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  • FOX 26 was the only station in Texas who was invited to Las Vegas to talk with the stars of "The Hangover Part III." And so I talked with 'the Wolfpack' about everyone's need to create their own hangover experience and how they may be personally responsible for ruining Las Vegas.
  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:57:08 GMT
    A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago.  Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks.  How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
    A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago.  Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks.  How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
  • Sunday, May 19 2013 10:12 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:12:53 GMT
    Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca is hosting a four course interactive dinner Friday, May 24th with some of the proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank. 
    Ristorante Cavour at the Hotel Granduca is hosting a four course interactive dinner Friday, May 24th with some of the proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank. 
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:48:25 GMT
    Nearly 100 adult students who returned to school will graduate with their GED Saturday.  The Harris County Department of Education GED program proves it's never too late to learn.
    Nearly 100 adult students who returned to school will graduate with their GED Saturday.  The Harris County Department of Education GED program proves it's never too late to learn.
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:17 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:17:50 GMT
    Saturday is the 9th annual Impact A Hero Run, Walk and Wheel event at Reliant Park. Chairman Jim Hoelker and Houston Texans' player Chris Meyers spoke with Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald. 
    Saturday is the 9th annual Impact A Hero Run, Walk and Wheel event at Reliant Park. Chairman Jim Hoelker and Houston Texans' player Chris Meyers spoke with Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald. 
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-05-18 14:04:10 GMT
    What can you achieve in 90 seconds?  To mark Armed Forces Day, all across the country Americans will be taking the push up challenge hoping to raise money for our service members. 
    What can you achieve in 90 seconds?  To mark Armed Forces Day, all across the country Americans will be taking the push up challenge hoping to raise money for our service members. 
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:36:10 GMT
    Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena.
    Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena. A group of children with autism, and others with chromosomal and mental disorders, is learning social interaction, physical endurance, and self assurance in the ice rink.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:35:53 GMT
    Studies show that people who smoke are five times more likely to have deep wrinkles and often age 20 years earlier than non-smokers.
    Studies show that people who smoke are five times more likely to have deep wrinkles and often age 20 years earlier than non-smokers.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:32:33 GMT
    It was the 13th Annual golf tournament for Children at Risk, and FOX 26 Morning News anchor Melissa Wilson has been a part of it all since the beginning for 13 years. She has hosted it the past 11 years.
    It was the 13th Annual golf tournament for Children at Risk, and FOX 26 Morning News anchor Melissa Wilson has been a part of it all since the beginning for 13 years. She has hosted it the past 11 years.
  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:46:30 GMT
    Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
    Plastic surgeons all across the country were recently surveyed about plastic surgery trends. The results showed a staggering 31 percent increase in requests for surgery because of social media photo sharing.
  • 'Star Trek' director J.J. Abrams threw the sci-fi fans a curveball when he announced that he is leaving behind the 'Star Trek' universe to direct the upcoming 'Star Wars' Episode 7, which will be released in 2015. So when FOX 26 got the chance to talk exclusively with the cast of 'Star Trek Into Darkness' in London earlier this month, I had to ask them about following J.J. to a galaxy far, far away.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:51:45 GMT
    There is a disorder that is making more and more sense into why couples break up. The personality trait is called "Alexithymia."
    There is a disorder that is making more and more sense into why couples break up. The personality trait is called "Alexithymia," and it renders the person it affects unable to communicate their feelings or understand their feelings as well as their partner's.
  • Monday, May 13 2013 3:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:03:46 GMT
    How do you control a barking dog who's loves watching TV? That answer in this segment, plus National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
    How do you control a barking dog who's loves watching TV? That answer in this segment, plus National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-12 13:55:31 GMT
    Three generations of Houston women came to the Fox 26 studios this Mother's Day.  Gabrielle Welch is the author of the "The Pizza Trap" and the founder of Welch Wellness. 
    Three generations of Houston women came to the Fox 26 studios this Mother's Day.  Gabrielle Welch is the author of the "The Pizza Trap" and the founder of Welch Wellness.  She specializes in helping busy moms make smart choices for their families.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 9:27 AM EDT2013-05-12 13:27:49 GMT
    Fox 26's Sunday "Front Page" panel weighs in on the investigation into the Benghazi terror attacks.
    Fox 26's Sunday "Front Page" panel weighs in on the investigation into the Benghazi terror attacks.
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 11:05 AM EDT2013-05-11 15:05:05 GMT
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini challenges viewers to take charge of their lives and stop blaming others. 
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini challenges viewers to take charge of their lives and stop blaming others. 
  • Saturday, May 11 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-11 14:54:42 GMT
    The statistic can't get repeated enough.  Drowning remains the second leading cause of accidental death among kids under 14.
    The statistic can't get repeated enough.  Drowning remains the second leading cause of accidental death among kids under 14.  As we get closer to Memorial Day, parents are scrambling to make sure their kids are water safe. 
