SPRING BREAK

Instead of trying to go to a tropical location for spring break, 36 students at Wayne State stayed in their community to serve for an annual occurrence called “alternative spring break.”

Las Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pretty pricy recently.

Spring Break is coming to an end and several families say it has been a week to remember.

One local county commissioner has hosted and planned various activities throughout the...

A man rescued by city crews on Monday was fined more than $3,000 for jumping from the Cole Park Pier.

By RICK KELLEYStaff WriterTxDOT has launched a new anti-drunk driving campaign in hopes of reducing the number of alcohol-related fatalities during Spring Break. In Texas last year over Spring Break, there were 872 DUI-alcohol related traffic accidents, resulting in 30 fatalities and 107 serious injuries, TxDOT officials say. The new anti-drunk driving campaign will conduct outreach events on college campuses and at key spring break designations using public service announcements, outdoor billboards and more. One person in Texas dies every eight hours and 31 minutes in a DUI-alcohol related traffic crash, TxDOT data shows. “These are disturbing numbers, especially as all of these crashes are preventable,” said TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams.

With so many wonderful, fun, and educational spots to take the kiddos for Spring Break, we made it even easier for you and created a traditional and a non traditional list of activities!

This Spring Break, kick stay-at-home boredom to the curb.

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For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

Spring Break is just around the corner and folks should expect a lot of traffic and major demand for parking spaces especially within a five-mile radius of the Texas Medical Center. So to help traffic flow smoothly, here’s your game plan for a successful Spring Break.

Just in time for spring break, Holocaust Museum Houston will host a free admission day on Tuesday, March 15, in honor of what would have been Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s (RBG) 89th birthday.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with several leaders from Texas Medical Center, METRO, and several popular Houston-area attractions, will hold a joint news conference to discuss traffic and parking plans

Plans include lifeguards and police units at beaches, construction being paused on projects and free admission to city parks and swimming pools.

The United Independent School District is helping students prepare for the upcoming...

For those looking for activities to keep the kids entertained this Spring Break, the Houston Zoo has fun for the entire family!

Spring Break is almost here, which means many of us have begun thinking about what we can find to do that will keep our whole family busy and entertained while the kids are out of school.

As travel quickly resumes to normal, I can only imagine the crowds coming to the beaches for Spring Break. With good reason, the NWS has declared this week Rip Current and Beach Hazard Awareness Week. Last year, one rip current death occurred along Texas shores with as many as 76 nationwide.

TxDOT takes initiative to reopen the JFK Causeway bridge to four lanes and other plans to minimalize traffic for Spring Break.

Spring Break is almost here and for teachers, it’s well deserved.

Spring Break is right around the corner for kids living in the Houston area, which means that parents better find some fun ideas to do while they’re on break from school.

U.S. authorities are urging Americans to "avoid travel to Mexico" for both health and safety reasons, in separate warnings.

It’s only January, but the time to plan a fun and relaxing getaway is now.

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HOUSTON – If you are wondering what to do to keep the family busy and entertained during spring break, we’ve got you covered. There’s also a VR experience in which you can do 3D and do a day in the life of Van Gogh the artist. Keep in mind you’re going to have to be masked to go there,” said Sorena. You’ll start at George R. Brown and they’ll help guide you along Downtown as you solve the mystery of this art heist. To connect with Mommy Nearest, visit their website or download the free Mommy Nearest app for iPhone and Android.

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Spring break is arriving in Galveston following a year that was unlike any other in recent memory. “People are going to be definitely excited to get out but I don’t think it’s going to be like a regular spring break at all,” said Jared Glover, a manager and bartender at Market Station. He said spring break will probably be smaller this year, though he still expects customers to head out. “If you’re going out, you already know the inherent risk of that so let people be free and make their own decision,” he said. But I don’t think you should require anybody else,” said Katie Baker, a bartender at Bubba’s on the Strand.

GALVESTON COUNTY – This is the first weekend since Texas has reopened at 100% capacity and the state’s mask mandate was lifted. For many, this is also the beginning of spring break - and Galveston is often one of the top spots for visitors. Galveston’s tourism officials said they are planning for a busy spring break on the Island. The sand and surf are the exact reason Maria Hernandez and her family decided to visit Galveston for spring break this year. Ad“The people here are so loving and caring,” Hernandez saidCity officials said they expect things to pick up next week when most of the Houston area is on spring break.

