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.
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) -
When a mixture of guns and mental illness lead to mass killings, hearts break and questions resound.
What could have been done, but wasn't? What should be done if the "will" to act can be found?
"We have not had our Columbine yet. We have not had our 20 children killed, but it's just a matter of time," predicted Alma Allen, state representative and former teacher from Houston.
It is a fact that no state does less to combat mental illness than Texas. Per capita the national average expenditure is $109. In the Lone Star state, only $36 is spent.
"We are dead last and that is not a good position to be in," said State Representative Sylvester Turner.
Turner is filing legislation to infuse a quarter-billion dollars of state money into mental health intervention and community support.
"We are in a mental health care crisis in this state. Let there be no question," said Turner.
For proof, look no further than the Harris County Jail where 25 percent of the inmates, roughly 2,000 of the inhabitants, have been diagnosed with mental illness.
"Many of the people who are in my custody that are receiving psycho tropic medications are really in my custody because they are sick, not because they are criminals," said Adrian Garcia, Harris County Sheriff.
It's estimated that more than 180,000 Houston-area residents suffer from serious mental conditions, like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
With intervention services so scarce, the result has been a staggering 27,000 mental health crisis calls to Houston Police last year alone.
HPD Chief Charles McClelland says if you want to cut crime, pre-empt 9-1-1 calls with effective mental health treatment.
"I could certainly divert those resources to other more serious criminal issues. That's a fact. There's no doubt about it," said McClelland.
MHMRA director Steve Schenee warns that more than 200,000 Houston-area Children have neurochemical disorders and only a fraction receive adequate treatment.
Representative Turner calls it a more than compelling case for funding.
"Will it take some shooting to take place in some school in Texas to get people motivated? It shouldn't require a tragedy. We have already had enough tragedies. Does it take another?"
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