  • Friday, May 10 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:36:35 GMT
    Houston drivers have a long commute in front of them Friday morning.  Overnight thunderstorms made for slick roads that could have contributed to and 18-wheeler jackknife on Westbound I-10 at Houston Ave.According
    Houston drivers have a long commute in front of them Friday morning.  Overnight thunderstorms made for slick roads that could have contributed to and 18-wheeler jackknife on Westbound I-10 at Houston Ave.According
  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:32 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:32:51 GMT
    Storms rolled through Southeast Texas in the Friday early morning hours.  The storms brought heavy rain and strong winds.Damage reports varied greatly by location.  Inside the loop there was some minor
    Storms rolled through Southeast Texas in the Friday early morning hours.  The storms brought heavy rain and strong winds.Damage reports varied greatly by location.  Inside the loop there was some minor
  • Friday, May 10 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-05-10 12:13:50 GMT
    Three firefighters were injured overnight while battling a big fire at an auto repair shop in Tomball.  Investigators believe an electrical spark started the fire off Boudreaux and Tall Pine Vista.A few
    Three firefighters were injured overnight while battling a big fire at an auto repair shop in Tomball.  Investigators believe an electrical spark started the fire off Boudreaux and Tall Pine Vista.A few
  • Thursday, May 9 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-09 12:44:22 GMT
    When we think of suicide we think of young adults; adolescents who have lost their way and are addicts or young people who suffer a huge blow and no longer have a family to go home to or a place to live.
    When we think of suicide we think of young adults; adolescents who have lost their way and are addicts or young people who suffer a huge blow and no longer have a family to go home to or a place to live.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 2:26 PM EDT2013-05-06 18:26:34 GMT
    Parents worry about self-esteem with their children. A low self-esteem is correlated with poor academic and personal development.
    Parents worry about self-esteem with their children. A low self-esteem is correlated with poor academic and personal development. Building a healthy self-esteem takes years, and parents, teachers and the child's community help foster the child growing up to feel good about him or herself. Part of self-esteem is learning self-respect. You aren't born with an understanding of self-respect, so the people closest to you model and teach you this characteristic.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:32:50 GMT
    A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most.
    A pair of brothers from the Texas town of Porter are like most teens. They like to play video games, watch TV, hang out with their pets, but they have a lot more responsibilities and burdens than most. Both of them rely on a heart pump to keep them alive.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:10:08 GMT
    Can dogs get OCD? It's one of the great dog training questions in this segment. That, plus information on teaching dogs not to jump and how to choose the best breed for families with children. Our expert,
    Can dogs get OCD? It's one of the great dog training questions in this segment. That, plus information on teaching dogs not to jump and how to choose the best breed for families with children. Our expert,
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-05 14:22:46 GMT
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini challenges couples and families to work on balance in this weekend's Saturday Session. 
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini challenges couples and families to work on balance in this weekend's Saturday Session. 
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 10:13 AM EDT2013-05-05 14:13:59 GMT
    Baking is a long standing tradition in many homes, but this is something that might surprise you.  Selling what you make outside the home is against state law. 
    Baking is a long standing tradition in many homes, but this is something that might surprise you.  Selling what you make outside the home is against state law.  Now some of Houston's smallest businesses are pushing for a menu of changes at the Capitol, causing critics to raise concerns about public health. 
  • Friday, May 3 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-03 13:08:48 GMT
    The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some cats ready to find a new home just in time for the 3rd annual Cinco de Meow adoption fiesta!
    The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has some cats ready to find a new home just in time for the 3rd annual Cinco de Meow adoption fiesta!
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:45 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:45:17 GMT
    Studies show at least 80 percent of women have cellulite. It's just a fancy name for lumps of fat that push against tissue under the skin, but most women say there's nothing fancy about having it.
    Studies show at least 80 percent of women have cellulite. It's just a fancy name for lumps of fat that push against tissue under the skin, but most women say there's nothing fancy about having it.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:18 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:18:38 GMT
    Home values are on the rise and inventory is the lowest it has been in eight years.  With a combination like that, more and more young adults are figuring out how to strike it rich in real estate.   
    Home values are on the rise and inventory is the lowest it has been in eight years.  With a combination like that, more and more young adults are figuring out how to strike it rich in real estate.   
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:02 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:02:48 GMT
    Aimee Taylor, owner of Green Peas and Blueberries Whole Life Wellness, shows Fox 26 viewers a green smoothie to jump start your Spring cleanse.
    Aimee Taylor, owner of Green Peas and Blueberries Whole Life Wellness, shows Fox 26 viewers a green smoothie to jump start your Spring cleanse.
  • Wednesday, May 1 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-05-01 13:51:51 GMT
    Your car is probably your second biggest investment, and a little care can go a long way toward protecting it.  
    Your car is probably your second biggest investment, and a little care can go a long way toward protecting it.  Scientists at the local technology center of ITW Global Brands have designed formulas for about 200 car care products, including ones to improve your visibility on the road.
  • Tuesday, April 30 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-04-30 19:52:21 GMT
    If you've tried and tried to get rid of stubborn fat, you're definitely not alone. No matter how healthy you eat and exercise, it can still be hard to get rid of those lingering pounds.
    If you've tried and tried to get rid of stubborn fat, you're definitely not alone. No matter how healthy you eat and exercise, it can still be hard to get rid of those lingering pounds. A group of Harvard scientists came up with an idea to freeze away the fat.
  • Sunday, April 28 2013 9:51 AM EDT2013-04-28 13:51:45 GMT
    Libby Kennedy, market manager at Urban Harvest, shows Fox 26 viewers a green smoothie and gift ideas for Mother's Day.  Urban Harvest now has a Sunday market on Eastside St. off of Richmond from noon to 4pm.
    Libby Kennedy, market manager at Urban Harvest, shows Fox 26 viewers a green smoothie and gift ideas for Mother's Day.  Urban Harvest now has a Sunday market on Eastside St. off of Richmond from noon to 4pm.
