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.

New Year's: Black-eyed peas jambalaya recipe

There are various new year's traditions to do and eating black-eyed peas is one of them. Here's a recipe for Isiah Carey's black-eyed peas jambalaya that'll bring you luck and it also tastes amazing!

Keep your dog safe this New Year's Eve

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital provide some advice on how to keep your pet safe and calm for New Year's Eve.

Texas liquor stores to be closed for 61 hours during 2023 New Year's celebrations

Under state law, sales are not allowed following the Monday when holidays fall on a Sunday. So this New Year's, liquor sales will not be available in-store until the following Tuesday.

Houston Texans player Laremy Tunsil hosts annual Christmas shopping spree for families
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Texans player Laremy Tunsil is giving back to Houston families. He hosted his yearly shopping spree for single parents and their children. The families also got a warm meal.

Is a warm body better than nobody on New Year’s Eve?

One of the reasons we don’t want to be alone is that we don’t understand how healing and enjoying an evening alone can be. If you are going to be alone this New Year’s Eve, begin now to make it special.

Houstonians encouraged to stay safe while celebrating New Years 2023

You may want to bring in 2023 with a bang, but from car accidents to fireworks-related injuries, it is also one of the most dangerous holidays of the year, so you'll want to celebrate safely.