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) -
51-year-old Carol Alexander worked most every day of her adult life until last May when the chronic lung condition COPD finally forced her to quit.
"I have 25 percent lung capacity and this oxygen is the only thing that sustains me everyday," said Alexander.
With the job went her health insurance.
Carol was approved for a disability benefit of $855 a month, just enough in Texas to disqualify her for Medicaid.
With no coverage her access to life preserving medicine and oxygen has been cut-off. "I have no safety net, barely have any oxygen. It could be taken from me any day," said Alexander.
Carol is among an estimated 2 million Texans who would automatically gain coverage if the state would expand Medicaid under President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
"Why is there no medical coverage for those who have worked all they're life?," asked Alexander.
But Governor Rick Perry says investing $15 Billion state dollars to access $100 billion federal dollars is a bad deal that taxpayers can't afford.
He is now the only Governor among the most populous states who thinks so.
"He's getting pressure from across the board county leaders, local leaders, members of hospital corporations, hospital boards, people with private insurance, employers everybody is pressuring Rick Perry to accept the deal and I think he wants to, but he needs the Obama administration to allow him to save face," said Mark Jones, chairman of Political Science at Rice University.
For Carol Alexander, the stakes couldn't be higher.
"I'll lose my life," she said her voice cracking with emotion.
Raising her 4 year-old grandson Elijah entirely alone, Alexander's attached to an oxygen generating machine 24/7.
With her last tank empty and no money to re-place the contents, she's a prisoner in her own home. For Rick Perry she has a simple question: "How can you work all your life for something and end up with nothing?"
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