Damali Keith
Damali Keith joined the FOX 26 family more than a decade ago. She delivers reports for weekday newscasts. Since making Houston home, Damali has been involved in countless community outreach programs. Some of the issues important to her are empowering women, combating domestic abuse and anything to do with protecting children and promoting strong families. She's originally from Wayne, MI. Her journey as a journalist has taken her from her first TV Reporting job in Owensboro, KY to Evansville, IN with a stop in Memphis, TN before arriving at FOX 26 here in Houston in July 2000. When she isn't working, you'll find her at any given park, playground, (restaurant or shopping mall) with her daughter. She loves books, music, LAUGHING & God (but not in that order). One of her latest loves? Coming into the computer age!
The latest from Damali Keith
'If you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true' encourages Famous 5th Ward Fashion Designer
A Houston native who grew up in Fifth Ward defied the odds to become a renowned fashion designer, inspiring a new generation of aspiring creatives.
Houston Vietnam War Veteran buys his first house, realtor hopes 'Santa' will bring him furniture for Christmas
A Houston realtor is seeking donations to help furnish the first home of a recently-housed Navy veteran.
Trae Tha Truth's daughter is missing: "Not knowing where your child is is a different type of pain"
Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth is facing a heartbreaking situation as his 6-year-old daughter, Truth Thompson, has been missing for several months. Despite having custody, Trae last saw his daughter on August 16, 2024, when she went to visit her mother. Since then, the mother has vanished, and Trae believes she is hiding with Truth
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies stopping thieves before they strike
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies are increasing patrols at shopping centers to deter vehicle break-ins and other crimes during the holiday season.
Several Houston children shot at a teen pop-up party; what changes could be coming?
Two teenagers were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a pop-up party in Houston, prompting calls for increased regulation of such events.
Houston family receives early Christmas gift of a lifetime
A Houston couple surprised a deserving mother with a brand-new car for Christmas, transforming her life and inspiring the community.
Arlene Alvarez shooting death: Trial date set for alleged killer Tony Earls Jr.
A trial date has been set for Tony Earls Jr., the man suspected in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022 after a robbery.
Fixing the dangerous train issue: A decades old problem that turned fatal with the death of a Milby HS student
A 15-year-old student was tragically killed by a train while walking to school, sparking outrage and calls for improved safety measures.
15-year-old Milby High School student dies after being hit by train
Investigators say it happened just after 7:30 a.m. at 2000 Broadway Street, near Galveston Road in the Greater East End area of Houston.
Houston road rage shooting suspect was charged in previous road rage shooting
Carlos Chavez is charged with murder and aggravated assault in what is believed to be a road rage shooting. Chavez was charged in a previous road rage shooting.