Are video games making kids violent? FOX 26 investigates
Experts in psychology, sociology, and gaming discuss the link between violent video games and real-world youth violence, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting the potential benefits of gaming.
Breaking The Cycle: Do video games lead to real-life violence?
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye looks into the question that's been asked for decades.
Harris County's Opportunity Center: Turning lives around
The Opportunity Center in Harris County is providing at-risk youth with the resources and support they need to turn their lives around and achieve success.
Breaking The Cycle: Opportunity Center graduates create new future
FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine spoke with two students who are creating a new future for themselves at Opportunity Center.
Harris County's Opportunity Center: Reimagining juvenile justice
Harris County's Opportunity Center transforms a former juvenile detention facility into a hub for education, vocational training, and a fresh start for at-risk youth.
Opportunity Center giving fresh start for kids
FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine went to the center to find out more on what they're doing to break the cycle.
Galveston artist Thomas Ward uses art to inspire after years behind bars
Talking about a problem is certainly one way to address it but here at Fox 26, we are taking it a step further. We're showcasing solutions by highlighting people who are working hard at Breaking The Cycle.
Local artist sharing his story and offering hope
Meet Thomas Ward, a former inmate-turned-artist using his incredible talent to inspire others and break the cycle of crime through art.
Numerous threats made against Houston-area schools
FOX 26 Reporter Abigail Dye spoke with Alfredo Alberto, Program Coordinator with Prarie View A&M University, who councils youth for a living. He says in each of the school incidents, students need council.
Fort Bend ISD's Marshall High School athletic teams breaking barriers
FOX 26 Anchor Caroline Collins spoke with coaches and student athletes from the school to find out what they're doing and why so many athletes from Marshall are committing to play at the college, and even, pro level.
Aldine ISD school changing students, medical field
FOX 26 has been unveiling the reality of youth violence and crime along with ways the community is mobilizing to do something about it. One initiative is creating more opportunities for kids in high school. FOX 26 anchor Sally MacDonald reports on the new high school that aims to heal in more ways than one.
13-year-old killed in Houston shooting, community demands answers
Family of Justin Hardaway, Jr. is pleading for justice after he was shot while sleeping in his bedroom in southeast Houston.
Convicted murderer Thomas Vargas reflects on tragic past: How adverse childhood experiences shaped his life
Convicted murderer Thomas Vargas reveals the harrowing influence of childhood trauma in an exclusive interview, shedding light on the factors behind his tragic crime and advocating for parental involvement to prevent similar outcomes.
Breaking the Cycle: Speaking to a murderer
What could drive a child to kill someone? It's not an easy question to answer, but in Houston, several kids are arrested every year for murder. In a new report for our FOX in Focus series, FOX 26's Abigail Dye sat down with a man who murdered a woman when he was only 15-years-old.
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center volunteer helps turn lives around
Kids committing violent crimes seem to be on the rise, but we don't often hear about what's being done to stop it. So, here at FOX 26 we are committed to focusing on showcasing solutions in our new segment FOX 26 in Focus.
Breaking the Cycle: Leading kids away from crime
Kids committing violent crimes seems to be on the rise but we don't often hear what's being done to stop it. FOX 26's Damali Keith reports in this segment of FOX in Focus: Breaking the Cycle where she spoke with a volunteer who hopes to steer kids away from crime.
Risk factors for youth violence: How should society respond?
What is to blame for the rise in violent crime that we've seen among young people? FOX 26's Sally MacDonald is looking at the risk factors, the barriers and solutions.
Former teacher partners with student to make a difference
Our FOX in Focus series Breaking the Cycle is our latest initiative highlighting the resources around Houston looking to curb the wave of youth crime in the city. FOX 26's Shelby Rose introduces us to two people hoping to put an end to the school to prison pipeline.
Children at Risk works to break the cycle of teen violence
The non-profit Children at Risk walks us through some of the problems they've identified and how they truly fight for the rights of children to make a difference.
FOX In Focus: Mental health needs of youth in community
FOX 26 Anchor Anthony Antoine takes a look at the numbers and spoke with local experts about the issue.