Here's the age when Christmas becomes more about giving than receiving, according to survey
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
What’s the "peak age" for receiving Christmas gifts? While the holidays aren’t all about presents, a recent survey assessed how much we give and receive throughout our lives.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Grinch watch: Kyle PD brings back creative holiday PSA campaign
The “Grinch Watch" began last year as a way to warn residents about porch pirates and holiday thieves, with the Grinch ultimately being “arrested" by Kyle police.
The “Grinch Watch" began last year as a way to warn residents about porch pirates and holiday thieves, with the Grinch ultimately being “arrested" by Kyle police.
UT campus lights up for the holidays with Longhorn Lights
UT Austin campus is celebrating a new holiday tradition: Longhorn Lights, a light show featuring over 400,000 lights running along the Drag and on campus.
UT Austin campus is celebrating a new holiday tradition: Longhorn Lights, a light show featuring over 400,000 lights running along the Drag and on campus.
Prevent Christmas tree fires with these tips and tricks
Electrical malfunctions are often the cause of fires during the holidays, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Electrical malfunctions are often the cause of fires during the holidays, according to the American Christmas Tree Association.
Amazon reveals 5 of the hottest gifts so far from Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Shoppers making their Christmas lists early can find some of the best-selling products online now.
Shoppers making their Christmas lists early can find some of the best-selling products online now.
Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Student loan payments render the holidays unaffordable for many: survey
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
Student loan repayments will make the season unaffordable for many Gen Z and millennials this year, according to a recent Credit Karma survey.
What you should know when shopping online this holiday season
According to the BBB, online purchase scams have been the costliest. Already this year, $1.2 million has been reported lost from 1,400 reports of online purchase scams in Texas.
According to the BBB, online purchase scams have been the costliest. Already this year, $1.2 million has been reported lost from 1,400 reports of online purchase scams in Texas.
Want to donate to charity this holiday season? Try one of these vending machines
“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.
“Giving Machines" have opened up in 41 U.S. cities for the holiday season, as well as in 14 different international cities. Here’s how they work and where to find them.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.
Cyber Monday continues to be the year's biggest online shopping day
Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of our everyday lives, Cyber Monday continues to be the biggest online shopping day of the year.
Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of our everyday lives, Cyber Monday continues to be the biggest online shopping day of the year.
Watch: Train adorned with Christmas lights rumbles through southern England
The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.
The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.
Austin lights up Zilker Park Holiday Tree
Austin's iconic Zilker Park Holiday Tree is back, lit up in all its glory. The city kicked off the season with carols and a few talented young artists.
Austin's iconic Zilker Park Holiday Tree is back, lit up in all its glory. The city kicked off the season with carols and a few talented young artists.
Austin airport reports record-breaking travel weekend
Millions of travelers are making their way back home after the Thanksgiving holiday. If you're flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport tonight or tomorrow, be prepared for plenty of company.
Millions of travelers are making their way back home after the Thanksgiving holiday. If you're flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport tonight or tomorrow, be prepared for plenty of company.
IRS warns of uptick in charity scams during the holidays
Ahead of the "season of giving," the IRS is warning Americans about an uptick in charity scams that try to take advantage.
Ahead of the "season of giving," the IRS is warning Americans about an uptick in charity scams that try to take advantage.
How to eat Thanksgiving leftovers safely
While some of us are looking ahead to Christmas, many of us still have Thanksgiving leftovers in our fridge. The USDA has some advice to make sure that extra food doesn't make you sick.
While some of us are looking ahead to Christmas, many of us still have Thanksgiving leftovers in our fridge. The USDA has some advice to make sure that extra food doesn't make you sick.
Christmas tree lighting in Hutto ushers in the holidays
Whether it's your first time at the Hutto Christmas tree lighting or it feels like the 50th time, it's hard to beat the excitement the event brings.
Whether it's your first time at the Hutto Christmas tree lighting or it feels like the 50th time, it's hard to beat the excitement the event brings.
Holiday light display in Cedar Park helping community
A Cedar Park, Texas home is maybe a bit smaller than Santa's workshop, but it delivers the same amount of Christmas magic.
A Cedar Park, Texas home is maybe a bit smaller than Santa's workshop, but it delivers the same amount of Christmas magic.