HOUSTON – Spring Break is just around the corner, and if you’re headed to the beach, we’re helping you look your best. Galveston Island has plenty of great stores filled with trendy looks for every style you want...and need. Monica Barry, owner of Ha.Ba’s Clothing Store, is showing off six popular outfits perfect for some fun in the sun. Look 1 - Boho BeachFrom Lady Brown’s BoutiqueFind the look HERELook 2 - Laid-Back LuauFrom Surf StylesFind the look HERELook 3 - Tan and TropicalFrom Surf StylesFind the look HERELook 4 - Beachside StrollFrom The Style CoFind the look HERELook 5 - Island FashionistaFrom Ha.Ba’sFind the look HEREAdLook 6 - Seaside SoireeFrom Tangerine BoutiqueFind the look HERE

We’re celebrating Spring Break Island Style! One grand prize winner will receive a one-night stay (Sunday – Thursday) at Hotel Galvez plus a VIP Attractions Pass for two to receive admission to four of the following Galveston attractions of your choice:61st Street Fishing PierBryan MuseumGalveston Naval MuseumSeawolf ParkGalveston Railroad MuseumGalveston Water Adventures - 2hr Sunset TourGalveston Water Adventures - Dolphin Sightseeing TourHistoric Ghost TourMoody MansionOcean Star Offshore Rig MuseumPirates! Legends of the Gulf CoastRight Light District TourStorm on the Strand TourContest begins at 9:00 A.M. on March 11, 2021. Deadline to enter is 11:59 P.M. on March 17, 2021.

Bob Owen /Staff photographerOne Texas beach is off limits to travel to for Spring Break this week. On Monday, Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño ordered the temporary closure of Boca Chica beach and State Highway 4 due to anticipated testing activities for SpaceX.

HOUSTON – If you’re planning a staycation in the Houston area during spring break, the Houston Zoo may be a fun stop for the family. The exhibit will feature a dozen animatronic prehistoric creatures, like an eight-foot-tall terror bird, a saber-toothed tiger and T-Rex’s larger cousin Giganotosaurus. The Houston Zoo said its health and safety guidelines are still in effect after the governor announced the ending of the statewide mask order and reopening Texas. Zoo officials said all visitors 10 years and older are required to wear a face mask. Zoo staff are continuously cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces, and free hand sanitizer is available throughout the zoo.

HOUSTON – Houston attractions wasted no time Wednesday announcing how they will handle Gov. Space HoustonSpace Center Houston is in compliance with directives of health officials and CDC guidelines. Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, is located on government property. AdGuests without masks will not be allowed entry to Space Center Houston. AdMoody GardenMoody Garden said they would require employees to wear masks.

Summer is on the horizon, and many are probably considering what that might look like for them.

What's also alarming is that some of the passengers who went on the trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, took commercial flights home, the Austin Public Health Department said. Dozens of other passengers from the chartered flight are being monitored, public health officials said. The local public health department and UT Health UT Health Austin and University Health Services have contacted all of the passengers on the plane using flight manifests from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "The university is working closely with Austin Public Health to assist in contact tracing," university spokesman J.B. Bird said. Mexico was not under a federal travel advisory when this happened, health officials said.

HOUSTON – For many of us, Spring Break didn't go as planned this year. America’s CEO, that’s chief entertaining officer Tim Laird -- has a solution and shared four recipes to cheer you up while you spend time indoors. “The beaches are closed, we can’t congregate, but that’ won’t keep us from having a great spring break party at home. Spring Break at Home Party Tips:• Dress in festive Hawaiian shirts and shorts. • Encourage others to hold a Spring Break party at home at the same time and Facetime with them throughout the evening.

The City of South Padre Island is taking action, but it isn’t what most would have in mind. The beach isn’t closed. Any violation of the orders enforced by the City of South Padre Island is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. Here are some of the odd rules being enforced in South Padre:Gatherings on the beach will be limited to 10 persons on less. Click here for the full list of rules issued by the City of South Padre Island.

Despite warnings to social distance, Texas spring breakers are still gathering to party in large groups. Pictured below is a group of friends from Dallas who attend Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, University of North Texas and the University of Kansas. It isn’t looking much for different for spring breakers in South Padre Island. pic.twitter.com/YGwOwVxH99 — Marissa🧡 (@Charmed_One_Too) March 18, 2020On Monday, the mayor of South Padre Island declared a local state of emergency. Despite both declarations, spring breakers continued to party in South Padre Island.

HOUSTON – Usually, Spring Break is the time of year where kids have a full week off from school, and parents only need to worry about entertaining them for 7 days. Well, thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak, not only are parents trying to keep everyone busy for 7 days, some kids will be out of school for much, much longer. FAMILY BOARD GAME COMPETITIONSThe ultimate family fun night definitely includes a round or two of Taboo, maybe Monopoly...or how about Twister? My mom is doing her Weight Watchers meetings virtually, and my sisters kids’ music classes are being offered virtually as well. Let the kids rummage through their old Halloween costumes, or even better...let them go through mom and dad’s closet.

Monday, March 16St. Patricks Day Teeling Whiskey Dinner at B&B Butchers & RestaurantB&B Butchers & Restaurant, 1814 Washington, celebrates Saint Patricks Day by hosting a Teeling Whiskey dinner from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a welcome reception followed by a three-course Irish-inspired feast by executive chef Eduardo Montesflores with Teeling Whiskey pairings by beverage director Jeremiah Butler. Tuesday, March 17Saint Patricks Day at Eight Row FlintEight Row Flint, 1039 Yale, will host a St. Patricks Day Party beginning at 11 a.m. and featuring a Jameson Irish Whiskey ice cream truck with $8 cones from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saint Patricks Day Menu at Jonathans The Rub Memorial GreenJonathans The Rub Memorial Green, 12505 Memorial, will offer a special St. Patricks Day featuring Emerald Isle goodies like Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage and Colcannon, an Irish classic made with potatoes, bacon, onion and herbs, plus amyriad of Irish whiskey sips, cocktails and beers. The tasting ($25++) will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and include complimentary nibbles from executive chef Joe Cervantez.

