Melissa Wilson
Emmy Award-winning Melissa Wilson is an anchor for FOX 26 Morning News weekdays. Then, she loves to head out to the Texas Medical Center and throw on comfy scrubs and follow doctors and patients through procedures, as medical reporter for FOX 26. Melissa co-anchored FOX 26 News at 9 p.m. for ten years, as part of the longest running anchor team at FOX 26. Melissa made the switch to mornings in 2010, when her son began school and she needed "mom friendly" working hours. It's a great move career-wise, as she enjoys all of the live interviews and a more relaxed format that comes with a morning news program. A Texas native, Melissa received her Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Baylor University. She began her career as the evening anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls and then went on to anchor at Florida's News Channel. Houston Woman Magazine named Melissa one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Houston". American Women in Radio and Television nominated Melissa for "Personality of the Year". She has been honored with the prestigious "Gracie Award" and Lone Star Emmy Awards. The Fair Care Center of Houston named Melissa a "Living Legend". The Houston Press named Melissa one of Houston's "Most Beautiful Reporters". Melissa has been an Honorary Co-Chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure since 2000. She also serves on their Advisory Board of Directors. She serves, or has served, on the following Boards of Directors: Children at Risk, Lazarus House, March of Dimes, United Way, Harris County Community College Nurse's Association, "Gifts with Heart", and Baylor Business Network. This year will be her 12th Annual "Melissa Wilson Golf Classic" for Children at Risk. Melissa is a member of Baylor University Women's Association and Sigma Kappa's Alumnae Association. She is a "Friend" of Escape Family Resource Center. She has volunteered for the Christian Community Service Center and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and The Society of Professional Journalists . She has interviewed everyone from Mexico's President Vicente Fox, Kofi Annan, Walter Cronkite, Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Dan Rather, to Actors James Earl Jones, Andy McDowell, Rob Schneider, Lucy Liu, and singers Josh Groban, Nora Jones, Clay Walker, and Amy Grant. She has gotten to meet Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush, and First Ladies Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, as well as Al and Tipper Gore. Melissa is also heavily involved in her children's activities. She serves as the Co-Den Leader with her husband for their son's Cub Scouts troop. She has served on the Capital Campaign Cabinet, as well as the Gala Fundraising Committee at her son's school. She has taught her sons' Sunday school classes. She also loves to play sports with her children. They stay busy taking care of the family pets, including: a puppy, two cats, a leopard gecko, a turtle, fire belly toads, hermit crabs, a hamster, and many fish. She also enjoys capturing special moments with her family and career through scrapbooking. Gardening is also one of her favorite ways to spend time.
The latest from Melissa Wilson
Sensory-friendly Santa brings holiday joy to children at TIRR Memorial Hermann
A mom in North Houston helped children with sensory issues at TIRR Memorial Hermann enjoy a magical experience with Santa through a sensory-friendly holiday event.
Increased deaths from heart attacks during Christmas week, how to maintain heart health
The American Heart Association report more people die from heart attacks during Christmas week than at any other time of the year. An interventional cardiologist shares ways to protect yourself.
Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital brings hope to unborn baby with spina bifida
A Georgia mother underwent surgery at Texas Children's Hospital to mend her unborn baby's spine, affected by a rare birth defect and Melissa Wilson was invited into the operating room.
Actress Reagan Pasternak creates book to help grieving pet owners
Actress Reagan Pasternak used the pain from the loss of her own cat as a way to help other pet lovers cope with the loss of their own pets by creating a book for them to partake in their healing journey.
How to stay healthy throughout the holidays
It may seem like almost everyone around you has the sniffles right now, but hope is on the horizon.
Promising new treatment possibly available for lupus patients soon
The Lupus Foundation is trying to help the sickest lupus patients here in the Houston area with a promising new stem-cell therapy. They're teaming-up with another foundation in hopes of delivering a promising new treatment option, but they need our community's help to make it happen.
Bacon-wrapped sausage cups: FOX Family Feast
Look for a recipe for your Thanksgiving feast? FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares a recipe for bacon-wrapped sausage cups.
How to prevent complications from weight loss drugs
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro need to be taken exactly as prescribed. A doctor is sounding the alarm that emergency rooms are filling-up with patients who are dosing on their own.
Woman from The Woodlands experiences two medical miracles
Marie Perez has been fighting for her son and herself for the past eight years.
Texas A&M bonfire collapse 25 years later: Remembering 12 lives lost
In 1999, a devastating collapse killed 12 and injured 27 others. Thousands of students joined forces at a memorial at 2:42 a.m. Monday, 25 years after the tragedy.