Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
94-year-old Opal Lee continues her quest to make Juneteenth a national holiday
The Fort Worth woman nicknamed ‘the grandmother of Juneteenth’ wants to see you move this weekend. Lee is no match for naysayers or the predicted extreme heat.
The Fort Worth woman nicknamed ‘the grandmother of Juneteenth’ wants to see you move this weekend. Lee is no match for naysayers or the predicted extreme heat.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Organizers unveil plans for 2021 Juneteenth festival at Fair Park
The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.
The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show to return, full-scale
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
A full-scale fireworks show by Macy's will return this year to celebrate the nation's independence and the rebirth of New York City.
Fireworks, parade return for Fourth of July in Arlington
Arlington's Independence Day parade, which the city claims is the largest in Texas, will return on July 5 after being canceled in 2020.
Arlington's Independence Day parade, which the city claims is the largest in Texas, will return on July 5 after being canceled in 2020.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Carry the Load march draws hundreds to Dallas for Memorial Day
A lot of people are honoring veterans and those who gave their lives for our country at the annual Carry the Load event in Dallas. The idea behind the event is to remind everyone about the true meaning of Memorial Day.
A lot of people are honoring veterans and those who gave their lives for our country at the annual Carry the Load event in Dallas. The idea behind the event is to remind everyone about the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Honors, tributes to fallen on Memorial Day at World War II Memorial
World War II veterans honored fallen service members at the World War II Memorial Monday.
World War II veterans honored fallen service members at the World War II Memorial Monday.
US flag memorial displays 7000 dog tags in honor of fallen service members
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
Several North Texas lakes closed to due high water
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer. But high water levels at several North Texas lakes have some thinking twice about going for a swim.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer. But high water levels at several North Texas lakes have some thinking twice about going for a swim.
US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.
Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.