Plano Fireworks Show Malfunction Sparks Grass Fires
Plano's Fourth of July fireworks show was cut short on Saturday after a malfunction caused two separate grass fires.
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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.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
"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.
It's one of the largest fireworks shows in Texas and officials announced Wednesday that this year's Addison Kaboom Town! celebration will go on as planned.
Governor Greg Abbott has given the go-ahead for large outdoor gatherings to occur as long as certain safety measures are taken.
It's a food athletics competition like no other and a Texan will be among those bellying up to the table.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
It's 4th of July weekend which means BBQ's and cookouts. Here are the best games to play with friends and family.
Realizing that streets and highways will be busy on July 4th, new data was collected to determine which U.S. cities had the riskiest driving behaviors -- and an area in North Texas is in the Top 10.
A family in Texas had four reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. That's when Linda and Thomas Agi welcomed home their newborn quadruplets.
Americans are marking Independence Day with parades, fireworks and, for some, a renewed sense of pride in their 242-year-old nation.
Texas troopers have increased traffic enforcement through Wednesday to help keep all travelers safe during the July Fourth holiday period.
The doors open this afternoon for the most award-winning show in the state of Texas -- Addison Kaboom Town!
More than a century after his death, Frederick Douglass and July 4 remain profoundly intertwined.
The city said in a news release, the park does not have capacity for the large crowds that typically turn out for the holiday.
Some 3.4 million Texans are expected to travel by car this Independence Day holiday and thousands of them will find themselves in need of roadside assistance.
Record-setting eaters are gearing up to gobble at the renowned Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest in New York.
There are many Fourth of July celebrations happening in North Texas over the long holiday weekend.
The department said it believes two groups of people met at Watson Park, and at some point, gunfire erupted.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
The department said it believes two groups of people met at Watson Park, and at some point, gunfire erupted.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
The decision comes after both prosecutors and Anthony's new defense team revealed more details in a tense two-day hearing.
Klay Thompson has signed with the Miami Heat, finalizing a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
Fairview police said several high-end personal items of Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb were missing from the home.
The Buffalo Bills expressed their condolences to defensive tackle Ed Oliver on the death of his 2-year-old son.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
