Firework Sales in Smith County Next Month

Smith County residents will be able to fireworks next month, thanks to the action Tuesday of the Smith County Commissioners Court. The county commissioners approved an order authorizing fireworks sales from April 16-21 for San Jacinto Day. The 84th Texas legislature authorized three additional holidays, which were also approved in Smith County last year. They are are Texas Independence Day, celebrated this year on March 2; San Jacinto Day, April 21 and Memorial Day, May 29. Smith County Fire Marshal Connie McCoy-Wasson said Smith County residents are allowed to pop fireworks throughout the year, and are only restricted on when they can buy them. The Commissioners Court will again consider approving fireworks sales for Memorial Day at a future meeting.