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Monday, December 31, 2012  Lt. Richard Alvarez with the Harlingen Fire Dept. stopped by Action 4 Sunrise to give you some firework safety tips.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Authorties are searching for a group of suspects who robbed a fireworks stand north of Weslaco.

Friday, December 28, 2012  It is a lucrative business during the holiday season.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Their bright, colorful packaging and often can’t beat prices, make them hard to resist, especially during this time of year when many will be lighting them up to welcome the new year.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Authorities and fireworks stand operators are on alert following a pair of gunpoint robberies on Christmas Day.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Fireworks are allegedly what led to a Brownsville house fire Monday morning.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The city of Pharr will honor our Veterans, by hosting a parade and fireworks display on Saturday Nov. 10. Gary Rodriguez explained what you can expect to see and experience by attending this event.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The fourth of July is known for traditionally celebrating with none other than fireworks.  But although these sparkling beauties may be fun to light up, they are considered a fire hazard and are illegal inside city limits.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  While mostly everyone gets to enjoy the Fourth of July from home, fireworks vendors prepared for a busy night.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Rio Grande Valley residents have numerous options when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July holiday.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  South Padre Island officials said Tuesday that business is booming on the tourist town, and they expect nothing less for the 4th of July holiday. Mayor Robert Pinkerton said at least 45,000 vehicles cross the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway to get to the Island.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Safety concerns have prompted most cities across the Rio Grande Valley to ban them.  A retired school teacher, who only wants to be identified as "Steve," believes the ban is bogus in the City of Harlingen.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Fourth of July is just days away and fireworks tend to be the highlight of every get together. But, they can also be extremely dangerous if you do not use them properly.

Saturday, June 30, 2012  With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the Cameron County Emergency Management (Fire Marshall Service) wants residents to stay safe this year.

Saturday, December 31, 2011  The city of McAllen has been busy all day preparing for the 4th annual New Year’s Bash. They will be ushering in the New Year with live music, a laser light show, confetti canons and for the very first time, fireworks at downtown McAllen.