Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
115 wreaths laid in Pflugerville in Wreaths Across America ceremony
The goal was to raise 115 wreaths for this ceremony, and they raised 200. The extra 85 wreaths will be sent to Arlington National Cemetery where over 400,000 servicemen and women are buried.
The goal was to raise 115 wreaths for this ceremony, and they raised 200. The extra 85 wreaths will be sent to Arlington National Cemetery where over 400,000 servicemen and women are buried.
Out of business toy store owner donates everything to charity for kids battling cancer
Teaching Toys business owner Marie Liburdi donates to The Bottomless Toy Chest after losing her business to COVID-19
Teaching Toys business owner Marie Liburdi donates to The Bottomless Toy Chest after losing her business to COVID-19
Austin Trail of Lights included in USA TODAY’s 2020 travel award contest
Austin Trail of Lights has just been included in USA TODAY’s 2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
Austin Trail of Lights has just been included in USA TODAY’s 2020 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
Dog hit by car, shot over 70 times finds forever home for the holidays
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
The pup underwent surgery to repair her pelvis and restore her mobility. She was then sent to a foster home for recovery.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
Abbott speaks, lights candle at Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Texas Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony Thursday evening.
Actor Kirk Cameron holds ‘peaceful protest’ Christmas caroling event at Thousand Oaks mall
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Giddings nativity scene offering Texas prize to visitors
This year they are offering a drive-through nativity scene as well as offering a chance to win something for those who visit.
This year they are offering a drive-through nativity scene as well as offering a chance to win something for those who visit.
8-year-old girl writes letter to Santa for a new home after rental scam splits family up
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
A Detroit girl is asking Santa for a new home this year for Christmas so her family can be together again after falling victim to a rental scam over the summer.
First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
Parents issue hilarious warning after accidentally baking ‘Elves on the Shelf’
A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.
A couple is warning other parents after they accidentally baked their kids' "Elves on the Shelf" when they turned the oven on -- forgetting the elves were still inside.
Claremont church nativity scene highlights push for racial equality, creating peace
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Girl tells Santa she was naughty this year, still wants lavish gifts
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
“Dear beloved Father Christmas, I hope you’ve had a wonderful year and you’ve been well,” the girl wrote. “My year has been quite the opposite. I’ve tried hard to be good but miserably failed.”
Southeast Austin family wakes up to find Christmas decorations missing
Two projectors were stolen and all but one of their inflatables was damaged.
Two projectors were stolen and all but one of their inflatables was damaged.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
50 Georgia kids potentially exposed to COVID-19 after Santa, Mrs. Claus test positive
Fifty children were exposed to COVID-19 after taking their picture with a Santa and Mrs. Clause who tested positive for the virus.
Fifty children were exposed to COVID-19 after taking their picture with a Santa and Mrs. Clause who tested positive for the virus.
Dec. 15 is the deadline for UPS, FedEx, USPS ground delivery by Christmas Day
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.