Houston's Thanksgiving Day parade canceled for first time ever

Houston's Thanksgiving Day parade has been canceled for the first time in its 71-year history. Instead, the city will host an H-E-B Family Thanksgiving food distribution.

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

Small businesses continue to struggle, close during pandemic

The owner of a popular coffee shop in Georgetown is one of the latest to call it quits because of the pandemic.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors

Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.

Virtual conference to examine future of Texas' ailing music industry 

On Monday, the Texas Music Office and Hear Fort Worth will co-host the Sounds and Cities Conference, a free virtual conference to discuss the future of Texas’ music industry. 

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On?Monday, the Texas Music Office and Hear Fort Worth?will co-host the Sounds and Cities Conference,?a free virtual conference to discuss the future of Texas? music industry.?