Fourth of July was celebrated last year at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville with fireworks. Henry Huey Photo / USA TODAY NETWORK
With travel expenses through the roof, this Fourth of July is shaping up as one for staying at home.
The big picture: Gas prices in Austin on Tuesday averaged $4.56 a gallon — down from $4.65 a week ago but up from $2.72 a year ago.
What they're saying: "If you want to see great fireworks, save money and stay safe, go to a professional show," Texas Fire Marshal Orlando Hernandez said.
- Also: "There are no safe fireworks for children."
- Some sparklers burn at nearly 2,000 degrees, as hot as a blowtorch.
Plus: Most communities don't allow you to use fireworks within city limits or during local burn bans. Check with your local fire department to see what's allowed.
🏆 Pro tip: We love spreading out our picnic blanket at St. Edward's hilltop campus and watching the downtown Austin fireworks from afar.
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