City of Taylor announces cancellation of annual Christmas events

City officials in Taylor have announced that the Christmas Parade, Wine Swirl, and Christmas Fair events which are held annually during the holiday season will be canceled this year due to ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military

Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Zoom Thanksgiving? Holiday travel is not essential travel, says public health officers

"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis. 

Special offers for veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a day to thank all veterans and active U.S. military members for their service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and many businesses have special offers for them.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

NY police investigate after razor blade found in child's Halloween candy

Police in upstate New York are investigating after a parent found a razor blade embedded in a piece of their child's Halloween candy.

Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween

Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.

Twin girls absolutely nail 'Dumb and Dumber' costumes for Halloween

Footage of the twins, posted to social media, showed sisters Remy and Sawyer, dressed as movie characters Lloyd and Harry in their signature suits driving a kid-sized dog-mobile.

Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin

A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.

Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find

According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.

Rare Halloween 'blue moon' will light up the sky tonight

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, such an event occurring on Halloween only happens every 18 to 19 years.

Santa to visit in-person at Austin-area Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's

The free event will prioritize everyone’s safety while allowing kids and families to share their Christmas wishes directly with Santa Claus.

4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election

Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.