HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's America's 250th birthday, and H-Town is celebrating like never before!
Starting with Freedom over Texas, where thousands of Houstonians will be watching the sky over Eleanor Tinsley Park for the big fireworks show, ABC13 gives you a look at the Fourth of July events happening across town.
Eyewitness News will also have the latest traffic updates to help you save some time on the roads -- whether you're planning to travel or celebrate here in town.
Celebrating at home? Join ABC13 as it kicks off 24 hours of special programming, "Disney Celebrates America."
Coverage starts at 7 p.m. Friday and will feature David Muir live from the Statue of Liberty, and on Saturday, it is non-stop parades, parties, and pictures of America's natural beauty.
We cap it off Saturday night with Houston's fireworks celebration, Freedom Over Texas.
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Joey Chestnut is a champion once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Chestnut captured the men's title for the 18th time, downing 66 dogs.
Competitors consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible in 10 minutes, usually dunking the wieners in water first to make them easier to swallow.
Check out photos of some of the more than 40 tall ships representing at least 20 nations as part of Sail4th 250, celebrating America's 250th birthday in New York City.
Miki Sudo captured her 12th title at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island on Saturday.
Sudo downed 38.75 dogs to win the annual event again. She also holds the women's record of 51 dogs.
Competitors consume as many hot dogs and buns as possible in 10 minutes, usually dunking the wieners in water first to make them easier to swallow.
Coverage of the men's competition airs at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2, and will re-air on the same channel at 4 p.m. ET. ABC will simulcast coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET for 30 minutes.
Houston TranStar cameras show traffic starting to build near Houston Stadium on Saturday morning ahead of the city's last World Cup match.
Cameras captured images of cars starting to line up on the frontage road of the South Loop at Kirby Drive to enter the stadium complex.
Houston Stadium is set to hold the Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at 12 p.m. on Saturday. This will be the last 2026 World Cup match to be held in Houston.
