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What's legal, where, and when: Everything you need to know about fireworks and Texas in 2023

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

(KAMR) -- As weeks of sustained rainy weather have launched the state of Texas into significantly better drought circumstances compared to this time last year, many have started to look ahead toward the possibility of a fireworks-filled Independence Day Weekend in 2023. However, even outside areas still heavily impacted by drought, Texas' relationship with fireworks is not as simple as checking for a local burn ban before striking up a sparkler. ‘Heat dome’ means Texas can’t escape scorching hot temperatures According to the Texas Association of Counties and the Texas Department of Insurance, here's what to know about what fireworks are legal in Texas, when you can buy them, and how to find out where you can use them in your area. What fireworks are allowed in Texas? Most fireworks listed here, formerly known as "class C" explosives and now as "Fireworks 1.4G," are allowed in Texas. These include fireworks such as: Caps for toy pistols;"Common" small fireworks that have audible or...

Hudson Police investigating stabbing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place around 5:42 p.m. on Sunday in the area of North 5th Street. Police say a 35-year-old man was stabbed in the chest and was taken by Greenport Rescue Squad to Albany Medical Center. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police responded to reports of a large fight in the area of North 5th Street and Long Alley Sunday evening. Police say they located the 35-year-old victim, who was stabbed with a knife, but could not identify the suspect on the scene.Police say no witnesses cooperated after interviewing multiple parties. Police also say this was an isolated incident regarding an ongoing incident between two family members. Troy police investigating homicide Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call Hudson Police at (518) 828-3388.

Taking a tour of Art Park in Chatham

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Blurring the lines between art and architecture, that's the concept at Art Park, a mobile home park with an upcycled makeover. For almost two years, the short term rentals have been drawing people from all over the state to stay and discover the area.Art Park is located at 34 Center Street in Chatham.Heidi Bryson and Arthur Andersen are on a mission to reimagine what mobile homes, or "MoHos" as they like to call them, can look like. The idea for the cozy dwellings was inspired by Arthur’s time overseas serving as a Marine in the nineties. Off the Beaten Path: Gracie’s Luncheonette "We were living in these shipping container like dwellings and it was neat to kind of build out your own kind of personal space,” he said.Sprinkled across the grounds and in the homes, you'll find artwork on sale from local artists. The duo is currently working on renovating more mobile homes on the property. Two mobile homes and one tiny home is currently available for short ter...

Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 60,000 Ameren customers on both sides of the river are still out of power Monday morning after the weekend's fierce storms. As crews work to get fix downed lines, others are still cleaning up damage from the severe weather.The aftermath of the multiple severe storms over the weekend is still being felt in lots of areas Monday morning. Ameren crews are working long hours and have restored power many impacted customers on both sides of the river. However, there is still a big job ahead.Here are the latest numbers of the areas in the region with the most outages Monday morning: in Missouri, St. Louis County tops of list with the most Ameren customers without power. There's currently more than 36,000 Ameren customers without power in St. Louis County.In St. Louis City, over 11,000 customers have no power - and in Jefferson County, the total is just over 300.Across the river in the metro east, nearly 5,000 Ameren customers are without power Monday morning in St. Cla...

July 4th events taking place today in St. Charles County

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Independence Day may not be until Tuesday, but some July 4th events and activities are already in full swing.While a handful of Independence Day celebrations got cancelled over the weekend because of power outages and other storm damage, here's a break down on a couple things going on Monday in St. Charles County.O'Fallon is holding its 'Heritage and Freedom Fest' Monday and Tuesday. On Monday night, they'll be hosting a tribute to America's fallen heroes with a memorial flag made up of more than 7,000 dog tags and 50 gold stars. 'Country Night' starts at 4:00 p.m. out at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex on T.R. Hughes Boulevard. Country singer Chris Lane is headlining. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Tuesday is also the day of the Heritage and Freedom Fest Parade. The parade draws in thousands of people each year, and kicks off at 9:30 a.m. The parade route starts at the corner of Main Street and Civic Park Drive....

Creve Coeur officers hosting 'Popsicles With Police' event today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - If you're looking to stay cool and meet local law enforcement, then join Creve Coeur officers and K9's for their popsicles with the police event Monday. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response It's from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Millenium Park pavilion near the splash pad and playground.

St. Peters authorities remind locals of fireworks law

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Tuesday is the 4th of July, and that means fireworks. However, that's not the case if you're in St. Peters.Authorities want to remind you it's illegal to shoot off or sell fireworks. Only professional displays approved through a permit can light fireworks. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms If you're caught doing so, you could face charges. St. Peters Police say if you see anyone lighting fireworks or selling them, contact

Midtown and south St. Louis City boil advisories lifted

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Boil advisories issued for midtown and south St. Louis City are lifted. The city's water division says it's safe to drink again. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response Boil orders for north city are still in effect. That includes the Hamilton Heights, Kingsway West, and Wells-Goodfellow neighborhoods.

Long wait for U.S. passports snarling summer plans

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere near an airport.A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels — with too few humans to handle the load. The result, say aspiring travelers in the U.S. and around the world, is a maddening pre-travel purgatory defined, at best, by costly uncertainty.With family dreams and big money on the line, passport seekers describe a slow-motion agony of waiting, worrying, holding the line, refreshing the screen, complaining to Congress, paying extra fees and following incorrect directions. Some applicants are buying additional plane tickets to snag in-process passports where they sit — in other cities — in time to make the flights they booked in the first place.So grim is the outlook that U.S. officials aren't e...

Neil Young delivers a gorgeous, intimate solo show in Los Angeles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:11:47 GMT

Midway through Neil Young‘s lovely and sometimes shambling solo show on Friday June 30, he paused to chat with the audience again during the first of four sold out shows at The Ford in Los Angeles over the next week.“Alright, I hope you’re not in a hurry,” the 77-year-old singer-songwriter told the 1,200 fans in sold-out amphitheater. “I feel bad for you. You have no idea.”But that’s exactly the point of the Coastal Tour, which kicked off Friday night and also includes dates July 15 in Berkeley and July 23 in Napa. No one had any idea what Young would play – he’d previously announced this tour would feature mostly songs he’d rarely, if ever, played live – and at times it felt like Young himself wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to play next.Neil Young performs at the Ford Theater Friday, June 30, 2023. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Neil Young performs at the Ford Theater Friday, June 30, 2023. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)Neil Young perfor...