Holidays

Weekend holiday event cancellations due to weather

December 2, 2016 11:57am CST

Some holiday events are being canceled this weekend due to the expected rainy weather.

Local high school band makes Texas proud as they march in the Macy's Parade in NYC

November 25, 2016 2:33pm CST

A local high school band made Texas proud Thanksgiving morning as they performed for millions in New York City at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Local church brings food, shoes to Austin's homeless on Easter

April 5, 2015 8:45pm CDT

Sunday, members of the Austin New Church served an Easter meal to as many members of the homeless community as they could."It feels pretty incredible.

Special Easter egg hunt caters to all

March 28, 2015 10:18pm CDT

It was perfect weather for Easter egg hunts over the weekend and one such event in Round Rock was extra special. It was made to cater to all children no matter what challenges they may face.

Central Texas celebrates Texas Independence Day

March 2, 2015 4:48pm CST

Monday is Texas Independence Day. It celebrates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence.The document was signed by 59 people 179 years ago.

Dozens of Travis County couples wed at courthouse on Valentine's Day

February 14, 2015 5:58pm CST

On a holiday created to celebrate love, about 50 Travis County couples made a lifelong commitment.

Groundhog bites mayor during Groundhog Day ceremony

February 2, 2015 4:22pm CST

A mayor in Wisconsin received more than just the forecast from a groundhog Monday.

Austin honors Dr. King with large celebration

January 19, 2015 3:56pm CST

Thousands of people gathered in Austin on a beautiful winter day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Austinites honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2015 8:22am CST

Thousands of Austinites are celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day that bears his name.

Celebrating the legacy of MLK through service

January 17, 2015 9:33pm CST

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is living on through service. Hundreds of Austinites spent their Saturday volunteering in his honor.

Tree recycling

January 3, 2015 10:29pm CST

The holidays are over, and like many, you're probably ready to clear your home of clutter, including this year's Christmas tree.

Austin announces new drop off for Christmas tree recycling

January 2, 2015 4:30pm CST

The city of Austin is offering to recycle your Christmas tree into mulch or compost again this year but the location has changed.

Arrests during APD no-refusal event increase by two New Year's Eve

January 1, 2015 8:50pm CST

The Austin DWI unit is cracking down on drunk drivers New Year's Day. During a no-refusal event New Year's Eve, they took more than two dozen suspected drunk drivers off the road.