fourth of july

Uncover the mysteries of old wives' tales and family superstitions. Learn about the traditions that have stood the test of time!

The Fourth of July means celebrating America and it doesn't get more American than stuffing your face with as many hot dogs as possible. Good news for Texas, we got the best doing it in our state.

Lazer Kittyz?

Victoria County has issued a disaster declaration due to extreme drought conditions now through the July 4th holiday and that means fireworks are prohibited.

Take a look at the most American floats you can get online right now, and have yourself a patriotic Fourth of July this weekend.

While city beaches will remain open, Cameron County officials have decided to close the county beaches on South Padre Island to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

All city of Victoria non-emergency offices will close Friday for Independence Day.

What's more American than fireworks on the Fourth of July? I'm talking about the ones we can buy at our local fireworks stands. Just ask Joe Dirt, he'll tell ya.

While you're enjoying the 4th of July holiday weekend, law enforcement agencies will be out in force keeping the roads safe by cracking down on drunk drivers and other traffic violations.The Texas Department of Public Safety will join forces with other agencies looking out for speeders, seat belt violations, and other infractions...

Maybe you live someplace where fireworks are illegal. Maybe secretly every time you hear some go off you are momentarily terrified that somebody on a neighboring block has just been shot to death. Maybe both (Brooklyn, rep!).

Fireworks may have originally been a product of China, but there is nothing more American than setting these babies on fire for July 4th. Alcohol also happens to be a big part of our Independence Day traditions, and when booze is combined with firecrackers things can get pretty messy.

The sun is out, your friends are over and the kids are splashing around in the pool. Ah yes, it’s summertime, and you’re just dying to break out your grill or smoker and throw an amazing barbeque party in your backyard, at the beach, or wherever you happen to be.