Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed

As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holdiay in your area.

US Postal Service 'Operation Santa' adoption registration now open

You can help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families through "Operation Santa," the U.S. Postal Service program that lets groups and individuals adopt a letter and shop for gifts. 

Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’

Martha Stewart is facing backlash after posting a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person. The lifestyle mogul deleted the photo and issued an apology.

Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.

Man in Halloween costume stabs 2 people at coffee shop: APD

A man is facing two felonies after allegedly stabbing two people at an E. Riverside-area coffee shop while wearing a Halloween costume Wednesday night.

Trick-or-treat weather has gotten warmer in most of the US: See the map

Climate change may be taking some of the chill out of Halloween, with October nights warming across many major U.S. cities over the past five decades.

Zilker Park's Great Lawn gets partial reopening post-ACL

Now that the Austin City Limits Music Festival has loaded out and the annual maintenance period is wrapping up, part of Zilker Park's Great Lawn will be reopening to the public.

America's best cities for Halloween, ranked

A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

These haunted attractions rank as the top venues nationwide in 2026

With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.

Zilker Holiday Tree installation
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After a muddy ACL and great lawn restoration, crews are back at Zilker Park to build the Zilker Holiday Tree.

How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer

There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.