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.
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.
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.
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.
HOUSTON (FOX 26) -
Day care isn't just for toddlers. It's also for senior citizens, especially those with progressive memory loss.
In Houston, Sheltering Arms is one of just two day centers devoted to caring for people with dementia.
One of them is 87-year-old Alberta Jones Seaton, a retired embryologist whose daughter Elizabeth is also her caregiver.
"Oh my gosh," exclaimed Elizabeth Seaton, "Sheltering Arms is a lifeline. Sheltering Arms is a way for my mom to still socialize but she can socialize to her abilities."
Seaton can afford the modest fee for her mother's care. But many others can't. And for them – just like at college – there are scholarships.
"The scholarships are extremely important to us," explained Katie Scott, director of Sheltering Arms' day center. "It allows us the ability to give people that don't have any other options a chance."
This year, the scholarship fund will benefit from Thursday's Parsley Charity Golf Classic at the Redstone Golf Club in Humble.
"Our father passed away of Alzheimer's," explained Bob Parsley, who for the past 10 years has organized the golf tournament, with the help of his 9 siblings. "We wanted to establish a scholarship for Sheltering Arms and their day center."
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with dementia will double by the year 2030 and more than triple by 2050.
"There's definitely a growing demand," said Dan Parsley. "Just the challenge of continuing to fund their operation - like many non-profits - they need support."
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