4th of july

Sparklers, Roman candles, rockets, artillery shells and more are now being sold for 4th of July celebrations across the state of Texas.

Two Boston police officers showcase their amazing chops for Independence Day.

I asked my neighbor Chuck what he had planned for the 4th of July, and he said, "I don't know, but my wife wants a hot dog." Of course, she does! A hot dog craving comes right along with every road trip we'll take this week and every firework we'll see. And there's a reason behind it.

Dogs just don't understand Independence Day. We know the loud booms and bangs are to show how much we love our freedom, but dogs must think the world is caving in and they're about to get some shrapnel right in the hiney. We've got some ways to help calm the doggie jitters.

This happened in Tyler. Maybe you saw it? Lol I know, I know. You can get these anywhere and they're not even new, but I had to share because it made me laugh. OK, I'm done being immature for the rest of this hour. Here are some other Tyler, Texas fireworks y'all posted on Instagram...

With 4th of July only days away, chances are you or someone you know bought a big 'ol bag of fireworks.

With an increase in terror activity all over the world, the Texas Department of Public Safety has an important message for all Texans.

Fireworks are just as much part of the July 4th celebration is as hot dogs, potato salad and a day at the pool!

East Texans will be celebrating the birth of our nation July 4th with cookouts, pool parties, friends, family and fireworks! There will be plenty of events around East Texas to keep families entertained for hours, from live music to fireworks, it's all here in beautiful East Texas!

It's been a year since Jason Pierre-Paul of the New York Giants injured his hand in a gruesome fireworks accident, and he's been doing quite a few interviews lately about he dangers of fireworks.  Have you seen the pics?  They look like something out of the movies. Don't eat first. Visits to ERs in East Texas will be up this week because of fireworks-related injuries, but you can protect yourself.

Patriotic songs can take many forms in the hands of our classic rock heroes.

You haven't truly experienced 4th of July fireworks until you've experienced them from the viewpoint of a drone flying dead center through all of the explosive action.