Dallas County leaders urge people take extra precautions this Thanksgiving
The idea sounds laughable: if you feel you must invite someone to your home this Thanksgiving, plan to eat in silence. But medical experts agree for people not willing to celebrate virtually this Thanksgiving, it is an important precaution to take.
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.
Zoom Thanksgiving? Holiday travel is not essential travel, says public health officers
"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis.
No Greenberg Smoked Turkeys this year after fire at East Texas facility
Greenberg Smoked Turkey in Tyler announced its shipping facility was heavily damaged by an explosion and fire Friday night. Because of this, it won’t have any turkeys for delivery or pickup this season.
Crews assembling Galleria Dallas Christmas tree
Work on the festive Galleria Dallas Christmas tree began Sunday and will last through Wednesday.
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.
Dallas radio station started playing non-stop Christmas music Thursday
Fans of Christmas music are in for a holiday treat starting Thursday.
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
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.
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.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
Teal Pumpkin Project promotes safe Halloween for kids with food allergies
The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to raise awareness of food allergies, making Halloween safer and more inclusive for trick-or-treaters.
4-year-old twin girls dress up as Trump and Biden ahead of Halloween, 2020 election
Pictures and footage posted to social media showed sisters Haven and Koti Garza, who live in Edmond, Oklahoma, dressed as rivals President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Dallas leaders encourage families to stay home, make alternative plans for Halloween
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins are asking parents to make a safe decision about trick-or-treating this Halloween, even if it means disappointing the kids.
Celebrate Halloween with free horror movies on Tubi
Tubi is offering free scary movies for streaming all month long.
You can stream free kid-friendly Halloween shows and movies on Tubi
Tubi has plenty of kid-friendly Halloween movies and shows for the entire family to enjoy.
North Texas NICU babies dress up for Halloween
While many Halloween activities have been canceled this year because of the pandemic, local hospitals have still found a creative way to celebrate.
Singer Kane Brown to perform at Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game
Country singer Kane Brown will perform at the Dallas Cowboys’ annual Thanksgiving Day game.
Full moon to shine on Halloween for the first time since 1944
It will also be the second full moon of the month, and therefore, is called a “blue moon.”