City of Kyle holds its 2021 Veterans Day parade

The City of Kyle partnered with VFW Post 12058 and AMVETS to host a Veterans Day parade and commemoration event to honor local veterans.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC

The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

Veterans honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day

The ceremony included a special recognition for those who wore a uniform during the 19-year-long War on Terror and for 13 service members who died during the evacuation in Afghanistan.

KFC creates holiday sweaters for its fried chicken buckets

The sweater comes with built-in mittens to safely carry your fried chicken to the holiday potluck or outdoors in the chilly weather.

Father surprises fourth-grader during school Veterans Day parade

The school district said Gus always wanted his dad to attend the parade, but Scott's commitment to serving in the U.S. Army prevented that – until today.

Veterans Day Parade 2021: NYC marks 9/11, Operation Desert Storm, War on Terror

The New York City Veterans Day Parade, the largest celebration of America's armed forces, returned along Fifth Avenue after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the celebration last year.

Ceremony at Austin Veterans Park and Plaza to celebrate veterans

Three different memorials were relocated to the park to commemorate the Vietnam War, Korean War, and hostile action in Beirut.

Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says

While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.

Veterans to be honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day

The event, which is free and open to the public, is being held at Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza on 2 Texas Drive at 11 a.m.

Krispy Kreme offers limited-edition Thanksgiving-themed doughnuts

Krispy Kreme unveiled four limited-edition Thanksgiving-themed doughnut flavors, including its classic chocolate icing doughnut with festive Thanksgiving sprinkles.

Austin Veterans Parade Foundation 'respectfully declines' Abbott's invitation to host a rally

Governor Greg Abbott extended an invitation after the foundation announced recently that the 2021 Veteran's Parade would not take place in Austin “due to COVID restrictions from the Austin Public Health Department."

Elf on the Shelf jokingly banned by Georgia judge

Santa's little helper may be notably absent for Christmas this year as a Georgia judge jokingly banned the Elf on a Shelf. 

Commemorating a century of honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Operation Front Porch returns to Round Rock for 2021 holiday season

Operation Front Porch is open to all Round Rock residents, free of charge. Each package the police receive is one less opportunity for package theft.