Fourth of July

It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Tropical moisture continues to stream up from the Gulf of Mexico

Dixie also sells the flags of nations and territories around the world. Visitors can see those as soon as they walk into the main entrance. But their biggest seller is Old Glory followed by the Texas flag.

Barbecue is as American as apple pie — but the origins of the word "barbecue" is in the Caribbean.

Woodlawn Lake, SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas will all offer their annual fireworks displays. Residents in Boerne, New Braunfels, and Schertz will also enjoy their own festivities.

Tropical showers have been trailing behind what's left of Tropical Storm Barry across South Texas, resulting in little more than a trace of rain across Bexar County. The National Weather Service reported about a third of the San Antonio area could see similar rain activity on Tuesday and Wednesday as the last of Barry pushes across Mexico.

A parade, food, live music, and shopping all promise a memorable holiday weekend and a fun-filled July.

San Antonio's traditional Independence Day festivities included the U.S. Postal Service's dedication of new flag-themed Forever stamps.

Pyrotechnic amusements from sparklers to Roman candles have long been a staple of celebrations in the U.S. and beyond, helping to mark national holidays, sporting events and more.

Dangers lurk everywhere during the Fourth of July, making it one of the busiest days of the year for emergency rooms.