Be prepared for record-breaking holiday travel, AAA says

About 119 million Americans are expected to travel over the holidays, according to AAA, adding to a record-breaking travel year nationally.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2024

As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What's open and closed on Christmas 2024

Most stores other businesses are closed on Christmas to give workers time with their own families, but there are a few you’ll find with their doors open

The ethical impacts of holidays: Balancing joy with responsibility

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.

Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees

Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.

Concerns of flight delays at Austin airport due to shortage of air traffic controllers

There are concerns a shortage of air traffic controllers could lead to flight delays during the busy holiday travel season at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

UPS driver plays Santa's helper, wraps little girl's Christmas gift before delivery

UPS driver Aubrie Jones went viral after she wrapped a little girl's Barbie Dreamhouse before delivering it, ensuring it remained a surprise until Christmas.

Holidays in San Antonio
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From Christmas lights on the Riverwalk to shopping at the Pearl, Central Texans are invited to enjoy the holiday season in San Antonio. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum previews some of the festivities.

Christmas gift spending per child by state

Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.

Giving late holiday gifts
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It may be too late to order some presents on time for this holiday season, but a new study shows anytime may be the perfect time to give a gift. FOX's Gary Baumgarten has more.

Support North Carolina recovery: Shop holiday gifts from hurricane-hit businesses

As western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, Asheville’s small businesses and artists are turning to the holiday shopping season for support.

Austin police officers help make holidays happy with Operation Blue Santa

Austin police officers are trading their badges for Santa hats this holiday season to give back during their annual Operation Blue Santa program.

Austin's annual 'Shop with a Cop' helps nearly 100 children go holiday shopping

About 100 children got their holiday shopping done on Friday morning. They had some help from Austin police officers, as part of the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.