Mekenna Earnhart
Mekenna Earnhart joined the FOX 26 team in January 2026, marking a true homecoming for the Houston native.
A proud product of Northwest Houston, Mekenna’s roots run deep. She attended Yeager Elementary and Bleyl Middle School before graduating from Cypress Creek High School in 2020. Having spent nearly her entire life in the "713," she is no stranger to the city’s unique rhythm, or its unpredictable weather. Mekenna knows that in Houston, a little rain (or a lot of it) is just part of the local charm.
Mekenna’s journey into journalism began with a childhood ritual, watching the local news with her mom and dad every morning before school. That early spark turned into a lifelong goal to report for the community that raised her.
Mekenna’s passion for storytelling took her to the University of Arkansas, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, Mekenna began her professional career as a reporter and anchor at KLBK/KAMC in Lubbock, Texas. There, she covered everything from major severe weather events to community-driven human-interest stories, building a strong foundation in local journalism.
When she isn’t chasing a story, Mekenna is likely making up for lost time in the Houston food scene. After years away, she is on a mission to rediscover the city’s best hidden-gem restaurants.
Mekenna firmly believes that the best stories come from the people she meets. If you see her out in the community, please come say hello!
Connect with Mekenna
Email: Mekenna.earnhart@fox.com
Social Media: @Mekenna.earnhart
The latest from Mekenna Earnhart
Houston’s Nepalese Community Rallies to Raise Emergency Funds Following Catastrophic Nepal Glacier Collapse
Leaders of the Nepalese Association of Houston—including President Gyanshor Shrestha, who was in Nepal when the disaster unfolded—are organizing local vigil and relief efforts from Texas. The organization has launched a GoFundMe campaign alongside other regional Nepalese groups to raise urgent funds for emergency rescue and long-term community rebuilding.
Meta to pay Texas over $1 billion, overhaul teen features in child safety settlement
Texas has secured a historic settlement worth over $1 billion from Meta Platforms Inc. to fund statewide youth mental health, crisis resources, and school safety programs.
Montrose restaurant owner loses thousands to tap-to-pay fraud as local BBB warns small businesses
Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston.
Houston Uber driver's video raises questions of police actions
A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he legally had to to help them chase down a suspect.
Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring
A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect.
Convicted murderer busted running 'convenience store for poison' near schools in Texas City, held on $2M bond
A two-month task force investigation ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Jamell McDonald for allegedly operating a student-targeted drug hub out of a Texas City home.
Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to learn the details and was shocked to discover classroom cameras are not automatically turned on. Under Texas law, video surveillance in self-contained special education classrooms is only activated if a parent or staff member submits a written request every single school year.
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene.
Viral TikTok highlights persistent Houston railroad crossing failures—and the legal hurdles preventing fixes
Drivers in northwest Houston are facing recurring, hours-long traffic gridlocks due to malfunctioning crossing gates on Pinemont Drive that lower and freeze even when no train is present. The ongoing frustration led one local to physically hold up the 40-pound gate for two hours so trapped commuters could pass, sparking a viral social media movement and highlighting the severe public safety risks of extended repair delays.
Witness: NE Houston shooting kills son, injures mother at repast
A woman reportedly stepped in to break up an argument between her son and another person when a gun was pulled.