In light of the recent devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, community legend and philanthropist Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale invites you to a prayer vigil to honor the lives lost and those still missing.
A 12-year-old Georgetown boy is recalling his escape to safety while at Camp La Junta during the Hill Country floods.
In response to the devastating Fourth of July floods across Central Texas, KPRC, KSAT12, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
Sheriff’s deputies say Roosevelt Smith, 79, was last seen around 10 p.m. on Aiken Lane in the Greenspoint area.
Thousands of patriotic Houstonians flooded downtown Houston on Friday night for the city’s signature Independence Day celebration, ‘Freedom Over Texas.’
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, law enforcement and safety advocates are issuing a serious warning: what goes up must come down—and sometimes, it ends in tragedy.
Is it even a party in the USA without fun games? Here are 7 family-friendly Fourth of July games to bring fun, friendly competition, and a touch of Houston spirit to your celebration.
On July 4th, 2025, most government offices and schools in Houston will be closed in observance of Independence Day, along with the Solid Waste Management Department operating on an adjusted schedule.
🎆🤕❌ KPRC 2 wants everyone to have fun during the Fourth of July celebrations, but we cannot stress the important safety warnings enough to keep families safe during this holiday weekend.
🎆🎇 Houston’s signature Fourth of July celebration, Freedom Over Texas, is set to return Thursday with six hours of live entertainment, family-friendly festivities, and a fireworks finale expected to draw tens of thousands to the city’s downtown.
Authorities are trying to piece together what led up to a teenage boy getting shot to death in NE Harris County on the Fourth of July overnight hours.
Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s event.
The Woodlands is preparing for the annual Red Hot and Blue Fourth of July festival, which includes a major fireworks display described by Chris Nunes, COO of The Woodlands Township, as a “series of mortars and cakes.”
As Houston gears up for a sizzling Independence Day, local counties have implemented safety measures to ensure a secure and enjoyable celebration. With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, officials emphasize the importance of staying hydrated and monitoring sun exposure. The Houston Fire Department is actively providing medical support at the Freedom Over Texas event, while surrounding counties like Brazoria and Galveston have bolstered emergency services and beach safety protocols. Fort Bend and Chambers Counties are also on high alert, ensuring firework safety and emergency response readiness. This comprehensive approach aims to keep festivities safe and fun for all residents and visitors.
Fourth of July is tomorrow and if you're stressed out about your furry friends being stressed out over fireworks, we're getting some expert tips from our friend and dog trainer Stephanie Bennett and Alyssa Renteria from Believe in Dog to keep your pet safe and happy tomorrow night.
First lady Melania Trump visited sick patients at Children’s National hospital in Washington as the children made Fourth of July arts and crafts ahead of the holiday.
While many people will be staying around town to enjoy the holiday with friends and family, others may be traveling to other areas of the state.
With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.
Looking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top events—from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.
During the Fourth of July, we are often mesmerized by fireworks lighting up the sky, but we don’t always pay attention to the aftermath. While we’re frequently warned about firework safety to prevent injuries, many people don’t realize the health impacts of the smoke.
Burn bans and firework restrictions are a regular headline when we’ve had a dry spring and summer. But not in 2025! This year, there are no burn bans in East Texas!
A 55-year-old man drowned over the weekend at Galveston Beach, and in light of the tragedy, officials are urging residents about beach safety ahead of what’s expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend
Macy’s will celebrate America’s independence with a 4th of July fireworks show live on NBC featuring Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer and Trisha Yearwood.
With Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Airbnb is reminding people about its mission to crack down on summer holiday parties.
Detectives say the hit-and-run driver dragged the little boy's bike for a short period and his bike was found half a mile away from the crash site.
Authorities say several shark attacks have disrupted Fourth of July celebrations at South Padre Island, with one man being taken to the hospital for a severe bite.
Happy 4th of July! If you’re planning on having a BBQ for the 4th of July - here’s a quick look at your sizzling forecast!
All eyes are on Hurricane Beryl as it roars through the Gulf but the American Red Cross says its team is already taking necessary steps to help residents should it make landfall.
This week many will be heading to Fourth of July celebrations to bring in America’s Birthday. If you’re traveling near Allen Parkway, you may have already noticed closures for Freedom Over Texas. However, that is not the only event with surrounding closures.