  • Sunday, April 28 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-04-28 13:36:46 GMT
    Chef Randy Evans at Houston's Haven Restaurant shows Fox 26 viewers a couple of items on the menu for this year's Mother's Day brunch. 
    Chef Randy Evans at Houston's Haven Restaurant shows Fox 26 viewers a couple of items on the menu for this year's Mother's Day brunch. 
  • Sunday, April 21 2013 9:31 AM EDT2013-04-21 13:31:18 GMT
    Fed up with mosquitoes, realtor Chris Schilling came across an online image of a homemade trap.  It appears to be able to kill hundreds, if not thousands, of mosquitoes in a week's time.
    Fed up with mosquitoes, realtor Chris Schilling came across an online image of a homemade trap.  It appears to be able to kill hundreds, if not thousands, of mosquitoes in a week's time.
  • Saturday, April 20 2013 10:27 AM EDT2013-04-20 14:27:05 GMT
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished talks to Fox 26 viewers about taming sugar cravings.
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished talks to Fox 26 viewers about taming sugar cravings.
  • Saturday, April 20 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-04-20 14:11:21 GMT
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini talks to Fox 26 viewers about ways to get your man to listen to you and offers a relationship challenge for the weekend. 
    Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini talks to Fox 26 viewers about ways to get your man to listen to you and offers a relationship challenge for the weekend. 
  • Saturday, April 13 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-04-13 14:16:21 GMT
    Relationship counselor Mary Jo Rapini talks with Fox 26 viewers about the topic of loneliness on the weekends. 
    Relationship counselor Mary Jo Rapini talks with Fox 26 viewers about the topic of loneliness on the weekends. 
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-04-10 13:36:31 GMT
    Thomas Andrews with Cornelius Nursery shows Fox 26 viewers the best herbs to grow in Houston and how to put them to use inside your home. 
    Thomas Andrews with Cornelius Nursery shows Fox 26 viewers the best herbs to grow in Houston and how to put them to use inside your home. 
  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-04-10 13:25:48 GMT
    Fox 26 Weekend Morning Anchor Sally MacDonald talks with global project manager Mark Singer about the Shell Eco Marathon. 
    Fox 26 Weekend Morning Anchor Sally MacDonald talks with global project manager Mark Singer about the Shell Eco Marathon. 
  • Saturday, April 6 2013 10:30 AM EDT2013-04-06 14:30:32 GMT
    Todd Smith, President of Regal Media Group, and our go to expert on men's fashion and health, shares his Spring fashion trends for men. 
    Todd Smith, President of Regal Media Group, and our go to expert on men's fashion and health, shares his Spring fashion trends for men. 
  • Saturday, April 6 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-04-06 14:19:43 GMT
    Aimee Taylor, a local mom and health coach with Green Peas and Blueberries Whole Life Wellness, shows Fox 26 viewers some popular foods with hidden sugar.
    Aimee Taylor, a local mom and health coach with Green Peas and Blueberries Whole Life Wellness, shows Fox 26 viewers some popular foods with hidden sugar.
  • Saturday, April 6 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-04-06 14:10:44 GMT
    Auto racing teams spend thousands of dollars creating the most high tech cars.  We found a group of normal guys in Houston doing some real racing without going into serious debt. 
    Auto racing teams spend thousands of dollars creating the most high tech cars.  We found a group of normal guys in Houston doing some real racing without going into serious debt.  It's a race featuring cars that have been given a second chance.
  • It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since "Jurassic Park" hit theaters.
    It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years since "Jurassic Park" hit theaters, so in celebration of the re-release of one of the biggest blockbusters of all time, I had to bring back a former conversation I had with the legendary director Steven Spielberg where he geeks out about the potential for the movie's 3D conversion before he even knew it was going to happen.
  • Young actor Chandler Canterbury was born in Houston and is among the cast in "The Host." He has also appeared in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with Brad Pitt and "Knowing" with Nicolas Cage.
    Young actor Chandler Canterbury was born in Houston and is among the cast in "The Host." He has also appeared in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" with Brad Pitt and "Knowing" with Nicolas Cage.
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-03-27 18:27:28 GMT
    People all around downtown Houston are asking, 'What's up with the blue trees?'  Zooming by on Memorial Drive you can't miss the cluster of crepe myrtles that just got a serious splash of color. 
    People all around downtown Houston are asking, 'What's up with the blue trees?'  Zooming by on Memorial Drive you can't miss the cluster of crepe myrtles that just got a serious splash of color.  Artist Konstantin Dimopoulous paints trees with a biologically safe pigmented water.  The color naturally degrades over time.
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-03-27 13:11:51 GMT
    Tamika Fletcher, owner of Natural Resources Salon and a do it yourself guru, shows Fox 26 viewers three easy Easter projects that won't break the bank.
    Tamika Fletcher, owner of Natural Resources Salon and a do it yourself guru, shows Fox 26 viewers three easy Easter projects that won't break the bank.
  • Wednesday, March 27 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-03-27 13:06:13 GMT
    Chef Gwen Marzano from Garden of Life, a Whole Foods supplement company, shows Fox 26 viewers a few quick, healthy breakfast ideas using protein powder and coconut oil.
    Chef Gwen Marzano from Garden of Life, a Whole Foods supplement company, shows Fox 26 viewers a few quick, healthy breakfast ideas using protein powder and coconut oil.
