Independence Day

Celebrate your Independence Day this July 4, 2012

Cleaning Up After July Fourth

An estimated 24,500 visited Lynn Creek Park for the Fourth of July, leaving behind barbecue grills, sandals and other trash.

Thieves Make Off With $25K in Fireworks

Aledo Police are still looking for thieves who made off with $25,000 in fireworks.

Fort Worth Fireworks Display Explodes

A big flash of light during a fourth of July fireworks display in Fort Worth surprised some but the experts say that was supposed to happen.

On The Bus With Willie Nelson

For the 39th time, country music legend Willie Nelson is hosting his huge Fourth of July picnic at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth.

What You're Doing for Independence Day

We've collected where you can see the "rocket's red glare" and "bombs bursting in air" in DFW this July Fourth.

AAA

Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012 at 04:43 PM CDT

AAA Texas Expects Increase in July 4 Travel

A travel association expects nearly 3 million Texans will hit the road during the Fourth of July holiday period.

Friday, Jun 29, 2012 at 05:40 PM CDT

The Fine Art of Mixology Stirs Up LA

A British Maestro is giving lessons in Los Angeles this week on how to whip up the perfect summer cocktail. Stephanie Elam reports from Mixology 101 in Los Angeles for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on June 25, 2012.

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Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012 at 10:21 AM CDT

Helping Kids Through Fireworks Fears

Two experts explain how to help kids work through their fear of fireworks.

Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:31 AM CDT

Apps for the Fourth

Smart phone apps help users find the best beaches, hot dogs and fireworks near them this Fourth of July.

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Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 01:25 PM CDT

Vintage Americana For Sale at Antèks

Antèks in the Design District has collected 25 one-of-a-kind pieces of American history -- and is putting it on sale.

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Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 02:45 PM CDT

Celebrating Our Troops This Independence Day

Take some time to help the ones who are protecting the very freedom we're celebrating.

Monday, Jun 25, 2012 at 10:33 AM CDT

Fourth of July Travel Expected to Sky Rocket

AAA anticipates 42.3 million Americans to make a 4th of July trip, more than have traveled for the holiday in a decade.

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 05:56 PM CDT

Patriotic Display Along MacArthur Boulevard

300 volunteers along the Irving-Grand Prairie border will join together to place thousands of American flags along a 10-mile stretch of MacArthur Boulevard.

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Women Arrested in Alleged Spa Prostitution Ring

Dallas police and FBI agents made several arrests in an alleged prostitution ring involving two spas Monday. A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday.

18,874 Firearms Lost or Stolen in Texas Last Year

Federal authorities say Texas has far and away the largest number of firearms in the U.S. reported as lost or stolen.

Officer Serving Traffic Warrant Shoots Therapy Dog

A Central Texas police officer faces an administrative review after shooting a family's trained therapy dog while trying to serve a traffic-related warrant.

Unemployed Teacher Finds $20,000, Returns it to the Bank

An unemployed teacher who thought a bag on a road carried a dirty diaper found about $20,000 and returned the cash to a bank.

Possible Bones Found at Former "Goodfellas" Mobster Home

Possible human remains have been found by FBI and NYPD organized crime investigators digging at the home of a former mobster who inspired Robert DeNiro's character in the movie "Goodfellas." Law...

Man Arrested in Connection With UTA Threat

The campus has been closed and classes canceled at the University of Texas at Arlington Wednesday due to reports of an armed man headed toward the school. UTA spokeswoman Kristin Sullivan says police...

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