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.
Texas man’s Lil Jon Christmas lights sequence goes viral
Frankie To-ong’s video of his Christmas lights ‘Snap Yo Fingers’ sequence has been viewed more than 26.3M times on TikTok.
Frankie To-ong’s video of his Christmas lights ‘Snap Yo Fingers’ sequence has been viewed more than 26.3M times on TikTok.
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.
Amazon's most-loved holiday gift ideas for 2021 revealed
Your search for holiday gift ideas ends here. Keep reading to browse some of Amazon's most-loved gifts of 2021, and learn about consolidating holiday debt when the gift-giving season is over.
Your search for holiday gift ideas ends here. Keep reading to browse some of Amazon's most-loved gifts of 2021, and learn about consolidating holiday debt when the gift-giving season is over.
TSA anticipates surge in air travel through December holidays, here's how you can prepare
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A replica of the iconic Grinch cave could be yours for the night
The story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been brought to life for a limited time, giving holiday revelers the chance to experience the Grinch and his dog Max’s home.
The story of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been brought to life for a limited time, giving holiday revelers the chance to experience the Grinch and his dog Max’s home.
KFC brings 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog back, introduces Herbs and Spices Cabin
KFC is bringing back its Herbs and Spices Firelog, along with a special contest to win a "once-in-a-lifetime KFC-themed vacation."
KFC is bringing back its Herbs and Spices Firelog, along with a special contest to win a "once-in-a-lifetime KFC-themed vacation."
Austin fire chief narrowly escapes electric fire from holiday lights
Electrical fires are unfortunately very common during the holiday season. One of the main causes is indoor and outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
Electrical fires are unfortunately very common during the holiday season. One of the main causes is indoor and outdoor Christmas lights and decorations.
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled ahead of National Brownie Day
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.