Family loses home to fire in San Marcos days before Christmas

A San Marcos family is homeless after a fire burnt their home down just days before Christmas, but the community has rallied behind them to help.

Houston waitress receives $1000 tip days before Christmas

In the spirit of the holidays, a patron at Phat Eatery was feeling generous and left his server a $1000 tip. Little did he know, that waitress is saving up to pay for college and some unexpected medical bills.

'I was so happy': Arizona teens fix family's fallen Christmas decorations

A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."

Travis County offering free Christmas tree recycling

Travis County residents have the option to give their tree another life through free holiday tree recycling available from Dec. 26-Jan. 10.

7 cities where a white Christmas might seem impossible, but it isn't

While you might assume seeing snow on Christmas in the likes of Los Angeles or Phoenix or parts of Florida would never happen, their history books have three words for you: "Never say never."

City of Austin to offer holiday tree recycling beginning Dec. 26

Residents will be able to give their natural holiday trees a new life as mulch or compost through the city's annual tree recycling program.

City of Austin offices, facilities close for the holidays

The City of Austin will be closing numerous offices and facilities in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

7-Eleven worker receives home-cooked meal from woman in TikTok video

"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.

2022 New Years Eve numbers arrive in Times Square; NYE cancelled decision pending

New Year's Eve is less than two weeks away and while the fate of the big celebration and the crowds in Times Square are still up in the air due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the preparations continue.

Researchers rank the most dangerous Christmas songs

Whether you like the classics or a newer mix, studies suggest some yuletide hits could have an effect on people's ability to drive. Research suggests "Frosty the Snowman" and "All I Want for Christmas is You" top the list.

FOX 7 Discussion: Supporting at-risk students this holiday season

Suki Steinhauser, the CEO for Communities In Schools of Central Texas, joins Mike Warren to talk about how you can help at-risk students stay in school.

Greyhound offers free holiday bus tickets to runaway youth

Greyhound and the National Runaway Safeline team up for the 26th year to give runaway youth a chance at reconnecting with family for the holidays.

Florida Army veteran pays off past-due utility bills for families ahead of Christmas

A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.

Are you flying out of AUS this week? What travelers should know

Airport officials recommend arriving at least two hours early for domestic flights, and three hours early for international.

Christmas light displays from around the world

While it seems to be an age-old tradition, electric Christmas lights didn’t really catch on until the early twentieth century. Here’s a look at displays nowadays from around the world.