Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to remember to follow basic safety precautions while on the water. Simple steps to take before heading out on the water include wearing a life jacket, learning to swim, using the ignition safety switch, checking weather […]
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City of Katy’s Freedom Celebration July 4 Fireworks Show to Cap Off Four-Day Red, White & Boom at Typhoon Texas
KATY, TX (June 28, 2022) – Typhoon Texas will again partner with the City of Katy to celebrate the Fourth of July as the west Houston waterpark presents Red, White & Boom, four days of patriotic, family fun with extended hours starting Friday, July 1 capped off by the city’s Freedom Celebration July 4 fireworks show. The City of Katy’s Freedom Celebration July 4 fireworks spectacular starts at 9 p.m. with optimal viewing from inside […]
Galveston Island to Host Drone Shows, Beachfront Parade, and Fireworks for July 4th Weekend
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 7, 2022) – Galveston Island is the place to be during the 4th of July. The island will host a parade and drone shows along the Gulf, plus fireworks over Offatts Bayou over the long weekend. New this year are drone shows that will light up the sky. The drone shows will last about 12 minutes and will feature 200 drones flying in patriotic formations. Galveston is the only […]
Harris County Fire Marshal Encourages Fireworks Safety
Fourth of July is only 10 days away, which also begins the start of fireworks sales. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages anyone who chooses to use consumer fireworks to practice fireworks safety or attend a professional public display. “Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks is a time-honored tradition,” said Harris County Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen. “A professional public fireworks display is a great way to celebrate and enjoy fireworks with your family and friends; it […]
City to Stage Scaled-Back Fourth of July Fireworks Show
By George Slaughter After some initial confusion Monday morning, Mayor Bill Hastings announced at Monday afternoon’s city council meeting that the Fourth of July Freedom Celebration fireworks show is on as scheduled. Hastings said the show, set for 9 p.m. July 4 at the Katy Mills Mall, will be scaled back. Social distancing will be encouraged as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect Katy. “Considering the economic impact coronavirus (COVID-19) has had on local business, […]
Katy Celebrates Fourth of July
By George Slaughter Katy-area residents joined Americans in celebrating Independence Day Thursday. In Katy, the city hosted a freedom celebration Thursday morning at Katy Heritage Park, 6001 George Bush Dr. The crowd, the size of which might be estimated at about 1,500-2,000 people, enjoyed refreshments and a variety of attractions, including an animal petting zoo, bounce houses, cooling booth, dunking booth, slide, train ride, and various interactive games. Local celebrities taking their turns in the […]