot Honey Bacon Bites
On this week's chapter of Allison's Cooking Diary, we are making Hot Honey Bacon Bites! It's the perfect appetizer because you get crunch, a bit of sweet and heat, and the salty bacon flavor we all love.
Houston weather: Nice weekend; rain expected Monday
We have a nice weekend of weather in Houston! Highs soar to the upper-70s with passing clouds and dry skies.
Houston weather: Storms move out, gradually clearing skies Friday
A drier airmass will slowly be moving into the region today with gradually clearing skies. Forecast highs today will reach the mid-70s with breezy conditions.