Barbi Barbee
Barbi Barbee is the digital editorial lead at FOX 26 Houston. She joined the station as a web producer in 2016.
Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Barbi has called Houston home for nearly a decade now.
She studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, where she was able to explore her passion for telling important stories through multimedia.
While at FOX 26, Barbi has covered everything from Hurricane Harvey to the Astros World Series wins.
Her favorite stories are the ones that impact Houstonians' daily lives – whether that’s sharing important information during a natural disaster or just helping people find fun things to do on the weekend.
The latest from Barbi Barbee
Southeast Houston recycling facility fire continues to burn, air monitoring continuing
A massive plume of smoke is rising from a fire at a recycling facility in southeast Houston. The fire was reported near Kellogg Street and Manchester Street and is currently at three alarms.
Cypress mother accused of leaving 4-year-old in hot car while shopping at Costco
A mother has been charged after allegedly leaving her 4-year-old child in a hot car while she shopped at Costco, authorities say.
Houston man accused of killing woman, shooting himself charged with murder
Houston police have identified a man who is accused of killing a woman and also shooting himself last week.
Suspect charged for Humble-area shootout that injured injured constable deputies
A man accused of opening fire on Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputies has been charged.
Lockdown lifted at Lone Star College-Tomball after visitor's 'threatening statement'
The Lone Star College campus in Tomball was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after a visitor made a “threatening statement” at the library, officials say. The lockdown has since been lifted.
USA vs Paraguay: Houston watch parties for FIFA World Cup; where to stream
Team USA plays its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today, taking on Paraguay. Whether you want to catch the match at a watch party in Houston or tune in from home, we have you covered.
Harris County mother, teen son dead after shooting on Windy Spring Lane
A mother and her 17-year-old son died after a shooting at a home in southeast Harris County on Monday morning, authorities say.
Harris County shooting: Man killed at apartment complex on Ella Blvd
A man was killed in a shooting at a north Harris County apartment complex on Monday night, authorities say.
Suspect wanted in deadly Houston shooting on Canal Street in East End
Houston police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting in the East End.
The Woodlands teen killed in apparent accidental shooting, 17-year-old charged
A 16-year-old boy was killed at a home in The Woodlands in what appears to be an accidental shooting, authorities say.