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4th Of July

Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest

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What's open, closed on July 4th: LIST

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Times Square Ball to drop eight times on July 4

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Weigh-in for Nathan's Famous hot dog-eating contest

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  • Jul 1

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Rosenberg city leaders consider making fireworks legal ahead of July 4th

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Woman drowns in Lake Conroe after falling off boat on July 4th holiday

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4th of July holiday brings mixed feelings for people across Houston

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Keith Urban to headline Freedom Over Texas July 4 celebration on America's 250th birthday

Keith Urban is no stranger to performing in Houston, and this summer, he'll take the Freedom Over Texas stage. Los Lonely Boys and Collective Soul round out the lineup.

  • Jun 11

Freedom Over Texas 2025 marks exactly 1 year until 250th anniversary of United States of America

Thank you, Houston! From live music with country hitmakers Ashley McBryde and Lee Brice to a dazzling fireworks display that lit up the night, there was no better way to celebrate America's birthday.

  • Jul 5, 2025

Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest; Miki Sudo scores 11th women's win

Famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt.

  • Jul 4, 2025

Contestants, including Joey Chestnut, weigh in for Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

The official weigh-in ceremony took place at Hudson Yards on Thursday, and World Champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut is making his big return.

  • Jul 3, 2025
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These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July

Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.

  • Jul 2, 2025