Whether getting the grill ready for a barbecue or watching the big game, Texans love to get fired up. So put another log on the fire and gather ’round because these offerings are smokin’.

Patty Dishman, Pedernales EC: “The hot air balloon festival in Horseshoe Bay always fires me up for great photo opportunities.”

Tonya Carlin, CECA: “Being a mother of a firefighter, this photo represents the brotherhood shared between these individuals.”

Caden Wilson, United Cooperative Services: Cowtown rodeo.

Elizabeth Vivanco, Karnes EC: “Summer quarter horse racing at the Gillespie County Fairgrounds is always the best, especially when I’m cheering on my husband (LV on the red helmet).”

Judy Bishop, Rita Blanca EC: Honoring the American flag at the XIT Rodeo and Reunion.

Linda Cox, MidSouth EC: “A big Texas holler for our first responders.”

J. Littleton, Pedernales EC: “The girls are a force to be reckoned with.”

Jeff Walston, Cherokee County EC: “A pilot fires up his burners during the spectacular display of color called the balloon glow at the Great Texas Balloon Race at the East Texas Regional Airport in Longview.”

Wayne Cox, Cherokee County EC: “My granddaughter, Aareona, getting ready to make some s’mores out at Lake Striker.”

Mike Woehst, Bandera EC: Bella and Kayleigh are fired up at a Fort Worth Christian School volleyball match.

Mark Browning, Sam Houston EC: “The fire is lit as the sun sets, enjoying a relaxing evening in East Texas.”