{"id":357411,"date":"2026-07-01T15:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/357411\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:57:10","slug":"celebrate-americas-250th-with-houston-lifes-special-fourth-of-july-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/357411\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate America\u2019s 250th with Houston Life\u2019s special Fourth of July Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Houston \u2013 America is celebrating a historic milestone as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, and Houston Life is taking viewers on a patriotic journey through the people, places, and stories that helped shape the United States. In this special Fourth of July edition, we featured interviews, fascinating history, and family-friendly destinations that bring the nation\u2019s past to life.<\/p>\n

First, go inside Houston Christian University<\/a>\u2019s remarkable full-scale replica of Independence Hall<\/a>, where visitors can experience the room where the Declaration of Independence was debated and signed. <\/p>\n

Liberty Bell replica with Dr. Chris Hammons of HCU and Houston Life’s Derrick Shore (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Meet the rescued bald eagles at the Houston Zoo<\/a> and learn the surprising history behind one of America\u2019s most recognizable symbols. <\/p>\n

Sally the bald eagle, Houston Zoo (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Plus, discover the inspiring story of Bernardo de G\u00e1lvez<\/a>, the Spanish military leader whose contributions to the American Revolution helped change the course of history.<\/p>\n

the remarkable story of Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de G\u00e1lvez and his connection to Texas. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

The celebration continues with a preview of Baytown\u2019s Fourth of July festivities<\/a>, an interview with actor Alfonso Ribeiro ahead of PBS\u2019s annual A Capitol Fourth celebration<\/a>, and a sweet stop with Blue Bell Creameries<\/a> as the iconic Texas brand marks America\u2019s 250th birthday with the return of a patriotic fan-favorite flavor.<\/p>\n

Baytown’s Fourth of July festivities (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Lauren Kelly sits down with actor Alfonso Ribeiro to preview PBS’s annual A Capitol Fourth celebration (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Red, White and Blue Bell ice cream flavor in honor of America’s 250th anniversary (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a celebration of history, community, and American pride you won\u2019t want to miss today at 1 p.m. live on Houston Life<\/a> <\/p>\n

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