Juneteenth 2022 celebrations underway in Houston

Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate freedom! Organizations, communities and institutions around the city have joined forces to fill up your calendar all month long.

Houston's Freedom Over Texas 2022: Concerts, fireworks & tickets

Houston’s annual Fourth of July celebration Freedom Over Texas returns as an in-person event with concerts by Clay Walker and many more. The event concludes with a fireworks show.

Memorial Day 2022: Here's a look at what's open and closed

Are banks open today? The U.S. federal holiday means some government services are closed, while many grocery stores remain open.

Memorial Day: The origin of America's commemoration of fallen troops

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekend

Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.

Cinco de Mayo: What you should know about the famous unofficial holiday

It's not a major holiday in many parts of Mexico, but it is marked by celebrations across the United States. Here's what you should know about the history (as well as some misconceptions) about Cinco de Mayo.

Moms want your time, not money, this Mother’s Day, survey says

Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.

2022 Military Appreciation Month deals and discounts

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and many businesses are offering deals or discounts as a way to say thank you to all U.S. service members.

KFC offers Mother's Day deal with bouquet full of fried chicken

Can’t think of a good Mother’s Day 2022 gift? How about a bouquet full of Kentucky Fried Chicken and fresh flowers.

9-year-old shot waiting for Easter photos gets visit from the Easter Bunny

The 9-year-old girl was shot while waiting in line for family photos with the Easter Bunny. On Sunday a special Easter Bunny gave her a visit.

How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals

Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.

Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022

The egg price spike is hitting bakeries especially hard, and the days leading up to Easter are some of the busiest of the year for pastry, cookie, and other sweets sales.

Easter Egg Roll returns after 2-year, COVID-induced hiatus

The first lady, a teacher, is calling it the “Egg-ucation Roll," aides said, and is turning the South Lawn into a school community with a variety of educational stations.