Sakura Gray
Sakura Gray is back home in Houston as a reporter for FOX 26, telling the stories of the very community that raised her.
Born in Japan to a Japanese-Canadian family, Sakura moved to Houston when she was just six months old. She grew up attending Askew Elementary, T.H. Rogers Middle School and St. Agnes Academy.
She stayed connected to her roots by spending Saturdays at Japanese school, maintaining her fluency to this day, and embraced her Canadian heritage on the ice as a competitive figure skater at Sharpstown Ice Center (now Bellerive Ice Center).
She went on to study at the University of Texas at Austin, earning dual degrees in Journalism and Radio-TV-Film while serving as an officer for the Tri Delta sorority.
Prior to joining FOX 26, Sakura spent three years in Northern California with CBS Sacramento and Good Day Sacramento, covering breaking news and community stories. She also hosted Friday Gameday, a weekly traveling show focused on high school sports.
When she isn't reporting, Sakura loves finding new ways to stay active and is on a mission to try every local fitness studio while rediscovering her hometown.
Connect with Sakura: Have a story idea? Send it to Sakura at sakura.gray@fox.com or reach out on social media!
Instagram: @sakattak
TikTok: @sakuragray
The latest from Sakura Gray
IDEA Public Schools bus driver refuses to drive over safety concerns, cites potential mechanical issues
A school bus driver with nearly 30 years of commercial driving experience, is refusing to operate his bus over an active Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) warning light.
Harris County D.A. details investigation into ICE pursuit tactics in sit-down interview
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is opening an independent investigation after an ICE vehicle struck a pedestrian during a weekend pursuit.
Man injured in weekend collision involving ICE vehicle undergoes surgery, remains hospitalized
An ICE operation in northwest Harris County ended in a vehicle pursuit and pedestrian collision over the weekend, leaving one man hospitalized and sparking criticism from local immigrant advocacy groups.
Washington County crash: 3 killed in head-on crash on State Highway 105 identified
Three people are dead, and three others were injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 105 in Washington County.
Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County.
UH student arrested after alleged catfishing scheme, leaking intimate video
An 18-year-old University of Houston student is facing felony charges after investigators say he spent months catfishing a peer online, obtaining explicit media, and leaking it to the victim’s friends.
TSU students return to Science Building, report persistent mold smells and safety concerns
Students at Texas Southern University were allowed back inside the Science Building after mold, condensation, and air quality issues forced the facility to shut down for nearly two months.
Rice University launching dedicated Master’s Degree Program in Artificial Intelligence
Rice University has announced a dedicated Master of Artificial Intelligence (MAI) program launching next fall.
Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Houston ISD teachers facing sudden mid-semester layoffs amid 'campus leveling' budget cuts
Houston Independent School District teachers are facing sudden job losses and budget adjustments as the district undergoes its annual "campus leveling" process, leaving displaced educators scrambling for their next career moves before their pay ends Oct. 2.