Baby's hearing damaged after fireworks were reportedly shot into a Gilbert home

A mother says her baby's hearing has been damaged on one side after aerial fireworks were reportedly shot into their home and landed in their bedroom. The baby was sleeping with his parents to be comforted from loud noises.

Austin-area fire departments respond to 133 fires in last 24 hours

Austin fire and Travis County fire departments responded to 133 fires in the past 24 hours. Officials believe most of the fires were firework related.

Highland Park parade shooting: Gunman wore women's clothing during attack, police say

Law enforcement officials revealed more details Tuesday about the suspected gunman in the Highland Park parade shooting that left seven people dead and over 30 others wounded.

Thousands brave heat for Austin Symphony concert, fireworks

The HEB Austin Symphony July 4th Concert got under way around 8:30 p.m. Monday. That crowd anxiously awaited the "Mile-High Fireworks", which kicked off around 9:30 p.m., featuring a bit of a twist this year.

Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating robbery at fireworks stand

Two people tried to rob the Big Tex Fireworks stand around 2 a.m. this morning. The person who was working the fireworks stand fired at the two suspects.

6 dead, 30 wounded in shooting at Chicago-area July 4 parade in Highland Park

A gunman on a rooftop opened fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, killing at least six people, wounding at least 30 and sending hundreds of marchers, parents with strollers and children on bicycles fleeing in terror.

From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed

From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.

H-E-B to send 500 care packages to active-duty service members

H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks being held at Q2 Stadium

The event will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Brothers Osborne, Midland, Charley Crockett, Allison Russell, Particle Kid, Steve Earle & the Dukes, and Asleep at the Wheel.

Celebrate 4th of July in Round Rock with parade, festival, carnival, music and fireworks

The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. Residents are advised to arrive early to find the best seat. Those who can't make it in person can watch a live stream of the parade on FOX 7 Austin.

The secret to winning the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest could be the weather

The world-famous contest will grip the eyes and stomachs of spectators on July 4th, but some insiders say Mother Nature might hold the keys as to who ranks supreme.