New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual in 2020

The organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square say this year the event will be "virtually enhanced" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

CDC advises against door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween

The CDC is advising against door to door trick or treating so some families are getting creative with their Halloween celebrations this year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.