Sure, you’ll be grilling enough brisket to feed half of Houston, but it’s also the perfect chance to turn your backyard into a full-blown family fun zone. Whether you’re racing in a pillowcase, ...

As Houston-area residents flock to the region's ubiquitous firework stands to prep Fourth of July displays, the city's official bird — a stocky heron anointed with a striking yellow tuft between its ...

HOUSTON – Thousands of patriotic Houstonians flooded downtown Houston on Friday night for the city’s signature Independence Day celebration, ‘Freedom Over Texas.’ The annual event at Eleanor Tinsley ...

For most Americans, life during the week of July 4, 2025, seems relatively normal. Our routines are not all that different from July 2024 or post-pandemic 2023. Here in Houston, maybe it’s an early ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- There are a lot of people expected to be out on the roads for the Fourth of July holiday, so be extra careful. Studies show July 4 is the deadliest day of the year to drive in ...

No one told Diana Nizza that Houston's Fourth of July protest against the Trump administration had been canceled when its original organizers did not get a permit in time. She was one of dozens who ...

HOUSTON (KIAH) – It's a warm and muggy Fourth of July across Southeast Texas. As of this morning, temperatures are holding around 79°F, but thanks to high humidity near 96%, it feels closer to 87°F ...

Happy Birthday, America’s Sports! From masks to guns to politics to Roe v. Wade and even Johnny Deep vs. Amber Heard, America finds itself fiercely divided. Thankfully we have sports to keep us united ...

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- It's a small city with a big heart, and this year's Fourth of July celebration in Friendswood proved there is no place like home. The city's annual parade brought out ...

It's the 4th of July and with plans to be outside, it's important to keep up with the weather! Expect it to be hot and humid with highs in the 90s. The heat index could rise above 103 at times, but ...

Independence Day is on Friday, July 4 and many are celebrating with barbecues, gatherings, parades and firework displays. Customers needing to do some last-minute shopping are in luck. Stream San ...