Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Shoppers visit Blue Genie Art Bazaar on Christmas Eve for last-minute gifts
Holiday procrastinators were out and about on Christmas Eve snagging some 11th hour gifts.
Holiday procrastinators were out and about on Christmas Eve snagging some 11th hour gifts.
Tracking Santa: How penguins also brave arctic temperatures
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves who can brave the frigid temperatures this holiday, but also penguins and SeaWorld in Orlando wants to give you an up-close look.
It's not just Santa and his elves in the North Pole, but also beluga whales
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Beluga whales are known for their white color and range of vocal sounds, earning them the title of "canary of the sea,"
Elf on the Shelf creator got ‘permission’ from Santa Claus to start iconic holiday tradition
“We had a direct relationship with Santa Claus, so we got his permission to partner with him and to tell his stories," Shannon Bell, the creator of Elf on the Shelf, revealed.
“We had a direct relationship with Santa Claus, so we got his permission to partner with him and to tell his stories," Shannon Bell, the creator of Elf on the Shelf, revealed.
These nonprofits are helping Santa Claus this holiday season
In this season of giving, these organizations are providing toys to children everywhere.
In this season of giving, these organizations are providing toys to children everywhere.
A day in the life of Santa Claus’ reindeer
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
Santa Claus’ reindeer train hard and eat healthy year-round to prepare for their most important flight of the year.
These are the hottest movies in theaters this Christmas
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas.
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" led a crowd of new releases at the box office on the weekend before Christmas.
What stores are open on Christmas Eve? Store hours for Walmart, Target, Costco and more
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
Here are Christmas Eve store hours for Walmart, Target and other major stores in the U.S.
Austin non-profit provides Christmas resources, meals to homeless
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
If you're homeless in Austin, it may be difficult to find a reason to be joyful this holiday season. But a local non-profit is doing its best to bring a smile to the faces of people who've fallen on hard times.
Austin's Trail of Lights closes due to weather
Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.
Due to the rain, organizers of Austin's Trail of Lights have made the decision to close for the evening.
4 sisters give birth within 4 months of each other and now celebrate babies’ first holiday together
Stanley, Lydia, Miles and Carsen are cousins all born within 4 months of each other.
Stanley, Lydia, Miles and Carsen are cousins all born within 4 months of each other.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
'Christmas Tree Cluster' stars shine bright: 'It's beginning to look a lot like cosmos'
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
Officials urge Texans to be safe on roads this holiday season
Officials are encouraging people to be extra careful on the roads this holiday season.
Officials are encouraging people to be extra careful on the roads this holiday season.
Happy Holidays: Yule Log
Celebrate the holiday with your family and friends in front of a fire.
Celebrate the holiday with your family and friends in front of a fire.
Austin Public Health urges safe food practices for holiday season
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
Austin Public Health is urging everyone to prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illnesses this holiday season.
How the Grinch steals trash instead of Christmas in WilCo
In Williamson County, the Grinch won't steal Christmas, but he will take your trash.
In Williamson County, the Grinch won't steal Christmas, but he will take your trash.
Travelers can expect heavy traffic this holiday weekend: AAA
With Christmas right around the corner, travelers can expect to see heavy traffic on the roads and in the air.
With Christmas right around the corner, travelers can expect to see heavy traffic on the roads and in the air.
Gas prices up in Texas ahead of holiday travel: AAA
Prices went up by more than 20 cents a gallon in some metro areas over the last week, but Texas still has the second-cheapest gas in the country, just three cents behind Mississippi.
Prices went up by more than 20 cents a gallon in some metro areas over the last week, but Texas still has the second-cheapest gas in the country, just three cents behind Mississippi.