What to know about fireworks this Fourth of July weekend [Video]

DALLAS — Most North Texas firework stands opened for business June 24.  Eric Carter, who currently runs an Alamo Fireworks display in Dallas County, says business is just starting to pick up.

“It started off a little slow, but we were like advertising, and people were coming by, you know, just to see what we had, and how much it was,” said Carter.

He said he expects to see more repeat customers between now and the Fourth of July.

“It’s a family thing…going through generations,” he said. “There are some grandpas that are coming with like dads and sons. And so, it’s interesting to see that a lot of people really do enjoy fireworks.”

However, family celebrations are required to follow Texas laws. Lighting, buying or even possessing fireworks within Dallas, Fort Worth …