Louisiana National Guard uses old Christmas trees for emergency training

At this point, many of us have already thrown out our Christmas trees, but in Louisiana, these discarded trees serve an important purpose for the United States Army.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.

DC area marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with march for peace

The family of Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march for peace through the nation's capital in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.

NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations

The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.

MLK Day 2022: What's open and closed on Monday

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools, banks, and government agencies are closed Monday.

Celebratory MLK Jr Day events happening around the Austin area

Several organizations and cities around the Austin area are holding celebratory events for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights

Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.

MLK Day Timeline: How the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday became a holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday was finally approved as a federal holiday in 1983, but it would be almost two decades before all 50 states made it a state government holiday.

Flight canceled? Here’s how to get a refund

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

Dade City man's dog dies soon after scare from neighborhood fireworks

A Dade City family says their 3-year-old border collie became so panicked amid New Year's Eve fireworks that his heart stopped.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

BBB shares tips on how to return, exchange holiday gifts

As the weeks following the Christmas holiday are often busy for exchanges and returns, the Better Business Bureau is sharing some tips to help your return go more smoothly.

Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

City of Georgetown offering Christmas tree recycling

Georgetown residents can recycle their Chrismas trees, boxes and wrapping paper via curbside pick-up or by dropping them off.

Austinites take part in Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs

After the event was canceled in 2020, loyal fans of the springs and environmental advocates came back to celebrate another year with a refreshing plunge. 

Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.