President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
Trump honors war dead in events colored by pandemic's threat
President Donald Trump honored America’s war dead Monday in back-to-back Memorial Day appearances colored by an epic struggle off the battlefield, against the coronavirus.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
Volunteers unable to place flags at DFW National Cemetery for Memorial Day due to COVID-19 pandemic
Memorial Day events across the country are being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good deals on appliances, home goods Memorial Day weekend
Consumer Reports says stores are ready to unload merchandise and are slashing prices.
Galveston cancels July 4th fireworks display
Galveston's July 4th fireworks display has been canceled.
Family invents ‘hug glove’ to safely embrace grandma on Mother’s Day
A family in Canada invented a device to safely embrace their grandma on Mother's Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Send your mom a virtual Mother’s Day message
Can’t pick up a card from the store? No worries.
Ideas for a socially distanced Mother’s Day celebration during the COVID-19 pandemic
Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Mother's Day during the COVID-19 pandemic.
You may have been celebrating Mother’s Day for years, but do you know its origin?
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
H-E-B delivering floral bouquets, plants to celebrate frontline nurses across Texas
The donations come from a recent $3 million commitment from HEB to help local non-profits who are providing relief to some of the most vulnerable communities including seniors, children, and low-income families.
Lowe's delivering $1M worth of Mother's Day flowers to moms isolated in senior facilities due to COVID-19
The flowers will be delivered to long-term care and senior living facilities in cities hardest hit by the pandemic.
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in quarantine
A few ideas for those who want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo while social distancing.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
2-legged dog named Lieutenant Dan wins 2020 Cadbury Bunny contest
Named after Gary Sinise's iconic character from 'Forrest Gump,' Lt. Dan is living his best life -- despite some special circumstances.
Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon during coronavirus pandemic, report says
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -- in March.
Daylight saving time got you sleepy? National Napping Day is the perfect fix
The Monday after daylight saving time starts is designated as National Napping Day.
Celebrating Texas Independence Day on March 2
March 2 marks the day that the Texas Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1836. It's the day independence was declared from Mexico and the Republic of Texas was formed.
Presidents Day: How the third Monday of February became a federal holiday
It's Presidents Day weekend! But do you know how this federal holiday came about?
Presidents Day 2020: What's open and closed on the federal holiday
Here's a list of what's open and closed in observance of the federal holiday.