NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Porch pirate wearing No. 88 jersey steals package in Fort Worth
A bold thief in Fort Worth didn’t even wait for the delivery driver to leave before running off with the package.
Plano church community supports 1,200-member Christmas production
With a cast and crew of 1,200 people, a North Texas church tells the Christmas story in a big way, thanks to a massive labor of love by church members.
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes
The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.
Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season underway, the nation’s major shipping carriers are reminding customers to send packages early to ensure arrival by Christmas.
When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights
Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.