  • Well-known chef Lou Lambert from Fort Worth, Texas, shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make his grandmother's griddled pound cake with cherry sauce and whipped cream.
    Well-known chef Lou Lambert from Fort Worth, Texas, shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make his grandmother's griddled pound cake with cherry sauce and whipped cream.
  • When I sat down with the stars of "The Host," the new alien teen love story from "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer, I had to ask them what if the erotic book had originated as fan fiction of their movie.
    If you didn't know, the steamy novel "50 Shades of Grey" was originally written as "Twilight" fan fiction after a few character name changes and the exclusion of a few vampires, the world was given one of the most talked about sex books of all time. So when I sat down with the stars of "The Host," the new alien teen love story from "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer, I had to ask them what if the erotic book had originated as fan fiction of their movie.
  • Standing in the shadow of Nakatomi Tower, getting ready to talk with John McClain himself, Bruce Willis, about starring in the fifth installment in the 'Diehard' series, "A Good Day to Die Hard."
    Standing in the shadow of Nakatomi Tower, getting ready to talk with John McClain himself, Bruce Willis, about starring in the fifth installment in the 'Diehard' series, "A Good Day to Die Hard," and about why this time, he's getting ready to say, "Yippee-ki-yay, Mother Russia!"
  • Sunday, March 24 2013 9:29 AM EDT2013-03-24 13:29:52 GMT
    Chef DC Williams from DC's Lil Bit-A-Cajun catering company speaks with weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald about the Kingwood Country Crawdad Festival.
    Chef DC Williams from DC's Lil Bit-A-Cajun catering company speaks with weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald about the Kingwood Country Crawdad Festival.
  • Randy Evans, chef/owner of the popular Haven Restaurant in Houston, shares information about Cove Cold Bar, his new ‘restaurant within a restaurant' concept, with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone.
    Randy Evans, chef/owner of the popular Haven Restaurant in Houston, shares information about Cove Cold Bar, his new ‘restaurant within a restaurant' concept, with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone.
  • Cove Cold Bar is a new raw seafood bar inside the popular Haven Restaurant in Houston. Chef Jean-Philippe Gaston demonstrates how to prepare ceviche and talks with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone.
    Cove Cold Bar is a new raw seafood bar inside the popular Haven Restaurant in Houston. Chef Jean-Philippe Gaston demonstrates how to prepare ceviche and talks with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone.
  • Friday, March 22 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-03-22 15:21:42 GMT
    Rene Garcia began his comedy career in Houston and has since taken it to new heights and higher levels.He has been called the Latin Jerry Lewis.Garcia is performing one night only in his hometown of Houston
    Rene Garcia began his comedy career in Houston and has since taken it to new heights and higher levels.He has been called the Latin Jerry Lewis.Garcia is performing one night only in his hometown of Houston
  • Comedian Lilly Tomlin stars alongside Tina Fey and Paul Rudd in the new comedy "Admission," so whenever I got the chance to sit down with her in Los Angeles, I had to ask her about her own days as a struggling actor.
    Legendary comedian Lilly Tomlin stars alongside Tina Fey and Paul Rudd in the new comedy "Admission," so whenever I got the chance to sit down with her in Los Angeles, I had to ask her about her own days as a struggling actor.
  • Thursday, March 21 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-03-21 12:39:55 GMT
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished, talks about the benefits of going gluten-free.
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished, talks about the benefits of going gluten-free.
  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-03-20 17:02:24 GMT
    Spring rolled into Houston Wednesday morning with a loud statement.  Mother Nature put on quick a loud show in the early morning hours.  While some parts of the Houston area saw just heavy rain and lightning.
    Spring rolled into Houston Wednesday morning with a loud statement.  Mother Nature put on quick a loud show in the early morning hours.  While some parts of the Houston area saw just heavy rain and lightning.
  • Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-03-20 12:49:45 GMT
    Often federal and state laws clash when it comes to income tax filing for same sex couples and domestic partners.  That leaves these couples with a lot of questions this time of year.  CPA Bob Martin offers some help. 
    Often federal and state laws clash when it comes to income tax filing for same sex couples and domestic partners.  That leaves these couples with a lot of questions this time of year.  CPA Bob Martin offers some help.  For more answers to frequently asked questions for same sex couples go to http://www.irs.gov/uac/Answers-to-Frequently-Asked-Questions-for-Same-Sex-Couples
  • Monday, March 18 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-03-18 13:37:21 GMT
    The Houston Food Truck Festival " Haute Wheels Houston" happens March 23rd and March 24th at Houston Community College's West Campus on 5601 West Loop South West Freeway from Noon until 5pm.  Ticket Prices
    The Houston Food Truck Festival " Haute Wheels Houston" happens March 23rd and March 24th at Houston Community College's West Campus on 5601 West Loop South West Freeway from Noon until 5pm.  Ticket Prices
  • Event organizers J. C. Reid and Michael Fulmer will host the inaugural Houston Barbecue Festival on Sunday, March 24, 2013. They share details about the event with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone.
    Event organizers J. C. Reid and Michael Fulmer will host the inaugural Houston Barbecue Festival on Sunday, March 24, 2013. They share details about the event with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone and reveal the charity beneficiary.
  • Gary Burns, owner of Gary Burns Old-Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q, learned how to cook barbecue from his late father, legendary Houston pitmaster Roy Burns.
