A 9-year-old was injured by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire during a Fourth of July family gathering in Channelview, according to Harris County deputies.

Galveston's Tall Ship Elissa participated in the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail in New York Harbor, marking its first visit to the city since 1986 as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations.

Battleship Texas served as the centerpiece for Galveston's America250 launch, featuring ceremonial salutes, a drone show, and fireworks.

Texas Children’s Hospital celebrated the Fourth of July with a festive event featuring patriotic crafts, games, and a photo booth for patients and their families.

Fireworks-related eye injuries peak in July, with children—especially boys ages 6 to 11—being the most vulnerable, according to a Houston Methodist study led by Dr. Andrew Lee.

Houston will be hot for the Fourth of July, but record-breaking heat may impact parts of the East Coast as dangerous temperatures spread across the country for the holiday weekend.

Greater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.

The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA, the Official Tall Ship of Texas and a National Historic Landmark, has departed Galveston to join Sail250, a global tall ship gathering marking America's 250th anniversary. Fresh from maintenance and restoration, ELISSA is undertaking her longest voyage in decades with stops at several East Coast cities, culminating in leading a flotilla into New York Harbor on July 4. Operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation, the ship serves as a traveling classroom and cultural ambassador, hosting tours and educational events at each port. ELISSA, one of the few active 19th-century merchant ships, continues to preserve and share Galveston's maritime and immigration heritage with contemporary audiences.

The City of Houston is set to reveal plans for one of its biggest annual celebrations — Freedom Over Texas — during an announcement at City Hall on Monday afternoon.

Houston celebrates the Fourth of July with a variety of special menus and events at local eateries and lounges.

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.

Captain America and Lady Liberty are Headed to Houston for Kidpendence Day at Children’s Museum Houston. Celebrate July Fourth with a red, white and boom!

Lagoonfest in Texas City is a great place to celebrate July Fourth! Bring the family, meet up with friends which ever way you plan the day fun is on the cards. Think live music all day, fun on and in the water, cocktails and cabanas, a drone show at 9 p.m. This is where you want to be this Independence Day.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, an arm of the federal government, has released a new report detailing the many mishaps that occurred with fireworks in 2023.

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.

We’re breaking records when it comes to travel this Fourth of July weekend. Here’s everything you need to know, whether you’re hitting the road or flying high in the sky this Independence Day.

This year, Shell’s “Freedom Over Texas” event is back for an in-person celebration and has partnered with Johnson Space Center for the 60th anniversary of its presence in Houston!

The Zac Brown Band wants to get you dancing just in time to celebrate America's birthday. The Grammy-winning group will be kicking off the weekend with a live stream performance, "4th With The Family," on July 3. "All men and women who have served deserve our deepest gratitude, and we invite you to celebrate and support them through music and community." Brown also said that he didn't think the band would resume the tour until 2021. For now, live streams and drive-in concerts appear to be the new normal for music fans.

HOUSTON – Freedom Over Texas, Houston’s annual July 4th celebration, will be very different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but people can still enjoy the traditional firework show. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said the usual festival along Buffalo Bayou will not happen this year, but a concert by the Houston Symphony Orchestra and other artists will be streamed live and aired on television. There will be no live audience at the concert, Turner said. “Watch it on television, in your backyard, on a balcony,” Turner said. Turner encouraged anyone who is around others while watching the fireworks to wear a mask and practice social distancing.