Austin Trail of Lights to close early tonight due to freeze

The Austin Trail of Lights will be open tonight, Dec. 23, but it will be closing early at 8:30 p.m. instead of the usual 10 p.m.

Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?

Police called after 'Cousin Eddie' holiday display spooks neighbor

Joni Keeney, the woman behind the display, plans on expanding it further next year with an additional Clark Griswold mannequin.

The Life Academy in Round Rock gives away thousands of toys to families

Dr. Proctor said they are planning to open the doors for the final time on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Life Academy is located at 3620 Hillside Dr. in Round Rock.

Austin airport: Weather at your travel destination may impact your flight

If you're traveling for the holidays, make sure you're checking your flight status and the weather at your destination because that could affect your travel plans.

'Let's spread a little kindness,' Biden tells Americans in Christmas address

"I sincerely hope this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and set us against one another," President Biden said in his Christmas address.

Free Christmas tree recycling available in Travis County

Five locations will open from Dec. 26 through Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Travis County residents to recycle their live Christmas trees free of charge.

Georgetown offering options to recycle Christmas trees

City residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill.

Austin Trail of Lights canceled on Dec. 22 due to forecasted extreme weather

Out of concern for health and safety, Austin Trail of Lights has been canceled on Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the forecasted high winds and extreme wind chill.

Santa’s house at the North Pole is now worth $1.15 million, Zillow says

Santa and Mrs. Claus first claimed their home on Zillow’s website in 2016, giving people around the world a glimpse into their enchanted lives.

Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Firework stands now open in Texas for holiday season

Recent rains have reduced the fire risk, but fires can still be started when fireworks are misused. Davis says every safety plan begins with having a designated shooter.

Pilot's festive flight path reveals Christmas tree over Central Florida

Flight plans are usually straight-forward, taking a plane and passengers from point A to point B, but for a pilot trying to log hours for a new certification, sometimes you need to get creative.

Diagon Alley ATX brings holiday magic to spectators, local charities

There's a Harry Potter themed house in Southwest Austin that is making the holidays magic for spectators and local charities.