
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
Houston weather: Partly cloudy Presidents' Day, cold front arrives Tuesday
Houston can expect dry and partly cloudy skies on this Presidents' Day with highs in the low-60s. A cold front will roll in late Tuesday evening with a freeze likely on Thursday.
Houston weather: Chilly Sunday; cold front, possible freeze this upcoming week
Wake up temperatures on Monday will be in the widespread 30s & 40s. We're keeping our eyes on another cold front coming this week, followed by a potential freeze.
Houston weather: Cooldown coming Sunday after Saturday rain
Houston starts the weekend on a warm note. Humid south breezes will build up energy for some late-day storms today.
Red Velvet Cupcakes - Allison's Cooking Diary
We have a sweet treat for you to make this Valentine’s Day… Red Velvet Cupcakes with a Cream Cheese Frosting.
Houston weather: Warm Saturday, rain chances starting Super Bowl Sunday
Another warm afternoon's in store for Houston on Saturday. If you have Super Bowl plans, be ready for rain chances!
BBQ Beef Sliders - Allison's Cooking Diary
FOX 26's Allison Gargaro has an awesome and easy recipe for your to impress your family and friends with for Super Bowl 2025.
Houston weather: Warm week ahead
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and has predicted six more weeks of winter. Here in Houston, much warmer 'spring-like' temperatures are on the horizon for the first full week of February.
Houston weather: Pleasant Friday with temps in 60s, warmer weather next week
Southeast Texas can expect clearer, sunnier skies on Friday with highs in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees after days of clouds.
Houston weather: Soggy Sunday in Houston
Scattered showers and patchy fog will be likely through the morning hours before bands of heavy rain move across Southeast Texas at midday.
Protein Chocolate Chip Muffins - Allison's Cooking Diary
On this week's episode of Allison's Cooking Diary, we are making protein muffins.