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
Former HISD employee accused of sexually assaulting student at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
Former HISD employee Edward Marquise Bell is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. Court documents say the alleged abuse happened at Gregory-Lincoln Education Center.
Houston-area districts confirm A.I. monitoring tools on student devices as privacy questions grow
Houston-area school districts confirmed to FOX26 they use software to monitor activity on school-issued devices. Here’s what districts say the tools are used for, what GoGuardian says about AI alerts and human review, and what questions parents can ask.
Christian Menefee sworn in Monday to represent Texas' 18th Congressional District
Menefee sworn in Monday for Texas’ 18th District; expert says early votes and campaign pressure start immediately.
Teen shot, killed in Humble apartment complex, officials say
The shooting was reported at an apartment complex along Beltway 8 near Wilson Road.
Fort Bend ISD parents, students warn of consolidation impacts during board meeting
Fort Bend ISD parents and students spoke out over long-range boundary planning and potential school consolidations, citing concerns about special education services, rezoning disruptions and community impact. A final vote is expected in March, according to the district website.
Houston mom says man fell through apartment ceiling while she, daughter were sleeping
A Houston woman says she and her daughter were asleep early Tuesday morning when a loud bang woke them, and they discovered a man had fallen through the apartment ceiling from the attic.
Teen arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Aldine ISD school bus crash
A teen suspect was taken into custody after a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle ended in a crash with an Aldine ISD school bus, leaving four middle school students with minor injuries.
2 people found dead under Houston freeway near Congress, Hamilton
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead under a bridge in Houston, according to authorities.
Downed utility pole leaves Montgomery County facilities, hundreds of homes without power
A downed utility pole is tied to a power outage affecting Montgomery County’s Emergency Operations Center, the county airport and several hundred residences, officials say. Entergy has been notified and crews are working to restore power.
Houston winter storm: Stores bring in extra stock as bottled water flies off shelves
As freezing weather moves into the Houston area, grocery stores report increased demand for bottled water and essentials. Kroger and H-E-B say they’re adjusting deliveries and restocking shelves throughout the day.