Freedom Over Texas draws record-breaking crowd, mayor praises Houston for successful America 250

Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
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Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
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Investigators said that a neighborhood stroll turned tragic after a young boy and his relative were pulled from a pond and later pronounced dead.

Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.

Small rain chances continue for Monday and Tuesday with hotter and drier conditions moving in later this week.

A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
A family visit ended in tragedy Sunday evening after a 2-year-old child and a 74-year-old relative died following an apparent drowning in a north Harris County neighborhood pond, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded around 6 p.m. to the 900 block of Spring Lakes Have...

Neymar said he is retiring from playing for Brazil after his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the round of 16 on Sunday.

Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.

President Donald Trump made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun's red card, according to ABC News sources. Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play against Belgium.

Records say two other crashes happened on I-45 before the crash that killed Deputy Erika Serrato.

A child was rescued from an Humble-area pool and is in serious condition, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. He urged the public to practice water safety after deputies responded to two separate water-related incidents involving children.

Police say guns were pulled during an argument after some residents confronted neighbors who were popping fireworks.

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.

The FDNY says the plane was carrying 10 civilians. It says the plane is "upright in the water and being towed back to dock." No injuries have been reported.

Boom Shack's owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction and says he's continued to pass along tips to investigators.

The sheriff's office said a 9-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the child was struck in the arm by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County.

Crowds of hundreds of thousands chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," as they called for revenge over the Feb. 28 attack.
A family gathering in the Channelview area turned frightening overnight after a 9-year-old child was struck by a bullet while outside in the backyard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the incident happened at a home in the 1500 block of Park Drive. Investigators belie...

Officials say a child was hit by a bullet Saturday night near Bear Lake.
A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous overnight in northwest Harris County when a home caught fire in the Copperfield subdivision, and investigators say discarded fireworks were to blame.The Cy-Fair Fire Department said crews were called late Saturday to a reported house fire on River Gar...

Investigators said one person was taken to the hospital after being shot at an apartment complex in west Houston, while another person has been detained.
Galveston’s Tall Ship Elissa spent the Fourth of July week in rare company Saturday, slipping into New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail — a centerpiece event tied to the national celebrations surrounding the United States’ 250th anniversary.RELATED: Texas’ historic Tall Ship ...

The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.

The Cy-Fair Fire Department said that no one was injured in the house fire before advising the public to soak all used fireworks before disposing of the debris.
If your summer survival plan includes staying cool and snacking on something sweet, put this on your calendar: the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is hosting their annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 10 a.m.The event will take place at Atkinson Farms Produ...
As families across Houston start preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, one local effort is again stepping in to help students begin the semester with confidence. The Boykins Youth Foundations is teaming up with community partners Rock-In-Hood Foundation and Madlineman Foundation for its 12th a...
A child was hospitalized in serious condition after a near-drowning in Atascocita, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies responded to the 15808 block of Crystal Terrace Drive, where the child — believed to be about 8 years old — was rescued and taken fo...
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Ridgebriar Drive, where authorities said two people were injured, including an 8-year-old child. Officials reported the victims’ injuries were not life-threatening.Investigators remained at th...
Fourth of July celebrations ended in gunfire for some neighbors in Houston’s South Side after a fireworks-related dispute escalated into a shooting that injured two people, according to the Houston Police Department.HPD said officers were called to the 6800 block of Winton Street around 1 a.m. on...

Harris County authorities are on the scene investigating after a child has died after being found unresponsive in a community pool in northwest Harris County.

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.

Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a young child was found unresponsive in a community pool in Cypress and rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fourth of July for the very first time at the City of Houston’s Freedom Over Texas celebration.The annual event transformed Eleanor Tinsley Park ...

A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
A child died after being found unresponsive in an apartment complex pool in northwest Harris County on July 4, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene identified the child as 5 years old.HCSO deputies were called to a life-in-danger situation at the Cortland Wortham Apa...

ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods.

The hot and humid conditions will remain across the area for your Sunday.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.
The university said Dr. Sloan led HCU for two decades of unprecedented growth and that his death was sudden.

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
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