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July 4th Fireworks Shows and Celebrations Near Abilene

Dave Wheaton — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:10 +0000

The Big Country skies will be lit up in celebration of Independence Day this year. Most communities are including the light shows as part of hometown celebrations, and promise to be worth your time. Here’s a list of places you can go to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks shows and celebrations in and [...]

New Year's Firework Safety Tips From the National Council on Fireworks Safety

Shay Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:00:12 +0000

Fourth of July, although the most popular, is not the only holiday where fireworks are used. New Year's Eve is also a major day for fireworks displays. The same rules apply and so it is time to review all those safety tips once again. You don't want to ring in a new year on a bad note.

Share Your Fireworks Pictures With Us [VIDEO]

Frank Pain — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:21:04 +0000

Another 4th of July has come and gone and what we are left with are the memories of the day and hopefully some great pictures of the fireworks. Whether it was a professionally produced fireworks show or just a small sparkler display with your kid in the backyard, we'd like to see your pictures and share them with everyone else.

Fireworks Display In Abilene [PHOTOS]

Chaz — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:10:57 +0000

The Fireworks display was back in Abilene once again after a one year absence from the Fourth of July festivities – and, holy crap, did they ever come back. There is no doubt in my mind, that this year’s display was the best I have ever seen in Abilene – period! Me and the family [...]

Cops Have All The Fun-Blowing Up Illegal Fireworks [VIDEO]

Heathen — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:30:59 +0000

Police in New York confiscated some 5,000 POUNDS of illegal fireworks. That’s a crapload of boomsticks and whistlin’ snizzers. Usually when cops catch some illegal stuff they have to burn the evidence. And that’s what they did this time too. What happens when you put fireworks in a giant fire? Awesome happens, that’s what. Dig [...]

Heathen Breaks The Fireworks Law [VIDEO]

Heathen — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:22:22 +0000

So yeah I understand that there's a crapload of fires everywhere in Texas. And would never be one to put firefighters in more jeopardy than they already are. But this is Independence Day dammit! And I want some fireworks. So here's me, with the aid of a midget friend, not one of my daughters CPS, and some sparklers. Enjoy!

Where You Can And Can't Shoot Fireworks In Texas [PIC]

Heathen — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:07:03 +0000

Simple enough. With the drought and extreme wildfire conditions going on in our state I figured it would be nice to show you where they have banned fireworks from being set off. In pretty much all of these counties they have also cancelled any city fireworks displays too so you might as well avoid them all-together if you're looking for a show

The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:42:25 +0000

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the [...]

Fourth of July Events in Abilene – Our Top Five

Rock 108 Staff — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:18:20 +0000

The Fourth of July is just around the corner as firework stands are up and running, plans are being made for family and friends to get together and event organizers everywhere are planning for their annual fireworks display, all to celebrate our independence. With the day getting closer, I thought it might be cool to run down the Fourth of July events in Abilene - Our Top Five.

Fireworks Bans Are A Waste Of Time And Energy

Wes — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:14:41 +0000

Sorry folks, fireworks are like pot and porn, no matter what you’re going to do, you’re not going to make them go away. Read more after the break. Another community nearby has instituted a fireworks ban and once it again it will be ignored and unenforced. You just can’t ban “fun” and fireworks are “fun”. [...]