Houston-area dad celebrates first father's day with his newborn triplets
A man from The Woodlands is celebrating this Friday’s Day as a dad of newborn triplets. FOX 26 Houston's Natalie Hee has the full story!
'Being a dad is great,' Houston ranked best city in the U.S. for Millennial fathers!
Most fathers will tell you there’s nothing more they love than being a dad and according to a new study, Houston is the best place for it!
Local Facebook page made just for Houstonians
Whether you're just moving to Houston or you've been here for a while, there's so much to do. And if you can't keep up, FOX 26 Houston's Coco Dominguez has a Facebook page that's a one-stop shop where you can talk all things H-Town.
Gov. Abbott announces $2.5 billion in food benefits for Texas families in need
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to the U.S. and Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday more help is on the way for families in need.
Sister hopes to get justice for U.S. Army vet fatally shot in Houston
It has now been one week since U.S. Army veteran Darrell Tezeno was shot and killed here in Houston, and so far no one has been arrested. Our Damali Keith spoke with his sister, who hopes to get justice.
88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Baby names: Here are the most popular boy and girl names of 2020
The Social Security Administration on Friday shared the top baby names for boys and girls of 2020, with Mason and Ethan falling out of the top 10.
Advice to watch young children for signs of autism
A mom wants to empower parents and share her unique approach to help. Dr. Mary Barbera is sharing her life’s lessons from raising a child with autism.
Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
Driver accused of causing fatal crash said to be going 115 mph
The family of a mother and her three sons killed in a crash have finalized funeral plans as new information about the investigation into the wreck is released.
Fort Bend County launches $500 childcare voucher program for families impacted by COVID-19
Families may be eligible to receive up to $500 per child -- up to three children per family.
Illinois couple fighting coronavirus treated to 'dinner date' by hospital staff: 'Always inseparable'
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
Dwayne Johnson shows off ‘exceptional hair skills’ in post with 2-year-old daughter
“I may be bald but I know a thing or two about hair. Mainly because I wish I had it,” The Rock joked in an Instagram post this weekend.
Family celebrates their triplets this Christmas, after close call
A couple in Nebraska raced to Houston for a life-saving, in-utero surgery to save their surprise triplets who are now thriving.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
Tennessee baby born from embryo frozen more than 27 years ago
Molly Everette Gibson was born in October 2020 from an embryo that had been frozen and stored since 1992.
State of Texas offering help to families to make the adoption process easier
In Texas alone, there are nearly 3,000 children in state custody ready to find their forever family. Of those, about 400 are in the Houston area.
Mom and CEO offers guidance on how to manage home life during the pandemic
CEO of Git Mom Eirene Heidelberger, says communication and incentive are effective tools in creating family unity.
Single foster dad adopts five siblings so they can all stay together
Robert Carter grew up in foster care and was separated from his siblings for years. So when he learned the three brothers he was fostering had two sisters, he decided to adopt all five so they could stay together.
Mom and author focusing on mental health in new children’s books
Like many of us, Nkem DenChukwu has had more spare time than usual during the pandemic. She has taken advantage of that by writing and publishing five children's books with a special focus on healthy minds.