Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria

Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.

Salvation Army hosting free community meal at downtown shelter

The Salvation Army says the event is not just for the homeless, but also for families and people who are spending the day alone.

Donations help homeless Austin mother, son have a roof over their heads for Christmas

An Austin man's quest to deliver leftover breakfast tacos to a homeless camp became the start of something much more and now, a homeless mother and son have a roof over their heads for the holidays.

'Snow-globing' is the awful new holiday dating trend

“Snow-globing” is the latest dating trend to look out for this winter — and it happens when the magic of Christmas makes a relationship seem more serious than it is.

‘Ready to fly’: Santa’s personal veterinarian clears reindeer for international travel on Christmas Eve

Everyone can now rest easy knowing their Christmas presents will arrive on schedule after Santa’s personal vet approved his team of trusty reindeer for travel this holiday season.

City of Austin offering Christmas trees a "second life" through recycling

The City says annually, Christmas tree recycling keeps nearly 20,000 trees out of area landfills, which contributes to the City’s goal of reaching Zero Waste by 2040.

Vermont town's radar speed signs tell drivers if they're 'Naughty' or 'Nice'

Police in the small Vermont town of Chester are helping drivers get into the holiday spirit and saving lives by getting drivers to slow down, according to a report.

Dell Children's Medical Center hosts free shopping spree for families

For hundreds of families at Dell Children's Medical Center, Thursday's Holiday Village helped ease the burden just a little and helped give a smile or two in the process.