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Three major events — Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros home games and FIFA festivities — are expected to bring tens of thousands of people downtown throughout the holiday weekend

Houston’s Fourth of July guide: everything you need to know for America’s 250th celebration

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Downtown Houston is bracing for a packed Fourth of July weekend as Freedom Over Texas, a full slate of Houston Astros home games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest bring overlapping crowds into the same area. City leaders are urging people to plan ahead for road closures, heavy traffic, and long waits, and to consider METRO, rideshare, or carpooling to avoid getting stuck.

An aerial view of Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes. (Miguel Medina/Pool Photo via AP)

LIST: Places in Houston that are taking donations for Venezuela

Read full article: LIST: Places in Houston that are taking donations for Venezuela

Following a devastating earthquake in Venezuela, several Houston locations are collecting donations to aid victims. Donation sites include Daikin Park with the Houston Astros, Sharky’s Waterfront Grill and Chimichurri’s South American Grill, and 10th Planet Houston, each accepting various supplies. Monetary donations are also encouraged as the death toll rises. The community is urged to contribute and inform organizers of additional donation opportunities.

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena, center, turns a double play on New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo after forcing out Anthony Volpe (11) at second base as second baseman Jose Altuve (27) watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Astros place SS Jeremy Peña on 10-day IL with mild calf strain

Read full article: Astros place SS Jeremy Peña on 10-day IL with mild calf strain

Peña could miss 10 days or longer leading up to MLB All-Star break

Dozens of shirtless Houston Astros fans gather in a section of Daikin Park during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 3, 2026, joining the viral "Tarps Off" movement that has spread across Major League Baseball.

What are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explained

Read full article: What are these bare-chested guys doing at Astros games? The viral ‘Tarps Off’ movement, explained

For generations, baseball fans have brought gloves, scorecards and rally towels to the ballpark. Now, some are bringing something else: absolutely no shirts.

TEXANS

FILE - Houston Texans owner Janice McNair, enters with her son, Chairman and CEO Cal McNair before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. Court records show the owner of the Houston Texans is fighting efforts by one of her sons to have her declared incapacitated and have a guardian appointed for her. Janice McNair is fighting the guardianship proceeding initiated by one of her sons, Robert Cary McNair Jr. Attorneys for Janice McNair and her son Cal McNair, say the claims she's incapacitated are drastic and unwarranted. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Read full article: Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair died Tuesday afternoon, the Texans announced.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (26) pushes through the defensive line in the fourth quarter during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans on December 14, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Texans third running back Jawhar Jordan ‘playing faster than last year’

Read full article: Texans third running back Jawhar Jordan ‘playing faster than last year’

Texans running back Jawhar Jordan playing 'faster'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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How Texans envision ‘inside and outside’ role for defensive lineman Logan Hall: ‘Sky’s the limit’

Read full article: How Texans envision ‘inside and outside’ role for defensive lineman Logan Hall: ‘Sky’s the limit’

Texans defensive tackle, UH alum Logan Hall adds versatility to top defense

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

The Tomball Cougars are looking to bring home their second title in three seasons.

Tomball baseball heads to third straight state title game with only one loss in 2026 season

Read full article: Tomball baseball heads to third straight state title game with only one loss in 2026 season

Over the past three seasons, Tomball has compiled an impressive 117-11 record while making three consecutive appearances in the UIL 6A State Championship game. Now, the Cougars are one win away from adding another title to their growing legacy.

Adrian Peterson Jr., Baines Middle School student, football, baseball and track standout and future Ridge Point High School athlete, is the son of retired All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Read full article: Adrian Peterson Jr., incoming Ridge Point freshman phenom, son of NFL star Adrian Peterson: ‘I believe in the journey’

Adrian Peterson Jr., the son of Hall of Fame candidate running back Adrian Peterson, is a multi-sport star who is paving his own pathway as a standout middle school athlete and incoming Ridge Point High School student.

ROCKETS

Bruce Thornton poses for a photo with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after being selected by the New York Knicks in the second round of the NBA basketball draft Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

Read full article: Rockets trade up to land Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton in 2nd round

Thornton was an honorable mention All-American for the Buckeyes, shot 40% from distance and was OSU's all-time leading scorer.

