Parents donate toddler's organs to help give other families a second chance at life
Although his life was cut short, 1-year-old Rylen Cowen continues to make a huge impact on many. Rylen's parents made the selfless decision to donate his organs, so other families could have their miracle.
Houston foster agency stresses need for new foster homes post the COVID-19 pandemic
The past 2-years put a major strain on the foster care system, creating difficulties for foster parents and children, as well as the agencies that work to support them.
Daughter finds missing Houston mom after more than 50 years
FOX 26’s Damali Keith caught up with Cynthia Wardell in northeast Houston, where the family received bittersweet news. Her mom is deceased but was given the name of the cemetery where her mother is buried.
10 most popular Houston baby names for boys, girls born in 2021
These are the most popular names for baby boys and girls born in Houston in 2021, according to the Houston Health Department’s Bureau of Vital Statistics.
'It takes a village': Foster agencies calling on community to step up for foster children over 8-years-old
Local agencies are working to end the foster care crisis in our community by hosting virtual sessions to get residents informed and signed up to be foster parents.
Caught on Camera: Dad saves son from car crashing into donut shop
A car ran into a donut shop, nearly hitting a child. We hear from the little boy and his father, who is being called a hero.
Huggy Wuggy: What parents need to know about the disturbing new social media trend impacting kids
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
Tackling the problem of illiteracy in children, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic
A local organization trying to help the growing problem of illiteracy. FOX 26’s Rashi Vats looks into this issue in our ongoing series: Parent to Parent.
'Arthur' series finale: PBS Kids show ends this week after 25 seasons
The PBS Kids show “Arthur” comes to an end this week after 25 seasons. But the network said there will still be forms of new content related to the beloved show.
Rosenberg Library offering free genealogy research for Black History Month
Each of us has a family history and roots planted by ancestors who got us where we are, but for African Americans tracking that history can be difficult, if not impossible. So for Black History Month, the Rosenberg Library in Galveston is offering to help.
Healthcare professionals seeing drastic increase in eating disorders among children
Healthcare professionals are seeing a drastic increase in eating disorders, and the age it’s affecting is getting younger and the nationwide problem is hitting us locally.
Vanessa Guillen’s family looks back on bittersweet accomplishments to create justice
The family of Vanessa Guillen, who is fighting hard to create change speaks to FOX 26’s Tiffany Justice one-on-one.
Spring daycare 'fully exonerated' on claims of child abuse
"We are extremely pleased, but not surprised, that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) found no basis to substantiate the claims made and has fully exonerated our school from these claims," Children's Lighthouse Daycare in Spring-Harmony officials said in a joint statement.
10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies
Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
How to help caregivers facing more stress during holidays amid pandemic
Caregiver support specialists offer advice to help caregivers during stressful holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two young siblings looking for an adoptive home together
After nearly two years of the pandemic, the Texas foster care system is in crisis mode. Families for teenagers and large sibling groups are the biggest need, but this month we’re hoping to find a family for two little ones who Santa says have been good all year.
Houston area brothers raising money for charity exceed goal in 2 months
In this Positively Houston, FOX 26’s Damali Keith introduces us to two brothers who absolutely love being outdoors, playing sports and they want the kiddos at Ronald McDonald house to have the same experience.
Father seriously injured in crash while saving kids still in coma, already had both legs amputated
It's been a week since a father and his children were injured in a serious crash and family members tell us he's still in a coma and are holding out for a speedy recovery. FOX 26’s Damali Keith has more.