Here in Lubbock, we’re already seeing how quickly firework plans can change.
A fireworks ban was just put into place for the next holiday, and it’s a good reminder that even the “set in stone” dates are never truly guaranteed. Conditions like high winds and dry weather can shut things down in a heartbeat.
Before we talk about the dates when fireworks can be sold, keep in mind what just happened in the Hub City. You may not have realized stands were technically allowed to open for Texas Independence Day — and that’s fine, because county commissioners decided it was simply too dangerous. Between the dry conditions and the West Texas wind acting like it’s got something to prove, the stands never opened…