Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
Salvation Army of Austin opens registration for 2020 Angel Tree
Families with children ages 0-12 who live in Travis and Williamson counties will be required to register online only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dad creates contactless candy chute for Halloween trick-or-treaters during COVID-19 pandemic
Beattie went into the basement, where he found an Amazon shipping tube which he used to create a candy chute on his outdoor banister for distributing treats safely on Halloween.
Rare blue moon to light up night sky on Halloween 2020
A rare blue moon will appear on Halloween night 2020, which only occurs every 18 to 19 years, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
COTA to host Peppermint Parkway holiday drive-thru experience
Peppermint Parkway will invite Central Texans to experience a magical drive-thru on select nights from November 27 to December 27.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market moves to month-long, online event for 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 has been cancelled, but the 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will be held from November 11 through December 11.
Oreo releasing 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
These are the major retailers closing for Thanksgiving Day this year
As retailers look ahead to the holidays, in a reversal of recent years, many have already decided to shut their doors on Thanksgiving Day to accommodate their employees working during the coronavirus pandemic or take a new approach to the traditional holiday shopping season.
Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus.
Guatemalan artisan behind Frida Friday ATX pivots amid pandemic
Frida Friday ATX continues virtually during the pandemic as a space for women of color to sell their work.
2020 Dia de Muertos Barbie to be restocked after selling out
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
Man from San Antonio killed in San Marcos crash over Labor Day weekend
A man from San Antonio was killed in a multi-vehicle collision in San Marcos over Labor Day weekend.
American Academy of Sleep and Medicine calls for elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks
The American Academy of Sleep and Medicine, as well as several experts who have endorsed them, are calling for the elimination of daylight saving time, citing health risks associated with the time changes.
Maryland authorities ID uncle, teen who drowned during Labor Day fishing trip
Authorities in Maryland have identified a teenager and his uncle who drowned while fishing on the Patuxent River near Greenwell State Park in St. Mary’s County on Labor Day.
Health officials worry about Labor Day setbacks in social distancing amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Lost Summer of 2020 is drawing to a close with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others so as not to cause another surge in coronavirus cases.
Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Public Health urging people to stay safe this Labor Day
APH officials stress that in order to avoid another spike, the whole community must keep up safety precautions this Labor Day weekend.
APH provides COVID-19 update, urging vigilance Labor Day weekend
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the public with an update on COVID-19.