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
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Back-to-school safety tips for parents: 'Don't give strangers a road map'
From first day photos to bus stop safety, Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable Patrick Quincy has warnings and reminders for parents as they prep their kids to head back to school.
Who pays for wild hog damage? Woodlands-area resident caught in $3,500 dilemma
Suburban expansion along I-45 is driving feral hog sounders out of neighboring woods and directly into Montgomery County lawns, causing extensive damage even during broad daylight.
Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus
The Houston Texans remain on track to break ground on their new Toro District facility in Cypress late this year, moving daily operations and training camp there by 2029 while keeping home games at Reliant Stadium.
Deerbrook Mall shooting injures minor, influencer
Two people are injured and another person has been detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Saturday evening.
'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.
Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown.
Coalition calls for citywide shutdown following fatal ICE shooting in Houston
Community organizers and faith leaders held a press conference outside Houston City Hall on Tuesday to demand an independent investigation and accountability following the fatal July 7 shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
Family holds balloon release for 31-year-old killed in Houston double shooting
Family and friends gathered at a Southeast Houston park Saturday night for a memorial balloon release honoring 31-year-old Kristopher Clark, who was shot to death alongside his girlfriend. The Houston Police Department is investigating the shooting as a double homicide committed by an unidentified shooter who fled the scene.
Katy shooting: 19-year-old found shot dead in vehicle near FM 529, Grand Parkway
Harris County officials are investigating the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old found in a vehicle north of the Katy area.