US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up

A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.

Thousands of Hindus to celebrate Diwali on Saturday

On Saturday, thousands of Hindus in housing will be celebrating Diwali, a day of hope. The holiday signifies the victory of good over evil. 

Helping to make the holidays happen
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A local business owner is hosting an auction Saturday to pay off Wal-Mart layaways in an underserved area of Houston. Event information can be found at caggive.guilloryfoundation.org.

2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts

The pressure to deliver those holiday gifts on time has increased exponentially for retailers and carriers as the coronavirus pandemic has more people shopping online and requiring delivery services in order to receive their items.

Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military

Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

Treats for patients at Texas Children?s Hospital
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Texas Children's Hospital put big plans in place, so that everyone could have a Spook-tacular time this Halloween.

Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween

Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.

Residents enjoy safe trick-or-treating in Houston amid Covid-19 pandemic

Parents are doing their best to maintain some normalcy this Halloween, ditching trick or treating for trunk or treating this year. While they may miss some traditions, they're also finding some changes to be for the better.

Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find

According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.

Drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat events across Greater Houston

Community groups and businesses across Greater Houston are making it a drive-through experience your kids can dress up and stay in the car while the treats come to them.