Labor Day washout on Galveston Island

Galveston's typically bustling Labor Day was dampened by heavy rain, resulting in desolation and safety concerns on the beaches. Nonetheless, a handful of resilient visitors made the best of the stormy holiday.

Houstonians gather for Freedom over Texas

Houstonians are flocking to Downtown to celebrate the Fourth of July at Freedom over Texas! FOX 26's Abigail Dye has a look at the event thousands gather at to have fun and see fireworks.

Families travel to Galveston beaches for July 4th

We are closely watching Hurricane Beryl along the Gulf Coast as the Fourth of July travel rush is still on. More than 60 million Americans are driving for Independence Day with many cooling off at the beach. FOX's Chelsea Torres spoke with visitors down at Galveston.

Are fireworks legal in your state?

The laws regarding consumer purchase and use of fireworks may vary depending on which state, city or county with which you reside.

Firework safety tips for Fourth of July

It is illegal to use fireworks within the Houston city limits and if you're planning on setting some off in areas where they're allowed, FOX 26's Coco Domingues shares how you can celebrate safely with help from the Spring Fire Department.

Juneteenth: Group cleans neglected cemetery

Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and others worked for weeks to uncover a neglected part of an Oak Cliff cemetery. Graves they found were those of people born into slavery. Steven Dial from our sister station in Dallas reports how they honored those buried.