    Gary Burns, owner of Gary Burns Old-Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q, learned how to cook barbecue from his late father, legendary Houston pitmaster Roy Burns. Gary, who opened his restaurant in 2009, shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone his barbecue pit and shares his cooking methods for brisket, sausage, ribs and chicken. Burns will participate in the first Houston Barbecue Festival on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
  • The Burns family has been cooking barbecue for decades at their family-owned restaurant.
    The Burns family has been cooking barbecue for decades at their family-owned restaurant. Gary Burns, owner of Gary Burns Old-Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Q, that he opened in 2009, shares his family's restaurant history and the secret for making good barbecue with food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone. He will participate in Houston's first BBQ festival on Sunday, March 24, 2013.
  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 1:56 PM EDT2013-03-12 17:56:05 GMT
    There has been almost an epidemic of recent stories about female teachers having sex with their students. Almost every state in the United States is reporting these stories, and everyone is asking the
    There has been almost an epidemic of recent stories about female teachers having sex with their students. Almost every state in the United States is reporting these stories, and everyone is asking the
  • Friday, March 8 2013 7:45 AM EST2013-03-08 12:45:01 GMT
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods expert with Naturally Nourished, tells Fox 26 viewers why it's important to snack throughout the day and what kinds of foods they should choose.
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods expert with Naturally Nourished, tells Fox 26 viewers why it's important to snack throughout the day and what kinds of foods they should choose.
  • Thursday, March 7 2013 8:50 AM EST2013-03-07 13:50:09 GMT
    Students at Houston High School are taking a stand against human trafficking.  They're standing for 27 hours to bring awareness to this growing problem.FOX 26's Ford Atkinson talked with the organizer
    Students at Houston High School are taking a stand against human trafficking.  They're standing for 27 hours to bring awareness to this growing problem.FOX 26's Ford Atkinson talked with the organizer
  • Thursday, March 7 2013 6:50 AM EST2013-03-07 11:50:22 GMT
    If you're looking to expand your business but aren't sure the first step you should take to get into that new space FOX 26's contributor realtor Chris Schilling explains how to find money to purchase commercial
    If you're looking to expand your business but aren't sure the first step you should take to get into that new space FOX 26's contributor realtor Chris Schilling explains how to find money to purchase commercial
  • Monday, March 4 2013 3:38 PM EST2013-03-04 20:38:06 GMT
    If you tweet on Twitter, you will see many #Thighgap. There is always something new, and it appears thigh gap is the new way girls are comparing themselves with one another to feel thin and pretty. Thigh
    If you tweet on Twitter, you will see many #Thighgap. There is always something new, and it appears thigh gap is the new way girls are comparing themselves with one another to feel thin and pretty. Thigh
  • Sunday, March 3 2013 9:50 AM EST2013-03-03 14:50:53 GMT
    Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald has your how to guide for navigating Rodeo Houston with the whole family.
    Fox 26 weekend morning anchor Sally MacDonald has your how to guide for navigating Rodeo Houston with the whole family.
  • Sunday, March 3 2013 9:39 AM EST2013-03-03 14:39:08 GMT
    Tamika Fletcher, owner of Natural Resources Salon and a do it yourself expert, shows Fox 26 viewers some inexpensive ways to get rodeo ready.
    Tamika Fletcher, owner of Natural Resources Salon and a do it yourself expert, shows Fox 26 viewers some inexpensive ways to get rodeo ready.
  • Friday, March 1 2013 3:08 PM EST2013-03-01 20:08:52 GMT
    Aimee Taylor, the health coach behind greenpeasandblueberries.com, shares her dos and don'ts for shopping the freezer aisle of the grocery store.
    Aimee Taylor, the health coach behind greenpeasandblueberries.com, shares her dos and don'ts for shopping the freezer aisle of the grocery store.
  • Wednesday, February 20 2013 2:24 PM EST2013-02-20 19:24:23 GMT
    A report says Facebook is working on a mobile app to track users.  Gadget girl Ashley Small, president of Medley, Inc., explains what this could mean.
    A report says Facebook is working on a mobile app to track users.  Gadget girl Ashley Small, president of Medley, Inc., explains what this could mean.
  • We all have our favorite movie characters, but did you think about how they may have spent their wild and crazy 21st birthday? Well, the stars of "21 & Over" did and here's their picks for the ones they want to see.
    We all have our favorite movie characters, but did you think about how they may have spent their wild and crazy 21st birthday? Well, the stars of "21 & Over" did and here's their picks for the ones they want to see and party with, of course.
  • From "The Notebook" to "Dear John" all the way to "The Lucky One," chances are if you're dating someone and it's Valentine's Day, you're gonna be in the theaters seeing a Nicholas Sparks film.
    From "The Notebook" to "Dear John" all the way to "The Lucky One," chances are if you're dating someone and it's Valentine's Day, you're gonna be in the theaters seeing a Nicholas Sparks film and it is that time of the year again. And we're talking with the stars of his new one, "Safe Haven."
  • Is the new movie "Beautiful Creatures" the next "Twilight?" It's the story of a mortal boy who falls for a girl, who just so happens to be a witch.
    Is the new movie "Beautiful Creatures" the next "Twilight?" It's the story of a mortal boy who falls for a girl, who just so happens to be a witch. FOX 26 is the only station in Texas to get to sit down with the star, Viola Davis, to talk about passing those witch powers down from generation to generation.
  • The new pharmaceutical thriller "Side Effects" follows a young girl diagnosed with depression who is put on experimental medication. The side effect? Well, she ends up killing someone.
