Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library.
Here are FedEx’s deadlines to ensure holiday gifts arrive by Christmas
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
Here's when the USPS says you'll want to ship your holiday packages by to get there on time
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
The holidays are fast approaching, and the U.S. Postal Service wants to make sure that everyone’s Christmas gifts reach their destinations on time.
It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.
US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
2026 Texas Capitol Ornament unveiled, available to purchase
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has released its 2026 Texas Capitol Ornament.
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has released its 2026 Texas Capitol Ornament.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
Boerne is Texas’ only finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie.
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Dallas Arboretum ending 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos exhibit after 2026
A longtime holiday exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will come to an end after the 2026 season.
A longtime holiday exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will come to an end after the 2026 season.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Gaylord Texan reveals new Harry Potter ice! theme
This year's ice! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan will have an all-new Harry Potter theme.
This year's ice! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan will have an all-new Harry Potter theme.
Gaylord Texan’s 2026 ice! exhibit to feature Harry Potter
It may be in the triple digits right now, but the Gaylord Texan is already planning for its single-digit ice! exhibit. It has a new Harry Potter theme for 2026.
It may be in the triple digits right now, but the Gaylord Texan is already planning for its single-digit ice! exhibit. It has a new Harry Potter theme for 2026.
62 Boating While Intoxicated charges filed in Texas over July 4th Holiday weekend
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
Texas Game Wardens filed 62 boating while intoxicated charges over the July 4th weekend. This is the highest number since 2019, amid thousands of safety checks and two tragic holiday drownings.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Dallas Police respond to nearly 300 fireworks disturbance calls during July 4 weekend
The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year.
The number of calls Dallas Police received about fireworks disturbances and random gunfire during the July 4 weekend dropped from last year.
FULL: Klyde Warren Park July 4th fireworks show 2026
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
Watch the full fireworks display from Klyde Warren Park in Dallas on July 4, 2026.
FULL: 2026 Fort Worth Fourth fireworks show
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Watch the full fireworks show put on in Fort Worth from July 4th, 2026.
Arlington July 4 parade celebrates city’s 150th, America’s 250th anniversary
The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.
The annual Arlington Independence Day parade was held Saturday morning, drawing an expected 75,000 visitors to Downtown for the city's 150th anniversary and the country’s 250th birthday.