How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins

From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.

'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie

Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”

50 Cent will be Grand Marshal at H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in Houston

Houston resident 50 Cent will lead the iconic turkey float at this year's Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Parade in downtown Houston.

Haunted houses in Houston: Where to get the best Halloween scare

Love haunted houses? Here's a list of some of the horrifying haunted houses in Houston that you can visit this Halloween season.

Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving

Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.

‘Monarch’ episode 5 recap: Christmas comes early

Welcome back to "Monarch" recaps! In this week’s episode, "Death and Christmas," the Romans put on their annual Family Christmas special, while dark secrets bubble to the surface.

What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2022

Though the holiday has seen a recent shift in observance to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is still a federal holiday — meaning several businesses will be closed on Monday.

Houston Scream Fest providing month-long Halloween fun

Houston Scream Fest is a month long haunted festival located in South Houston at 1300 Elton St. The Haunted Festival has been providing a one of a kind unique spooky experience for 23 years.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate

Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.

Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices

Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.

Baskin-Robbins unveils new spicy ice cream flavor with ghost peppers

Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.