Arts and Entertainment industry taking in the news regarding Texas Governor's annoucement
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as the arts and entertainment industry is reacting to the news from Texas Governor Greg Abbott's announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as the arts and entertainment industry is reacting to the news from Texas Governor Greg Abbott's announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Blackout: Experts forecast cascading financial failures
'I fear the dominos are starting to fall and we are going to see billions if not tens of billions of dollars in losses and bankruptcies because of the fatally-flawed Texas electric market that was set up by the Texas legislature,' said analyst Robert Bryce.
'I fear the dominos are starting to fall and we are going to see billions if not tens of billions of dollars in losses and bankruptcies because of the fatally-flawed Texas electric market that was set up by the Texas legislature,' said analyst Robert Bryce.
Women's History Month
FOX 26 Reporter CoCo Dominguez has a look at some women in what they've done for the Houston area.
FOX 26 Reporter CoCo Dominguez has a look at some women in what they've done for the Houston area.
73-year-old man gets hired to fix pipes from the side of the road in Houston
Thanks to the power of social media and a woman who pulled over to ask him about his services, Mr. G is now part of the Relief Gang helping Houstonians with busted pipes.
Thanks to the power of social media and a woman who pulled over to ask him about his services, Mr. G is now part of the Relief Gang helping Houstonians with busted pipes.
Coming from the streets, now helping others
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has the story of a man who was hired off the street and got to work helping to fix their plumbing following the winter storm.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has the story of a man who was hired off the street and got to work helping to fix their plumbing following the winter storm.
State legislature committees asked energy leaders what happened
On Thursday, state energy committees questioned energy leaders what happened during the winter storm black out.
On Thursday, state energy committees questioned energy leaders what happened during the winter storm black out.
Non-profit organization helping families visit college campuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Axis Youth Network is a nonprofit organization that has taken that process and put those HBCU colleges at your fingertips.
The Axis Youth Network is a nonprofit organization that has taken that process and put those HBCU colleges at your fingertips.
HBCU Fest 2021
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more on HBCU Fest 2021.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more on HBCU Fest 2021.
Youngest American to launch into space with SpaceX in the fall
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on the youngest American who will launch into space in the fall with SpaceX. But there's more to the story than her launching into space, it's how she got a seat on the SpaceX rocket.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on the youngest American who will launch into space in the fall with SpaceX. But there's more to the story than her launching into space, it's how she got a seat on the SpaceX rocket.
Thousands of bats die during winter storm
The Waugh Bridge over Buffalo Bayou is a staple in Houston but unfortunately, it's occupants have suffered a big loss. Thousands of bats who call the bridge home did not survive the frigid temperatures brought on by last week's winter storm. Coco Dominguez spoke with "The Batman" about what this means for the colony.
The Waugh Bridge over Buffalo Bayou is a staple in Houston but unfortunately, it's occupants have suffered a big loss. Thousands of bats who call the bridge home did not survive the frigid temperatures brought on by last week's winter storm. Coco Dominguez spoke with "The Batman" about what this means for the colony.
Making the Case: Employee Rights
Can your employer fire you for not showing up during Houston's historic winter storm? That's what we asked defense attorney Charles "Big Angry" Adams and he said because Texas is a Right to Work state, you wouldn't have much of a case if you were let go, even if city officials were asking residents to stay home.
Can your employer fire you for not showing up during Houston's historic winter storm? That's what we asked defense attorney Charles "Big Angry" Adams and he said because Texas is a Right to Work state, you wouldn't have much of a case if you were let go, even if city officials were asking residents to stay home.
Celebs helping Texans affected by winter storm
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as celebrities are jumping in to help those affected by the 2021 Texas winter storm.
FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as celebrities are jumping in to help those affected by the 2021 Texas winter storm.
Houston businesses helping Houstonians
Houston businesses continue to show compassion to their communities by doing their part to help those in need that have been affected by the winter storm.
Houston businesses continue to show compassion to their communities by doing their part to help those in need that have been affected by the winter storm.
Businesses helping Houstonians with a hot meal
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on some Houston businesses who are helping Houstonians struggling from the winter storm by providing them a hot meal.
FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has more on some Houston businesses who are helping Houstonians struggling from the winter storm by providing them a hot meal.
H-E-B restocking and ready for customers
It's been a tough week for local grocery stores that were bombarded by desperate Houstonians looking for necessities during the historic winter storm. We spoke to H-E-B's Director of Public Affairs Lisa Helfman about the latest stock available and she shared good news. Friday, H-E-B had more than 15,000 trucks on the roads ensuring crucial items like water, milk, and meat would be available. All of the Houston locations are open but curbside service is not currently operating.
It's been a tough week for local grocery stores that were bombarded by desperate Houstonians looking for necessities during the historic winter storm. We spoke to H-E-B's Director of Public Affairs Lisa Helfman about the latest stock available and she shared good news. Friday, H-E-B had more than 15,000 trucks on the roads ensuring crucial items like water, milk, and meat would be available. All of the Houston locations are open but curbside service is not currently operating.
How to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind over the winter blackout
Want to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind about this week's chaos?
Want to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind about this week's chaos?
Share your thoughts with Texas lawmakers about power, water outages
Want to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind about this week's chaos? Texas residents can now submit a public comment on the winter blackout. Governor Greg Abbott has declared reviewing the state power system a priority item, which lawmakers are expected to discuss next week.
Want to give Texas lawmakers a piece of your mind about this week's chaos? Texas residents can now submit a public comment on the winter blackout. Governor Greg Abbott has declared reviewing the state power system a priority item, which lawmakers are expected to discuss next week.
NewsEdge Links : February 19, 2021
List of links for stories mentioned in our NewsEdge newscast from February 19, 2021.
List of links for stories mentioned in our NewsEdge newscast from February 19, 2021.
Some Houstonians face electric bills totaling over $1,000 due to winter storm
Some Houstonians are getting hit skyrocketing electric bills in the thousands of dollars since this week's ice storm.
Some Houstonians are getting hit skyrocketing electric bills in the thousands of dollars since this week's ice storm.
FOX Business Chief Energy Correspondent talks with FOX 26 about power crisis in Texas
Between a historic freeze and a pandemic, this week?s power crisis in Texas reveals the value of diversifying energy generation, according to Jackie DeAngelis, Chief Energy Correspondent for Fox Business. DeAngelis speaks with FOX26 Houston anchor Kaitlin Monte about the importance of variety, and stability, in ensuring power grids do not fail within minutes of challenging conditions. Even the complexities of getting a nuclear plant back online highlight why she feels we cannot put all energy ?eggs? in one basket.
Between a historic freeze and a pandemic, this week?s power crisis in Texas reveals the value of diversifying energy generation, according to Jackie DeAngelis, Chief Energy Correspondent for Fox Business. DeAngelis speaks with FOX26 Houston anchor Kaitlin Monte about the importance of variety, and stability, in ensuring power grids do not fail within minutes of challenging conditions. Even the complexities of getting a nuclear plant back online highlight why she feels we cannot put all energy ?eggs? in one basket.