Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market moves to month-long, online event for 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 has been cancelled, but the 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will be held from November 11 through December 11.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market 2020 has been cancelled, but the 2020 Virtual Nutcracker Market will be held from November 11 through December 11.
Oreo releasing 'first-ever' gingerbread-flavored cookie for holiday season
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Peeps may have put the kibosh on its holiday offerings, but Oreo is fully committing to its Christmas treats.
Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Decorating for Fourth of July
More people than ever before will be celebrating the Fourth of July from the comforts of home this year. A little planning can go a long way to make it more special. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares some ways to add red, white and blue to your home.
More people than ever before will be celebrating the Fourth of July from the comforts of home this year. A little planning can go a long way to make it more special. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson shares some ways to add red, white and blue to your home.
The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
Stay home and create your Family’s Constitution this Fourth of July
While COVID-19 is keeping many Fourth of July celebrations at home this year, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini suggests creating a family constitution.
While COVID-19 is keeping many Fourth of July celebrations at home this year, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini suggests creating a family constitution.
Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
COVID-19 cancellations could lead to more home fireworks use
With no big event to attend this year like Freedom Over Texas in downtown folks will likely turn to setting off fireworks themselves.
With no big event to attend this year like Freedom Over Texas in downtown folks will likely turn to setting off fireworks themselves.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Galveston, birthplace of Juneteenth
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
It was on Galveston Island 155 years ago that General Order #3 enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation was read aloud, letting the slaves of Texas know that they were now free. The Civil War had ended in May, and it was time for slave holders to let go. Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires shares the island's significance on this day.
Send your dad a virtual Father’s Day message
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Can’t get your dad a Father’s Day card this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Where to find Father's Day deals
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.
One of the best gifts you can give is just having fun together. So we rounded up places you can take Dad for free this Father's Day.
New film released "Miss Juneteenth"
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.
Hollywood is celebrating Juneteenth with the film ?Miss Juneteenth.? Set in Texas the film also stars two actors from the Lone Star state and Backstage OL.com's Dave Morales spoke with both of them only for FOX.