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.

CPS votes out Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day

Chicago Public Schools is officially doing away with Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day, according to a report.

2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans

A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.

Widow of former Show Low mayor gets flower delivery from late husband on Valentine's Day

It was a Valentine's Day surprise for the widow of Show Low's former Mayor, Randy Tenney. He died back in December after a four-month battle with brain cancer, but Debbie Tenney got a special delivery from her late husband that she never expected.