    The new pharmaceutical thriller "Side Effects" follows a young girl diagnosed with depression who is put on experimental medication. The side effect? Well, she ends up killing someone. But the question remains, who is responsible, her doctor or someone else? I got the chance to sit down with the all-star cast in Los Angeles to ask them what's the worst side effect to being an actor?
  • It's the first big comedy of the year and we're talking wild road trips with the cast of "Identity Thief" and while we here at FOX 26 pride ourselves with asking the hard-hitting questions.
    It's the first big comedy of the year and we're talking wild road trips with the cast of "Identity Thief" and while we here at FOX 26 pride ourselves with asking the hard-hitting questions. When it came to this particular instance, my hard question, mixed with an actor's inability to answer the question, presented a hot seat moment I won't soon forget.
  • Chef Michelle Tadeo-Hernandez from Catering To Your Tastebuds shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make an easy three-course Valentine's Day dinner with some foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs.
    Chef Michelle Tadeo-Hernandez from Catering To Your Tastebuds shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make an easy three-course Valentine's Day dinner with some foods that are considered to be aphrodisiacs.
  • Thursday, February 14 2013 7:01 AM EST2013-02-14 12:01:12 GMT
    These days many homeowners may be  looking to sell, but aren't sure where they value of their home really stands within the current market.Many are left juggling numbers when it comes to their homes real
    These days many homeowners may be  looking to sell, but aren't sure where they value of their home really stands within the current market.Many are left juggling numbers when it comes to their homes real
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 8:50 AM EST2013-02-13 13:50:53 GMT
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 8:47 AM EST2013-02-13 13:47:47 GMT
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 8:45 AM EST2013-02-13 13:45:41 GMT
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
    Susan Butler, the Houston inventor of "The Cookie Thing," shows Fox 26 viewers how to make perfect cookies just in time for Valentine's Day.
  • Wednesday, February 13 2013 7:20 AM EST2013-02-13 12:20:42 GMT
    Three years ago, Stefano Zullien and his family moved from Venezuela to Houston to start a business. 
    Three years ago, Stefano Zullien and his family moved from Venezuela to Houston to start a business.  Venezuela is famous for its cacao.  Zullien took his hometown knowledge and opened Araya Artisan Chocolates on West Gray and later in Katy, where his family hand crafts each piece.
  • Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:48 PM EST2013-02-12 21:48:37 GMT
    February is teen violence awareness month, and with Chris Brown's recent court date following abuse charges from his girlfriend Rhianna, it draws out attention to the topic of abuse and dating. A recent
    February is teen violence awareness month, and with Chris Brown's recent court date following abuse charges from his girlfriend Rhianna, it draws out attention to the topic of abuse and dating. A recent
  • Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:47 PM EST2013-02-12 21:47:48 GMT
    Marriage research has listed finances as one of the top three reasons couples get into trouble. Couples who begin to struggle with money issues are having problems at a deeper level than the cost of the
    Marriage research has listed finances as one of the top three reasons couples get into trouble. Couples who begin to struggle with money issues are having problems at a deeper level than the cost of the
  • Saturday, February 9 2013 10:10 AM EST2013-02-09 15:10:54 GMT
    Alan Ratjen, owner of Mr. Handyman locations south of Houston, shows Fox 26 viewers how to troubleshoot garbage disposal problems themselves.  To contact Alan, visit www.mrhandyman.com
    Alan Ratjen, owner of Mr. Handyman locations south of Houston, shows Fox 26 viewers how to troubleshoot garbage disposal problems themselves.  To contact Alan, visit www.mrhandyman.com
  • Saturday, February 9 2013 9:52 AM EST2013-02-09 14:52:39 GMT
    Master Faux Finisher Michael Graves shows Fox 26 viewers what they can expect at this weekend's Texas Home & Garden Show.
    Master Faux Finisher Michael Graves shows Fox 26 viewers what they can expect at this weekend's Texas Home & Garden Show.
  • Thursday, February 7 2013 7:12 AM EST2013-02-07 12:12:46 GMT
    In the Houston area, there are more than 6,000 children in foster care.  Of those, about 1900 are waiting to find a forever home. 
    In the Houston area, there are more than 6,000 children in foster care.  Of those, about 1900 are waiting to find a forever home.  Sally MacDonald shares the Thompson family's successful adoption story.  If you are interested in adoption, contact the Depelchin Children's Center for more information.  www.depelchin.org
  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 8:17 AM EST2013-02-06 13:17:45 GMT
    In a competitive job market, you want to make sure you look your best.  Todd Smith, President and CEO of Regal Media Group, is an expert on men's style and health. 
    In a competitive job market, you want to make sure you look your best.  Todd Smith, President and CEO of Regal Media Group, is an expert on men's style and health.  He shows Fox 26 viewers how every man can afford a nice suit.
  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 8:07 AM EST2013-02-06 13:07:49 GMT
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished, shows Fox 26 viewers her top five heart healthy foods and one way to include them in a snack. 
    Ali Miller, registered dietitian and natural foods consultant with Naturally Nourished, shows Fox 26 viewers her top five heart healthy foods and one way to include them in a snack.  To learn more about Ali's newest wellness program visit her site: http://naturallynourishedrd.com/
  • February is Heart Healthy Month and Katy Barckholtz, Registered Dietitian with Dairy Max, explains what three nutrients that everyone needs to keep their hearts healthy.
