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Fireworks are mostly illegal in North Texas, but here's where you can still shoot them
DALLAS — Odds are, it is illegal to possess or shoot off fireworks near your North Texas home and if you're caught lighting up a sparkler or firecracker, it could cost you. If you're looking for a sure way to avoid tickets and fines, you can always just attend one of the many events being held throughout North Texas.
Fireworks, heat and COVID-19: North Texas health experts' safety tips for the Fourth of July
Fourth of July celebrations on Thursday will lead into a fun-filled weekend for much of North Texas. Pyrotechnics remain a risky staple of Independence Day festivities, COVID-19 infections are on the rise and the sweltering Texas summer is in full swing — and local medical experts are sharing their tips on keeping safe this holiday.
Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Fourth of July is near, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show.There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out what's happening below.Fourth of July events in the DFW area on July 3City of Hurst Stars & Stripes - Hurst Community ParkGates open at 5 p.m.The annual Stars & Stripes event offers families live music, food trucks, a kids area and fireworks show. Free parking shuttles will be available as well. Find more information here.Red, White & Blue Featuring Coffey Anderson - The Stage at Grandscape8 p.m. to 11 p.m.Listen to some music before watching...
'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. So instead, Texas Health and Baylor Scott & White Health...
All American Festival and Fireworks
Road closures - Oak from Parish to Lamar will be closed beginning at 7 am on 7/3. Parish from Oak to Peabody will be closed during the event for pedestrian traffic. We have NINE free parking areas. Handicapped parking is available along Parish and at the Roanoke Rec. NO PARKING will be allowed on the west side of both Pine and Walnut from Byron Nelson to Hwy 170.
After Morris allegations, legislators vow expanded statutes of limitations
DALLAS – The Religion News Service reports that Robert Morris, former senior pastor of the prominent nondenominational Gateway Church headquartered in Southlake, Texas, resigned two weeks ago after Cindy Clemishire accused him of molesting her for four years, beginning when she was 12. The case has prompted calls for reforms not only in the church but at the state Capitol. “These actions demand public exposure, should never be tolerated, and any person who harms a child should and must be held accountable,” said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline, a Fort Worth Republican whose district neighbors Southlake, on Monday (July 1). “I will continue to speak the truth regardless of who it affects, and I will continue to advocate for legislation that protects children from abuse.” State Rep. Jeff Leach, a conservative Christian who chairs the powerful Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, told the political newsletter Quorum Report that he plans to hold hearings and consider all remedies, including changing statutes of limitation in such cases.
No more price hikes: Tarrant County child care centers react to new property tax relief
Felicia Davis had no choice but to raise prices at her child care facility. With inflation and the cost of living across Tarrant County on the rise, staff at Ready Set Jump Learning Center in east Fort Worth expected yearly wage increases. Ultimately, Davis did what was necessary to keep her employees happy. It’s difficult to find quality child care specialists, she said, and she needed her team to stay put.
Woman files civil suit against Denton County, accuses sheriff's office of forcing her to remove her hijab
DENTON COUNTY, Texas — A woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Denton County and three Denton County correctional officers after she was reportedly forced to remove her hijab after while booked into the county's jail. The suit, filed by Tanya Victoria, argues that Denton County, through Denton County...
City of Grapevine urging people to avoid the lake on the 4th, Fireworks Extravaganza relocated
GRAPEVINE — North Texans still looking to make plans for the Fourth of July should avoid Grapevine Lake. That's the message city officials are spreading ahead of the holiday."This is just a dangerous place," said Mona Quintanilla with the City of Grapevine. "We don't advise people to come out and swim or do anything as such."The water is more than 15 feet above normal right now, after heavy rains in May and early June. Multiple lakefront parks and boat ramps remain closed."We passed by some light posts and some gazebos, you could just see the roofs of them," said Dan...
West Fort Worth’s Como neighborhood celebrates ‘one community one love’ ahead of July 4
Pat Spence’s roots run deep in Como, the historically Black west Fort Worth neighborhood. She moved to the area from California in 1982 and raised her kids in the neighborhood. Now, her grandkids go to school in Como. “We all come together as a family. Anytime there’s someone in...
Fort Worth's Butler Place and Historic School Granted Landmark Status to Preserve Black Heritage
Fort Worth's efforts to preserve its past are taking a concrete form, with two buildings within the Butler Place public housing community and an adjacent school earning historic designations. In decisions aimed at acknowledging and safeguarding the city's African American heritage, these structures will now enjoy the protections and opportunities that come with being marked as Historic and Cultural Landmarks.
Must See Shows in July
We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Fort Worth. You won’t have to travel far to enjoy North Texas’ largest Fourth of July fireworks show. Fort Worth’s Fourth, held along the banks of the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion, promises festive food, live music and kid-friendly activities. Local cover band Poo Live Crew takes the main stage at 6 p.m. followed by country music tribute band Chattahoochee.
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