Today, we lost our irreplaceable retriever, Pancake, the First Puppy of Texas. Cecilia and I are so grateful for the 11 years that Pancake brought joy and affection to our family and to guests of the ...

Editor’s note: The above video is from a story that was published by KXAN in February 2015. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Governor of Texas shared some sad news Wednesday evening. In a post on X, Gov. Greg ...

A relaxing look at Stella’s mealtime routine featuring the sounds and process of preparing dog food. The content highlights pet care, daily habits, and the special bond between owners and their dogs. ...

When the founders of the United States signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776, could they have pictured it would have resulted in this? Some may celebrate July 4 with patriotism, fireworks and ...

One of the Fourth of July mainstays returns to Coney Island in New York City on Saturday as Joey Chestnut looks to defend his title at the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Among the ...

Let's be frank: there's nothing more American than the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, held every year on July 4 in Coney Island, Brooklyn. This year, 18-time hot dog-chomping ...

Ready to return to one of the uniquely American annual events? The 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is set to kick off another Fourth of July celebration at Coney Island this year. Familiar faces ...

Alexa Herrera is a digital producer with the CBS News New York web team. She previously worked with WUFT and WTSP in Florida as a digital producer. She's a Long Island native. With the coveted Mustard ...

The average adult consumes between 1,500 and 3,000 calories during a typical day. Joey Chestnut consumes about 20,000 during the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. In 10 minutes. That generally ...

The winner was a chef’s take on a regional favorite, piled high with bold toppings and packed with big flavor. We tested six loaded hot dog recipes from famous chefs and food writers to see which ...

If s’mores are the dessert of the summer, then hot dogs are the main course. But you’re likely to be inundated with endless options at the grocery store, and the brand you choose can make all the ...

Hot dogs are as American as apple pie and baseball. And millions of dogs, brats, red hots and sausages of all stripes will hit grills around the United States this weekend as the country celebrates ...