Sally MacDonald
Sally MacDonald is an Emmy award winning reporter who is thrilled to be working in her hometown! She anchors FOX 26 Morning News every weekday. The Lone Star EMMY Chapter has awarded Sally for her work during Hurricane Ike, and the Texas Associated Press has also honored Sally with awards for her work during Hurricane Rita and the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. In 2012, Sally and Fox 26 produced a series of in depth reports on human trafficking that received widespread attention. Sally graduated from The Woodlands High School, where she was a member of the state champion Woodlands Swim Team. She went on to swim in college for Arizona State University. While at ASU, Sally was also an academic All-American water polo player and a recipient of the Wings of Gold Student Athlete award. She graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Telecommunications at ASU, where she anchored the student newscast. During college, Sally worked at stations in Phoenix and Houston before landing her first on air job next door in Beaumont. At KFDM-TV, Sally worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Sally is an avid runner who has completed a marathon. She and her husband are parents to two young daughters.
The latest from Sally MacDonald
Houston-area siblings looking for family to adopt them
In this Finding Families, siblings Gabriea, Gabrieon, and twins Gerren and Gavin, are looking for a loving, supportive, and active family to adopt them together.
FFA helps Katy ISD senior use her disability to inspire others in the barn
Every year, thousands of students come to Houston to compete in the world's largest livestock show, and a lot of them are very competitive, including Madelyn Roxburgh.
Houston Apple facility: New AI server factory to bring thousands of jobs
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years and plans to open a major facility in the Houston area.
Prelude Music Foundation non-profit expands free classes to more schools
Prelude Music Foundation, a local nonprofit, is bringing the power of music to more underserved schools with weekly music classes at 13 schools.
Houston boy, 7, looking for family to adopt him
January's child is seven-year-old Maverick. Maverick needs a family that is outgoing. He also needs a home that believes in patience, quiet time, routines, and stability.
Houston siblings, 5 and 7, hope to be adopted together
Two Houston siblings, 5 and 7-years-old, hope to be adopted together after ending up in foster are in 2022.
Houston teen Deandre hopes to be adopted after years in foster care
Deandre's nine other siblings have all found a home, and he says he wants to be adopted more than anything else. He is autistic and is looking for a family that will advocate for him to get the special services he needs.
Finding Families: 7-year-old girl dreams of adoption and a family
It's designed to encourage more families to adopt and to raise awareness about the foster care system. In this month's Fox Finding Families, Anchor Sally MacDonald introduces viewers to a seven-year-old girl waiting for her forever family.
Houston Fourth of July event: Freedom Over Texas fireworks, tickets & more
Everything to know about Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July event for 2024 including how to get tickets, where it is, parking and when the fireworks begin.
Jocelyn's Law: Texas Lt. Gov. pushes for bail reform after 12-year-old's murder in Houston
Jocelyn's Law, named after 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, would allow Texans to vote for a constitutional amendment to automatically deny bail for those charged with capital murder.