Melissa Wilson
Emmy Award-winning Melissa Wilson is an anchor for FOX 26 Morning News weekdays. Then, she loves to head out to the Texas Medical Center and throw on comfy scrubs and follow doctors and patients through procedures, as medical reporter for FOX 26. Melissa co-anchored FOX 26 News at 9 p.m. for ten years, as part of the longest running anchor team at FOX 26. Melissa made the switch to mornings in 2010, when her son began school and she needed "mom friendly" working hours. It's a great move career-wise, as she enjoys all of the live interviews and a more relaxed format that comes with a morning news program. A Texas native, Melissa received her Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from Baylor University. She began her career as the evening anchor at KAUZ-TV in Wichita Falls and then went on to anchor at Florida's News Channel. Houston Woman Magazine named Melissa one of the "Top 50 Most Influential Women in Houston". American Women in Radio and Television nominated Melissa for "Personality of the Year". She has been honored with the prestigious "Gracie Award" and Lone Star Emmy Awards. The Fair Care Center of Houston named Melissa a "Living Legend". The Houston Press named Melissa one of Houston's "Most Beautiful Reporters". Melissa has been an Honorary Co-Chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure since 2000. She also serves on their Advisory Board of Directors. She serves, or has served, on the following Boards of Directors: Children at Risk, Lazarus House, March of Dimes, United Way, Harris County Community College Nurse's Association, "Gifts with Heart", and Baylor Business Network. This year will be her 12th Annual "Melissa Wilson Golf Classic" for Children at Risk. Melissa is a member of Baylor University Women's Association and Sigma Kappa's Alumnae Association. She is a "Friend" of Escape Family Resource Center. She has volunteered for the Christian Community Service Center and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and The Society of Professional Journalists . She has interviewed everyone from Mexico's President Vicente Fox, Kofi Annan, Walter Cronkite, Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Dan Rather, to Actors James Earl Jones, Andy McDowell, Rob Schneider, Lucy Liu, and singers Josh Groban, Nora Jones, Clay Walker, and Amy Grant. She has gotten to meet Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush, and First Ladies Barbara Bush, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Laura Bush, as well as Al and Tipper Gore. Melissa is also heavily involved in her children's activities. She serves as the Co-Den Leader with her husband for their son's Cub Scouts troop. She has served on the Capital Campaign Cabinet, as well as the Gala Fundraising Committee at her son's school. She has taught her sons' Sunday school classes. She also loves to play sports with her children. They stay busy taking care of the family pets, including: a puppy, two cats, a leopard gecko, a turtle, fire belly toads, hermit crabs, a hamster, and many fish. She also enjoys capturing special moments with her family and career through scrapbooking. Gardening is also one of her favorite ways to spend time.
The latest from Melissa Wilson
The Woodlands mom urges parents to recognize signs of teen suicide
As we wrap up suicide awareness month today, it's important to make sure that the teenagers in our lives are "really" okay. More than 5,200 teens attempt to take their life every single day. A family in The Woodlands lost their beloved daughter to suicide last month. Her brave mom is now speaking out, offering five important words of advice about helping prevent sorrowful suicide.
Child cancer patients take care of their teddy bears at MD Anderson Cancer Center
MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital hosted an event for their young cancer fighters to be doctors for a day at the Teddy Bear Clinic and 9-year-old patient Mackenzie was excited to take care of her friend, Vanilla!
Houston family solves health mystery with help from mold-sniffing dog
A family of six from Cypress has been uprooted from their home because of toxic mold.
After losing parents, Texas woman offers guidance to help others cope with grief
A woman from north Texas is sharing her story of grief to try to help others. Theo Boyd went through the unimaginable five years ago. Her dad accidentally ran over her mother on a tractor on their farm in Waxahachie and killed her, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.
Survivor partners with doctor to promote cord blood donation
Ariane Navarro, a cancer survivor, now advocates for umbilical cord donation alongside her doctor.
Katy couple's raising heart failure awareness after 3 near-death experiences
What seemed like indigestion turned into a year-long battle for Mike Simmons, including three near-death experiences. He and his wife are now raising awareness about congestive heart failure.
Prostate cancer survivor raising awareness on early detection
A cancer fighter from Houston is doing his part to raise awareness about the importance of early detection for prostate cancer and inviting he community to the the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on Sept. 7.
Not these ovaries! Young woman helps others fighting ovarian cancer
Emily Campbell says - not these ovaries! Never again does she plan to have to undergo cancer treatment, after it rattled the newlywed. She's certainly cherishing her second chance at life, while growing used to the idea that her future looks different than she had pictured.
Houston seventh grader runs his own business, supports Honduran village with proceeds
A 12-year-old Houston student with a business coach's help has built his own vending machine business and donates a portion of his profits to charity.
Bike expedition across Iceland raises awareness of rare blood cancer
A cycling expedition kicks off across Iceland today to help raise awareness and hopefully help find a cure for a rare blood disease.