Fourth of July events and fireworks shows in North Texas
Need some plans for the Fourth of July weekend? We've got you covered!
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Need some plans for the Fourth of July weekend? We've got you covered!
The stock market and government buildings will be closed on Independence Day while major retailers plan to stay open.
We're tracking a few storms as we continue moving through your Fourth of July Holiday, but we're not expecting a washout.
Here's what you can expect for the Fourth of July celebrations.
AAA Texas expects 3.2 million Texans will drive to their destinations, an increase of 3% from last year and 8% higher than 2019.
The Department of Transportation is considering new rules that would hold airlines accountable for their flight schedules and make them better compensate passengers.
The best chances for rain will be south of I-20, but most of the area will probably stay dry.
NTTA drivers, who spend their days helping drivers in need, said blowouts are already happening thanks to the heat and low tire pressure.
Retailers said they are trying to hold prices down, and selling some items below cost to keep customers coming, but have seen their own costs more than double in some cases.
The strategy adds to a public messaging campaign that will double its volume starting Friday, as the city faces some of the driest conditions it's had on July 4 in about a decade.
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
Hospital administrators in North Texas will be watching to see if COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike again after Monday, which is more than two weeks after the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Fort Worth Police tweeted at 7:20 p.m. Monday, "Miranda has just been located safely & our investigation is continuing. Thank you for sharing."
A 6-inch mortar exploded inside its launching tube, resulting in a chain reaction of other nearby mortars exploding as well.
Over 800 pounds of fireworks were confiscated in Dallas over the Fourth of July weekend, Dallas Fire-Rescue said Sunday.
Plano's Fourth of July fireworks show was cut short on Saturday after a malfunction caused two separate grass fires.
On the Fourth of July, Texas reported its highest daily increase of coronavirus cases with 8,258.
"If I didn't have my mask on, you could see the big smile on my face right now," said John Palmer, owner of Palmer Fireworks in Dallas County.
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"They really pulled out all the stops for this show," said David Rauff with Pyrotecnico.
"Most families are going to travel by car for the simple fact that they have more control over that social distancing aspect by doing so on the road."
"I think as a courtesy and being responsible and respectful of our our friends and family and those folks around us, it's a small inconvenience," he said.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is warning residents that using fireworks is illegal in the city, following an accident last July 4 that killed a teenager.
While many North Texas cities have cancelled their Independence Day fireworks celebrations, others are still set to go.
One Texas bar owner who is fighting the governor's shutdown order says she is opening this July 4 weekend and will not make masks or social distancing mandatory.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
North Texas Iranian Americans say they worry every minute about family members caught in the violence.
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Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
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Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
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In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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