What's open and closed on New Year's Day 2024
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! New Year’s Day is on a Monday this year, and many grocery stores and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Tips to avoid burglars this holiday season
Christmas is ending, and you may be getting rid of empty boxes or taking advantage of post-holiday sales. As you do, make sure you're not making yourself a target for thieves or burglars.
Christmas is ending, and you may be getting rid of empty boxes or taking advantage of post-holiday sales. As you do, make sure you're not making yourself a target for thieves or burglars.
GoFundMe money helps Austin family who lost their house to fire
People in Austin have raised thousands of dollars for a family who lost their home in a fire days before Christmas.
People in Austin have raised thousands of dollars for a family who lost their home in a fire days before Christmas.
Pratt Brothers Christmas creators preparing for new year's event
Two brothers, known to have staged the biggest Christmas celebration in Arizona, were in Austin.
Two brothers, known to have staged the biggest Christmas celebration in Arizona, were in Austin.
23 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2023
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
From awe-inspiring, world-record feats to incredible acts of kindness, there’s no shortage of joy to be found in 2023.
Fireworks safety: AFD urges caution when celebrating New Year
The Austin Fire Department is asking residents to take extreme caution when using fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
The Austin Fire Department is asking residents to take extreme caution when using fireworks to celebrate the New Year.
Health experts warn about sickness during busy holiday travel
Health officials are warning about illnesses spreading during the holidays, one of the biggest travel weeks of the year.
Health officials are warning about illnesses spreading during the holidays, one of the biggest travel weeks of the year.
New year, new laws: From speed cameras to gender-neutral toys, here's what's changing in 2024
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
In the dawn of 2024, numerous jurisdictions usher in a wave of new laws. Notable changes include minimum wage hikes in Delaware and New Jersey, with New Jersey reaching $15.13 per hour. California introduces speed cameras in cities like Los Angeles to curb speeding.
Texas mother surprised by US Marine daughter's unannounced return for the holidays
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
A heartwarming holiday surprise unfolded at 407BBQ in Denton County, Texas, as Lydia Calderon, a hardworking mother, received an unexpected visit from her daughter, a US Marine.
Here’s how you can recycle your Christmas trees after the holidays
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
There are a couple of options available to dispose of your Christmas tree, and here’s what you need to know.
Sheriff: Teen shoots, kills sister in Largo during dispute over Christmas gifts
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a family dispute over Christmas gifts ended with the death of a young mother in Largo on Christmas Eve.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says a family dispute over Christmas gifts ended with the death of a young mother in Largo on Christmas Eve.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Dining out for Christmas meal in Austin
Christmas has come to an end, and many families decided to trade the traditional dinner at home for local restaurants in downtown Austin.
Christmas has come to an end, and many families decided to trade the traditional dinner at home for local restaurants in downtown Austin.
Santa Claus spotted kayaking off Florida coast ahead of busy Christmas holiday: 'Get some vitamin sea'
In preparation for his busiest day of the year, it seems like Santa Claus broke away from tradition and took to the blue waters off the coast of Florida instead.
In preparation for his busiest day of the year, it seems like Santa Claus broke away from tradition and took to the blue waters off the coast of Florida instead.
Watch: Baby sloth gets cuddles from Santa Claus
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Aluna is 10 months old and this will be her very first Christmas.
Christmas spirit kept alive by Georgetown club's first-ever event
The Georgetown community kept the Christmas spirit alive as a club hosted the first-ever Christmas Day Coffee and Hot Chocolate on the Square.
The Georgetown community kept the Christmas spirit alive as a club hosted the first-ever Christmas Day Coffee and Hot Chocolate on the Square.
Watch: Inflatable Christmas decoration comes to life to chase Florida delivery driver
It's a Christmas miracle! One Florida delivery driver was in for a big surprise when an inflatable gingerbread man decoration came to life before his very eyes.
It's a Christmas miracle! One Florida delivery driver was in for a big surprise when an inflatable gingerbread man decoration came to life before his very eyes.
Dolly Parton fulfills man with terminal cancer's wish in emotional video
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
Among LeGrand Gold's 10 "List of Living" wishes was to meet music icon Dolly Parton, but he never imagined it coming true.
What happens to all the gift cards that go unused every year?
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
The life of a gift card can get complicated. Here’s what to know about the gift cards you’re giving — or getting.
Where do poinsettias come from? How the plant became so closely connected to Christmas
A lot of people believe poinsettias aren't safe for your home. Here's why that's a myth.
A lot of people believe poinsettias aren't safe for your home. Here's why that's a myth.