Giving Tuesday: How you can help donate to recent weather disasters

An estimated 35 million participated in Giving Tuesday last year, with more than $2 billion going to different causes during the holiday season.

Holiday shipping deadlines 2022: Dates to know so your packages arrive by Christmas

Shipping gifts for the holidays? Here are the recommended shipping deadlines from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure mail and packages arrive before Christmas Day.

Cedar Park, Leander dads hold basketball tournament to benefit Toys for Tots

Members of the Leander/Cedar Park Dads Facebook group played a three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday with proceeds going to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program.

Zilker Holiday Tree draws generations of attendees

For 56 years, the Zilker Holiday Tree has been delighting generations of Austinites, including one family that has been enjoying the tradition for about half a century.

How weather impacts Christmas light displays

Colder temperatures are better for viewing, and rainy weather can lead to problems for lights and other decorations that require electricity.

Austinites support local small businesses at Renegade Craft Fair

For almost 20 years, the Renegade Craft Fair has offered Austin-area small businesses, creators and residents a venue to support each other.

Leander, Cedar Park dads team up to shoot hoops for charity

Dads in Leander and Cedar Park are coming together to shoot some hoops and support Toys for Tots of Austin Sunday at The PAC.

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

'Elf on the Shelf': How the brand evolved over 17 years

Elf on the Shelf started as a children’s picture book, now it’s a toy-based Christmas tradition

Video: NYC subway riders enjoy Thanksgiving feast on L train

Passengers riding an L train were treated to a full Thanksgiving spread during their evening commute, thanks to a Brooklyn catering service.

Black Friday shopping safety tips

Austin police gave some tips on how to be safe during Black Friday shopping.

Does turkey really make you sleepy?

It turns out you can’t blame Thanksgiving turkey for your midday nap.

Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.

Photos: See this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Bluey made her parade debut, with a balloon in her likeness towering as tall as a four-story building and stretching as wide as seven taxi cabs.