The secret to winning the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest could be the weather
The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.
The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.
Falling gas prices welcome news for Fourth of July travelers looking to avoid airport delays
Flight delays and cancellations may push more people to drive for the Independence Day holiday.
Flight delays and cancellations may push more people to drive for the Independence Day holiday.
July 4th deals 2022: Where to find the best food discounts and freebies
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
From Slurpees and ice cream to festive drinks and free kids’ meals, here’s a look at discounts and freebies to take advantage of this July 4th weekend.
4th of July: A by-the-numbers look at the American holiday
Here’s how much Americans are shelling out for 4th of July food, fireworks and celebrations in 2022.
Here’s how much Americans are shelling out for 4th of July food, fireworks and celebrations in 2022.
July 4 pet safety: Helpful tips to protect your pets during fireworks celebrations
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
The sound of fireworks may scare your pet so much that they run off and potentially go missing, something the American Kennel Club says tends to happen during the holiday break.
This week’s July 4 flight forecast: Cancellations and delays surge amid hectic holiday travel week
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and air travelers are making their plans to enjoy what may be the busiest travel season of the year so far.
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and air travelers are making their plans to enjoy what may be the busiest travel season of the year so far.
Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts every day this week for July 4th — how to get one
Fans of Krispy Kreme can score a free doughnut every day through July 4, 2022, as well as get the chance to receive a free Original Glazed dozen.
Fans of Krispy Kreme can score a free doughnut every day through July 4, 2022, as well as get the chance to receive a free Original Glazed dozen.
Some 4th of July fireworks being replaced with drones due to fire concerns
With the increased fire danger throughout many areas of the Southwest, cities are looking to alternatives for their Fourth of July shows.
With the increased fire danger throughout many areas of the Southwest, cities are looking to alternatives for their Fourth of July shows.
For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Hundreds attend Juneteenth festivals in Houston & call for more companies to recognize the holiday
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
Houstonians celebrate Juneteenth and reflect on the now Federal holiday.
Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
Juneteenth 2022 falls on Father's Day, holding special significance for Black fathers
The new national holiday recognizes when the emancipation proclamation was brought to Texas, marking the end of slavery. This year the holiday also falls on fathers day. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards shares the special meaning of both for Black fathers in the Houston area.
The new national holiday recognizes when the emancipation proclamation was brought to Texas, marking the end of slavery. This year the holiday also falls on fathers day. FOX 26?s Chelsea Edwards shares the special meaning of both for Black fathers in the Houston area.
Mayor Turner hosts 9th annual Juneteenth Parade held in Acres Homes
Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Saturday morning at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting the 9th annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has the story.
Juneteenth celebrations kicked off Saturday morning at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center, where Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting the 9th annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has the story.
Juneteenth: The significance of the holiday and why it's celebrated and commemorated
“The holiday is important to reflect on freedom and reflect on who we are as a nation and who we want to be as a nation,” a museum curator explains.
“The holiday is important to reflect on freedom and reflect on who we are as a nation and who we want to be as a nation,” a museum curator explains.
Juneteenth Celebration kicks off at Emancipation Park, commemorates 150th anniversary
Houston's Emancipation Park hosted a two-day major two-day Juneteenth celebration to commemorate its 150-year anniversary.
Houston's Emancipation Park hosted a two-day major two-day Juneteenth celebration to commemorate its 150-year anniversary.
Emancipation Park receives $100,000 grant at Juneteenth celebration from Baker Hughes
Empancipation Park receives $100,000 grant at Juneteenth celebration from Baker Hughes
Empancipation Park receives $100,000 grant at Juneteenth celebration from Baker Hughes
Hidden history: What happened after freedom came to slaves in June 1865
We're learning more about what happened after freedom came to slaves in June of 1865 and the land made available to freedmen that continues to be owned by descendants. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires takes us on a tour of hidden history.
We're learning more about what happened after freedom came to slaves in June of 1865 and the land made available to freedmen that continues to be owned by descendants. FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires takes us on a tour of hidden history.
'And still we rise,' new Juneteenth exhibit opening this weekend in Galveston
A new interactive exhibit will open Sunday in the Carriage House of the 1859 Ashton Villa, offering a historic look at the origins of the holiday FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us a preview.
A new interactive exhibit will open Sunday in the Carriage House of the 1859 Ashton Villa, offering a historic look at the origins of the holiday FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires gives us a preview.
United Airlines hosts 'Freedom Flight' for disadvantaged children to celebrate Juneteenth
For the airline’s "Freedom Flight," United flew the high school students around Texas for about 90 minutes to celebrate Juneteenth. For many of the children, it was their first time ever being on an airplane.
For the airline’s "Freedom Flight," United flew the high school students around Texas for about 90 minutes to celebrate Juneteenth. For many of the children, it was their first time ever being on an airplane.
Celebrating Father's Day: What makes dad irreplaceable
Dads are irreplaceable in the lives of their children. In a world where the challenges of raising children continue to climb, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four assets engaged dads provide to their children, constituting their strong influence.
Dads are irreplaceable in the lives of their children. In a world where the challenges of raising children continue to climb, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four assets engaged dads provide to their children, constituting their strong influence.