Spring, Texas The Lone Star College System (LSC) has announced an extension to Spring Break following COVID-19. Students were originally scheduled to start back on March 16th, however, LSC says that classes will now not resume until Monday, March 23rd. Lone Star College is closely tracking an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in China. LSC is committed to the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff and will continue to monitor this developing situation. A statement posted to Lonestar.edu.

HOUSTON – Traveling for spring break? The Texas Department of Transportation wants to make sure drivers are navigating in the safest and most efficient way possible. With a growing population, as well as spring break, the Rodeo and other activities in Greater Houston, TxDOT representatives encourage drivers to be informed before hitting the road. “There’s a lot of activities going on with Rodeo, spring break activities." Take first entrance ramp onto IH 69 Northbound Main Lanes.

Check out what fun things Moody Gardens has going on over Spring Break.

HOUSTON – More cases of coronavirus are surfacing in the greater Houston area, and they are all linked to a Nile River cruise in Egypt. ”All of these individuals were on the same trip together... in Egypt,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Three people in Maryland have tested positive for the coronavirus and have also been connected to the Nile River cruise, the Washington Post reports. The first positive Coronavirus test from the group was announced Wednesday in Fort Bend. KPRC 2 sources confirmed health officials are currently investigating another eight people because they were also on the same Egypt trip.

Spring break is right around the corner, and you may be dreaming of a fun family vacation -- but what if a full-fledged vacation is not in the cards or the budget? Spring break is typically right around Easter, which is seen by many as a time of renewal. An Easter morning hike would be a great way to kick off your day, so lace up your shoes and soak it all in. Spring break is a great time for a movie marathon, so queue up your favorite streaming service or break into that stack of DVDs. Hosting a staycation is a great way to spend the Easter break, especially if you can keep the kids entertained and happy.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON – If you’re looking for things to do with your family during spring break, look no further than the Houston Zoo. They have an exciting new exhibit called "Dragons" that will bring you closer than ever to these mythical creatures. Lauren Wappler, public relations manager with the Houston Zoo, shared more details on this amazing experience where you’ll hear these animatronic beasts move and roar.

HOUSTON – The weekend weather looks wonderful: Cool mornings, pleasant afternoons and rain-free. Weekend WeatherThe only issue will be the pollen count as tree pollen continues to run extremely high and will continue to run high for a few more weeks. Pollen CountAfter a wonderful weekend next week looks great which is perfect because next week is SPRING BREAK for many students! Winds will shift back onshore next week providing spring-like weather for the Spring Break. A cold front will eventually move through the end of next week bringing our next best chance for rain.

Sure, seeing Niagara Falls from either the United States or Canada is awe-inspiring, but what if we said you could experience the beauty of Niagara Falls from up above, like you were a soaring eagle?

Spring break is a great time to cut loose and celebrate the end of winter. There’s a reason why destinations such as Mexico and Fort Lauderdale are so popular for spring break. If you’re going to a popular spring break destination, make your travel arrangements now, as accommodations might sell out. If you're looking to do something really different for your spring break, why not escape spring altogether with a trip to the Southern Hemisphere? From lounging on the beach to skiing to volunteering, these seven spring break ideas offer fun for people of all ages.

HOUSTON – Whether you’re taking time off to go to the beach, or to visit another city, Rania Mankarious, executive director of Crime Stoppers of Houston, shares important tips to keep your family safe during Spring Break. But, do you want to tell your Uber driver that you’re going to be gone for the next two weeks? MAKE SURE YOUR DESTINATION IS SAFE BEFORE YOU LEAVECheck resources like State Department’s safe-travel site and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel-health site. Also, make sure you know about lifeguards, and whether or not it’s easy to get supplies like googles and life jackets. Make another set of passport copies and leave them at home with a family member in case the originals are stolen.

Easy ways to keep your family safe this Spring Break | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: February 24, 2020, 3:00 pmWhether you're taking time off to go to the beach or to visit another city, Rania Mankarious, executive director of Crime Stoppers of Houston, shares important tips to keep your family safe during Spring Break.

This Labor Day Weekend, catch free concerts at the Daytona Beach Bandshell on Friday and Saturday. Even though Labor Day is still one week out, it's never too early to plan your getaway. And whether you're hauling your family to the beach, a parade or absolutely nowhere, here's what you need to know about what the weather before you knock out one last beach day this Labor Day weekend. As for the West Coast, well, sorry, guys, but Labor Day may be hotter than usual this year. Positioned at the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, Labor Day weekend has seen several severe storms over the years.

Panama City Beach is growing tired of the annual Spring Break crowd. Violence, drinking and drugs have become such a problem that local council members are considering drastic measures to dissuade college students from partying on the beach. But as Mark Strassmann reports, local businesses are worried about the impact that would have on their bottom line.