Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic
Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Valentine's Day deals to savor at restaurants, fast food chains
Restaurants and fast-food chains across the country are catering to food lovers this Valentine’s Day with sweet deals bound to attract appetites everywhere.
Miller High Life will rent out couple's favorite dive bar for date night
While many people probably won’t be going out for Valentine’s Day this year, one beer company is hoping to send at least one couple to their favorite bar
‘Ladies celebrating ladies’: Spend Galentine’s Day with free movies that celebrate female friendship
Looking for something to do in lieu of celebrating with your gal pals in person on Galentine’s Day? Tubi can help keep you entertained with free movies featuring strong women and the friends who lift them up.
Papa John’s surprises nurses and doctors at Houston Methodist hospital with heart-shaped pizzas
Papa John’s brought 1,000 heart-shaped pizzas to nurses and doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital.
Putting the love back into Valentine’s Day
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions that can lighten your mood and give you ideas for how to celebrate this Valentine’s Day.
Wellness box, healthy gift idea for Valentine’s Day
If you would like to get creative for Valentine's' Day, here are some ideas on how to put together a wellness box.
Love stories, action, romcoms: These movies are perfect for Valentine’s Day — and free to stream on Tubi
From “Blue Valentine” to “Romeo and Juliet” to “Across the Universe,” you and your lover (or friend!) can rest assured that you’ll find your perfect movie, then settle into a beautiful evening.
Send a Valentine’s Day card to Texans living in senior communities
Six senior living community locations across Texas are now accepting letters and cards for Valentine’s Day to bring hope and joy to senior adults and senior living employees.
Groundhog Day 2021: Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Groundhog Day at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, still went on, but because of the coronavirus pandemic — it was all virtual.
Houstonians come together on MLK Day to honor Dr. King with day of service
Instead of an MLK Day Parade, this year there was a Parade of Giving virtually and drive thru donations were accepted for Houstonians in need.
How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Astronauts ring in New Year with zero-gravity 'ball drop' in space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had their own New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with a zero-gravity "ball drop" to ring in 2021.
President Trump's year-end video hails America's 'grit, strength and tenacity'
President Donald Trump has delivered a year-end video message after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administration's work to rapidly develop a vaccine against COVID-19 and rebuild the economy.
Empty streets, eerie quiet mark start of 2021 in Times Square
Gone were the revelry and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that typify Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Houston officials cracking down on businesses not abiding by COVID-19 capacity rules
Houston Fire officials said they’ll be doing random patrols starting Thursday through the weekend to make sure businesses are complying with the state’s COVID-19 restrictions.
'Noon Year’s Eve': Toast new year before midnight with these ideas
Don’t want to stay up till midnight on New Year’s Eve? Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.
As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations
Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.