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July 4th

Record-breaking crowd packs Freedom Over Texas, Houston officials say

  • Live Updates
  • Jul 7
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Pilot reports plane being hit by firework while landing in Chicago

  • Jul 6

Man visits all presidential museums, ends at Obama Presidential Center

  • Jul 6
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Trump celebrates July 4th in National Mall address

  • Jul 5

Chestnut, Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's contest

  • Jul 5

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with Mount Rushmore speech

  • Jul 4

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

  • Jul 4

Times Square Ball to drop eight times on July 4

  • Jul 4

Latest Videos

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Freedom Over Texas traffic impact

  • Jul 2
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World Cup match in Houston to impact traffic this 4th of July

  • Jul 2
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4th of July travel expected to hit record high: Busiest days to fly and drive

  • Jun 30
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City of Houston announces performers for 2026 Freedom Over Texas

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

  • Jul 5, 2024
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4th of July holiday brings mixed feelings for people across Houston

  • Jul 5, 2024
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Mayor Whitmire and first responders share safety measures for Shell Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 3, 2024
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Everything you need to know before Shell Freedom Over Texas

  • Jul 2, 2024

Latest Stories

Small Ships Parade sails through NYC ahead of Sail4th 250 celebration

The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.

  • Jul 3

Skydiver carrying American flag crashes into tent after flag snags tree at NorCal rodeo

A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.

  • Jul 3
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Weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest

Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.

  • Jul 3
The Home Depot

Best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales including patio furniture, bar essentials and more

Here are the best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales to shop right now.

  • Jul 1

4th of July travel expected to hit record high: Busiest days to fly and drive

More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.

  • Jun 30