    February is Heart Healthy Month and Katy Barckholtz, Registered Dietitian with Dairy Max, explains what three nutrients that everyone needs to keep their hearts healthy and the best way to include dairy products while still losing weight.
  • Saturday, February 2 2013 10:08 AM EST2013-02-02 15:08:06 GMT
    Was she a victim of human trafficking? That's what the parents of a missing Spring teenager are now looking into as they get ready to hold a benefit Saturday on her birthday. 
    Was she a victim of human trafficking? That's what the parents of a missing Spring teenager are now looking into as they get ready to hold a benefit Saturday on her birthday.  Ali Lowitzer disappeared after getting off the bus nearly three years ago.  Her parents are certain someone took her. Ground searches have long since ended but Ali's story has not. 
  • Saturday, February 2 2013 9:45 AM EST2013-02-02 14:45:59 GMT
    Robert Gavigan, stylist at Elecktra Hair Studio, shows Fox 26 viewers a new hair trend designed to save time and money. 
    Robert Gavigan, stylist at Elecktra Hair Studio, shows Fox 26 viewers a new hair trend designed to save time and money.
  • The kolaches at Shipley Do-Nuts are made with the same sweet dough that's used for their glazed and filled donuts. Lawrence Shipley shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make kolaches.
    The kolaches at Shipley Do-Nuts are made with the same sweet dough that's used for their glazed and filled donuts. Lawrence Shipley shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make kolaches, which represent 40 percent of sales at Shipley Do-Nuts.
  • Lawrence W. Shipley III is the third generation to operate the family business, Shipley Do-Nuts, founded by Lawrence Shipley Sr. in 1936.
    Lawrence W. Shipley III is the third generation to operate the family business, Shipley Do-Nuts, founded by Lawrence Shipley Sr. in 1936. He tells food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone why his grandfather put a hyphen in the word 'donuts' and other interesting facts about the company.
  • Kirk Holt, general manager of Shipley Do-Nuts, shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how the crew members make glazed and filled donuts.
    Kirk Holt, general manager of Shipley Do-Nuts, shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how the crew members make glazed and filled donuts.
  • Wednesday, January 30 2013 7:28 AM EST2013-01-30 12:28:08 GMT
    Aimee Taylor, the health coach behind greenpeasandblueberries.com, shows Fox 26 viewers the must have freezer and pantry items to make no fuss, healthy meals during the week.   
    Aimee Taylor, the health coach behind greenpeasandblueberries.com, shows Fox 26 viewers the must have freezer and pantry items to make no fuss, healthy meals during the week.   
  • Oscar Award nominee Jeremy Renner and British beauty Gemma Arterton team up to portray the fictional sibling duo of Hansel & Gretel, but in a frightening action-packed setting.
  • Who knows more about the FOX competition show "So You Think You Can Dance" than host Cat Deeley? Deeley described to KTBC reporter Keri Bellacosa the audition process for the tenth season of the show.
    Who knows more about the FOX competition show "So You Think You Can Dance" than host Cat Deeley? Deeley described to KTBC reporter Keri Bellacosa the audition process for the tenth season of the show.
  • I don't say this very often. It is one of best romantic comedies I've seen in a long time and it just so happens to have zombies in it.
    I don't say this very often. It is one of best romantic comedies I've seen in a long time and it just so happens to have zombies in it. And guess who we happen to have in studio? The star and director of the new film "Warm Bodies," hits theaters Feb. 1, Mr. Dave Franco and Jonathan Levine.
  • Mark Wieser started a roadside fruit stand in 1969 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Since then, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods has become the top gourmet food company in Texas.
    Mark Wieser started a roadside fruit stand in 1969 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Since then, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods has become the top gourmet food company in Texas. He shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make his raspberry rumba salsa.
  • Ali Miller, registered dietitian with Naturally Nourished, is here to tell us about 5 reasons diets fail and how to navigate around your common barriers.
    January is the month for New Year's Resolutions and weight loss tops the charts with goals. Ali Miller, registered dietitian with Naturally Nourished, is here to tell us about 5 reasons diets fail and how to navigate around your common barriers.
  • I recently sat down to talk with Mark Wahlberg and director Allen Hughes for their new crime drama, "Broken City."
    I recently sat down to talk with Mark Wahlberg and director Allen Hughes for their new crime drama, "Broken city." We began by talking about the art of one actor screaming at another, and what followed was one of the most intense interview moments I've ever experienced. Just a warning, the following interview contains violence and adult language.
  • What are the best travel hotspots and deals for 2013? Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor for Orbitz.com, says Atlantic City, N.J. has been named a "comeback kid" for the new year with respect to travel destinations.
    What are the best travel hotspots and deals for 2013? Jeanenne Tornatore, senior editor for Orbitz.com, says Atlantic City, N.J. has been named a "comeback kid" for the new year with respect to travel destinations.
  • "The Impossible" is the harrowing true story of one family's fight for survival against the 2004 tsunamis, and FOX 26 is the only station in town to talk with the stars, Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor.
    "The Impossible" is the harrowing true story of one family's fight for survival against the 2004 tsunamis, and FOX 26 is the only station in town to talk with the stars, Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor, about having the real family on set and learning what it really means to be a parent.
  • Chefs Anthonie Dekker and Ryan Hallsted from Dekker's Mesquite Grill in Fulshear, Texas, show food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make two dishes featuring black eyed peas: a salsa and a salad.
