Over 800 Pounds Of Fireworks Confiscated In Dallas During July 4th Weekend
Over 800 pounds of fireworks were confiscated in Dallas over the Fourth of July weekend, Dallas Fire-Rescue said Sunday.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
