Texas A&M Forest Service Urges Caution During Fourth of July Holiday
July 1, 2025 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas— As Texans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service urges everyone to use caution with outdoor activities that could ignite a wildfire. “Wildfire potential is not expected to be high across Texas this Fourth of July weekend,” said Luke Kanclerz, Predictive Services Department Head. “Widespread rainfall in May and early June has improved fuel conditions...
CHRISTUS Health urges fireworks safety ahead of Fourth of July
(EAST TEXAS) – As the Fourth of July approaches, CHRISTUS Health is reminding families that fireworks, while a fun tradition on Independence Day, carry serious risks when not handled with care. The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) annual fireworks report found that there were 11 deaths and over 14,700 injuries related to fireworks in the U.S. in 2024, an increase of 38% in deaths and 52% in injuries compared to 2023....
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Grand Re-Opening Slated for July 1
June 17, 2025 – ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations. Renovations commenced in August 2023, updating nearly 300,000 gallons of aquariums, adding new large aquariums, renovating the Toyota Fishes of Texas theater and other existing exhibits and adding new exhibits. The project also...
Chamber Connection – July 2, 2024
By Butch Burney Every year, our family looks forward to the Saturday before Thanksgiving, when we gather for dinner, turn on KSST and get our phones ready for the annual Sulphur Springs Symphony League auction. It is a hoot and a can’t-miss event! They always have a great range of items, from tens of dollars to thousands of dollars in value, and that doesn’t include the entertainment from the moderators like Bill Owens and Chad...
Pyrotecnico Takes Blame For Sulphur Springs Fireworks Failure
July 2, 2024 – In a letter dated July 2, 2024 Regional Director Justin Pruett for Pyrotecnico, the fireworks provider for the Independence Day Concert on June 29th, took responsibility for the failure experienced by those in attendance for the sub-standard show. The letter further stated that the fireworks show that they delivered was not in accordance with the expectations fo the Sulphur Springs Symphony League, who has worked...
Prevent Wildfires this Fourth of July as Hot And Dry Conditions Persist
June 27, 2024 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas—As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark. Approximately 90% of wildfires are caused by humans and their activities, and the Fourth of July is one of the top days for reported wildfires. Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire officials advise the public to be...
CHRISTUS Health Encourages Safe Fireworks use for Independence Day Celebrations
June 27, 2024 – (EAST TEXAS) – CHRISTUS Health is encouraging everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday safely by providing fireworks safety tips. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there were eight deaths and nearly 10,000 people treated in emergency rooms due to fireworks in 2023. Injuries from fireworks have increased since 2008. “Fireworks are extremely dangerous if used incorrectly,” said Julie...
Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Independence Day Concert and Fireworks This Saturday Night
The annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks event will be held Saturday, July 1, 2023 on Celebration Plaza. The NETexas Symphony Orchestra will play starting at 8 p.m., and the fireworks extravaganza will begin at dark. The North East Texas Symphony League works hard all year long to accumulate enough funds to pay for this free-to-the-public event. Their main fundraising event is hosted at the KSST Studios each...
Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court To Expand Fireworks Sale
The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court during a recent meeting has unanimously decided to expand the dates that fireworks can be sold in Hopkins County. This decision will allow registered firework distributors to sell fireworks on three additional holidays. By state statute, fireworks can already be sold around the July 4th holiday, and the Christmas/New Years holiday. The following list is of all approved holidays for...
