City of Georgetown to close city parks, trails for Easter weekend

The announcement came Wednesday afternoon from the city as the closures begin Thursday, April 9 at sunset and are scheduled to reopen at sunrise on Monday, April 13. 

Israel Philharmonic musicians perform Passover medley in quarantine

The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.

Austin parks, trails to temporarily close Easter weekend

The closure goes into effect at sunset, Thursday, April 9 and goes through sunrise, Monday, April 13.

Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break

On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."

UK moms spend Mother's Day far from family

Sunday is Mother’s Day in Britain and the government has a stark message for millions of citizens: Visiting your mom could kill her.

Chicago bars packed with St. Patrick's revelers in spite of coronavirus

Chicago bars were packed Saturday afternoon into the evening as revelers celebrated St. Patrick's Day a few days early and ignored warnings about the coronavirus pandemic.

City of Dallas cancels Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Parade due to coronavirus worries

The move was made by city officials in consultation with public health officials, "healthcare leaders," first responders and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The parade and block party was scheduled to take place on Saturday.

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.

Krispy Kreme debuting 'greenified' doughnuts for St. Patrick's Day

Between March 14 and March 17, participating Krispy Kreme locations throughout the country will debut “greenified” versions of the chain’s popular doughnuts.

International Women's Day: #bossbabesATX holding special craftHER Market pop-up at LINE Hotel

Austin-based non-profit #bossbabesATX is partnering with the Downtown Austin Alliance to host some special events at the LINE Hotel during the weekend of International Women's Day, March 7 and 8.

Celebrating Texas Independence Day on March 2

March 2 marks the day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1836. It's the day independence was declared from Mexico and the Republic of Texas was formed.