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.

McDonald’s unveils McNugget Caviar Kits ahead of Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is launching the limited-time special offer just in time for Valentine’s Day and here’s how you can get a kit.

Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout

Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.

Groundhog Day 2026: What time will Punxsutawney Phil come out?

It's that time of year again! Punxsutawney Phil is getting ready to make his winter prediction, but you'll have to wake up early if you want to see the famed groundhog.

Chick-fil-A offers exclusive Georgia deals and returning fan favorites

Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year.

Wave of MLK Day celebrations sweep through Central Texas

A wave of Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations swept through Central Texas on Monday, as thousands took to the streets to honor the legacy of one of the country’s greatest civil rights activists.

Central Texas celebrates MLK Jr. Day
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A wave of Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations swept through Central Texas on Monday, as thousands took to the streets to honor the legacy of one of the country’s greatest civil rights activists.

Watch: 2026 MLK Day Unity Parade in Downtown Houston

For the first time, two competing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parades came together to celebrate and honor MLK on Monday.