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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fireworks shortage could dim Fourth of July celebrations nationwide
Ohio-based Phantom Fireworks is urging consumers to buy their fireworks sooner rather than later.
Ohio-based Phantom Fireworks is urging consumers to buy their fireworks sooner rather than later.
Klyde Warren Park hosts Independence Day event Saturday, along with fireworks
North Texas will see one of the first major fireworks shows Saturday evening out at Klyde Warren Park.
North Texas will see one of the first major fireworks shows Saturday evening out at Klyde Warren Park.
Free tickets for Addison Kaboom Town available starting Monday
Free tickets to get into Addison Circle Park for Kaboom Town are expected to go quickly once they are available at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Free tickets to get into Addison Circle Park for Kaboom Town are expected to go quickly once they are available at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.