/tags/new-years-eve New Year's Eve en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:28:16 GMT /2024-12-31/why-do-we-drop-a-ball-on-new-years-eve-the-times-square-tradition-explained Watching a huge ball descend down a pole in Times Square has been a beloved New Year's Eve tradition for over a century. Here's how the spectacle started and what's changed over the years. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:28:16 GMT /2024-12-31/why-do-we-drop-a-ball-on-new-years-eve-the-times-square-tradition-explained Rachel Treisman /arts-culture/2023-12-27/where-to-celebrate-kwanzaa-in-north-texas-and-then-ring-in-2024 Stumped for where to welcome baby new year and DFW Kwanzaa celebrations? Check out our final installation of the holiday guide for ideas. Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:23:10 GMT /arts-culture/2023-12-27/where-to-celebrate-kwanzaa-in-north-texas-and-then-ring-in-2024 Therese Powell /news/2021-12-31/new-years-could-bring-rainy-cold-weather-to-north-texas The National Weather Service in Fort Worth says storms are possible late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:10:00 GMT /news/2021-12-31/new-years-could-bring-rainy-cold-weather-to-north-texas Pablo Arauz Peña /news/2021-12-29/reunion-tower-in-dallas-will-host-over-the-top-new-years-eve-show-featuring-fireworks-and-drones The annual celebration in downtown Dallas is a free way to mark the New Year. It's an alternative for North Texans who want to enjoy fireworks, as DFW police and fire departments are warning against use of prohibited or illegal fireworks. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:38:37 GMT /news/2021-12-29/reunion-tower-in-dallas-will-host-over-the-top-new-years-eve-show-featuring-fireworks-and-drones Haya Panjwani | KUT /news/2020-12-31/coronavirus-is-canceling-new-years-celebrations The virus interfering with end-of-year parties across the country. Even the traditional Times Square ball drop in New York City at midnight will be closed to the public and seen virtually. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:16 GMT /news/2020-12-31/coronavirus-is-canceling-new-years-celebrations Dustin Jones /news/2020-12-30/police-ready-to-crack-down-on-law-breaking-new-years-celebrants Shooting guns into the air and setting off fireworks are illegal and many local police departments will be on the lookout for those activities. Many departments will also be out in force to catch drunk drivers. Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:00:15 GMT /news/2020-12-30/police-ready-to-crack-down-on-law-breaking-new-years-celebrants Bill Zeeble /texas-news/2019-12-31/dallas-brings-back-downtown-new-years-eve-bash-to-kick-off-2020 For the first time in years, Dallas will hold a free downtown New Year’s Eve party. The Party on the Plaza, happening outside Dallas City Hall, promises… Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:58:24 GMT /texas-news/2019-12-31/dallas-brings-back-downtown-new-years-eve-bash-to-kick-off-2020 Bill Zeeble /texas-news/2018-12-31/heres-how-to-get-a-free-ride-in-north-texas-on-new-years-eve The holiday season tends to be less safe for drivers, and the early hours on New Year's Day are no exception.According to the Texas Department of… Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:50:03 GMT /texas-news/2018-12-31/heres-how-to-get-a-free-ride-in-north-texas-on-new-years-eve Miguel Perez /2017-12-28/size-and-sound-matters-when-it-comes-to-bubbles-in-your-sparkling-wine Scientists at the University of Texas listened to the bubbles in a champagne and a sparkling wine and found that the more expensive product had smaller, busier bubbles. Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:17:25 GMT /2017-12-28/size-and-sound-matters-when-it-comes-to-bubbles-in-your-sparkling-wine April Fulton /2015-12-31/go-ahead-sing-auld-lang-syne-badly-tonight Even if you don't know the words, you know the song. Or ... do you? Is the iconic holiday staple slipping away? Thu, 31 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT /2015-12-31/go-ahead-sing-auld-lang-syne-badly-tonight Keith O'Brien