Company will pay someone $1,300 to watch 13 horror movies
If you love watching horror movies and making money, this may be the opportunity for you.
North Texas health officials remind those traveling for Labor Day to take COVID-19 precautions
Whether holiday plans involve air travel or a road trip, people - both vaccinated and unvaccinated - are strongly urged to take precautions.
International Left-Handers Day: Facts about lefties you may not have known
Happy International Left-Handers Day! Nearly 10% of the world’s population is left-handed.
Fort Worth grandmother who pushed to make Juneteenth a federal holiday reads to students
The grandmother of Juneteenth -- Ms. Opal Lee -- made a special appearance for some students in North Texas.
Video shows Haslet Walmart shoppers breaking out in national anthem over July Fourth weekend
The unexpected moment at the Walmart in Haslet was captured Saturday afternoon by Cody Schrage. He says he was waiting for his wife near self-checkout when all of a sudden he heard the Start-Spangled Banner.
North Texans were out in force celebrating Independence Day with in-person events
The Independence Day celebrations continued Monday, and the celebrations were a stark contrast to last year.
Arlington holds its annual Independence Day parade
There was more Fourth of July weekend fun happening in Arlington Monday morning, as the city of almost 400,000 hosted its Independence Day parade.
Fort Worth’s Fourth lights up the sky with fireworks for Independence Day
Fort Worth is prepared to celebrate the Fourth of July with festivities and a fireworks show Sunday night.
Fireworks unintentionally explode on Ocean City beach before planned celebration
An Independence Day celebration didn't go as planned Sunday after a batch of fireworks unintentionally discharged on a beach in Ocean City, Maryland.
Joey Chestnut, Michelle Lesco win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
Addison Kaboom Town returns with in-person event, fireworks show
Addison’s Kaboom Town once again had a large crowd as they returned to an in-person event and fireworks show.
Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
McKinney veteran receives newly-built, mortgage-free home in July Fourth celebration
A debt of gratitude is being paid to a medically disabled veteran from wounds in the war. The veteran from McKinney will soon have a new house to call home.
Many North Texas 4th of July celebrations returning to in-person events, fireworks shows
Freedom from many COVID-19 restrictions will mean big crowds at local Fourth of July events.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Addison Kaboom Town returns with in-person fireworks show Saturday
One of the country's biggest and best Fourth of July fireworks shows returns after going virtual last year.
Dallas PD launches public safety task force ahead of July 4th weekend
In addition to answering calls about fireworks and gunshots, the Dallas police chief says officers will be enforcing the violent crime reduction plan. They'll also be on the lookout for aggressive drivers in light of recent road rage incidents.
July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays
We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth. But national holidays, even for the country's founding, didn't start until the United States was nearly 100 years old.
Arlington launches website for firework complaints ahead of July Fourth weekend
Setting off fireworks within city limits is illegal in Arlington. Yet, the city still receives an average of 1,000 calls a day during the Fourth of July weekend, tying up emergency phone lines. This year, they’re hoping their new website cuts that number down dramatically.
2021 Fourth of July Fireworks & Events in North Texas
Several Fourth of July festivals, fireworks shows and parades are returning for 2021 after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. Here’s a list of events happening in North Texas celebrating Independence Day.