Setting off fireworks is illegal in many Texas cities, including Houston, which officials say is meant to protect people from potentially serious injuries during holiday celebrations like the Fourth of July. Here's what to know about the laws surrounding ...

It's not the Fourth of July without fireworks. Here are some places around greater Houston where you can see the skies burst with color on Friday. Festivities begin at 4pm at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou. The event will feature performances by ...

HOUSTON — Fireworks, festivals and parades return in full force this July 4th with events planned across the Greater Houston area. The celebrations of America's independence will include everything from traditional parades to festivals -- large and small ...

A. Fireworks are never legal, they are illegal to buy, sell or use. A. There are inspectors from the fire marshal's office who patrol the city 10 days before the Fourth of July and 10 days before New Year's Eve to remind people of the laws and to answer ...

Houston is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks shows, festivals and family-friendly events. From neighborhood gatherings to large-scale celebrations with live music and food, there are plenty of ways to mark Independence Day.

HOUSTON — Each 4th of July, people across the country come together in the name of freedom, food, and, of course, fireworks. In many cases, in Texas, the fireworks are shot off illegally. The City of Houston wants residents and visitors to know what ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Sales for fireworks have begun and some retailers are offering ways to stay safe as you celebrate safely. Watch the video above for an interview with Top Dog Fireworks on how to safely handle fireworks this holiday season Fireworks Safety ...