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) -
"Texas is not merely strong, Texas is exceptional."
As Governor Rick Perry expressed his vaunted opinion of the Lone Star State, other citizens not far away were publicly sharing a much different perception.
"Because of Perry's 'No care economy' and Perry's 'No care plan" we don't have access to healthcare. How can you support a working class when you don't have them in mind?," said Dee Trevino, a working mother without health coverage.
Yet inside the Hilton ballroom, where he spoke to the Greater Houston Partnership, Perry said nothing of his refusal to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act - a move experts say could provide health coverage to 2 million currently uninsured Texans.
Instead, the Governor pitched his plan to invest $3.7 billion "Rainy Day" dollars into the state's infrastructure.
"They will insure that both water and traffic will continue to flow across this state for generations to come," said Perry.
Also absent from the governor's speech was any suggestion that lawmakers restore the $5 billion dollars stripped from public schools two years ago.
Instead, Perry is pushing $1.8 billion in rebates to taxpayers. It's cash he claims government doesn't need and shouldn't use.
"I'm proud that in this state we are talking about the best way to give some of that money back to those of you who risk that capitol," said Perry.
Outside, in a city with highest the uninsured rate in the country, Perry's priorities were viewed by protesters as twisted.
"We are one accident and one illness away from depleting our savings. That's not caring about Texans. That's saying we are killing Texans," said Trevino.
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