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) -
In the years since severe autism struck her son Patrick life has very often seemed hellish for Hilda Bowen - a sacrificial existence driven by devotion, but filled with frustration, exhaustion, worry and despair.
"He would scream for 18 hours at a time," recalled Hilda.
Her bond with FOX 26 was formed five years ago and through her "pbmom" blogs and webposts, she taught MyFoxHouston readers what it means to be a "warrior mom".
Borderline bankruptcy, battles with schools that failed to teach and the anguish of contending with seizures and meltdowns so severe Patrick once punched himself and fractured his own nose.
Through it all, a critical lesson emerged.
"You can't move forward and help your child unless you let go of anger and resentment. You can't change what has happened. You can only move forward," said Hilda.
Instead of feeling powerless, Hilda instead leaned on a higher power.
"God intervenes in our life everyday," she insists.
And for the Bowen family there's been no blessing bigger than a special school in Humble called InKids, a therapeutic center where the challenges of autism are attacked with a highly effective teaching technique known as applied behavior analysis.
For Patrick, the progress made has been life altering.
"It's like opening up a package every day and seeing what else is new inside of Patrick. Patrick is the present and we get to open a new gift everyday." said Hilda.
So in this season of celebration and thanksgiving, you will find both in the home of Hilda Bowen. Hope and love in equal measure.
"It's Christmas every day," said Hilda with a smile.
Hilda says her joy would be even greater if benefactors would offer some holiday season generosity to InKids, a non-profit always in need of support.
