Caritas of Austin serves hundreds of meals to homeless community
The FOX 7 Austin team spent the day volunteering at Caritas of Austin, serving free meals to hundreds in need. As we learned, it takes a lot of help behind the scenes to keep the community kitchen running.
The FOX 7 Austin team spent the day volunteering at Caritas of Austin, serving free meals to hundreds in need. As we learned, it takes a lot of help behind the scenes to keep the community kitchen running.
America 250: Winners of American Heroes Student Art Contest honored at ceremony in Washington, DC
The winners of the Freedom 250 and National Endowment for the Humanities National American Heroes Student Art Contest were honored during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on July 8.
The winners of the Freedom 250 and National Endowment for the Humanities National American Heroes Student Art Contest were honored during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on July 8.
150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
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.
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.
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.
America’s Time Capsule: 56 states and territories contribute artifacts for 250th anniversary
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
America250 has unveiled the contents of America’s Time Capsule, which features letters, artifacts, and objects from across the country to help tell the story of the United States at its 250th anniversary.
July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Times Square ball to drop 8 times in New York City: Timeline, other details
Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC.
Eight Times Square ball drops to commemorate America's 250th birthday will take place into Saturday morning. Here's how many times the ball will drop in NYC.
5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
America 250: Revolutionary War cannons in Savannah
A museum in Georgia's oldest city has welcomed 17 Revolutionary War-era cannons along with several other artifacts from that time. FOX's Amy Galo has the details.
A museum in Georgia's oldest city has welcomed 17 Revolutionary War-era cannons along with several other artifacts from that time. FOX's Amy Galo has the details.
America 250: FOX's local nonprofit campaign
FOX Corporation is helping celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back. Each FOX station has selected an organization to receive a grant and FOX 7 Austin is partnering with Caritas of Austin. Jo Kathryn Quinn, President/CEO of Caritas of Austin, talks about the organization's mission.
FOX Corporation is helping celebrate America's 250th anniversary by giving back. Each FOX station has selected an organization to receive a grant and FOX 7 Austin is partnering with Caritas of Austin. Jo Kathryn Quinn, President/CEO of Caritas of Austin, talks about the organization's mission.
New research on American divides & common bond
The differences Americans may have could be traced by to the nation's earliest colonial settlements and yet one document, the Declaration of Independence, continues to serve as a common bond. Director of Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University's Pell Center Colin Woodard has the details.
The differences Americans may have could be traced by to the nation's earliest colonial settlements and yet one document, the Declaration of Independence, continues to serve as a common bond. Director of Nationhood Lab at Salve Regina University's Pell Center Colin Woodard has the details.
America 250: Liberty Bell's original purpose
No one alive today has ever heard the Liberty Bell ring with its original clapper but everyone knows it is an extraordinary symbol of liberty and justice with generations championing countless causes over the past 250 years. FOX's Pete Cuddihy explains.
No one alive today has ever heard the Liberty Bell ring with its original clapper but everyone knows it is an extraordinary symbol of liberty and justice with generations championing countless causes over the past 250 years. FOX's Pete Cuddihy explains.
America 250: National Parks offering free admission for 4th of July weekend
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
Northwest Hills Lawn Chair Brigade
Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.
Every Fourth of July, a group of ladies in Northwest Hills called the Lawn Chair Brigade walks in the neighborhood parade, performing with their lawn chairs.
America 250: Betsy Ross & the founding of U.S. flag
FOX's Pete Cuddihy has a look at one of the nation's most recognizable symbols and the story of the woman widely credited for making the first one.
FOX's Pete Cuddihy has a look at one of the nation's most recognizable symbols and the story of the woman widely credited for making the first one.
Texas's role in formation of America
The Texas State Library and Archives is highlighting the Texans who played a role in our country's history. Assistant State Librarian Tim Gleisner has details.
The Texas State Library and Archives is highlighting the Texans who played a role in our country's history. Assistant State Librarian Tim Gleisner has details.
Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.