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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Data: Texas Hill Country flood survivors still struggling in recovery 1 year later
One year after the Hill Country floods left more than a hundred people dead across Central Texas, new data finds that many who survived the disaster are still struggling financially and mentally on the road to recovery.
The holiday weekend provides plenty of heat
Happy Independence Day (and Happy 250th USA!) To celebrate, Mother Nature has given you the gift of heat and just a few clouds for the afternoon. - Freddy Vela
City of Austin covers iconic murals, sparking backlash over cultural loss
Austin is losing several well-known street murals after the Texas Department of Transportation ordered the city to cover them, saying they violate state guideli
New Braunfels police investigate vandalism at Comal Co. Democratic Party headquarters
The Comal County Democratic Party headquarters was vandalized sometime between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, when a vehicle was allegedly driven throug
Volunteer K-9 teams continue to aid in Central Texas disaster response
Texas Search and Rescue is a nonprofit, volunteer-based first responder organization that supports emergency response efforts across the state, including through its specialized K-9 unit.
Austin leaders call for stronger environmental protections in proposed Dog's Head development
As plans move forward for the proposed Dog's Head development in southeast Austin, several city leaders are calling for stronger environmental protections and more affordable housing before the project advances.
1 dead in early morning crash in Manor
Around 4:37 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of US 290 and Old Kimbro Rd just east of Manor.
One dead, another injured after overnight crash in Manor
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Old Kimbro Road early Friday, according to the
FDA allows Zyn pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful to human health than cigarettes, the agency said Tuesday.
One Year Later: Photojournalists tell their story of covering the Hill Country Floods
One year after the Hill Country flood disaster, recovery progress is clear but far from finished. News 4 San Antonio’s Darian Trotter revisits the day through photojournalists’ hours of video.
Parents panic after Uber takes autistic child alone to JFK
A New York couple is both upset and relieved after their 11-year-old son with autism somehow managed to book an Uber early in the morning and get dropped off alone at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Photos: Dr. Seuss' iconic San Diego home sells for $9 million
Dr. Seuss' longtime Southern California home, where he wrote many of his literary works, has sold for $9 million to the owners of a local bookstore.
Boy dies from rabies after waking up to bat on his face
According to a journal report, the unnamed boy died several weeks after the bat landed on his face while on vacation in Ontario.
Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
$3.7M worth of cocaine seized from cucumber truck at Texas border, according to CBP
CBP officers in South Texas seized over $3.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside a commercial shipment of cucumbers, triggering a federal criminal investigation.
Watch: Horse dragged by truck, found dead in Las Vegas neighborhood
Neighbors said the horse appeared to be scared, struggling to stand upright as it was being dragged by the truck.
New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."
Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.
Celebrate the 4th at Star Spangled Fest in Austin
Auditorium Shores and the Long Center will be hosting the annual Austin Symphony Orchestra's 49th July 4th concert with the City of Austin.
How one family turned the July 4 San Angelo flood tragedy into a celebration of life
More than a foot of rain inundated the northeast side of San Angelo one year ago, claiming the life of Tanya Burwick.
July 4th: Austin celebration preview, safety tips
The City of Austin is preparing for its "Star-Spangled Fest" Fourth of July celebration.
Liz Carpenter Splash Pad closed until further notice for repairs
The Liz Carpenter Splash Pad located at 201 Dawson Rd is closed to repair after the splash pad pump room flooded.
Round Rock hospital celebrates first July 4th with 'tiniest Texans'
It may be America's 250th birthday this weekend, but some Round Rock families are celebrating something even more special.
Austin police officer pleads guilty to speeding after crash that injured two
An Austin Police Department officer pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of speeding stemming from a January 2025 collision that injured two people, the Travis
Man given deferred adjudication in connection with fatal 2020 shooting
A man was given deferred adjudication in June 2026 after being accused of shooting and killing a woman in May 2020.
US Marshals task force arrests suspect in April NW Austin homicide
A man wanted in connection with an April homicide in northwest Austin was arrested Thursday after barricading himself inside an apartment in Manor, U.S. Marshal
San Antonio’s Alamo reopens restored Paseo del Alamo walkway
The Alamo has officially reopened its beautifully restored Paseo del Alamo, a major milestone in a $700M redevelopment project that seamlessly connects the historic site to the San Antonio River Walk!
Nearly a year after July 4 Hill Country floods, river and families show recovery signs
Nearly a year after floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, recovery efforts along the Guadalupe River are showing signs of progress ev
Gov. Abbott calls for banning data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
On the campaign trail earlier this week, Gov. Greg Abbott called for Texas to block new data centers from being developed in rural neighborhoods. The idea would build upon other reforms he proposed last month while running for a record fourth term in office.
Star-Spangled Fest continues final preparations with drone show, other new features in mix
As crews raised an American flag behind the stage at Auditorium Shores, final preparations were underway for Austin’s 49th annual Star-Spangled Fest and the Aus
Travel Forecast: Scorching Fourth of July ahead
Temperatures will be seasonably hot in Texas, well-above normal in parts of the U.S. East Coast & Midwest, and stormy in the Plains and Mid-Atlantic.
Disability rights advocates rally at Texas Capitol to protest state's role in lawsuit
Disability rights advocates gathered on the south steps of the Texas Capitol on Friday to demand Texas withdraw from Texas v. Kennedy, a lawsuit opponents say a
Hot Fourth of July, scattered rain chances next week
The Fourth of July will be seasonably hot, with high temperatures climbing to the mid-to-upper 90s. Heat indices will make it feel over 100° during the afternoon hours. — Meteorologist Tommy House
UT Austin professor developing low-tech flood alarm after deadly 2025 Hill Country floods
A year after floods killed over 130 people in Central Texas, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, a University of Texas at Austin hydrology profe
Texas Bullion Depository announces 2026 Lone Star Gold and Silver Series
Texas is making history by launching the first-ever state-authorized precious metals program, featuring commemorative "Lone Star" gold and silver coins available this July!
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.