Austin bars, restaurants where you can celebrate the holidays
Here's a look at some of the traditional events, pop-ups, and more where you can go to have some festive fun.
Here's a look at some of the traditional events, pop-ups, and more where you can go to have some festive fun.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
Crowds return to Elgin Christmas Tree Farm despite pandemic
For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.
For many - the holiday season is focused around family and deep-rooted traditions and for some, that includes the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.
Holiday pandemic travel: TSA screens nearly 2.5M people on Sunday alone
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
Nearly 2.5 million people were screened by TSA agents on Sunday alone, setting a new record for holiday travel during the pandemic.
AAA Texas reminds drivers to secure Christmas trees properly
If a tree is improperly secured to a car, it can cost drivers as much as $1,500 in repairs.
If a tree is improperly secured to a car, it can cost drivers as much as $1,500 in repairs.
GIFT OF COMFORT: Help someone in need pay City of Austin utility bill
The effort is part of a new program that allows anyone to give a practical and thoughtful gift during these challenging times.
The effort is part of a new program that allows anyone to give a practical and thoughtful gift during these challenging times.
White House reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
APD's Operation Blue Santa toy drop-off held at Zilker Park
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
VIDEO: Nursing home residents go ‘turkey’ hunting with staff
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Small Business Saturday extra important to Austin businesses due to COVID-19
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
"Signing Santa" returns to Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6
Santa Claus knows all languages, including American Sign Language, and he will be arriving at Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6, ready to check the wish lists of Austin-area children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Santa Claus knows all languages, including American Sign Language, and he will be arriving at Barton Creek Square on Dec. 6, ready to check the wish lists of Austin-area children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
Family donates Thanksgiving meals to honor teen daughter who died in car accident
They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.
They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Georgetown kicks off holidays with annual Lighting of the Square
The annual ceremony will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday and admission is free.
The annual ceremony will start at 5:30 p.m. Friday and admission is free.
Cowboy Santa arrives in style at Fort Worth Stockyards
The southern Saint Nicholas donned his normal red suit but opted for a white hat and cowboy boots to complete the look. He also brought some holiday carolers with him along with Mrs. Claus, who hosted a storytime.
The southern Saint Nicholas donned his normal red suit but opted for a white hat and cowboy boots to complete the look. He also brought some holiday carolers with him along with Mrs. Claus, who hosted a storytime.
Tallest indoor Christmas tree in the U.S. lights up at Galleria Dallas mall
Standing at 95-feet tall, the tree features 450,000 lights, 10,000 ornaments and a 100-pound sparkling star on top.
Standing at 95-feet tall, the tree features 450,000 lights, 10,000 ornaments and a 100-pound sparkling star on top.
Supply chain issues: 'Shop early,' California Retailers Association president warns holiday shoppers
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
"Shop early. If you've got certain gifts in mind…I would definitely purchase them early and have some patience," California Retailers Association (CRA) President Rachel Michelin told Fox News.
6 holiday cocktail recipes (chilled and hot) that don't contain pumpkin spice
The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.
The holiday season shouldn't be so stressful. So here are half a dozen recipes for cocktails that are creative, fun, and flavorful. Just don't bother reaching for that pumpkin spice shaker.