Macy's reworking Thanksgiving Day Parade 2020; show will not be live
A live parade to welcome in the holiday season has been scrapped. Macy's says it is in the process of "reimagining" the event that will be brought to viewers on TV and online.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 pandemic prompts pause for Peeps holiday treats
Peeps holiday treats are going on hiatus — another consequence of the coronavirus.
2020 Dia de Muertos Barbie to be restocked after selling out
Barbie's 2020 Dia de Muertos doll has sold out just days after its release, according to a Barbie news blog.
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.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Health officials reminding North Texans to continue COVID-19 precautions over the Labor Day weekend
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, Dallas County's health director gave an update to Dallas City Council members about the spread of the coronavirus.
Annual ICE! exhibit won't be coming to Gaylord Texan this year
The Gaylord Texan unveiled plans for its 2020 Lone Star Christmas experience with some notable ommissions.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Vive brand launching pumpkin spice spiked seltzer
Vive, a spiked seltzer company made by Braxton Brewing Company, is launching its pumpkin spice hard seltzer next month.
Cities, tourist attractions brace for the possibility of Halloween getting canceled
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
Walmart to close stores on Thanksgiving
Walmart Inc. said that it will be closing its namesake stores and Sam's Clubs on Thanksgiving Day this year, saying that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.
Authorities reminding North Texans to be safe when out on the water this summer
Many North Texans are still taking their Independence Day celebrations to area lakes this weekend.
Fourth of July fireworks mishap in Plano causes several grass fires
There was a mishap toward the end of Plano's Fourth of July fireworks show Saturday night.
As some North Texas Fourth of July celebrations are scaled back, some go on as planned
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting Fourth of July celebrations, with some events being canceled altogether and some making adjustments for health and safety purposes.
Hot dog champs repeat as July 4 eating contest moves indoors
The coronavirus outbreak moved the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from the Coney Island boardwalk to an undisclosed indoor location but the results were familiar.
Trump plans fiery Rushmore rally amid coronavirus threat, protests
Trump, who has spoken forcefully against protesters who have tried to topple Confederate monuments and statues honoring those who have benefited from slavery, planned to target “the left wing mob and those practicing cancel culture," said a person familiar with his remarks.
Independence Day celebration in Stockyards ‘dialed back’ due to coronavirus pandemic
A multi-day Independence Day celebration in the Fort Worth Stockyards was “dialed back” in the wake of the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Families plan at-home viewing celebrations to watch Kaboom Town fireworks online
The Fourth of July will be celebrated much differently this year than in the past, with the largest fireworks show in North Texas moved online.
'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.