7-year-old boy in domestic violence shelter writes heartbreaking letter to Santa

A mother in a Texas domestic violence shelter found her son's heartbreaking letter to Santa Claus, showing how the boy is struggling with his family's situation during the holidays.

NICU babies at Methodist Dallas outfitted with Santa hats handmade by nurses

To help celebrate Christmas, nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Methodist Dallas crocheted Santa hats that are personalized with each baby’s name on them.

FOX 7 Discussion: Managing holiday stress

Dr. Edward Chafizadeh, cardiologist at St. David's Medical Center, joins Marcel Clarke to discuss how stress from planning for the holidays can impact your heart health.

Law enforcement across Texas increasing DWI patrols

Law enforcement officers across Texas are increasing DWI patrols this holiday season to identify and stop impaired drivers as part of TxDOT’s “Plan While You Can” campaign.

Fundraiser organized to help Fort Worth officer recovering from brain surgery

Members of the Fort Worth police community are hosting a fundraiser Monday to help brighten the holidays for the family of a police officer who is off the job after brain surgery.

APD, volunteers deliver thousands of gifts with Operation Blue Santa

The Austin Police Department is aiming to lend a helping hand to families in need this Christmas with their Operation Blue Santa program.

Wreaths Across America honors veterans at Texas State Cemetery

People gathered all across the country on Saturday to honor those that have served the country, and Austin was no exception. 

Non-verbal teen with autism speaks for 1st time, breaks out in song amid visit to Christmas lights display

Marisabel Figueroa was told her daughter Kaitlyn — who was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old — would never be able to communicate. And Kaitlyn never uttered a word until this year.

Christmas photo of dog suffering 'existential crisis' goes viral on Twitter

The holiday season can be overwhelming for both humans and pets, as evidenced by a small dog who was recently pictured suffering an “existential crisis” during a wintery photo shoot.

Places around Austin to celebrate the holidays

Looking for a spot to wear that ugly Christmas sweater or just want to hang out in a festive holiday atmosphere? There's plenty of fun spots do just that in and around Austin.

Signing Santa Claus pays special visit to Barton Creek Square

On Wednesday, Santa spent time with and checked the wish lists of Austin-area deaf and hard-of-hearing children and families at Barton Creek Square Mall.

20 hit songs from 2000 turning 20 in 2020

Here's a list that will make you feel old - 20 songs turning 20 in 2020.