So I'm in my hotel room, settling in for a short night of slumber after a hearty meal at one of my favorite Texas eateries. All of a sudden, what sounds like a gunfight breaks out in the streets and rouses me from the comfy bed in a slight bit of a panic.

If anyone can tell me why they are setting off fireworks in downtown Fort Worth at 11:17 p.m. on a Thursday, I'd be most appreciative.

Crazy Texans...