Karys Belger
Karys Belger is a reporter at FOX 26. She joined the station in December 2025 and is excited to tell meaningful stories across the Houston area.
Before joining FOX 26, Karys reported in Atlanta, Georgia, and Buffalo, New York. She has covered everything from breaking news and major weather events to in-depth enterprise stories and exclusive interviews. Her work has taken her into neighborhoods, courtrooms, and communities during moments of both celebration and crisis. Her reporting earned her multiple award nominations for enterprise and community-focused journalism.
Karys is a graduate of Spelman College and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
When she’s not in the newsroom, Karys enjoys reading, checking out local coffee shops, and trying new restaurants. She’s also an unapologetic Beyoncé fan. She’s excited to call the Bayou City home and looks forward to experiencing everything it has to offer.
The latest from Karys Belger
Parents in Klein ISD push for more security after 3 gun-related incidents in one week
Parents in Klein ISD are demanding stronger school safety measures after three gun-related incidents in one week. A petition nearing 700 signatures calls for more security and transparency.
Advocate highlights risks for autistic children after child found dead in Pearland retention pond
Pearland police say 7-year-old Skylar Hopson was found dead in a retention pond after being reported missing from her home Wednesday morning. An autism advocate says the case highlights the dangers of wandering and the challenges families with autistic children face.
Fort Bend ISD families ask what happens next after vote to close 7 elementary schools
After trustees voted to close seven elementary schools, parents in Fort Bend ISD say they still have major questions, including what happens to teachers, transportation, student support and unused school buildings ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Fort Bend ISD trustees vote to close seven elementary schools after lengthy meeting
Fort Bend ISD trustees voted to close seven elementary schools following a lengthy meeting that included hours of public comment and debate. The closures are part of the district’s long-range boundary plan designed to address declining enrollment and balance campus capacity ahead of the 2026–27 school year.
Spring Break business starts slow on Galveston’s Strand after overnight flooding
Several business owners told FOX 26 the rain and flooding created challenges early Sunday, keeping some employees from getting to work and delaying the usual flow of tourists and customers.
Channelview residents raise concerns about chemical barges, cancer rates at San Jacinto River town hall
Channelview residents gathered at a town hall to discuss pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and a state cancer study showing elevated rates of several cancers in nearby communities.
Houston housing affordability: Median home price around $337K as buyers look to suburbs for deals
Houston housing affordability: What it takes to buy a $337K home in today’s market
Houston rally draws Iranian-American supporters
A rally in Houston brought out members of the Iranian-American community Sunday after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
Houston ISD board votes to close 12 campuses
The proposal was met with disapproval from public speakers before the vote was made.
Fort Bend ISD parents press trustees on school closure savings as board nears vote
Fort Bend ISD trustees are nearing a final decision on proposed elementary school closures. During a recent meeting, 78 people signed up for public comment as parents challenged the district’s financial justification, including projected savings of $5 to $7 million — less than one percent of the district’s overall budget. The board is scheduled to consider final recommendations on March 9, 2026.