Fourth of July

You can celebrate freedom and reasonable prices this Independence Day.

Fourth of July fireworks are for the birds. Actually, they're not.

Maybe you live someplace where fireworks are illegal. Maybe secretly every time you hear some go off you are momentarily terrified that somebody on a neighboring block has just been shot to death. Maybe both (Brooklyn, rep!).

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. 'Yankee Doodle,' anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as the French and Indian War. Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist:

In the wake of military budget cuts, Fort Hood’s Fourth of July celebration will see significant reductions.

So where can you find the best Fourth of July fireworks display in Central Texas? I vote for Fort Hood! The Independence Day Celebration is open to everyone and includes a carnival, military displays, food vendors, (HEB usually hands out free food and free ice cream), arts and crafts, lots of kid activities, a free concert and the fireworks...