Fourth Of July

The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.

The shortage is like if H-E-B ran out of milk, bread and toilet paper (if you could imagine). And while firecrackers are not nearly as essential as groceries, they are subject to the same supply-chain disruptions that have plagued other businesses.

Varios espectáculos pirotécnicos fueron suspendidos en 2020 a causa de la pandemia, pero este año, gracias a los avances de la campaña de vacunación, muchos de estos eventos han vuelto.

While some festivities were called off in 2020, many events in and around Austin are back on this year — thanks to vaccinations.

After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others warn customers their stock might be gone before July Fourth.

Read this story in English. La Ciudad de Austin ha decretado el cierre de todos los parques y centros recreacionales durante el fin de semana del Cuatro…

Lee esta historia en español. The City of Austin is closing all parks and recreational facilities over the Fourth of July weekend to try to prevent the…

The H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th concert and fireworks event at Auditorium Shores has been canceled this year over COVID-19 concerns, the Austin…

Washington observers wondered whether the president would take the highly publicized remarks into politics, but instead he highlighted the military and implored Americans to "stay true to our cause."

Hundreds of people crowded the Texas Capitol on the Fourth of July to protest the detention of migrants at border camps. Local activists and…