What's open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

As the nation celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., these are the places that are open and closed in your area on Jan. 15.

WATCH: Dallas New Year's Eve Fireworks and Drone Show

15,000 pounds of fireworks were launched from Reunion Tower when the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, while 500 drones put on a show.

New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere

Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862

Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.

FBI, law enforcement brace for potential threats during New Year's Eve bash

'I would say overall that, yes, there are threats out there, but we are out there to protect the community day in and day out,' said James Smith of the FBI

New Year's Day is one of the most dangerous days to drive: AAA

January 1 is one of the deadliest days of the year for alcohol-related traffic fatalities, according to AAA. 

What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024

Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023

From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.

North Texans mark beginning of Kwanzaa with celebration ceremony

In Dallas, an opening celebration ceremony was held on the first day, celebrating unity, to start a week of events.

Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays

A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.

Where to recycle your Christmas tree in North Texas

Several local cities are offering drop-off locations to recycle your Christmas tree this year.

What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?

The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.