What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
FULL: FOX New Year's Eve Live!
Ring in 2026 with FOX New Year's Eve Live!
Ring in 2026 with FOX New Year's Eve Live!
Montrose pub rings in the New Year on Irish time
The celebration offered a unique way for Houstonians to welcome the New Year early, blending local community with Irish tradition.
The celebration offered a unique way for Houstonians to welcome the New Year early, blending local community with Irish tradition.
Houston pub celebrates Irish New Year's
Pimlico Irish Pub in Houston's Montrose area celebrated New Year's earlier than most in the city. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to the owners.
Pimlico Irish Pub in Houston's Montrose area celebrated New Year's earlier than most in the city. FOX 26's Karys Belger spoke to the owners.
Harris County deputies increase DUI patrols on New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights of the year on the roads, and law enforcement across Harris County is stepping up patrols to keep drivers safe as celebrations get underway.
New Year’s Eve is one of the deadliest nights of the year on the roads, and law enforcement across Harris County is stepping up patrols to keep drivers safe as celebrations get underway.
Houston Live & Local: New Year's Eve forecast and prep for FOX 26 special
FOX 26's John Dawson gives the rundown on Greater Houston's New Year's Eve weather, and Executive Producer Matt Horn checks in ahead of our NYE special.
FOX 26's John Dawson gives the rundown on Greater Houston's New Year's Eve weather, and Executive Producer Matt Horn checks in ahead of our NYE special.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Houston New Year's Eve fireworks, events near me: Where to watch map
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Watch: FOX New Year's Eve Live! Fireworks, live performances, countdown to midnight
Ring in the new year with FOX NYE Live! Fireworks, drone shows, live performances, celebrity surprises, and the energy of New Year’s Eve unfolding city by city!
Ring in the new year with FOX NYE Live! Fireworks, drone shows, live performances, celebrity surprises, and the energy of New Year’s Eve unfolding city by city!
First Day Hikes scheduled at Texas state parks to welcome 2026
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers Texans an opportunity to start 2026 off with First Day Hikes at a Texas state park.
New Year's Eve DUI campaigns in Harris, Fort Bend County
Harris and Fort Bend County are announcing plans to cut down on drunk driving for New Years Eve. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the plans.
Harris and Fort Bend County are announcing plans to cut down on drunk driving for New Years Eve. FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details on the plans.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Houston New Year’s Eve fireworks events near me 2025: Where to watch
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Ring in 2026 with a dazzling fireworks show in the Houston area. Here's a look at some New Year's Eve events.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Christmas tree recycling: Houston locations, times to take your live tree
Whenever you're ready to take down the Christmas tree, there are a few locations where you can recycle or dispose of them in the Houston-area.
Whenever you're ready to take down the Christmas tree, there are a few locations where you can recycle or dispose of them in the Houston-area.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Electrical safety during the holiday season
If you've decked your halls with lights, candles, or a Christmas tree, the U.S. Fire Administration warns that 156,000 fires happen each holiday season, often from dry trees or faulty wiring. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services on ways to keep your holiday decor safe.
If you've decked your halls with lights, candles, or a Christmas tree, the U.S. Fire Administration warns that 156,000 fires happen each holiday season, often from dry trees or faulty wiring. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Joe Bany with John Moore Services on ways to keep your holiday decor safe.