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FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more on HBCU Fest 2021.

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.

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.

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.

FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez has more as celebrities are jumping in to help those affected by the 2021 Texas winter storm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with a general contractor who shows us how you can flush your toilet with little to no water pressure.

Charles "Big Angry" Adams usually joins the Fox 26 news team to talk the legality of trending issues but tonight it's all about weather. Adams was a police officer and says the accidents he responded to on icy roads were some of the worst of his career. He's urging all drivers not to make light of the dangerous driving conditions and please stay off the roads.

A big thing for Valentine's Day this year is Valentine's Taco Trays. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez called everywhere trying to find one but everything was sold out. So she made her own. Check out what she did.

Papa John?s wanted them to know how much they are appreciated for all of the commitments and sacrifices they have made, especially during the pandemic. Coco Dominguez reports.

FOX 26 Reporter Coco Dominguez takes a look at an online platform that's supporting small Black-owned businesses.