Making the Case: Vetting National Guard Troops

More than 20,000 troops are stationed in Washington D.C. ahead of the inauguration and the FBI is vetting all of them. Kaitlin speaks with Houston Defense Attorney Charles Adams who is also a former police officer and judge about what officers may be looking for as they stand guard on the historic day and how much vetting can happen before troop’s rights are violated.

Still waiting on your 2nd stimulus check

Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some need to know information if you still haven’t received your second installment from the government’s Covid-19 relief bill. Checks had to be in the mail by January 15th but could still be coming to your mailbox for the next 4 weeks

What would MLK say about our current racial climate?

Many feel Dr. Kings messages of equality and justice are resonating more than usual in light of the events we've seen this past year. FOX 26 spoke with Dr. Yohuru Williams, the Director of The Racial Justice Institute at The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN about what he thinks the civil rights leader would have to say about the racial divide our country is still experiencing.

Did You Know: MLK Edition

There are a lot of things about the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. that are common knowledge, but if you dig a little deeper you'll find other interesting things about him that aren't so public knowledge.

Cops freedom of speech rights

Houston defense attorney and former police officer and judge Charles Adams says police do have a constitutional right to express opinions on matters of public concern but only when off duty and only if the actions don't impact the ability of the department to safety and effectively operate.

Barndominiums are a new way of life

We’ve all heard of tiny homes, container homes and even tree homes. Now according to some, 2021 is the year of the Barndominium. Barndominiums are metal buildings that have been custom designed like a home on inside. The latest home construction craze is guaranteed to give you more unique space along with relaxed living.

The history of the 25th Amendment

The next couple of weeks in America will be historic. The House is attempting to impeach President Trump which would be the first time in history a sitting president was impeached twice, and many in the country are anxiously awaiting the swearing in of President-Elect Joe Biden. We spoke with Constitutional law professor Emily Berman from UH Law Center about the history of the 25th amendment and what the recent acts by House Democrats could mean for the future of politics in America.

Houston Rockets DJ makes comeback

FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke with Natalie Alvarado, who is the Houston Rockets DJ, is also an artist. Now, she's making her return after 16 years.