Police say while they were investigating a DWI crash and detaining a driver, a shooting victim came up to them seeking help and during all of that, another driver suspected of DWI crashed into a tow truck.
Investigators say several law enforcement agencies were assisting in a chase with a stolen truck, hauling a boat with the driver going between 90-120 miles per hour.
Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest.
With Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, Houston city leaders are addressing what public safety and security measures will be taken to keep residents out of harm's way.
Diane Zuniga, a resident of Arc at the Grid apartments, received a lease violation for displaying an American flag and lights on her balcony ahead of the Fourth of July. Zuniga, who believes she is being unfairly targeted, has vowed to keep her decorations up despite the citation. She claims she has had other decorations up for months without issue. What do you think about this situation? Read more and share your thoughts!
Before you hit the road for Independence Day celebrations, make sure you are aware of which streets will be closed during Shell Freedom Over Texas celebrations.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) DWI Task Force, in collaboration with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), has announced a joint initiative to combat drunk driving.
Before I started on the long road towards the honorable career that is journalism, I worked in a similarly respectable field: emergency medicine. For several years, I worked as an EMT-B, handling emergencies and ferrying patients all over Harris County.
Thousands of people celebrated July 4th in Lindale Park on Houston’s north side.
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Happy Fourth of July! The City of Houston is gearing up for its huge celebration: Shell Freedom Over Texas.
Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.
Celebrating the 4th of July is one of the highlights of summer, and if you’re going to be lighting off fireworks, you’ll need some patriotic songs to go along.
With a flood of visitors and tourists expected, officials in the nation’s capital are mobilizing additional police officers and dozens of teams of civilian peacekeepers in an attempt to keep rising violent crime rates from marring the holiday weekend.
Mayor Sylvester Turner will be joined by representatives from the Houston Police Department, Houston Fire Department and MOSE to highlight ways Houstonians can celebrate safely during the Fourth of July celebrations.
There’s little relief in sight as thousands of flights have been delayed or canceled in recent days due to inclement weather and staffing shortages.
Mayor Sylvester Turner will reveal details and headliners for Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, on Tuesday.
Much like the Fourth of July in America, Bastille Day -- known in France as la Fête nationale -- took place on July 14,1789, when French radicals stormed the Bastille, France’s most notorious political prison.
One Houston area business showed its love for Filipino community in an energetic Lumpia eating contest to celebrate the Fourth of July and give back to small businesses.
As memorial services and funerals started Friday for some of victims of the July Fourth parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, the suspect’s uncle apologized on behalf of the family.
Police say Robert E. Crimo, the suspected gunman who targeted an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, fired more than 70 rounds and evaded initial capture by blending into the fleeing crowd, disguising himself in women’s clothing. Crimo was originally identified as a person of interest, but authorities said formal charges are expected to be filed later Tuesday.
Firefighters across the Houston area were busy Monday evening and overnight as they worked to put out multiple blazes reportedly caused by Fourth of July fireworks.
Officials in the Houston area want those enjoying the Fourth of July holiday to remember one thing: There’s nothing ‘celebratory’ about open ranged gunfire.
Authorities have recovered the body of a man who drowned at Lake Conroe on the Fourth of July. The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Binh Le, of the San Antonio area.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman responsible for murdering six parade-goers during a Fourth of July celebration in a suburb about 30 miles north of Chicago on Monday.
Officials with HPD and event organizers reviewed security protocols at the City of Houston’s Shell Freedom Over Texas celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park in a news conference.
Fourth of July is upon us, which means many people across the greater Houston area will be celebrating the holiday weekend with fireworks.
A day that was supposed to be filled with laughter quickly turned into fear after a rooftop shooter targeted a crowd of people attending a Fourth of July Parade Monday in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park, according to law enforcement.
The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Due to the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, TXDOT says it expects to see a rise in drunk driving-related fatalities and serious injuries.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office will announce its multi-agency DWI initiative ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.
During the Fourth of July weekend, the fireworks can be a trigger for people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Happy Fourth of July weekend! Houston is celebrating the nation's independence throughout the weekend. Here are photos from the celebrations across our area.
