City of Round Rock hosting annual Christmas Family Night, Christmas Towne
The festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome from the mayor on the Main Stage, following by the lighting of the Hometown Holiday lights and the city water tower.
The festivities start at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome from the mayor on the Main Stage, following by the lighting of the Hometown Holiday lights and the city water tower.
Florida's only snow park to open in Dade City in 2020
Get ready to play in the snow -- without leaving the Sunshine State! Florida's first and only snow park is slated to open next year, developers announced Thursday.
Get ready to play in the snow -- without leaving the Sunshine State! Florida's first and only snow park is slated to open next year, developers announced Thursday.
Southwest Austin family's annual Christmas lights display attracts thousands
The Maywald family spends about a year decorating for their annual Christmas lights display which is open to the public and attracts people from all over the country to feel the love of the holidays, and laughter too.
The Maywald family spends about a year decorating for their annual Christmas lights display which is open to the public and attracts people from all over the country to feel the love of the holidays, and laughter too.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Essential oils often used in diffusing devices can be harmful to cats and dogs
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
Essential oils and diffusing devices are popular holiday gifts, but many people don't realize the harm that they can cause to cats and dogs in the home.
City of Cedar Park to host free tree lighting, Santa's Workshop event
The event will feature a snow hill, snow playing areas, live music performances, games and prizes, a Yule fire, inflatables, and arts & crafts projects.
The event will feature a snow hill, snow playing areas, live music performances, games and prizes, a Yule fire, inflatables, and arts & crafts projects.
Electric eel powers Christmas lights at aquarium
Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.
Talk about renewable energy. An aquarium in Tennessee is powering the lights on a Christmas tree using an electric eel.
City of Georgetown offering free holiday string light recycling to residents
String lights should not be placed in residential or commercial recycling bins because they can damage the sorting machines at the recycling center.
String lights should not be placed in residential or commercial recycling bins because they can damage the sorting machines at the recycling center.
Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
Girl, 11, becomes first black dancer to play lead in The Nutcracker
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.
The New York City Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” has cast a black dancer to play Marie for the first time.
Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Ho ho ho! Santa hotline lets your kids call and leave him a message
If you use your cellphone to call him up, Santa will send you a text message back!
If you use your cellphone to call him up, Santa will send you a text message back!
Christmas trees delivered to Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is getting ready for the holidays!
The Texas State Capitol is getting ready for the holidays!
'Ditto': A neighbor's witty response to extravagant Christmas display next door
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
A resident in Morphett Vale, near Adelaide, South Australia, had a hilarious response to an extravagant Christmas light display on the property next door.
Giving Tuesday: Volunteering in America is on the rise — here’s how you can get involved
More Americans than ever are volunteering and here are some ways to get involved on Giving Tuesday.
More Americans than ever are volunteering and here are some ways to get involved on Giving Tuesday.
Cyber Monday 2019 deals
BlackFriday.com has picked the top 20 deals its found for Cyber Monday that includes everything from TVs, home goods, fashion, travel and beauty.
BlackFriday.com has picked the top 20 deals its found for Cyber Monday that includes everything from TVs, home goods, fashion, travel and beauty.
Melania Trump unveils 2019 White House Christmas decorations
Melania Trump made a big reveal at the White House – just in time for the holidays.
Melania Trump made a big reveal at the White House – just in time for the holidays.
Zilker Holiday Tree lit up for the 53rd year
The tree stands at 155 feet tall and is made of 39 streamers. Each streamer holds 81-multicolored bulbs, totaling 3,309 shining lights. On top of the tree rests a double star measuring 10 feet from tip to tip.
The tree stands at 155 feet tall and is made of 39 streamers. Each streamer holds 81-multicolored bulbs, totaling 3,309 shining lights. On top of the tree rests a double star measuring 10 feet from tip to tip.
Couple celebrate Thanksgiving while stranded on road by winter storm
A couple stranded in traffic on Thanksgiving due to a snowstorm decided to make the best of their situation by celebrating the holiday with a dinner in their car.
A couple stranded in traffic on Thanksgiving due to a snowstorm decided to make the best of their situation by celebrating the holiday with a dinner in their car.
FBI: Beware of holiday scams
The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.
The FBI and Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to warn shoppers this holiday season.