Holidays

What is your favorite Easter Candy? | TELL 26

TELL 26: What's your favorite Easter candy? You may see your answer in our 5 p.m. newscast on Friday, APril 18

April 18, 2025 3:32pm CDT

Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google

From Peeps to chocolate eggs, here are the top Easter candy Google searches for 2025.

April 18, 2025 8:26am CDT

Which stores are open and closed on Easter?

Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter this year.

April 18, 2025 8:16am CDT

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2025

While it’s not a U.S. federal holiday, Good Friday is recognized as a state holiday in several states – meaning there are some government offices, local businesses and other closures in some places.

April 18, 2025 7:02am CDT

Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say

"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.

April 10, 2025 8:08pm CDT

Are you into April Fools' Day or annoyed by it? | Tell 26 poll

How do you feel about April Fools' Day? Vote now!!!

April 1, 2025 6:01am CDT

Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: What you need to know

Houston's 64th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is this Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

March 15, 2025 8:30am CDT

What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025

Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.

February 15, 2025 1:31pm CST

How did ‘Galentine's Day’ start?

What is this unofficial holiday, how did it start and who can celebrate the occasion? Here are the details.

February 12, 2025 1:07pm CST

Valentine’s Day 2025: Consumers expected to spend billions

Americans are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, with jewelry, dining, and candy topping the list of most popular gifts, according to retail projections.

February 11, 2025 8:40pm CST

Watch live: Groundhog Day events around the U.S.

It’s the midwinter moment we’ve been waiting for.

February 2, 2025 7:17am CST

Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction

Today is the day! The nation's most famous groundhog has officially revealed the answer to our burning question - is more winter on the way?

February 2, 2025 6:55am CST

Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy continues to promote and inspire equality nearly 60 years after his death.

January 20, 2025 5:37am CST

What's open and closed on MLK Day and Inauguration Day

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 20, 2025, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and when President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as president.

January 20, 2025 5:05am CST

Martin Luther King Day events in Houston

Monday, Jan. 20 marks Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday, which just so happens to coincide with Inauguration Day this year, both listed as federal holidays.

January 13, 2025 12:07pm CST