Fireworks make for busy Independence Day for fire crews; possibly linked to 2 house fires
Firefighters were sent scrambling all across the city to put out fires possibly related to fireworks. They believe the holiday celebrations may have been behind a fire that destroyed 2 homes on the far Northwest Side.
Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers
The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some big fireworks displays are canceled again, this time for pandemic-related supply chain or staffing problems, or fire concerns amid dry weather.
Seventeen children become US citizens in time for Independence Day
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is on the path of welcoming 9,400 new citizens in 170 naturalization ceremonies by July 7. Seventeen of those new citizens were sworn in Saturday and all of them were under the age of 14 and from 17 different countries.
Greek Independence Day events culminate in military parade
Military helicopters fly over Acropolis Hill during a military parade in Athens, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Greece celebrates the bicentenary of the start of the country's war of independence against the Ottoman Empire. Unable to watch the parade in person, many Athenians came out onto balconies in the center of the city to watch the flyby, snapping pictures with cameras and mobile phones. AdThis crucial blow enabled the Greeks to fight on and eventually gain independence in 1830. โTwo centuries ago, a handful of determined fighters within and outside Greece, raised the banner of independence.
Mexico publishes heavily edited probe of exonerated general
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2016 file photo, Secretary of Defense Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda arrives for a review of the troops that will participate in the Independence Day parade, in Mexico City. Mexican prosecutors on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, declared completely unfounded the U.S. case against Cienfuegos who was arrested on drug charges in the United States and then returned under pressure from the Mexican government. The report released Sunday by the Mexican Attorney General's Office included a 226-page stretch with every page blacked out, followed shortly thereafter by a 275-page stretch of blacked-out pages. In the few readable passages, he says the descriptions of him in the intercepted messages don't match his physical appearance. Cienfuegos was arrested in Los Angeles in October, but the U.S. government dropped its charges against him in November after Mexican officials threatened to restrict U.S. agents.
Poland blames violence at far-right march on hooligans
Protesters burn down bengal fire as they attend in the annual Independence Day march organized by far-right groups for participants to be inside cars or motorbikes because of the coronavirus social distancing, ready for the start of the event in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The march that marks Poland's sovereignty regained after World War I has often led to clashes with opponents. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)WARSAW โ Polandโs ruling right-wing party has blamed violence, injuries and damage during recent national holiday event that it backs on hooligans and provocateurs. โUnfortunately, during the march there took place condemnable events that were the result of hooligans joining in," it said in a statement. The Nov. 11 national holiday marks Polandโs regaining of sovereignty after World War I, following over a century of partition and foreign rule.
3 authentic Mexican cocktail recipes
SAN ANTONIO โ Diez y Seis de Septiembre is the celebration of Mexicoโs independence from Spanish rule. Enjoy authentic Mexican ingredients in your favorite cocktails to celebrate Mexicoโs Independence DayMidnight Margarita:1.5 oz Campo Bravo Tequila.75 oz Naranja Orange Liqueur.5 oz Lime JuicePour ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and serve over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a limeThe Paloma is the most popular drink in Mexico, traditionally made with Blanco tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda. Skinny Paloma:1.5 oz Dulce Vida Grapefruit Tequila.5 oz Lime Juice3 oz Mineral Water/Club SodaCombine all three ingredients in a tall glass over ice, stir and garnish with a lime. For more information Dulce Vida Tequila, click here.
Independence Day DWIs down in San Antonio, but still cause for concern, police say
This Fourth of July, San Antonio police made 11 DWI arrests. Even though San Antonio city and Bexar County parks were closed, and major events throughout the area were canceled, this yearโs numbers werenโt much lower than last yearโs when there were 15. San Antonio police officer Doug Greene says the slight improvement isnโt anything to brag about. Man killed in wrong-way crash had plans to marry, relative saysโMy daughterโs just turned five... last week. And itโs itโs really tough to explain to her that, you know, her dad passed away because of the drunk driver,โ Salama said.