MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Reservations required: White Castle brings back 'fine dining' for Valentine's Day
White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.
White Castle is now accepting reservations for its Valentine's Day dinner experience. The chain transforms into the “Love Castle,” with hostess seating and tableside service.
Independent Chicago bookstore owner’s tweet, venting over $800 return, goes viral
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
One Wicker Park book store owner says a customer spent about $800 on art books in the crucial Christmas shopping season and then, this week, they wanted to return them all.
North Texas twins born in different years
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
What's open and closed in Austin on Jan. 2
New Year's Day fell on a Sunday this year, which means several places will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2.
New Year's Day fell on a Sunday this year, which means several places will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Jan. 2.
What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.
Austin residents splash into the new year at Barton Springs Pool
This New Year tradition reportedly started in 1920 with a Canadian swimming group. Now, many people embrace the activity for health benefits, camaraderie, and the thrill.
This New Year tradition reportedly started in 1920 with a Canadian swimming group. Now, many people embrace the activity for health benefits, camaraderie, and the thrill.
New year celebrations around the world, time zone by time zone
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
The Pacific nation of Kiribati was the first country to greet the new year.
Austin residents eager to enter 2023 with celebrations downtown
Many Austinites started celebrating the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 early in downtown Austin Saturday night.
Many Austinites started celebrating the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 early in downtown Austin Saturday night.
Authorities ramp up efforts to keep drunk drivers off the roads
The Texas Department of Transportation says 23 percent of crashes in the state last holiday season involved drunk driving.
The Texas Department of Transportation says 23 percent of crashes in the state last holiday season involved drunk driving.
Austin residents share New Year resolutions, expert shares tips to succeed
After a difficult few years with COVID and record high inflation, a blank slate is what many Austin residents are looking forward to as the world rings in 2023.
After a difficult few years with COVID and record high inflation, a blank slate is what many Austin residents are looking forward to as the world rings in 2023.
New Year's: History of lucky food traditions including tamales, pork and sauerkraut
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
New Year’s Day traditions and superstitions across the U.S. include eating certain foods, performing certain rituals and avoiding various activities.
City of Austin to host New Year's Eve celebration at Auditorium Shores
The city of Austin will be hosting its annual Austin's New Year celebration at Auditorium Shores, where Austinites can ring in 2023 with fireworks, live performances and concessions.
The city of Austin will be hosting its annual Austin's New Year celebration at Auditorium Shores, where Austinites can ring in 2023 with fireworks, live performances and concessions.
Video: Virginia family falls through ‘frozen’ pool on Christmas after dance party on ice
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
Video shared by Anabel Rojo shows her and her two family members having fun dancing on top of a frozen pool moments before the ice breaks.
New Year's celebrations around Austin
Looking for last-minute New Year's plans? Several places in Austin are having special events with food, drinks, and live music.
Looking for last-minute New Year's plans? Several places in Austin are having special events with food, drinks, and live music.
Texas liquor stores to be closed for 61 hours during 2023 New Year's celebrations
Under state law, sales are not allowed following the Monday when holidays fall on a Sunday. So this New Year's, liquor sales will not be available in-store until the following Tuesday.
Under state law, sales are not allowed following the Monday when holidays fall on a Sunday. So this New Year's, liquor sales will not be available in-store until the following Tuesday.
Expert shares firework safety tips ahead of the New Year celebrations
This time of year keeps business owner Chester Davis busy as people shop for fireworks, but he also reminds people this time of year firework safety tips.
This time of year keeps business owner Chester Davis busy as people shop for fireworks, but he also reminds people this time of year firework safety tips.
Buffalo-area Target hosts Christmas weekend sleepover for stranded travelers during winter storm
Target tells FOX Business that its employees "offered care, comfort and holiday cheer."
Target tells FOX Business that its employees "offered care, comfort and holiday cheer."
Gift returns and exchanges: How have stores changed their policies for the holiday season?
If you received gifts for the holidays that were not a personal favorite, here is what you need to know before returning them to the store.
If you received gifts for the holidays that were not a personal favorite, here is what you need to know before returning them to the store.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.