Watch: 2026 MLK Day Unity Parade in Downtown Houston

For the first time, two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades came together to celebrate and honor MLK on Monday.

MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

Residents demand safety following holiday gunfire
video

A bullet pierced a toddler's bedroom ceiling in Northwest Dallas on New Year’s Eve, narrowly missing a two-year-old’s crib.

These cities rank as the best for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows

WalletHub ranked the best U.S. cities for keeping New Year’s resolutions in 2026, finding that location can play a major role in whether people stick to their goals.

Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits

A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.

Tips for keeping your New Year's resolution
video

New Year's resolutions often fail but it's not because of laziness. Licensed techno therapist and author Margaret Cullen says it's more about self-criticism. She also says motivation matters more than behavior.

Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lot for NYE
video

Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.

Dallas highways turn into illegal parking lots for New Year’s fireworks

Drivers illegally parked on Dallas highways and bridges to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks, causing massive gridlock that blocked emergency access and prevented residents from reaching their homes.

North Texans welcome first 2026 babies and share goals
video

To welcome 2026 to North Texas, there's nothing like the new year for inspiring people to make a change. 

What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026

Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.

Police issue warnings about celebratory gunfire
video

First responders will be on high alert across Dallas and Fort Worth tonight. They're hoping to keep people safe as they celebrate New Year's Eve.

America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.

New Year's Eve fireworks in Dubai, UAE
video

New Year's revelers in Dubai were treated to a spectacular fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. That happened at 2 p.m. in Dallas.