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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jasmine Fernández

How one small town in Texas is turning America’s 250th birthday into a weeklong party

Nestled in Texas’ Hill Country is a small town of fewer than 3,000 residents called Wimberley. It’s known for its charm, crystal-clear swimming holes and Fourth of July celebration — a week long this year, in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday.

“Flags flying, all the tractors out there tilling the dirt, people are having a good time,” resident Brady Love told The Independent, describing the town’s rodeo, which started running more than 80 years ago and takes place over the weekend of the Fourth. “It’s nothing but a good time.”

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