Fireworks safety more important than ever due to hot, dry conditions in Central Texas
Lake Travis Fire Rescue wants to remind Texans that although fireworks are fun, they can be dangerous. People are injured and property is damaged every year due fireworks.
Fireworks banned in Taylor under zero tolerance city ordinance
City Ordinance 98-19, which has been in effect since 1998, states it is illegal to possess, use, or sell fireworks inside Taylor city limits.
Some 4th of July fireworks being replaced with drones due to fire concerns
With the increased fire danger throughout many areas of the Southwest, cities are looking to alternatives for their Fourth of July shows.
Certain aerial fireworks won’t be sold in Williamson County due to dangerous fire conditions
Due to the drought conditions and current burn ban in effect in Williamson County, aerial fireworks will not be sold.
Austin Parks offering free weekend shuttle to Zilker Park from One Texas Center
The program will start on Saturday, June 25 and run until Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.
For the Fourth of July, Target expands its military discount
Target is offering a 10% discount to veterans and active-duty service members for Independence Day.
Bob Saget's daughter shares Father's Day tribute to late actor: 'He wore his heart'
Lara Saget, one of Bob Saget’s three daughters, said her late father "wasn’t just my dad, he was my best friend. He wore his heart. He didn’t hide it."
Juneteenth federal holiday: What’s open and closed on Monday
This is the first year Juneteenth is being widely recognized as a federal holiday, which means many offices and businesses will be closed.
U.S. could take action against airlines over major flight disruptions, Buttigieg says
Airlines are scrambling to hire pilots and other workers to replace employees whom they encouraged to quit after the pandemic hit.
Juneteenth: The significance of the holiday and why it's celebrated and commemorated
“The holiday is important to reflect on freedom and reflect on who we are as a nation and who we want to be as a nation,” a museum curator explains.
Juneteenth celebrations held in East Austin aim to bring people together
Juneteenth Central Texas is holding a celebration for the newly federally recognized holiday. The goal of the East Austin event is to bring people together.
San Marcos holding fireworks show, children's costume contest for July 4
A fireworks show and patriotic children's costume contest is being put on by the City of San Marcos on July 4.
Father's Day 2022: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from dad
For Father’s Day 2022, let us honor the bonds we share with our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.
Bastrop to hold 31st annual Patriotic Festival
The celebration kicks off at 8 a.m. July 2 with the Run, White & Blue 5K through the streets of Bastrop, with the festival following at noon in Fisherman's Park.
ACC to close campuses, hold events for Juneteenth
On Friday, June 17, all ACC campus sites will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, the first year the college will be formally observing the holiday by closing.
Father's Day gift ideas, activities from Austin-area local businesses
Father's Day is June 19 and can show your appreciation to that special person in your life and help support local businesses.
Hundreds gather in East Austin for annual Black History Bike Ride
Even though Sunday was one of the hottest days of the week, that did not stop hundreds of cyclists from embarking on the Black History Bike Ride.
Llano Rock'n Riverfest cancelled due to drought, record heat
Festival organizers say there will still be fireworks on July 4, and they are hoping for a wetter spring in 2023.
Texas Game Wardens issue fewer citations during Memorial Day weekend
Texas Parks & Wildlife says the decrease is due to increased boating safety awareness and patrols by game wardens and other marine safety officers.
National Donut Day 2022: Where to find donut deals
National Donut Day is Friday, June 3 — and stores are handing out free or discounted donuts right and left.