Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
Denton Halloween Town: Downtown square transformed for month-long Halloween festival
Denton's whole downtown square has been transformed for 31 days of festive Halloween fun.
Denton's whole downtown square has been transformed for 31 days of festive Halloween fun.
Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
How many homeowners think their house is haunted? A majority, survey finds
Do you think your house might be haunted? If so, you’re not alone, a recent survey found.
Do you think your house might be haunted? If so, you’re not alone, a recent survey found.
Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week
Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Spooky season flicks: Watch these 6 scary movies this week
Our film critic recommends "Jaws," "Happy Death Day," "The Descent," "Jennifer's Body" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
Our film critic recommends "Jaws," "Happy Death Day," "The Descent," "Jennifer's Body" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
Spirit Halloween suffers backlash for selling ‘bullet belt’ costume accessory
'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.
'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Spooky season is here: Nearly half of Halloween shoppers plan to buy items before October
The survey asked nearly 8,000 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans. Here’s what shoppers plan to buy and which Halloween costumes they plan to wear.
The survey asked nearly 8,000 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans. Here’s what shoppers plan to buy and which Halloween costumes they plan to wear.
North Texans celebrate Labor Day with parades, triathlon, and more
It was a busy day for many North Texans celebrating the unofficial end of summer. There were parades, fitness events, and family activities.
It was a busy day for many North Texans celebrating the unofficial end of summer. There were parades, fitness events, and family activities.
Texas gas prices down 50 cents from last Labor Day, AAA says
AAA Texas says the lower prices could result in more people driving this weekend.
AAA Texas says the lower prices could result in more people driving this weekend.
Labor Day 2024: What’s open and closed
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Labor Day.
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Labor Day.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Gaylord Texan ICE! exhibit to feature Rudolph theme this year
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the theme for the 2024 ICE! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the theme for the 2024 ICE! exhibit at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.
South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
Teen loses fingers in Berkeley July 4 fireworks mishap: neighbors
The neighbor said that one of the boys in Berkeley picked up a firework that hadn’t exploded even though his friend warned him to put the firework down before it blew up in his hand.
The neighbor said that one of the boys in Berkeley picked up a firework that hadn’t exploded even though his friend warned him to put the firework down before it blew up in his hand.


















