Highlights July 1 to July 7

Monday, July 1st

Journey to the Lone Star State to learn more about historical items like an 1864 Civil War statue hilt presentation sword, a 1936 Joe Fortenberry Olympic gold medal, and James Madison's personal seal, ca.1828. Which item is worth $100,000-$175,000? Antiques Roadshow Fort Worth, Hour 3 at 7:00 pm.

Love is in the air as the home cooks share their favorite comfort foods remedies and the special dishes they serve to warm their loved ones' hearts. Great American Recipe A Spoonful of Love at 8:00 pm.

In "Hummingbirds," Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story,transforming their hometown on the Texas border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic self-portrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance. Grand Prize, 2023 Berlinale Generation. "Hummingbirds" is accompanied by a short film, "A Film is a Goodbye That Never Ends." POV Hummingbirds at 9:00 pm.

Tuesday, July 2nd

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Julia Roberts and Edward Norton discover their hidden connections to history and each other. Finding Your Roots Hidden Kin at 7:00 pm.

Disco seemed untouchable by the end of the 1970s, but an incited violent backlash led to its demise. Dive into disco's underground return, where it laid the foundations for all future electronic dance music. Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution Stayin’ Alive at 8:00. pm

Wednesday, July 3rd

With our warming planet altering our oceans, an extraordinary team of marine experts from Antarctica to Australia, and from Florida to New Zealand, dive into how science, nature, and tradition can prepare us for a fast-changing future. Dynamic Planet Water at 7:00 pm.

With our population growing, the demand for food is increasing, putting more pressure on our oceans to provide. California native Shailene Woodley joins a team of divers turning barren 'zombie' urchins into food. Hope in the Water Changing The Menu at 8:00 pm.

Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas? Nova Ice Age Footprints at 9:00 pm.

Thursday, July 4th

The 44th annual edition of A CAPITOL FOURTH, America's longest-running live national Independence Day TV tradition, returns from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Viewers are front and center for our country's biggest birthday party, featuring performances by top stars from pop, country, R&B, classical and Broadway with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Jack Everly, capped off with patriotic classics and a spectacular fireworks display over our nation's iconic skyline. Celebrate America's 248th birthday with a star-studded musical celebration, plus a special tribute to our military heroes and their families. A Capitol Fourth 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Friday, July 5th

Check out the vibrant contemporary murals that are bursting on the walls of Austin and energizing the city's urban architecture. Meet the artists who are transforming and beautifying spaces with their uplifting public art. Muraling Austin Big, Bright & Bold at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, July 6th

Enjoy a pair of up and coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album Different Kinds of Light. Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP Harmony House. Austin City Limits Jade Bird/Dayglow at 7:00 pm.

Sunday, July 7th

In Part 1 of this discussion, we heard ideas to decarbonize cement and steel. We'll conclude with a look at fertilizer, which has made modern agriculture possible, and petrochemicals and plastic, which go into nearly every product. Solutions could include switching from oil and natural gas to hydrogen and bioproducts, but the technologies are still in development, and currently expensive. Energy Switch How to Decarbonize Industry, Part 2 at 6:00 pm.

Out of prison, the Professor is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police. Detectives need the Professor's help to investigate a series of unexplained deaths before more people die. Professor T A Little Drop of Poison at 7:00 pm.

Alphy is invited to a party at a country manor, where he hopes to raise funds for the ailing church. The evening's frivolities are cut short when a body is found in the basement. Grantchester On Masterpiece at 8:00 pm.

After Rav's capture attempt takes an unexpected turn, past traumas resurface for Rachita. The team uses Martin's intel to track down a former friend of Frank's with a grudge to bear, just as Rachita suspects one of her team might be hiding something. D.I. Ray A Test of Wills at 9:00 pm.

A British child is abducted, requiring all Laura's diplomatic skills as she tries to support both parents during a media storm. The Sutherland case takes an alarming turn. The Diplomat at 10:00 pm.