July 4th

• NEW YORK (AP) — Who knew the calendar could cause so much vacation heartburn? For the first time in five years Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, leaving travelers unsure when to celebrate and worrying those who make a living off tourists.
(Houston Chronicle)
• NEW YORK - Who knew the calendar could cause so much vacation heartburn? For the first time in five years Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, leaving travelers unsure when to celebrate and worrying those who make a living off tourists.
(Minneapolis Star Tribune)
• Police are experimenting with temporary surveillance cameras and new traffic controls to further tame  Newport Beachs infamous Fourth of July parties.
(Los Angeles Times)
• When looking for fun, some folks cant help but find trouble. Somewhere, somehow, in the coming Fourth of July week, you can bet that some people will try to take a bite out of the alligator.
(San Francisco Gate)
• The city of Houston will be hosting its annual Freedom over Texas show on July 4. The show will feature performances by performances by country music super stars Billy Currington and Sara Evans.
(Abc Local Web)
• There are a lot of great acts to see at the Riverfront this July 4th, but why stop there? There are great acts to see every day! Monday, July 2 - Steven Whitson and Stacia Watkins at the Nashville Palace, 6:30p.m.
(Examiner)
• Here are some tips provided from the IDHS: • Never let children handle fireworks. • Store fireworks in a cool area, out of reach from children. • Use fireworks in a large, open area. • Do not alter or modify fireworks.
(Star-Press)
• NOTE: Due to the drought, some communities are still evaluating whether or not to go on with public fireworks displays. Check this page often to see the latest updates. WTHR.com will post that information as it comes into the newsroom.
(msnbc.com)