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.
New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
'Cancel all gatherings': Alert sent out to Harris Co. residents regarding COVID-19, New Year's Eve
A public safety alert was sent out to Harris County residents on Wednesday afternoon urging everyone to cancel all gatherings ahead of New Year's Eve.
HCSO warns against dangerous celebratory gunfire one year after woman’s death
A year after a Harris County woman was killed by a stray bullet while watching New Year's fireworks, the sheriff’s office is reminding residents about the dangers of celebrating the holiday with gunfire.
Ryan Seacrest to interview Joe and Jill Biden on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'
The president-elect and the future first lady will be special guests on Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve celebration. Jennifer Lopez will be the musical headliner.
Donate your old Christmas tree to help rebuild dunes in Brazoria County
Brazoria County is collecting Christmas trees to help rebuild the dunes along their beaches.
Houston mayor asks residents to avoid large gatherings for New Year’s Eve
“People have to be responsible. People also have to assume the responsibility that when they hold these large events and people end up getting sick, and some people could eventually die, people have to assume the responsibility for that,” Mayor Turner said.
Anonymous donor makes good on $100K promise to Cy-Fair family who lost home in fire
An anonymous donor makes good on his promise to a Cy-Fair family of 12 who lost everything when their home caught fire two days before Christmas.
TSA screens highest number of travelers over holidays since COVID-19 pandemic began
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Pancho Claus leads toy drive, helps to raise thousands for kids in Houston's East End
For about 40 years, Reyes has led an annual Christmas toy drive. This year, the community raised nearly $70,000 to buy thousands of gifts.
Pancho Claus spreading Christmas cheer to kids in Houston's East End
Richard Reyes also known as Pancho Claus has been passing out gifts for a good cause for nearly 40 years.
'Unprecedented' mail volume, low staffing delays Christmas gifts, US Postal Services says
Some Christmas gift-givers discovered their presents didn't arrive in time for the holiday despite ordering weeks ahead.
Nursing home residents go holiday ‘deer hunting’
Residents at a nursing home in Ohio went “deer hunting” for the holidays.
Home for Christmas: Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite lost stuffed cat with owner
A Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite a wayward stuffed cat with its owner with the public’s help and a dash of holiday magic.