Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Capital Metro offering FREE rides after 5 pm on New Year's Eve

CapMetro is offering free rides on New Year's Eve night through its Night Owl service, which runs between popular late-night locations.

New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022

New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.

Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on

Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.

Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party

A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

City of Manor cancels New Year's Eve events due to COVID-19

The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.

ZACH Theatre cancels 'A Christmas Carol' performances through Jan. 2

ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.

City of Austin, local businesses prepare for New Years Eve events

Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.

Holiday Bowl canceled, UCLA pulls out due to COVID-19

UCLA was scheduled to face North Carolina State in Tuesday's 43rd annual Holiday Bowl. Tuesday afternoon the university announced it would be unable to participate.

Fireworks safety tips from Travis County Fire Marshal's Office

The Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office encourages everyone to follow the safety tips to make sure everyone can celebrate the New Year in a safe and fun manner.

Business is booming for Texas fireworks store ahead of New Years

Many house fires can be traced back to fireworks during this time. If a fire or injury is caused by a firework, the person who shot it off becomes liable.