President Trump and first lady light National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady participated in the Thursday evening ceremony, a tradition dating back to 1923.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
San Marcos' Christmas lighting ceremony
Hays County is ringing in the holiday season. The county judge invited the community out for the annual Christmas lighting ceremony.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens January 1 with Opening Day Hikes
The newest Texas State Park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, will host limited, ranger-guided First Day Hikes on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026, for visitors who secure advance reservations.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
White House Christmas 2025 decorations: First lady reveals 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' theme
First lady Melania Trump revealed this year’s White House holiday theme, "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since resuming the role.
Texas Capitol Christmas trees delivered by horse-drawn carriage
A festive holiday tradition continues at the Texas Capitol as Christmas trees, including a massive 28-foot display in the House chamber, arrive by horse-drawn carriage, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the historic ornament program.
Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season underway, the nation’s major shipping carriers are reminding customers to send packages early to ensure arrival by Christmas.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 13, how you can help honor and remember the fallen
More than 2 million volunteers across the country will once again remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom at the National Wreaths Across America Day.
When is the official start of winter? Here's why meteorological winter begins on December 1
Calendars found in homes across the country usually say winter begins on Dec. 21, when in reality the season starts three weeks earlier on Dec. 1.
Watch these kids have the best reaction to dad's Christmas lights
Video captured the special moment three kids in Pennsylvania had a touching reaction to their family’s outdoor Christmas lights.
Watch: Table with massive Thanksgiving spread suddenly collapses
A family’s massive Thanksgiving feast came crashing down before their eyes in an unexpected moment that was caught on camera.
Black Friday online spending hits record $11.8B
AI-driven traffic to retail websites jumped 805% as Americans avoided crowded stores.
Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Krispy Kreme marks Peanuts’ 75th anniversary with three limited-edition doughnuts
Krispy Kreme’s Peanuts collection features three new festive doughnuts inspired by the world of the Peanuts gang – and the return of two holiday favorites.
Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading
Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.