Houston Fourth of July event: Freedom Over Texas fireworks, tickets & more

Everything to know about Houston's Freedom Over Texas Fourth of July event for 2024 including how to get tickets, where it is, parking and when the fireworks begin.

Firework safety tips for Fourth of July
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It is illegal to use fireworks within the Houston city limits and if you're planning on setting some off in areas where they're allowed, FOX 26's Coco Domingues shares how you can celebrate safely with help from the Spring Fire Department.

Fourth of July recipes: Treats for camping, grilling, the beach and more

Fourth of July recipes for grilling, the beach, hiking, picnics, and simple backyard hangs -- with boozy popsicles for grown-ups only.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Juneteenth: Group cleans neglected cemetery
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Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and others worked for weeks to uncover a neglected part of an Oak Cliff cemetery. Graves they found were those of people born into slavery. Steven Dial from our sister station in Dallas reports how they honored those buried.

Sitdown With Opal Lee, "The Grandmother of Juneteenth"
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Sitdown with Opal Lee, a Fort Worth resident who fought to get Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday.

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.

LIST: Juneteenth events happening in Houston, Galveston

With Juneteenth right around the corner, we have found a variety of events for you to celebrate this momentous holiday.

Shell Freedom Over Texas seeking volunteers for July 4 celebration

The City of Houston seeks volunteers for Shell Freedom Over Texas, offering free perks like food, entertainment, and fireworks in exchange for your help.

Memorial Day at Tunnel to Towers Veterans Village
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Several events were held around the Houston area honoring fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. FOX 26's Anthony Antoine spoke of one event at the Tunnel to Towers Veterans Village honoring those who served our country.

Volunteers place flags on graves for Memorial Day
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The United States Air Force Academy held a ceremony for Memorial Day weekend with volunteers placing flags on veterans graves. FOX's Kennedy Hayes has more on the story.

Memorial Day travelers expected to hit 44 million
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People looking to get away for Memorial Day weekend should expect a lot of company on the roadways as AAA predicts the largest number of Memorial Day travelers in almost 20 years. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka hits the road to report more.

Memorial Day 2024: What's open, closed

One major retailer will be closed on Memorial Day. Here’s a look at what else is closed and what’s open for Memorial Day 2024.

Hallmark launching first-ever immersive Christmas experience: Here's where

Hallmark's inaugural, immersive Christmas Experience, will include a Christmas market, food and drink, ice skating, tree lightings, a gift-wrapping station and more.