Austin couple donates around 85 toys to APD's Operation Blue Santa
This year was especially hard for APD's Operation Blue Santa to meet its goal, but it's donations like this that make it easier to deliver toys to those who need it most, said the organization.
This year was especially hard for APD's Operation Blue Santa to meet its goal, but it's donations like this that make it easier to deliver toys to those who need it most, said the organization.
We Are Blood urges Central Texans to donate amid supply shortages
We Are Blood is asking Texans to donate due to donation shortages that will likely worsen over the holidays.
We Are Blood is asking Texans to donate due to donation shortages that will likely worsen over the holidays.
USPS extending post office, retail hours for the holidays
The United States Postal Service will be extending select post office hours for the holiday season.
The United States Postal Service will be extending select post office hours for the holiday season.
Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese will pay you $20 not to make cheesecake this Christmas amid shortage
Amid cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions, the makers of Philadelphia Cream Cheese say they will pay consumers not to make cheesecakes this holiday season.
Amid cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions, the makers of Philadelphia Cream Cheese say they will pay consumers not to make cheesecakes this holiday season.
Dazzling, 5-acres of Christmas decorations light up Florida home
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
The display has been part of “Robert Moore’s 5 Acres Of Christmas Lights."
City of Georgetown to close offices, facilities for holidays
The city of Georgetown will be closing city offices and facilities for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
The city of Georgetown will be closing city offices and facilities for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Judge: Christmas trees aren't religious symbols, menorah won't be displayed
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
Christmas brings discounted adoptions at WCRAS
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is offering lowered prices on adoptions to celebrate the holiday season.
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is offering lowered prices on adoptions to celebrate the holiday season.
Target recalls 'Letters to Santa' mailboxes due to laceration risk
Over 170,000 mailboxes sold at Target stores and online are being recalled
Over 170,000 mailboxes sold at Target stores and online are being recalled
NJ police arrest Grinch for stealing 'holiday cheer'
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
Police at a New Jersey department have arrested the Grinch for attempting to steal ‘holiday cheer’.
Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season
Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.
Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.
Some Americans skip buying Christmas presents to afford health care, survey finds
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Consumers have skipped spending money on food, travel and even holiday gifts due to health care costs, according to a survey from HealthCareInsider.
Father of 3 beaten to death while putting up Christmas lights outside Gage Park home
A father of three was beaten to death Saturday while putting up Christmas lights outside his Gage Park home on the Southwest Side.
A father of three was beaten to death Saturday while putting up Christmas lights outside his Gage Park home on the Southwest Side.
McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu
McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.
McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.
Downtown Austin Alliance, Frida Friday ATX partner for ‘The People’s Market’
Beyond supporting local artists and businesses, the goal was to celebrate Austin’s diverse community and offer a safe, inclusive space.
Beyond supporting local artists and businesses, the goal was to celebrate Austin’s diverse community and offer a safe, inclusive space.
Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Amigos en Azul hosts 'Shop with a Cop' event for disadvantaged students
During the holidays, Amigos en Azul provides disadvantaged students from area elementary schools the opportunity to shop for themselves or their family members.
During the holidays, Amigos en Azul provides disadvantaged students from area elementary schools the opportunity to shop for themselves or their family members.
FedEx warns of holiday shipping delays after storms cause 'substantial disruptions'
“FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to severe thunderstorms,” the company said on its website.
“FedEx Express experienced substantial disruptions at the Memphis hub last night due to severe thunderstorms,” the company said on its website.
APD's Operation Blue Santa working to provide gifts to around 15K children
This year, the operation is working to ensure approximately 15,000 children will receive gifts this holiday season, as well as food cards for around 5,000 families.
This year, the operation is working to ensure approximately 15,000 children will receive gifts this holiday season, as well as food cards for around 5,000 families.
Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.