Here are the most prank-ready cities in the US

Data derived from Google searches found the cities that have the most practical jokesters in the United States.

Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.

San Antonio River Walk turned green for holiday
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San Antonio celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a lucky tradition, putting green dye in the river.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans
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It's Fat Tuesday — the big finale of Mardi Gras — filled with parades, music, and colorful traditions. Kelly Schulz, senior VP of communications & public relations with the New Orleans & Company, joins Good Day Austin from along the parade route.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

Was Saint Valentine real? The murky history of Valentine's Day

From drunken debauchery to a feast for a saint, there are multiple theories about the history of Valentine’s Day.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Texas ranks #2 in U.S. for Friday the 13th ‘bad luck’ odds, according to study

A new study based on five years of Google Trends data reveals that Texas ranks second in the nation for "Bad Luck Odds" due to a massive spike in superstition-related searches surrounding Friday the 13th.