Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Decorating for Fourth of July
More people than ever before will be celebrating the Fourth of July from the comforts of home this year. A little planning can go a long way to make it more special. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares some ways to add red, white and blue to your home.
More people than ever before will be celebrating the Fourth of July from the comforts of home this year. A little planning can go a long way to make it more special. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares some ways to add red, white and blue to your home.
The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
Stay home and create your Family’s Constitution this Fourth of July
While COVID-19 is keeping many Fourth of July celebrations at home this year, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini suggests creating a family constitution.
While COVID-19 is keeping many Fourth of July celebrations at home this year, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini suggests creating a family constitution.
Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
COVID-19 cancellations could lead to more home fireworks use
With no big event to attend this year like Freedom Over Texas in downtown folks will likely turn to setting off fireworks themselves.
With no big event to attend this year like Freedom Over Texas in downtown folks will likely turn to setting off fireworks themselves.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Where to find Father's Day deals
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.
New film released "Miss Juneteenth"
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.
Juneteenth started on Galveston Island
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires share the island's significance on this day.
The history of Juneteenth
Jose Grinan presents a brief history of Juneteenth. Juneteenth Is a commemoration of freedom for the descendants of Africans, even though they were freed 2 and a half years earlier when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Jose Grinan presents a brief history of Juneteenth. Juneteenth Is a commemoration of freedom for the descendants of Africans, even though they were freed 2 and a half years earlier when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Grits Clothing company a Houston area black owned business
Ruben Dominguez talks to Reuben Levi, owner of Grits Company Clothing.
Ruben Dominguez talks to Reuben Levi, owner of Grits Company Clothing.
The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
Emancipation Park 2020 virtual Juneteenth celebration
Sally MacDonald talks with Lucy Bremond the Executive Director of the Emancipation Park Conservancy about this year's virtual Juneteenth celebration.
Sally MacDonald talks with Lucy Bremond the Executive Director of the Emancipation Park Conservancy about this year's virtual Juneteenth celebration.
The Freedom Tree in Missouri City
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.
.It is told that it was at this live oak tree in Missouri City where slaves on the Palmer plantation period that their lives had changed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation. Melissa Wilson shares the story of the Freedom Tree throughout the years.