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.
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.
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.
Blue Bell announces return of 'holiday favorite' Peppermint Bark ice cream
Blue Bell’s Eggnog and Peppermint ice cream flavors are also hitting store shelves for the holiday season, the company said.
Blue Bell’s Eggnog and Peppermint ice cream flavors are also hitting store shelves for the holiday season, the company said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Howl-oween is just around the corner.
Oreo announces limited edition Snickerdoodle cookies via cryptic tweets
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
Hand crafted, holiday yard art on display in Pearland
Yard Art R Us is a local multi-generational mom-and-pop store that specializes in outdoor holiday decor and yard art.
Yard Art R Us is a local multi-generational mom-and-pop store that specializes in outdoor holiday decor and yard art.
Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
How Hispanics helped slaves escape to Mexico on the Underground Railroad
This Hispanic Heritage month we shine a light on how Latinos helped slaves in Texas escape to Mexico for freedom.
This Hispanic Heritage month we shine a light on how Latinos helped slaves in Texas escape to Mexico for freedom.
Walmart to hire 40,000 mostly seasonal US workers for holidays
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Walmart is taking a cautious approach to the holiday shopping season as retailers face a slowdown in consumer spending overall due to surging costs on things like rent and food.
Autumn equinox 2022: Here's when fall officially begins
Here’s when fall officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, and when we can expect the leaves to start changing colors.
Here’s when fall officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, and when we can expect the leaves to start changing colors.
Halloween spending to reach record $10.6B: NRF
Consumers are expected to dole out $2.9B on costumes alone, the NRF reported.
Consumers are expected to dole out $2.9B on costumes alone, the NRF reported.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
5 fun ways to celebrate Labor Day with your family
Say goodbye to the carefree days of summer with some Labor Day fun! Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some memorable ways to celebrate the holiday with your family.
Say goodbye to the carefree days of summer with some Labor Day fun! Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some memorable ways to celebrate the holiday with your family.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Circle K gas is 40 cents off per gallon on Sept. 1 ahead of Labor Day travel
Traveling this weekend? Drivers can get 40 cents off of gas on Thursday, but only during a certain time. Here’s what you need to know to save on fuel.
Traveling this weekend? Drivers can get 40 cents off of gas on Thursday, but only during a certain time. Here’s what you need to know to save on fuel.



















