Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:45:44 GMT
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years.
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.
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.
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.
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
We were thrilled when we had the opportunity to make the announcement on air at FOX 26 that a diabetic alert dog could be a very real possibility for a local family in need. It all started with the dream of the owners of...
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
The 11th Annual Children at Risk Golf Classic, hosted by FOX 26 anchor Melissa Wilson, was a huge success! The event took place at The Woodlands Country Club on the tournament course.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
This FOX 26 Morning News Extra special focuses on everything alternative health. INSIDE: Watch all 9 segments.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) -
While fishing in waste pits does not sound like a good idea, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan is issuing a stern warning against it because some people are not heeding the advice and are at risk for consuming dioxin.
Ryan is reiterating the warning as Labor Day weekend approaches.
Not only should fishers not catch anything from the waters of the San Jacinto waste pits, no one should eat or distribute seafood from the waste pits, based on advisories from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
"Although Texas Department of Health has issued a Fish and Shellfish Consumption Advisory for the area near the San Jacinto River Waste Pits," said Ryan, "recreational and commercial fishing continues in this area. I am very, very concerned that dioxin-laden seafood is still finding its way to Harris County dinner tables."
The DSHS issued a consumption advisory for crab and all species of fish from the San Jacinto River and warned women who are nursing, pregnant or who might be pregnant and children under the age of 12 not to consume any fish or blue crab from the area.
Adults and children are also advised to avoid the risk of skin exposure to dioxin by not camping, fishing, swimming or picnicking near the San Jacinto River where the toxic waste ponds were located.
Although advisory are posted, Ryan said he is concerned worries that people are still fishing in the waste pits and with a lack of rain in Harris County, the dioxin is likely to be more concentrated in the river.
"Defendants placed their waste on the shores of the San Jacinto River, left it there, did not tell anyone that they were going to abandon it, and then took the position that they have no responsibility to the citizens of Harris County for polluting the river and that there is nothing harmful about eating dioxin," said Ryan. "That's not right and we are doing something about it."
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