Houston increases protection for Lunar New Year events following Monterey Park shooting

Houston police chief and Mayor Sylvester Turner said police will increase patrols at various Lunar New Year celebrations across the city following the tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park that killed at least 10 people.

Lunar New Year 2023: What to know about the Year of the Rabbit

More than a billion people worldwide will celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Here's what to know about the two-week-long festival.

Name a cockroach after your ex
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Love is in the air! The San Antonio Zoo is kicking off its "Cry Me a Cockroach" campaign, now in its fourth year, which allows people to name a cockroach, rodent, or veggie after their ex and watch it be fed to an animal.

Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus

Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.

How you doin? Iconic candy hearts get 'Friends'-themed makeover

The new candy inspired by the popular sitcom is available in stores now and features fan-favorite quotes from the show, including "ur my lbstr," “how you doin,” and "on a break."

Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023

The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.

Houston gets excited for two MLK Day parades to commemorate Dr. King

For decades Houston has had two MLK Day parades to commemorate Dr. King and this year is no different with the Black Heritage Society parade and the MLK Grande Parade.

MLK Day celebrations
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Houston has had two MLK Day parades for years to commemorate Dr. King and this year is no different with the Black Heritage Society parade and the MLK Grande Parade. FOX 26 Damali Keith reports more on the upcoming celebrations.

MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity

Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.

LIST: Houston-area MLK Day Celebrations

There are numerous events going on to celebrate Martin Luther King Day in the Houston area. Here's just a few of them going on.

Colossal computer outage at FAA causes day of frustration for fliers
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Thousands of flight cancelations and delays today after a colossal computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). At George Bush Intercontinental Airport there have been more than 434 delays Wednesday and 36 cancelations, with greater than 171 delays and 31 cancelations at Hobby.

Dog accidentally starts fire at Frisco home on Christmas Day

Video inside the home shows the fire on Megan Black's stove. One of her two dogs had gotten past a gate and tried to get some cookies on the kitchen counter, turning on the stove. She called her neighbor who worked to put the fire out.

Lawsuits underway against Southwest Airlines following holiday chaos
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A class action lawsuit has already been filed against Southwest Airlines from passengers claiming the carrier did not provide prompt refunds after the airline?s all-out meltdown over the holidays.

What's open and closed on Jan. 2, 2023, day after New Year

Because New Year’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, some businesses and offices observe Jan. 2 as the official holiday. Here’s what will still be closed on Monday.