Dallas leaders encourage families to stay home, make alternative plans for Halloween

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins are asking parents to make a safe decision about trick-or-treating this Halloween, even if it means disappointing the kids.

North Texas NICU babies dress up for Halloween

While many Halloween activities have been canceled this year because of the pandemic, local hospitals have still found a creative way to celebrate.

Tarrant County: Put factory-wrapped candy on a table, stay 6 feet away when trick-or-treating

If you are still planning to pass out candy or go trick-or-treating for Halloween, the Tarrant County health department has some suggestions: wear a mask, keep your distance, put factory-wrapped candy out on a table and wipe everything down when you get home.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

Grand Prairie reimagines annual Halloween event during health pandemic

As North Texas leaders discuss ways to rethink Halloween celebrations, the city of Grand Prairie already thought about it and created an experience that can give families some thrills without leaving their cars.

Minnesota man grows largest pumpkin in North America, 2,350 lbs

An Anoka, Minnesota man has some big time bragging rights after his massive pumpkin was crowned champion in the “Super Bowl” of pumpkin weigh-offs out in California.

Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.

Texas man tests 'candy cannon' for socially distant trick-or-treat video series

Software engineer Luke Keyes, who lives in Austin, is embracing socially distanced trick-or-treating by testing a variety of methods to deliver candy with minimal contact as a coronavirus safety precaution.

Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup

Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.