    Chefs Anthonie Dekker and Ryan Hallsted from Dekker's Mesquite Grill in Fulshear, Texas, show food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make two dishes featuring black eyed peas: a salsa and a salad.
  • A bit of a surprise for some students at Blackshear Elementary School as they get the opportunity to visit the Houston Texans players and each get a special gift.
    A bit of a surprise for some students at Blackshear Elementary School as they get the opportunity to visit the Houston Texans players and each get a special gift.
  • They're two of the biggest names in comedy, Bette Midler and Billy Crystal, and now they're teaming up to take on something they've never faced before: grandkids. FOX 26 is the only station in Texas to sit down with the comedy legends to talk about their new film "Parental Guidance" where they reminisced about their own grandparents and even gave me a little history lesson about the University of Houston.
  • Last time Matt Damon wrote a movie for director Gus Van Sant, it was a little film called "Good Will Hunting." But now he's reteaming with the director for his new drama "Promised Land." And FOX 26 was the only station in Texas to get to talk with him.
  • 'Babs' is back! It's been 16 years since Barbara Streisand has headlined a film, but now she's starring alongside funny man Seth Rogen in the mother/son road comedy "The Guilt Trip."
    'Babs' is back! It's been 16 years since Barbara Streisand has headlined a film, but now she's starring alongside funny man Seth Rogen in the mother/son road comedy "The Guilt Trip." I had the chance to talk with the stars about their great mother and son relationship and their own road trips, but we started out by Barbara confessing to me that she's never actually ever been to Texas.
  • If the end of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has saddened you for the past nine years, you have reason to smile again because it's time to return to Middle Earth.
    If the end of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy has saddened you for the past nine years, you have reason to smile again because it's time to return to Middle Earth. We're catching up with Bilbo, Gandalf and Gollum in the new epic adventure "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," the first of three films, a new trilogy that takes place 60 years before the events of "The Lord of the Rings," and FOX 26 was the only station in Texas invited to catch up with the cast.
  • We're talking with the stars of "Playing for Keeps," Gerard Butler and the newly-married Jessica Biel, who have a few specific things to say about love.
  • Chef Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef on the Food Network program "Iron Chef America," demonstrates to food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make a Crisped Root Vegetable Salad with Balsamic Syrup.
    Chef Cat Cora is the first and only female Iron Chef on the Food Network program "Iron Chef America," co-host of "Around the World in 80 Plates" on the Bravo network, contributing food & lifestyle editor for O, the Oprah Magazine, and a successful restaurateur and cookbook author. She demonstrates to food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make a Crisped Root Vegetable Salad with White Balsamic Syrup.
  • Chef Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef on the Food Network program "Iron Chef America," demonstrates to food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to prepare Saffron Honey-Roasted Chicken.
    Chef Cat Cora is the first and only female Iron Chef on the Food Network program "Iron Chef America," co-host of "Around the World in 80 Plates" on the Bravo network, contributing food & lifestyle editor for O, the Oprah Magazine, and a successful restaurateur and cookbook author. She demonstrates to food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to prepare Saffron Honey-Roasted Chicken.
  • Fast food does not have to be junk food. Elevation Burger recently opened the first restaurant location in the Houston area, on Kirby Drive near U.S. Highway 59, the Southwest Freeway.
    Fast food does not have to be junk food. Elevation Burger recently opened the first restaurant location in the Houston area, on Kirby Drive near U.S. Highway 59, the Southwest Freeway.

    http://www.houstontexasfood.com/?p=4727
  • It's time for Fox26Law -- legal analyst Chris Tritico answers your questions every Tuesday and Thursday around 7:20 a.m. on FOX 26 Morning News. Watch the Q&A for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012.
  • Chef Elizabeth Stone from Stone Kitchen Catering shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone (no relation) how to make some eye-popping desserts that are sure to please your Thanksgiving guests.
    Chef Elizabeth Stone from Stone Kitchen Catering shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone (no relation) how to make some eye-popping desserts that are sure to please your Thanksgiving guests. Some grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving Day (check for closing times), so you still have time to buy the ingredients and make one these easy and delicious desserts.

    http://www.houstontexasfood.com/?p=4701
  • Scott Catlett of Hebert's Fine Meats shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make a turducken for Thanksgiving dinner. A turducken is a deboned turkey that is stuffed with boneless duck and chicken.
    Scott Catlett of Hebert's Fine Meats shows food radio talk show host Cleverley Stone how to make a turducken for Thanksgiving dinner. A turducken is a deboned turkey that is stuffed with boneless duck and chicken.


    http://www.houstontexasfood.com/?p=4698
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  • Monday, May 20 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:57:08 GMT
    A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago.  Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks.  How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
    A local couple met on the Fourth of July several years ago.  Now that they're planning their wedding, they're trying to re-spark the fireworks.  How they plan to do that may surprise you, and it all has
  • Friday, May 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:36:10 GMT
    Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena.
    Something magical is happening on the ice at Sugar Land Ice and Sports Arena. A group of children with autism, and others with chromosomal and mental disorders, is learning social interaction, physical endurance, and self assurance in the ice rink.
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:35 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:35:53 GMT
    Studies show that people who smoke are five times more likely to have deep wrinkles and often age 20 years earlier than non-smokers.
    Studies show that people who smoke are five times more likely to have deep wrinkles and often age 20 years earlier than non-smokers.
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