Cynthia J. Drake has been a travel writer since 2009. Based in Austin, Texas, she has written for Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful, Parents, AAA, Texas Monthly, and other publications. Starting in ...

Mortgage rates are now at the highest level since September 2025, rising sharply this week to hit 6.53% on Friday. For the week ending on March 14, active inventory for homes was up 5.6% year over ...

The first day of spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20, which is also the date of the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox results in nearly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night across the world. In ...

Whether you live by meteorological or astronomical seasons, it’s no longer a debate: Spring has arrived in Texas. Here’s what to know about the seasonal shifts in 2026. It depends on who you ask.

What’s the single most influential accessory of 2026? The smallest, most expressive canvas: the manicure. Moving into warmer weather, its reconfirmed that nail colors, shapes, and art aren't just an ...

"Fantastic" weather is expected over the next several days in the Chicago area, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, as the final day of winter sets in and spring begins. "Good, better, best over the next ...

The first official day of spring is nearly here – and in true Wisconsin fashion, it's coming on the heels of a record-breaking March blizzard. Friday, March 20 will mark the first day of astronomical ...

A rainbow forms over Mac Nease Baseball Park at Russ Chandler Stadium as Georgia Tech baseball takes on West Georgia. Photo by Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics.

While Minnesota is the perfect place to enjoy water activities, it’s still a bit chilly for swimming or beach lounging in the spring. But hiking is the perfect activity when it's spring in Minnesota.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A University of Alabama student is missing overseas, and his family is pleading for help as the search continues in Spain. James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, disappeared in Barcelona ...

Long ago, my wise mother impressed upon me her rules for polite conversation. The one I think of most often concerns the weather. She would never complain about it, and believed doing so was tiresome, ...

HOUSTON — Houston is shaping up to be the next big spring break destination. Houston First says March is already shaping up to be the most lucrative for the economy on record. They told KHOU 11 that ...