COLLEGE SPORTS

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Tramon Mark #12 of the Texas Longhorns attempts a shot while being guarded by Jalen Warley #8 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

Read full article: MARCH MADNESS TRACKER: 2 Texas teams escape first weekend of tournament

We have the Houston Cougars continuing their dynastic March run as a No. 2 seed, a couple of mid-ranking contenders in Texas Tech and TCU, and three double-digit seeds looking to shock the world in Texas A&M, Texas, and SMU.

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FILE - Houston Texans owner Janice McNair, enters with her son, Chairman and CEO Cal McNair before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. Court records show the owner of the Houston Texans is fighting efforts by one of her sons to have her declared incapacitated and have a guardian appointed for her. Janice McNair is fighting the guardianship proceeding initiated by one of her sons, Robert Cary McNair Jr. Attorneys for Janice McNair and her son Cal McNair, say the claims she's incapacitated are drastic and unwarranted. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Read full article: Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair died Tuesday afternoon, the Texans announced.

FILE - Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of an NFL football game, Dec. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Bijan Robinson of the Falcons is voted as the top running back in the NFL by an AP panel

Read full article: Bijan Robinson of the Falcons is voted as the top running back in the NFL by an AP panel

The expectations for Bijan Robinson were high as soon as he entered the NFL in 2023 as the first running back taken with a top-10 pick in five years.

FILE - Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) runs for a touchdown against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Aug. 29, 2025, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Kickoff Game announces 'multimillion dollar' NIL deal with Auburn before opener against Baylor

Read full article: Kickoff Game announces 'multimillion dollar' NIL deal with Auburn before opener against Baylor

The Aflac Kickoff Game has announced a name, image and likeness deal with Auburn leading up to the Tigers’ game against Baylor on Sept. 5.

Spain's Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Read full article: Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France.

US golfer Scottie Scheffler plays out of the bunker during a practice round at the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut

Read full article: Scottie Scheffler hits the reset button for the British Open after a rare missed cut

Scottie Scheffler had to figure out what to do with himself after missing the cut in the Scottish Open for the first time in four years.

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, celebrates after winning the tenth stage of the Tour de France cycling race with start in Aurillac and finish in Le Lioran, France, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead

Read full article: Pogačar powers to 3rd stage victory to demoralize rivals and extend Tour de France lead

Tadej Pogačar has won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, extending his overall lead.

FILE - Attorney Bruce Meyer, the current interim executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, speaks at a news conference in New York on March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse

Read full article: Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse

The head of baseball's players' union criticized management for its salary cap campaign.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 14: Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (26) pushes through the defensive line in the fourth quarter during the NFL game between the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans on December 14, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Texans third running back Jawhar Jordan ‘playing faster than last year’

Read full article: Texans third running back Jawhar Jordan ‘playing faster than last year’

Texans running back Jawhar Jordan playing 'faster'

FILE -Tributes are laid at the memorial of the Hillsborough disaster outside Anfield before the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, England, April. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Clint Hughes, File)

British lawmakers approve Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

Read full article: British lawmakers approve Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

British lawmakers have approved a law aimed at preventing police and officials from covering up errors and wrongdoing.

Utah Jazz's Trey Alexander shoots against LA Clippers' Kobe Sanders, left, and LA Clippers' Sean Pedulla during the second half of an NBA Summer League basketball game Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game

Read full article: Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker embraces Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber after Walker won the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Read full article: Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker silenced Philadelphia’s boo birds by homering on his last six swings, chasing down Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the final round and becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly speaks with members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Don Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays

Read full article: Don Mattingly has a weird role at this All-Star Game, coaching against his former Blue Jays

Don Mattingly felt a tinge of awkwardness when he was offered the chance to serve as a coach under Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the All-Star Game.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper speaks with members of the media during the MLB baseball All-Star Week, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Read full article: Bryce Harper says FanDuel used his Cameo video as VIP reward without consent in a gambler’s case

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had “no right” to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.

Conor McGregor, right, jumps into the air for a kick as he fights Max Holloway in a welterweight fight at the UFC 329 mixed martial arts event Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Read full article: McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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How Texans envision ‘inside and outside’ role for defensive lineman Logan Hall: ‘Sky’s the limit’

Read full article: How Texans envision ‘inside and outside’ role for defensive lineman Logan Hall: ‘Sky’s the limit’

Texans defensive tackle, UH alum Logan Hall adds versatility to top defense