Fort Worth Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade canceled due to omicron surge

Organizers had been anticipating the MLK parade after last year’s could not go on. But after seeing the numbers continue to quickly rise, the late cancelation was the safest option.

Lewisville firefighter collapses on New Year's Eve, dies unexpectedly

The Lewisville Fire Department is mourning the unexpected loss of a 31-year-old firefighter on New Year’s Eve. His wife is due to give birth to their first child next month.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.

Travelers face more canceled flights on New Year's Day

The new year is bringing more of the same old misery that air travelers in the United States have been enduring for more than a week.

Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good

Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.

Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?

Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions

Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.

Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on

Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.

Dallas New Year's Eve show to include fireworks and drone lights

An "Over the Top" fireworks and drone light show will help Dallas ring in the new year. But no one will be allowed on the Reunion Tower lawn for 2022 because of COVID-19.

Police: Don’t call 911 to report fireworks on New Year’s Eve

It's that time of year again where police and fire departments will be out looking for New Year's Eve revelers popping off fireworks and firing guns. And they have a message for anyone who wants to send a complaint about fireworks -- don't call 911.

Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant

Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.

NICU babies dress in Christmas outfits at Colorado hospital

Hospitals across the country are continuing the tradition of dressing up their tiniest patients in Christmas outfits.

Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address

Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.