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
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, investigations continue as ICE rolls out body cameras
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an independent investigation, and community members continue calling for transparency and accountability.
Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
DOJ: Kingwood clinic owner sentenced for selling 3 million opioids to 'drug dealers'
Officials say the owner of a Kingwood clinic sold prescriptions for opioids to drug dealers who posed as “providers." The charges were tied to a nationwide crackdown that led to over 300 being charged for alleged healthcare fraud.
Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients
Texas Education Freedom Accounts, Texas school vouchers, Education Freedom Account participation, Houston ISD vouchers, Fort Bend ISD, school choice Texas, Texas Private Schools Association, Texas AFT, Houston education news, Texas public schools
Fort Bend ISD closed 7 elementary schools, but what happens to the buildings now?
Seven Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will not reopen for the 2026-27 school year. The district says the campuses could be repurposed, leased, sold or demolished, while families seek specific plans, timelines and information about ongoing maintenance costs.
Third Ward funeral home operator accused of stealing $2.2M estate appears in court
A Houston funeral home owner appeared in court after prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $2.2 million through an alleged estate fraud scheme tied to her business.
HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes
HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.
Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year
A Fort Bend ISD parent says the Sugar Mill Elementary closure led her family to enroll at Aristoi Classical Academy. The district previously outlined transition support, but questions remain about enrollment and plans for the closed campus.
Back-to-school shopping underway as families look for ways to stretch their budgets
Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families are doing to stretch their budgets.
'Substance' in van targeted in Houston ICE shooting tests negative for drugs
Investigators saw a "crystal-like substance" in the van targeted in the ICE incident. It was believed to be drugs, but Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family denied that claim.