Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Bullied Houston student writes song to empower other children
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
10-year-old Houston girl writes anti-bullying anthem
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
Nearly 500 toys to be given out to children of Afghan refugees in Houston
The distribution was organized by Gibrael Siddiqui, 10, who worked with his elementary school, the Village School. And in collaboration with An-Nisa Hope Center, nearly 500 toys will be given to children of Afghan refugees.
Houston stylist provides mobile haircutting services for children with special needs
A local stylist has taken her special skills on the road after meeting parents unable to take their special needs children to the barbershop.
Houston stylist provides mobile haircutting services for children with special needs
A local stylist has taken her special skills on the road after meeting parents unable to take their special needs children to the barbershop.
Houston’s own Mattress Mack gearing up to help residents evacuating from Hurricane Ida
Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as “Mattress Mack” is already getting ready to help the folks of Louisiana. He's loading up his truck with aid and supplies. FOX 26's Jose Grinan tells us more with the ongoing relief efforts.
More than 130 pets from Louisiana arrived at Houston SPCA in preparation for Hurricane Ida
The Houston SPCA says each pet was given individual vet exams before arriving in Houston and some will be taken to shelters in San Antonio and Austin, respectively. The pets in Houston will be up for adoption on Monday.
Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking
A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.
Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor now a freshman at Harvard University
She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.
Deputy with Harris County Sheriff's Office feeds residents experiencing homelessness
Wednesday afternoon's heavy downpour wasn't enough to stop a deputy with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office from ensuring Houston residents wouldn't go hungry.
HERO: Fast-acting employee saves woman's life after she was seen choking
An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Katy is being lauded as a hero for leaping into action and giving a customer the Heimlich maneuver after she was seen choking.
VIDEO: Fast acting employee saves woman's life after she was seen choking
An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Katy is being lauded as a hero for leaping into action and giving a customer the Heimlich maneuver after she was seen choking.
Local adaptive sports team hopes to bring home a big win later this week
An adaptive sports team in Houston is getting back in the game after nearly two years of having to sit on the sidelines.
Team USA Paralympian prepares for swim competition in Tokyo
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
Nonprofit shifts from 'birthday bundles' to 'back-to-school bundles' for children!
A group that aims to make birthdays special for kids in our area has shifted focus to back to school,
Fire Chief visits family that was wrongly told by 2 paramedics a 14-year-old special needs boy was dead
A heartwarming follow-up to a story about a local family who was told their child with special needs was mistakenly pronounced dead when he wasn’t. HFD Fire Chief Sam Pena visited the family to offer a formal apology.
Houston nonprofits spend Islamic holiday by giving out food, toys to residents in need
Most people arguably spend religious holidays with their loved ones, but a couple of local nonprofits instead were out giving back to the community.
Anime convention this weekend looks to bring fun, excitement for all Houstonians
Any plans this weekend? How about attending the Anime Matsuri convention?
Honoring Houston dads and the role they have in our lives for Father's Day!
This weekend. We honor fathers and the role they have in our lives.