Allison Gargaro
Allison Gargaro is a meteorologist at FOX 26 Houston. You can join her on FOX 26 Morning News Weekends from 5-8 a.m. on Saturday and 5-7 a.m. on Sunday.
Allison grew up in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan and moved to sunny Phoenix, Arizona in 2008. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and continued her education by completing her certification from Mississippi State University's Broadcast Meteorology Program.
Allison's first job was at KERO in Bakersfield, California where she was the evening meteorologist and hosted a cooking show called 'Simply Sweet Allison.' While in Bakersfield, she also wrote a cookbook which raised thousands of dollars for charity. If you were wondering, her favorite dish is banana bread... yum!
Allison moved to WOFL in Orlando, Florida where she covered many severe weather events, including hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Idalia. You can find her favorite recipes on 'Cooking with Allison.'
Allison is very happy to stay in the FOX family and call Houston home. Her husband grew up in Cypress. Allison enjoys cooking, staying active, reading and walking with her golden retriever puppy Ryder. Send your favorite restaurant recommendations to her on social media!
The latest from Allison Gargaro
Pecan pie cobbler recipe: Allison's Cooking Diary
We have a delicious Thanksgiving dessert recipe to share with you just in time for the big family feast!
Houston weather: Cold front drops temps even lower Thursday morning
The Houston weather forecast includes a cold front that has dropped temperatures today and will bring down wake-up temperatures Thursday to the coldest so far this season.
Houston weather: Another cold front on the way next week
The next cold front will sweep across the Houston area next week. Here's how cold it could get.
Turtle cookies recipe for chewy caramel, chocolatey treat: Allison's Cooking Diary
On Allison's Cooking Diary, we wanted to share a cookie recipe that will be the perfect dessert to bring to your Thanksgiving: Turtle Cookies!
Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe for Thanksgiving: Allison's Cooking Diary
Thanksgiving is around the corner we're making stuffed acorn squash for a sweet and savory dish to include at your table!
Baked Pumpkin Donuts recipe for Fall: Allison's Cooking Diary
On this week's episode of Allison's Cooking Diary, we are making a healthy spin on the classic: Baked Pumpkin Donuts with a cinnamon sugar coating!
Jack-o'-Lantern Stuffed Peppers recipe: Allison's Cooking Diary
It's time for a spooky dinner idea for Halloween! Here's how you can make Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers. Beware, they're creepy GOOD!
Pumpkin and tomato soup with ghost grilled cheese: Allison's Cooking Diary
On Allison's Cooking Diary this week, we're getting a little SPOOKY and sharing a recipe for pumpkin & tomato soup with ghost grilled cheese!
Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico; forecast to become category 3 hurricane prior to landfall
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecasted to become a category 2 hurricane prior to landfall.
Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders recipe: Allison's Cooking Diary
These Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders are the perfect dish to switch up your gameday menu! Here's how to make 'em!