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Are liquor stores open on July 4th?
HOUSTON — For those looking to make a trip to their local liquor store on the Fourth of July, you are in luck. Liquor stores will be open on the holiday. In Texas, liquor stores are only closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission. If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, liquor stores will be closed the following Monday.
Three factors will determine if Beryl comes to Texas
HOUSTON — The strength of Hurricane Beryl has exceeded expectations and broken records. While it reached its peak overnight Monday into early Tuesday and is expected to weaken, it will still impact several islands and countries -- one of which could be the U.S., and more specifically, the Texas coastline.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users. The justices will review an appellate ruling that allowed the age verification to go into...
'Sad day': 50-year-old North Texas Tex-Mex restaurant destroyed by fire
CLEBURNE, Texas — A longtime North Texas Tex-Mex restaurant was destroyed in a fire this week, officials said. The La Fiesta restaurant at 700 N. Main St. in downtown Cleburne caught fire sometime around 1 a.m., when firefighters were dispatched on a report of smoke in the area, according to the Cleburne Fire Department.
Ohio child shares story after surviving fall from pool high dive onto concrete
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — A 7-year-old fell from a high dive on June 17 at the Perrysburg Municipal Pool. He didn't fall into the water, though, he hit the concrete below. "Tried to grab onto the bar but I couldn't because my hands were super slippery," said Ethan Beer, describing the moment he fell off the diving board.
'We want answers' | Houston families demand justice after dogs die of heat stroke while in care of Rover sitter
HOUSTON — A Rover dog sitter is being investigated for animal cruelty after several dogs died in her care. Jessica Hayward and her husband are grieving the sudden loss of their one-and-a-half-year-old dog, Goose, they left in the hands of a woman they found on Rover. "Goose was everything....
Part of highway in Baytown buckles under Houston heat
BAYTOWN, Texas — All of Harris County was under a heat advisory on Sunday and Monday. And it’s not just taking its toll of people. Roads are feeling the heat, as well. That includes a road in Baytown that buckled, apparently from the heat. Samantha K. shared video that showed a big issue with Highway 146 near Main Street.
Some streets in downtown Houston are already closed for the Freedom Over Texas fireworks show on July 4th
HOUSTON — Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the City of Houston's big Shell Freedom Over Texas celebration in Eleanor Tinsley Park along Allen Parkway. Enjoy six hours of live music, lawn games and a children's entertainment zone with games and rides. This year's headliner is...
Houston-area Taekwondo students headed to nationals
JERSEY VILLAGE, Texas — When you step on the mat you toe the line of power and precision. In Jersey Village at No Limits Martial Arts, strength and athleticism is on full display. "It really is just about believing in yourself," said coach and owner Dara Gilliland, who herself...
Residents unfazed despite potential failure watch at Lake Livingston Dam
SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas — A “potential failure watch” remained in effect at the Lake Livingston Dam spillway Monday evening. Despite the alert, several nearby residents were unfazed when speaking about the issue. On Friday, officials with the Trinity River Authority said the spillway had been adversely...
Houstonians keep close eye on Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl moves through
HOUSTON — Powerful winds pummeled Barbados early Monday and Houston-based freelance Journalist Rugwed Damle was there as category 4 Hurricane Beryl arrived. “Until yesterday, it was all pretty and beautiful,” said Damle. He's been in Barbados covering the Cricket World Cup and says Hurricane Beryl delayed flights for...
Here's how researchers are working to rid Texas beaches of fecal matter
SAN MARCOS, Texas — Researchers are hoping to make Texas beaches a little safer and cleaner. A 2022 study by Environment America found that 90% of Texas beaches had at least one day of unsafe fecal contamination, surpassing the national average of 55%. Now, a new research program is...
Crews search for body in Buffalo Bayou just east of downtown Houston
HOUSTON — Houston police and fire crews worked to recover a body from Buffalo Bayou on Monday. They said they got reports of a body in the bayou around 4:30 p.m. along Swiney Street, which is just north of the bayou and south of the intersection of US-69 and I-10.
4th of July events: Fireworks, festivals and parades all over the Greater Houston area
HOUSTON — Fireworks, festivals and parades return in full force this July 4th with events planned across the Greater Houston area. The celebrations of America's independence will include everything from traditional parades to festivals -- large and small -- concerts and, of course, the star of the show: fabulous fireworks.
Houston Airports face record-breaking stretch of travel
HOUSTON — Officials said that nearly 2 million people are set to go through Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airports for a July 4 travel surge that will shatter previous records for holiday traffic. “This is a record holiday for us,” Jim Szczesniak, Airport Director for Houston Airport System, told...
Man in The Woodlands accused of using app to create child porn, officials say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A man in The Woodlands is accused of using artificial intelligence to create child pornography, according to the Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office. Roman Shoffner, 30, is charged with possession of child pornography, Precinct 3 said. He was arrested on June 28 by...
Driver dies after slamming into pole, church along Hardy Toll Road, Houston police say
HOUSTON — A driver died after he hit a power pole and crashed into a church on the north side Sunday night, according to the Houston Police Department. This happened just after 9 p.m. along the Hardy Toll Road heading north near Tidwell Lane. Houston police said the driver...
Suspected drunk driver dies after crash, being hit by wrecker truck on North Freeway, police say
HOUSTON — The North Freeway is back open after a suspected drunk driver died after crashing and then getting hit by a wrecker truck Sunday night, according to the Houston Police Department. This happened around 11:30 p.m. on the northbound lanes near Quitman Road. Houston police said when officers...
Viral video shows three children being rescued from hot car where their mother left them to go shopping
SAN ANTONIO — A video out of San Antonio is going viral with millions of views. It shows three children including an infant getting rescued from a hot car. The video is painful to watch and listen to as one child appears to struggle just to breathe. Police say...
Trinity River Authority issues emergency alert due to potential failure of spillway at Lake Livingston Dam
LIVINGSTON, Texas — Authorities are continuing to monitor the Lake Livingston Dam after rounds of rain and flooding impacted the dam's drainage area. Trinity River Authority officials said the dam's drainage area was compromised, leading to them issuing a "potential failure watch," which means officials will monitor and evaluate the spillway's integrity and make repairs or take other actions as necessary.
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