Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025

If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.

FOX 7 Weekend - Dec. 20-21
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There’s still a few days left until Christmas, and if you want a little festive fun – we’ve got the scoop including shopping, holiday light shows, and a Tuna Christmas. Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson has your FOX 7 Weekend.

Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?

The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.

Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your  state

The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season.  There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.

How to recycle holiday waste in Georgetown

The City of Georgetown has created several ways to help residents recycle waste from the holidays.

Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank

A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.

Holiday shopping in Mueller
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From dining to shopping, businesses on Aldrich Street are celebrating the holiday season. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.

Tech stocking stuffers | High-Tech Texan
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Christmas is approaching fast, so it's time to get those stocking stuffers. Michael Garfield, the High-Tech Texan, stops by Good Day Austin to share some quick and easy ideas.

Holiday toy safety checklist
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It's that time of year again. Santa's checking his list, and parents are hunting for the gifts that will light up those little faces. However, before the unwrapping begins, how do you make sure the toys and gadgets under the tree are actually safe? Dr. Lisa Gaw, a pediatrician with Texas Children's Urgent Care, joins Good Day Austin's Katie Jackson with smart, simple advice for keeping kids safe this holiday season.

Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.

New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study

Consumers looking to avoid the sky-high costs of New Year’s Eve hotspots still have plenty of affordable alternatives, according to a new analysis from WalletHub.

The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas

A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.