Juneteenth celebration in East Austin
Community members in East Austin gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. There were plenty of activities, including a parade and live music.
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Texas church pranks 200 dads into wearing matching shirts on Father's Day
An elaborate prank led to 200 dads at a Coppell, Texas church wearing the same shirt to its Father's Day service on Sunday.
Juneteenth 2025: Events, commemorations across Central Texas
Juneteenth is this Thursday. Several events are being held across Central Texas to commemorate the day slaves in Texas learned that they had been freed.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Father’s Day food deals, discounts
Food chains like Shake Shack, Applebee’s and IHOP are offering special Father’s Day deals, including free items and discounts on Sunday, June 15.
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Memorial Day: Central Texas events honor fallen service members
Communities across Central Texas honored fallen service members, including some from the Revolutionary War buried here, at various Memorial Day events.
Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds
A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Texas Game Wardens offer safety tips for boaters ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for traffic on the lakes this Memorial Day weekend. They warned of boating dangers and offered safety tips.
Texas Memorial Day travel: TxDOT releases travel forecasts for the holiday weekend
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
Limited parking at Commons Ford Ranch this Memorial Day weekend: PARD
Planning to spend Memorial Day weekend at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park? Austin Parks & Recreation advises planning ahead and carpooling if possible due to limited parking.
Mother’s Day 2025 food deals, discounts
Celebrate mom with free food, gift card rewards, and special deals from Burger King, KFC, Denny's and more this Mother’s Day, May 11.
Trump wants to rename Veterans Day to ‘Victory Day for World War I’
In a social media post, the president expressed his push to change the name of the federal holiday.
Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google
From Peeps to chocolate eggs, here are the top Easter candy Google searches for 2025.